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FORM 10-Q

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020



☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-35258

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware		20-4145825
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

130 Royall Street

Canton, Massachusetts 02021

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(781) 737-3000

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	DNKN	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

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



Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐

Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

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

As of ~~May 1,~~July 31, 2020, ~~82,111,425~~82,274,422 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding.

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		Page

Part I. – Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	2124
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	3338
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	3338

Part II. – Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	3439
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	3439
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	3539
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	3539
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	3539
Item 5.	Other Information	3539
Item 6.	Exhibits	3640
	Signatures	3741

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)


	March 28, 2020			December 28, 2019		June 27, 2020			December 28, 2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	601,226		621,152		$	515,857		621,152
Restricted cash	72,793			85,644		95,060			85,644
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10,052 and $6,533 as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	87,676			76,019
Notes and other receivables, net of allowances of $825 and $778 as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	32,162			57,174
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $11,111 and $6,533 as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively						113,232			76,019
Notes and other receivables, net of allowances of $1,348 and $778 as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively						49,765			57,174
Prepaid income taxes	25,063			16,701		11,730			16,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63,275			50,611		62,813			50,611
Total current assets	882,195			907,301		848,457			907,301
Property, equipment, and software, net of accumulated depreciation of $177,917 and $172,001 as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	222,973			223,120
Property, equipment, and software, net of accumulated depreciation of $182,454 and $172,001 as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively						218,485			223,120
Operating lease assets	366,447			371,264		358,705			371,264
Equity method investments	151,718			154,812		152,961			154,812
Goodwill	888,253			888,286		888,263			888,286
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $257,973 and $253,641 as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	1,298,112			1,302,721
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $262,409 and $253,641 as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively						1,293,530			1,302,721
Other assets	67,571			72,520		68,932			72,520
Total assets	$	3,877,269		3,920,024		$	3,829,333		3,920,024
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt	$	139,400		31,150
Current portion of long-term debt						$	31,150		31,150
Operating lease liabilities	34,839			35,863		36,741			35,863
Accounts payable	92,949			89,413		55,156			89,413
Deferred revenue	37,510			39,950		37,718			39,950
Other current liabilities	290,318			386,050		368,260			386,050
Total current liabilities	595,016			582,426		529,025			582,426
Long-term debt, net	3,005,415			3,004,216		2,998,875			3,004,216
Operating lease liabilities	375,112			380,647		367,148			380,647
Deferred revenue	315,782			324,854		301,569			324,854
Deferred income taxes, net	202,175			197,673		199,334			197,673
Other long-term liabilities	20,056			18,218		21,114			18,218
Total long-term liabilities	3,918,540			3,925,608		3,888,040			3,925,608
Commitments and contingencies (note 9)
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	—			—		—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 82,088,373 shares issued and 82,087,373 shares outstanding as of March 28, 2020; 82,835,830 shares issued and 82,834,830 shares outstanding as of December 28, 2019	82			83
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 82,258,776 shares issued and 82,257,776 shares outstanding as of June 27, 2020; 82,835,830 shares issued and 82,834,830 shares outstanding as of December 28, 2019						82			83
Additional paid-in capital	529,179			561,345		539,847			561,345
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,000 shares as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019	(64		)	(64	)
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,000 shares as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019						(64		)	(64	)
Accumulated deficit	(1,138,697		)	(1,129,565	)	(1,102,284		)	(1,129,565	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,787		)	(19,809	)	(25,313		)	(19,809	)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(636,287		)	(588,010	)	(587,732		)	(588,010	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$	3,877,269		3,920,024		$	3,829,333		3,920,024

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Three months ended					Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Revenues:
Franchise fees and royalty income	$	139,476		139,328		$	115,965		158,258		255,441		297,586
Advertising fees and related income	116,970			117,198		109,631			129,259		226,601		246,457
Rental income	28,932			29,028		26,017			31,679		54,949		60,707
Sales of ice cream and other products	23,947			20,733		22,703			27,258		46,650		47,991
Other revenues	13,819			12,804		13,060			12,883		26,879		25,687
Total revenues	323,144			319,091		287,376			359,337		610,520		678,428
Operating costs and expenses:
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants	19,499			19,475		18,133			19,697		37,632		39,172
Cost of ice cream and other products	18,148			16,640		17,986			22,018		36,134		38,658
Advertising expenses	118,269			118,091		111,081			130,961		229,350		249,052
General and administrative expenses	60,535			56,203		52,159			59,922		112,694		116,125
Depreciation	5,049			4,621		5,771			4,711		10,820		9,332
Amortization of other intangible assets	4,592			4,633		4,588			4,626		9,180		9,259
Long-lived asset impairment charges	74			323		486			2		560		325
Total operating costs and expenses	226,166			219,986		210,204			241,937		436,370		461,923
Net income of equity method investments	3,666			2,230		4,283			4,427		7,949		6,657
Other operating income, net	668			37		161			825		829		862
Operating income	101,312			101,372		81,616			122,652		182,928		224,024
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income	2,055			1,831		312			3,079		2,367		4,910
Interest expense	(32,037		)	(32,129	)	(32,650		)	(32,842	)	(64,687	)	(64,971	)
Other loss, net	(670		)	(4	)
Loss on debt extinguishment						—			(13,076	)	—		(13,076	)
Other income (loss), net						214			(46	)	(456	)	(50	)
Total other expense, net	(30,652		)	(30,302	)	(32,124		)	(42,885	)	(62,776	)	(73,187	)
Income before income taxes	70,660			71,070		49,492			79,767		120,152		150,837
Provision for income taxes	18,547			18,747		13,042			20,145		31,589		38,892
Net income	$	52,113		52,323		$	36,450		59,622		88,563		111,945
Earnings per share:
Common—basic	$	0.63		0.63		$	0.44		0.72		1.07		1.35
Common—diluted	0.63			0.63		0.44			0.71		1.07		1.34

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three months ended					Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Net income	$	52,113		52,323		$	36,450		59,622		88,563		111,945
Other comprehensive loss, net:
Effect of foreign currency translation, net of deferred tax (benefit) expense of $(62) and $26 for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively	(6,387		)	(2,353	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Effect of foreign currency translation, net of deferred tax expense (benefit) of $(3) and $(18) for the three months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively, and $(65) and $8 for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively.						1,476			(1,660	)	(4,911	)	(4,013	)
Other, net	(591		)	(173	)	(2		)	42		(593	)	(131	)
Total other comprehensive loss, net	(6,978		)	(2,526	)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net						1,474			(1,618	)	(5,504	)	(4,144	)
Comprehensive income	$	45,135		49,797		$	37,924		58,004		83,059		107,801

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit

For the Three Months Ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Stockholders' Deficit															Stockholders' Deficit
	Common stock					Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total		Common stock				Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total
	Shares		Amount			Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total		Shares		Amount		Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total
Balance at December 28, 2019	82,836		$	83		561,345		(64	)	(1,129,565	)	(19,809	)	(588,010	)
Balance at March 28, 2020																82,088		$	82	529,179		(64	)	(1,138,697	)	(26,787	)	(636,287	)
Net income	—		—			—		—		52,113		—		52,113		—		—		—		—		36,450		—		36,450
Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—			—		—		—		(6,978	)	(6,978	)
Other comprehensive income, net																—		—		—		—		—		1,474		1,474
Exercise of stock options	66		—			3,251		—		—		—		3,251		151		—		6,992		—		—		—		6,992
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.4025 per share)	—		—			(33,057	)	—		—		—		(33,057	)
Share-based compensation expense	67		—			3,365		—		—		—		3,365		5		—		2,830		—		—		—		2,830
Repurchases of common stock	—		—			—		(64,292	)	—		—		(64,292	)
Retirement of treasury stock	(881	)	(1		)	(5,615	)	64,292		(58,676	)	—		—
Other	—		—			(110	)	—		(2,569	)	—		(2,679	)	15		—		846		—		(37	)	—		809
Balance at March 28, 2020	82,088		$	82		529,179		(64	)	(1,138,697	)	(26,787	)	(636,287	)
Balance at June 27, 2020																82,259		$	82	539,847		(64	)	(1,102,284	)	(25,313	)	(587,732	)

Balance at December 29, 2018	82,437		$	82		642,017		(1,060	)	(1,338,709	)	(15,127	)	(712,797	)
Balance at March 30, 2019																82,663		$	83	618,326		(3,291	)	(1,288,758	)	(17,653	)	(691,293	)
Net income	—		—			—		—		52,323		—		52,323		—		—		—		—		59,622		—		59,622
Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—			—		—		—		(2,526	)	(2,526	)	—		—		—		—		—		(1,618	)	(1,618	)
Exercise of stock options	84		—			3,830		—		—		—		3,830		273		—		12,914		—		—		—		12,914
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.3750 per share)	—		—			(30,975	)	—		—		—		(30,975	)	—		—		(31,010	)	—		—		—		(31,010	)
Share-based compensation expense	143		1			3,606		—		—		—		3,607		3		—		3,690		—		—		—		3,690
Repurchases of common stock	—		—			—		(129	)	—		—		(129	)	—		—		—		(10,000	)	—		—		(10,000	)
Retirement of treasury stock	(2	)	—			(14	)	129		(115	)	—		—		(133	)	—		(945	)	10,000		(9,055	)	—		—
Other	1		—			(138	)	(2,231	)	(2,257	)	—		(4,626	)	11		—		893		—		1		—		894
Balance at March 30, 2019	82,663		$	83		618,326		(3,291	)	(1,288,758	)	(17,653	)	(691,293	)
Balance at June 29, 2019																82,817		$	83	603,868		(3,291	)	(1,238,190	)	(19,271	)	(656,801	)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit

For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



	Stockholders' Deficit
	Common stock					Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total
	Shares		Amount			Additional paid-in capital		Treasury stock, at cost		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Total
Balance at December 28, 2019	82,836		$	83		561,345		(64	)	(1,129,565	)	(19,809	)	(588,010	)
Net income	—		—			—		—		88,563		—		88,563
Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—			—		—		—		(5,504	)	(5,504	)
Exercise of stock options	217		—			10,243		—		—		—		10,243
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.4025 per share)	—		—			(33,057	)	—		—		—		(33,057	)
Share-based compensation expense	72		—			6,195		—		—		—		6,195
Repurchases of common stock	—		—			—		(64,292	)	—		—		(64,292	)
Retirement of treasury stock	(881	)	(1		)	(5,615	)	64,292		(58,676	)	—		—
Other	15		—			736		—		(2,606	)	—		(1,870	)
Balance at June 27, 2020	82,259		$	82		539,847		(64	)	(1,102,284	)	(25,313	)	(587,732	)

Balance at December 29, 2018	82,437		$	82		642,017		(1,060	)	(1,338,709	)	(15,127	)	(712,797	)
Net income	—		—			—		—		111,945		—		111,945
Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—			—		—		—		(4,144	)	(4,144	)
Exercise of stock options	357		1			16,744		—		—		—		16,745
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.7500 per share)	—		—			(61,985	)	—		—		—		(61,985	)
Share-based compensation expense	147		—			7,296		—		—		—		7,296
Repurchases of common stock	—		—			—		(10,129	)	—		—		(10,129	)
Retirement of treasury stock	(135	)	—			(959	)	10,129		(9,170	)	—		—
Other	11		—			755		(2,231	)	(2,256	)	—		(3,732	)
Balance at June 29, 2019	82,817		$	83		603,868		(3,291	)	(1,238,190	)	(19,271	)	(656,801	)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	52,113		52,323		$	88,563		111,945
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	11,501			10,425		23,717			21,084
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,237			1,281		2,484			2,545
Loss on debt extinguishment						—			13,076
Deferred income taxes	4,549			(5,447	)	1,747			(5,310	)
Provision for uncollectible accounts and notes receivable	3,693			689		5,972			704
Share-based compensation expense	3,365			3,607		6,195			7,296
Net income of equity method investments	(3,666		)	(2,230	)	(7,949		)	(6,657	)
Dividends received from equity method investments	589			3,777		4,697			3,777
Other, net	555			194		1,232			(749	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net	9,564			25,222		(35,724		)	6,764
Prepaid income taxes, net	(8,357		)	10,766		4,981			6,792
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(12,917		)	(6,967	)	(12,369		)	(2,568	)
Accounts payable	4,970			(27,902	)	(32,225		)	(21,437	)
Other current liabilities	(95,827		)	(67,865	)	(18,044		)	(74,073	)
Deferred revenue	(11,473		)	(9,511	)	(25,490		)	(10,039	)
Other, net	2,849			(4,354	)	3,934			(73	)
Net cash used in operating activities	(37,255		)	(15,992	)
Net cash provided by operating activities						11,721			53,077
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, equipment, and software	(6,145		)	(1,946	)	(10,972		)	(19,000	)
Other, net	(128		)	(304	)	347			1,168
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,273		)	(2,250	)	(10,625		)	(17,832	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under variable funding notes	116,000			—
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt						—			1,700,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(7,787		)	(7,912	)	(7,825		)	(1,691,450	)
Payment of debt issuance and other debt-related costs						—			(17,937	)
Dividends paid on common stock	(33,057		)	(30,975	)	(33,057		)	(61,985	)
Repurchases of common stock	(64,292		)	(129	)	(64,292		)	(10,129	)
Exercise of stock options	3,251			3,830		10,243			16,745
Other, net	(2,880		)	(5,065	)	(2,305		)	(4,443	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	11,235			(40,251	)
Net cash used in financing activities						(97,236		)	(69,199	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(641		)	89		(371		)	49
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(32,934		)	(58,404	)	(96,511		)	(33,905	)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	707,977			598,321		707,977			598,321
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	675,043		539,917		$	611,466		564,416
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	22,406		13,571		$	25,265		37,667
Cash paid for interest	30,812			30,763		62,073			58,231
Noncash activities:
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, net	5,069			856		6,700			5,279
Property, equipment, and software included in accounts payable and other current liabilities	3,177			1,405		2,563			2,673

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(1) Description of business and organization

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (“DBGI”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is one of the world’s leading franchisors of restaurants serving coffee and baked goods, as well as ice cream, within the quick service restaurant segment of the restaurant industry. We franchise and license a system of both traditional and nontraditional quick service restaurants. Through our Dunkin’ brand, we franchise restaurants featuring coffee, espresso, donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and related products. Additionally, we license Dunkin’ brand products sold in certain retail outlets such as retail packaged coffee, Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods, and ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee. Through our Baskin-Robbins brand, we franchise restaurants featuring ice cream, frozen beverages, and related products. Additionally, we distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to certain international markets for sale in Baskin-Robbins restaurants and certain retail outlets.

Throughout these unaudited consolidated financial statements, “Dunkin’ Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “management” refer to DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole.

(2) Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) Unaudited consolidated financial statements

The consolidated balance sheet as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, ~~and~~ the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, and stockholders' deficit for each of the three- and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the ~~three-month~~six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019 are unaudited.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(b) Fiscal year

The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52- or 53-week year on a 13-week quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday when applicable with respect to the fourth fiscal quarter). The data periods contained within the ~~three-month~~three- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the ~~three-month period~~three- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2020.

In accordance with the Company’s securitized financing facility, certain cash accounts have been established in the name of Citibank, N.A. (the “Trustee”) for the benefit of the Trustee and the noteholders, and are restricted in their use. The Company holds restricted cash which primarily represents (i) cash collections held by the Trustee, (ii) interest, principal, and commitment fee reserves held by the Trustee related to the Company’s notes (see note 4), and (iii) real estate reserves used to pay real estate obligations.

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheets that are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019	June 27, 2020		December 28, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	601,226	621,152	$	515,857	621,152
Restricted cash	72,793		85,644	95,060		85,644
Restricted cash, included in Other assets	1,024		1,181	549		1,181
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	675,043	707,977	$	611,466	707,977

(d) Fair value of financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019 are summarized as follows (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020			December 28, 2019		June 27, 2020			December 28, 2019
	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Total	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)	Total	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Total	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)	Total
Assets:
Company-owned life insurance	$	10,228	10,228	12,367	12,367	$	10,852	10,852	12,367	12,367
Total assets	$	10,228	10,228	12,367	12,367	$	10,852	10,852	12,367	12,367
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation liabilities	$	6,512	6,512	7,216	7,216	$	7,377	7,377	7,216	7,216
Total liabilities	$	6,512	6,512	7,216	7,216	$	7,377	7,377	7,216	7,216

The deferred compensation liabilities relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. non-qualified deferred compensation plans (“NQDC Plans”), which allow for pre-tax deferral of compensation for certain qualifying employees and directors. Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to hypothetical investments. The Company holds company-owned life insurance policies to offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plans. The changes in the fair value of any company-owned life insurance policies are derived using determinable cash surrender value. As such, the company-owned life insurance policies are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of total long-term debt as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

March 28, 2020 December 28, 2019
Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value

Total debt $ 3,144,815
2,956,030
3,035,366
3,149,505



	June 27, 2020			December 28, 2019
	Carrying value		Estimated fair value	Carrying value	Estimated fair value

Total long-term debt	$	3,030,025	3,230,571	3,035,366	3,149,505

The estimated fair value of variable funding notes, which is included in the fair value of total debt, approximates carrying value due to the variable interest rate and short-term maturity of the variable funding notes. The estimated fair value of otherour long-term debt is estimated primarily based on current market rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities or current midpoint prices for ~~such~~our long-term debt. Judgment is required to develop these estimates.

~~The~~ As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic. The estimated fair value of our debt decreased significantly during the three months ended March 28, 2020 and may continue to fluctuate based on market conditions and other factors as a result of COVID-19.

(e) Concentration of credit risk

The Company is subject to credit risk through its accounts receivable consisting primarily of amounts due from franchisees and licensees for franchise fees, royalty income, advertising fees, and sales of ice cream and other products. In addition, we have

note and lease receivables from certain of our franchisees and licensees. The financial condition of these franchisees and licensees is largely dependent upon the underlying business trends of our brands and market conditions within the quick service restaurant industry. This concentration of credit risk is mitigated, in part, by the large number of franchisees and licensees of each brand and the short-term nature of the franchise and license fee and lease receivables. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 1 master licensee, including its majority-owned subsidiaries, accounted for approximately ~~17%~~12% and 15%, respectively, of total accounts and notes receivable. NaN individual franchisee or master licensee accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for ~~either~~any of the ~~three-month~~three- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019.

Additionally, the Company engages various third parties to manufacture and/or distribute certain Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins products under licensing arrangements. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, one of these third parties accounted for approximately ~~10%~~13% of total accounts and notes receivable. No individual third party accounted for more than 10% of total accounts and notes receivable as of December 28, 2019. No individual third party accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for ~~either~~any of the ~~three-month~~three- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019.

(f) Recent accounting pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new guidance for financial instruments which requires companies to measure credit losses utilizing a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The Company adopted this new guidance in fiscal year 2020 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees, licensees, and other third parties and estimates the allowance for credit losses based upon the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees, licensees, and other third parties as well as other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. Included in the allowance for credit losses is a provision for uncollectible royalty, franchise fee, advertising fee, ice cream, and licensing fee receivables (see note 13).

The Company also monitors its off-balance sheet exposures under its letters of credit and supply chain and other guarantees. None of these arrangements has or is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, revenues, expenses or liquidity.

(g) Subsequent events

Subsequent events have been evaluated up through the date that these consolidated financial statements were filed.

(3) Revenue recognition

(a) Disaggregation of revenue

Revenues are disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition related to contracts with customers (“ASC 606”) and reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended March 28, 2020											Three months ended June 27, 2020
	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International		U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other^(a)		Total revenues	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International		U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other^(a)		Total revenues
Revenues recognized under ASC 606
Revenues recognized over time:
Royalty income	$	117,855	6,237	5,046	1,698		—	130,836	2,903		133,739	$	103,019	8,170	2,296	1,686		—	115,171	(5,052	)	110,119
Franchise fees	4,887		355	337	132		—	5,711	26		5,737	5,131		245	423	173		—	5,972	(126	)	5,846
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—		108,631	108,631	1,152		109,783	—		—	—	—		99,483	99,483	934		100,417
Other revenues	756		2,016	45	(1	)	—	2,816	10,320		13,136	619		2,480	43	1		—	3,143	9,498		12,641
Total revenues recognized over time	123,498		8,608	5,428	1,829		108,631	247,994	14,401		262,395	108,769		10,895	2,762	1,860		99,483	223,769	5,254		229,023

Revenues recognized at a point in time:
Sales of ice cream and other products	—		1,409	—	25,257		—	26,666	(2,719	)	23,947	—		870	—	24,529		—	25,399	(2,696	)	22,703
Other revenues	369		44	55	(10	)	—	458	225		683	162		19	31	(9	)	—	203	216		419
Total revenues recognized at a point in time	369		1,453	55	25,247		—	27,124	(2,494	)	24,630	162		889	31	24,520		—	25,602	(2,480	)	23,122

Total revenues recognized under ASC 606	123,867		10,061	5,483	27,076		108,631	275,118	11,907		287,025	108,931		11,784	2,793	26,380		99,483	249,371	2,774		252,145

Revenues not subject to ASC 606
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—		—	—	7,187		7,187	—		—	—	—		—	—	9,214		9,214
Rental income	27,923		783	—	226		—	28,932	—		28,932	25,217		623	—	177		—	26,017	—		26,017
Total revenues not subject to ASC 606	27,923		783	—	226		—	28,932	7,187		36,119	25,217		623	—	177		—	26,017	9,214		35,231

Total revenues	$	151,790	10,844	5,483	27,302		108,631	304,050	19,094		323,144	$	134,148	12,407	2,793	26,557		99,483	275,388	11,988		287,376

(a)

Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing arrangements, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products, certain franchisee incentives, and corporate financial relief provided to franchisees are reported as “Other.”



	Three months ended June 29, 2019
	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International		U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other^(a)		Total revenues
Revenues recognized under ASC 606
Revenues recognized over time:
Royalty income	$	131,682	8,828	5,396	1,953		—	147,859	4,087		151,946
Franchise fees	3,418		344	2,030	520		—	6,312	—		6,312
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—		123,588	123,588	1,396		124,984
Other revenues	584		3,000	—	—		—	3,584	8,559		12,143
Total revenues recognized over time	135,684		12,172	7,426	2,473		123,588	281,343	14,042		295,385

Revenues recognized at a point in time:
Sales of ice cream and other products	—		1,080	—	29,997		—	31,077	(3,819	)	27,258
Other revenues	402		63	44	(8	)	—	501	239		740
Total revenues recognized at a point in time	402		1,143	44	29,989		—	31,578	(3,580	)	27,998

Total revenues recognized under ASC 606	136,086		13,315	7,470	32,462		123,588	312,921	10,462		323,383

Revenues not subject to ASC 606
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—		—	—	4,275		4,275
Rental income	30,491		973	—	215		—	31,679	—		31,679
Total revenues not subject to ASC 606	30,491		973	—	215		—	31,679	4,275		35,954

Total revenues	$	166,577	14,288	7,470	32,677		123,588	344,600	14,737		359,337

(a)


	Three months ended March 30, 2019										Six months ended June 27, 2020
	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International	U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other^(a)		Total revenues	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International		U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other(a)		Total revenues
Revenues recognized under ASC 606
Revenues recognized over time:
Royalty income	$	117,097	6,103	5,913	1,905	—	131,018	3,149		134,167	$	220,874	14,407	7,342	3,384		—	246,007	(2,149	)	243,858
Franchise fees	3,626		312	865	358	—	5,161	—		5,161	10,018		600	760	305		—	11,683	(100	)	11,583
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—	108,642	108,642	1,176		109,818	—		—	—	—		208,114	208,114	2,086		210,200
Other revenues	710		2,163	4	—	—	2,877	9,058		11,935	1,375		4,496	88	—		—	5,959	19,818		25,777
Total revenues recognized over time	121,433		8,578	6,782	2,263	108,642	247,698	13,383		261,081	232,267		19,503	8,190	3,689		208,114	471,763	19,655		491,418

Revenues recognized at a point in time:
Sales of ice cream and other products	—		671	—	23,075	—	23,746	(3,013	)	20,733	—		2,279	—	49,786		—	52,065	(5,415	)	46,650
Other revenues	464		68	69	21	—	622	247		869	531		63	86	(19	)	—	661	441		1,102
Total revenues recognized at a point in time	464		739	69	23,096	—	24,368	(2,766	)	21,602	531		2,342	86	49,767		—	52,726	(4,974	)	47,752

Total revenues recognized under ASC 606	121,897		9,317	6,851	25,359	108,642	272,066	10,617		282,683	232,798		21,845	8,276	53,456		208,114	524,489	14,681		539,170

Revenues not subject to ASC 606
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—	—	—	7,380		7,380	—		—	—	—		—	—	16,401		16,401
Rental income	27,848		960	—	220	—	29,028	—		29,028	53,140		1,406	—	403		—	54,949	—		54,949
Total revenues not subject to ASC 606	27,848		960	—	220	—	29,028	7,380		36,408	53,140		1,406	—	403		—	54,949	16,401		71,350

Total revenues	$	149,745	10,277	6,851	25,579	108,642	301,094	17,997		319,091	$	285,938	23,251	8,276	53,859		208,114	579,438	31,082		610,520

(a)



	Six months ended June 29, 2019
	Dunkin' U.S.		Baskin-Robbins U.S.	Dunkin' International	Baskin-Robbins International	U.S. Advertising Funds	Total reportable segment revenues	Other(a)		Total revenues
Revenues recognized under ASC 606
Revenues recognized over time:
Royalty income	$	248,779	14,931	11,309	3,858	—	278,877	7,236		286,113
Franchise fees	7,044		656	2,895	878	—	11,473	—		11,473
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—	232,230	232,230	2,572		234,802
Other revenues	1,294		5,163	4	—	—	6,461	17,617		24,078
Total revenues recognized over time	257,117		20,750	14,208	4,736	232,230	529,041	27,425		556,466

Revenues recognized at a point in time:
Sales of ice cream and other products	—		1,751	—	53,072	—	54,823	(6,832	)	47,991
Other revenues	866		131	113	13	—	1,123	486		1,609
Total revenues recognized at a point in time	866		1,882	113	53,085	—	55,946	(6,346	)	49,600

Total revenues recognized under ASC 606	257,983		22,632	14,321	57,821	232,230	584,987	21,079		606,066

Revenues not subject to ASC 606
Advertising fees and related income	—		—	—	—	—	—	11,655		11,655
Rental income	58,339		1,933	—	435	—	60,707	—		60,707
Total revenues not subject to ASC 606	58,339		1,933	—	435	—	60,707	11,655		72,362

Total revenues	$	316,322	24,565	14,321	58,256	232,230	645,694	32,734		678,428

(a)

(b) Contract balances

Information about receivables, contract assets, and deferred revenue subject to ASC 606 is as follows (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019	Balance Sheet Classification	June 27, 2020		December 28, 2019	Balance Sheet Classification
Receivables	$	102,297	86,104	Accounts receivable, net, Notes and other receivables, net, and Other assets	$	132,890	86,104	Accounts receivable, net, Notes and other receivables, net, and Other assets
Contract assets	5,132		4,894	Other assets	6,511		4,894	Other assets

Deferred revenue:
Current	$	25,439	27,213	Deferred revenue—current	$	27,146	27,213	Deferred revenue—current
Long-term	311,505		320,457	Deferred revenue—long term	297,509		320,457	Deferred revenue—long term
Total	$	336,944	347,670		$	324,655	347,670

Receivables relate primarily to payments due for royalties, franchise fees, advertising fees, sales of ice cream and other products, and licensing fees. Contract assets relate primarily to consideration paid to customers, including franchisee incentives, that exceeds the fixed consideration received for certain contracts, net of any revenue recognized. Deferred revenue primarily represents the Company’s remaining performance obligations under its franchise and license agreements for which consideration has been received or is receivable, and is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the related agreement.

The decrease in the deferred revenue balance as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 was driven primarily by ~~$9.6~~$18.4 million of revenues recognized that were included in the opening deferred revenue balance as of December 28, 2019, as well as franchisee incentives provided during fiscal year 2020, offset by cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying our performance obligations.

Estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are either unsatisfied or partially satisfied at ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 is as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal year:
2020^(a)	$	17,397	$	15,056
2021	19,080		19,200
2022	19,121		17,619
2023	19,123		17,737
2024	19,314		18,016
Thereafter	206,580		199,939
Total	$	300,615	$	287,567

^(a) Represents the estimate for remainder of fiscal year 2020 which excludes the three months ended March 28, 2020.
^(a) Represents the estimate for remainder of fiscal year 2020 which excludes the six months ended June 27, 2020.			^(a) Represents the estimate for remainder of fiscal year 2020 which excludes the six months ended June 27, 2020.

The estimated revenue in the table above does not contemplate future franchise renewals or new franchise agreements for restaurants for which a franchise agreement or store development agreement does not exist at ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020. Additionally, the table above excludes ~~$49.0~~$45.5 million of consideration allocated to restaurants that were not yet open at ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020. The Company has applied the sales-based royalty exemption which permits exclusion of variable consideration in the form of sales-based royalties from the disclosure of remaining performance obligations in the table above.

(4) Debt

Debt at ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019 consisted of the following (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020			December 28, 2019		June 27, 2020			December 28, 2019
2017 Class A-2-I Notes	$	586,500		588,000		$	586,500		588,000
2017 Class A-2-II Notes	782,000			784,000		782,000			784,000
2019 Class A-2-I Notes	595,500			597,000		595,500			597,000
2019 Class A-2-II Notes	397,000			398,000		397,000			398,000
2019 Class A-2-III Notes	694,750			696,500		694,750			696,500
2019 Variable Funding Notes	116,000			—
Other	1,212			1,250		1,175			1,250
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization	(28,147		)	(29,384	)	(26,900		)	(29,384	)
Total debt, net	3,144,815			3,035,366
Less: current portion of debt	139,400			31,150
Total long-term debt, net						3,030,025			3,035,366
Less: current portion of long-term debt						31,150			31,150
Long-term debt, net	$	3,005,415		3,004,216		$	2,998,875		3,004,216

The Company's outstanding debt as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 included Series 2017-1 3.629% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2017 Class A-2-I Notes”), Series 2017-1 4.030% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2017 Class A-2-II Notes” and, together with the 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, the “2017 Class A-2 Notes”), Series 2019-1 3.787% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2019 Class A-2-I Notes”), Series 2019-1 4.021% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2019 Class A-2-II Notes”), and Series 2019-1 4.352% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-III (the “2019 Class A-2-III Notes” and, together with the 2019 Class A-2-I Notes and 2019 Class A-2-II Notes, the “2019 Class A-2 Notes”) issued by DB Master Finance LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of DBGI. In addition, the Master Issuer issued Series 2019-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “2019 Variable Funding Notes” and, together with the 2019 Class A-2 Notes, the “2019 Notes”), which allow for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of 2019 Variable Funding Notes and certain other credit instruments, including letters of credit. ~~As of March 28, 2020, the Company had drawn $116.0 million under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes.~~

No principal payments are required on the Company's outstanding debt if a specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the base indenture and related supplemental indentures, collectively, the “Indenture”), is less than or equal to 5.0 to 1.0. As of March 28, 2020, the Company's leverage ratio was less than 5.0 to 1.0. As such, the Company ~~does~~did not ~~intend~~make the scheduled principal payment of $7.8 million in May 2020. As of June 27, 2020, the Company's leverage ratio was greater than 5.0 to 1.0. As such, the Company intends to make the next scheduled principal payment of $7.8 million in ~~May~~August 2020. The Company has classified payments that are expected to be made within the next twelve month period as current portion of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic. On March 16, 2020, the Company borrowed $116.0 million against the 2019 Variable Funding Notes as a precautionary measure given the market uncertainty arising from COVID-19 and to further strengthen financial flexibility. Borrowings under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes bear interest at a rate equal to a LIBOR rate plus 1.50%. The Company repaid all borrowings under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes during the second fiscal quarter of 2020.

As of each of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, $33.1 million of letters of credit were ~~also~~ outstanding against the 2019 Variable Funding Notes, which related primarily to interest reserves required under the Indenture. There were 0 amounts drawn down on these letters of credit as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 or December 28, 2019.

The 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes were each issued in a securitization transaction pursuant to which most of the Company’s domestic and certain of its foreign revenue-generating assets, consisting principally of franchise-related agreements, real estate assets, and intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property, are held by the Master Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company that act as guarantors of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes and that pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes.

(5) Other current liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019	June 27, 2020		December 28, 2019
Gift card/certificate liability	$	179,844	248,082	$	197,486	248,082
Accrued payroll and benefits	15,079		27,208	14,826		27,208
Accrued interest	13,057		13,086	13,180		13,086
Other current liabilities—advertising funds	42,130		48,089	75,369		48,089
Franchisee profit-sharing liability	6,079		14,184	15,712		14,184
Other	34,129		35,401	51,687		35,401
Total other current liabilities	$	290,318	386,050	$	368,260	386,050

The franchisee profit-sharing liability represents amounts owed to franchisees from the net profits primarily on the sale of Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods, retail packaged coffee, and ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee in certain retail outlets.

(6) Segment information

The Company is strategically aligned into two global brands, Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, which are further segregated between U.S. operations and international operations. Additionally, the Company administers and directs the development of all advertising and promotional programs in the U.S. As such, the Company has determined that it has 5 reportable segments: Dunkin’ U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., Dunkin’ International, Baskin-Robbins International, and U.S. Advertising Funds. Dunkin’ U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Dunkin’ International primarily derive their revenues through royalty income and franchise fees. Baskin-Robbins U.S. also derives revenue through license fees from a third-party license agreement and rental income. Dunkin’ U.S. also derives revenue through rental income. Baskin-Robbins International primarily derives its revenues from sales of ice cream products, as well as royalty income and franchise fees. U.S. Advertising Funds primarily derive revenues through continuing advertising fees from Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins franchisees. The operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed and evaluated separately by the Company’s senior management, which includes, but is not limited to, the chief executive officer. Senior management primarily evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on operating income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, and certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual charges, which does not reflect the allocation of any corporate charges. This profitability measure is referred to as segment profit. When senior management reviews a balance sheet, it is at a consolidated level. The accounting policies applicable to each segment are generally consistent with those used in the consolidated financial statements.

Revenues for all operating segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used, including the licensing fees earned from the Dunkin’ K-Cup® pod licensing agreement and sales of Dunkin’ branded ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee and retail packaged coffee, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, ~~and~~ breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, and corporate financial relief provided to franchisees, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands):


	Revenues			Revenues
	Three months ended			Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
Dunkin’ U.S.	$	151,790	149,745	$	134,148	166,577	285,938	316,322
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	10,844		10,277	12,407		14,288	23,251	24,565
Dunkin’ International	5,483		6,851	2,793		7,470	8,276	14,321
Baskin-Robbins International	27,302		25,579	26,557		32,677	53,859	58,256
U.S. Advertising Funds	108,631		108,642	99,483		123,588	208,114	232,230
Total reportable segment revenues	304,050		301,094	275,388		344,600	579,438	645,694
Other	19,094		17,997	11,988		14,737	31,082	32,734
Total revenues	$	323,144	319,091	$	287,376	359,337	610,520	678,428

Amounts included in “Corporate and other” in the segment profit table below include corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services, net of “Other” revenues reported above. Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands):


	Segment profit					Segment profit
	Three months ended					Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Dunkin’ U.S.	$	109,306		111,034		$	96,158		127,099		205,464		238,133
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	6,609			6,323		9,299			10,076		15,908		16,399
Dunkin’ International	3,491			4,831		1,845			5,484		5,336		10,315
Baskin-Robbins International	9,448			7,802		9,930			12,089		19,378		19,891
U.S. Advertising Funds	—			—		—			—		—		—
Total reportable segments	128,854			129,990		117,232			154,748		246,086		284,738
Corporate and other	(22,876		)	(23,662	)	(30,542		)	(27,468	)	(53,418	)	(51,130	)
Interest expense, net	(29,982		)	(30,298	)	(32,338		)	(29,763	)	(62,320	)	(60,061	)
Amortization of other intangible assets	(4,592		)	(4,633	)	(4,588		)	(4,626	)	(9,180	)	(9,259	)
Long-lived asset impairment charges	(74		)	(323	)	(486		)	(2	)	(560	)	(325	)
Other loss, net	(670		)	(4	)
Loss on debt extinguishment						—			(13,076	)	—		(13,076	)
Other income (loss), net						214			(46	)	(456	)	(50	)
Income before income taxes	$	70,660		71,070		$	49,492		79,767		120,152		150,837

Net income of equity method investments is included in segment profit for the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International reportable segments. Amounts reported as “Other” in the table below include the reduction in depreciation and amortization, net of tax, reported by our equity method investees as a result of previously recorded impairment charges. Net income of equity method investments by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):


	Net income (loss) of equity method investments					Net income (loss) of equity method investments
	Three months ended					Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Dunkin’ International	$	(125	)	(140	)	$	85	161	(40	)	21
Baskin-Robbins International	3,407			1,717		3,893		3,617	7,300		5,334
Total reportable segments	3,282			1,577		3,978		3,778	7,260		5,355
Other	384			653		305		649	689		1,302
Total net income of equity method investments	$	3,666		2,230		$	4,283	4,427	7,949		6,657

(7) Stockholders’ deficit

(a) Treasury stock

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, the Company repurchased a total of 880,933 shares of common stock in the open market for total consideration of $64.3 million.

The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method based on the cost of the shares on the dates of repurchase plus any direct costs incurred. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, the Company retired 880,933 shares of treasury stock repurchased in the open market. The repurchase and retirement of these shares of treasury stock resulted in a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $5.6 million and an increase in accumulated deficit of $58.7 million.

(b) Equity incentive plans

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, the Company granted stock options to purchase 681,862 shares of common stock and ~~42,628~~59,944 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain ~~employees.~~employees and members of our board of directors. The stock options vest in equal annual amounts over a four-year period subsequent to the grant date, and have a maximum contractual term of seven years. The stock options were granted with a weighted-average exercise price of $75.80 per share and had a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $11.55 per share. The RSUs granted to certain employees and members of our board of directors

generally vest in equal annual amounts over a three-year period and a one-year period, respectively, subsequent to the grant date and had a weighted-average grant-date fair value of ~~$72.74~~$69.75 per unit.

In addition, the Company granted 45,964 performance stock units (“PSUs”) to certain employees during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020. These PSUs are generally eligible to cliff-vest approximately three years from the grant date. Of the total PSUs granted, 21,225 PSUs are subject to a service condition and a market vesting condition linked to the level of total shareholder return received by the Company’s stockholders during the performance period measured against the companies in the S&P 500 Composite Index (“TSR PSUs”). The remaining 24,739 PSUs granted are subject to a service condition and a performance vesting condition based on the level of adjusted operating income growth achieved over the performance period (“AOI PSUs”). The maximum vesting percentage that could be realized for each of the TSR PSUs and the AOI PSUs is 200% based on the level of performance achieved for the respective awards. All of the PSUs are also subject to a one-year post-vesting holding period. The TSR PSUs were valued based on a Monte Carlo simulation model to reflect the impact of the total shareholder return market condition, resulting in a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $81.64 per unit. The probability of satisfying a market condition is considered in the estimation of the grant-date fair value for TSR PSUs and the compensation cost is not reversed if the market condition is not achieved, provided the requisite service has been provided. The AOI PSUs had a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $72.95 per unit. Total compensation cost for the AOI PSUs is determined based on the most likely outcome of the performance condition and the number of awards expected to vest based on the outcome.

Total compensation expense related to all share-based awards was ~~$3.4~~$2.8 million and ~~$3.6~~$3.7 million for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, respectively, and $6.2 million and $7.3 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively, and was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands):


	Effect of foreign currency translation			Other		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Effect of foreign currency translation			Other		Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	(18,841	)	(968	)	(19,809	)	$	(18,841	)	(968	)	(19,809	)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(6,387		)	(591	)	(6,978	)	(4,911		)	(593	)	(5,504	)
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	(25,228	)	(1,559	)	(26,787	)
Balance as of June 27, 2020								$	(23,752	)	(1,561	)	(25,313	)

(d) Dividends

The Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.4025 per share of common stock on March 18, 2020, totaling approximately $33.1 million. On April 30, 2020, the Company announced that its board of directors had suspended the Company's regular dividend program in response to the uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. ~~The~~On July 30, 2020, the Company announced that its board of directors ~~remains committed~~had reinstated the Company's regular dividend program and declared a dividend of $0.4025 per share of common stock, payable on September 9, 2020 to ~~paying dividends over~~shareholders of record as of the ~~long term and expects to reinstitute the program when it is appropriate to do so.~~close of business on September 1, 2020.

(8) Earnings per share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock is as follows (in thousands, except for share and per share data):


	Three months ended			Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
Net income—basic and diluted	$	52,113	52,323	$	36,450	59,622	88,563	111,945
Weighted-average number of shares of common stock:
Common—basic	82,675,487		82,620,759	82,306,064		82,778,329	82,490,776	82,699,550
Common—diluted	83,222,485		83,432,042	82,588,746		83,696,721	82,905,616	83,564,388
Earnings per share of common stock:
Common—basic	$	0.63	0.63	$	0.44	0.72	1.07	1.35
Common—diluted	0.63		0.63	0.44		0.71	1.07	1.34

The weighted-average number of shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation includes the dilutive effect of ~~546,998~~282,682 and ~~811,283~~918,392 equity awards for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, respectively, and includes the dilutive effect of 414,840 and 864,838 equity awards for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively, using the treasury stock method. The weighted-average number of shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for all periods excludes all contingently issuable equity awards outstanding for which the contingent vesting criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, there were ~~24,282~~86,176 and ~~42,888~~40,340 shares, respectively, related to equity awards that were contingently issuable and for which the contingent

vesting criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. Additionally, the weighted-average number of shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation excludes ~~1,353,798~~2,020,419 and ~~670,944~~656,958 equity awards for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, respectively, and 1,687,109 and 663,951 equity awards for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively, as they would be antidilutive.

(9) Commitments and contingencies

(a) Supply chain guarantees

The Company has entered into various agreements with suppliers of franchisee products, the majority of which contain guarantees by the Company related to franchisees' purchases of certain volumes of products over specified periods. The Company's guarantees decrease as franchisees purchase products over their respective terms of the agreements. The guarantees have varying terms, many of which are one year or less, and the latest of which expires in 2022. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company was contingently liable under such supply chain agreements for approximately ~~$80.3~~$70.3 million and $100.9 million, respectively. The Company assesses the risk of performing under each of these guarantees on a quarterly basis, and, based on various factors including internal forecasts, prior history, and ability to extend contract terms, the Company accrued an inconsequential amount of reserves related to supply chain guarantees as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

(b) Letters of credit

As of each of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had standby letters of credit outstanding for a total of $33.1 million. There were 0 amounts drawn down on these letters of credit as of each of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

The Company is engaged in several matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by the Company. As of each of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, an inconsequential amount was accrued related to outstanding litigation.

(10) Related-party transactions

The Company recognized revenues from its equity method investees, consisting of royalty income and sales of ice cream and other products, as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended			Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
B-R 31 Ice Cream Company., Ltd.	$	285	340	$	217	523	502	863
BR-Korea Co., Ltd.	1,164		1,183	1,409		1,191	2,573	2,374
Palm Oasis Ventures Pty. Ltd.	533		435	1,053		1,078	1,586	1,513
	$	1,982	1,958	$	2,679	2,792	4,661	4,750

As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had ~~$3.2~~$4.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively, of receivables from its equity method investees, which were recorded in accounts receivable, net of allowances, in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company made net payments to its equity method investees totaling approximately ~~$1.3~~$1.0 million and ~~$1.1~~$0.7 million during the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, respectively, and $2.3 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively, primarily for the purchase of ice cream products.

(11) Advertising funds

Assets and liabilities of the advertising funds, which are restricted in their use, included in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020			December 28, 2019		June 27, 2020			December 28, 2019
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	$	24,956		20,194		$	36,048		20,194
Notes and other receivables, net of allowances	203			1,133		692			1,133
Prepaid income taxes	168			79		168			79
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,985			10,255		16,127			10,255
Total current assets	40,312			31,661		53,035			31,661
Property, equipment, and software, net	16,681			17,125		17,070			17,125
Operating lease assets	4,127			4,262		4,154			4,262
Other assets	805			1,126		761			1,126
Total assets	$	61,925		54,174		$	75,020		54,174

Operating lease liabilities—current	$	523		1,932		$	527		1,932
Accounts payable	64,887			69,232		30,799			69,232
Deferred revenue—current^(a)	(722		)	(722	)	(722		)	(722	)
Other current liabilities	42,130			48,089		75,369			48,089
Total current liabilities	106,818			118,531		105,973			118,531
Operating lease liabilities—long-term	2,095			2,241		2,117			2,241
Deferred revenue—long-term^(a)	(5,872		)	(6,053	)	(5,691		)	(6,053	)
Other long-term liabilities	1,954			—		973			—
Total liabilities	$	104,995		114,719		$	103,372		114,719


(a)	Amounts represent franchisee incentives that have been deferred and are being recognized over the terms of the respective franchise agreements.

(12) Leases

The Company is party as a lessor and/or lessee to various leases for restaurants and other properties, including land and buildings, as well as leases for office equipment and automobiles. In addition, the Company has leased and subleased land and buildings to others, primarily franchisees. Rental income consisted of the following (in thousands):


	Three months ended			Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
Rental income—operating leases	$	18,523	18,760	$	18,544	18,681	37,067	37,441
Variable rental income	10,409		10,268	7,473		12,998	17,882	23,266
Rental income	$	28,932	29,028	$	26,017	31,679	54,949	60,707

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is waiving up to one month of rental payments and allowed franchisees to defer two months of rental payments on the approximately 900 properties leased by the Company to franchisees. Additionally, on properties the Company leases from third-party lessors, certain lessors provided waivers of rental payments, which the Company passed through to its franchisees, or permitted the short-term deferral of rental payments.

The FASB staff issued interpretive guidance on the application of lease accounting guidance related to lease concessions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under existing lease accounting guidance, certain rent waivers and deferrals provided to franchisees or received from lessors would be accounted for as lease modifications. The interpretive guidance provides companies the option to account for eligible lease concessions either as if the rent concessions were part of the enforceable rights and obligations under the original lease contracts, or as lease modifications under the existing guidance. The Company has elected to account for eligible lease concessions as if they were part of the enforceable rights and obligations under the original lease contracts. Accordingly, the Company has not remeasured the related lease assets or lease liabilities for eligible leases, and has recognized waivers of rental payments as reductions of variable rental income and variable occupancy expenses

for leases where the Company is the lessor and lessee, respectively. The deferral of rental payments had no impact on the Company’s recognition of rental income or occupancy expenses for the three or six months ended June 27, 2020.

Variable rental income presented in the table above has been reduced by approximately $3 million of rent waivers being provided to the Company's franchisees for each of the three and six months ended June 27, 2020. Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants in the consolidated statements of operations has been reduced by approximately $1 million of rent waivers received from lessors for each of the three and six months ended June 27, 2020.

(13) Allowances for accounts and notes receivable

The changes in the allowances for accounts and notes receivable were as follows (in thousands):


	Allowance for expected credit losses, excluding lease receivables^(a)		Allowance for lease receivables		Total^(b)	Allowance for expected credit losses, excluding lease receivables^(a)			Allowance for lease receivables	Total^(b)
Balance at December 28, 2019	$	7,742	1,108		8,850
Balance at March 28, 2020						$	9,751		2,832	12,583
Provision for uncollectible accounts and notes receivable, net	1,958		1,735		3,693	1,859			420	2,279
Write-offs and other	51		(11	)	40	(741		)	—	(741	)
Balance at March 28, 2020	$	9,751	2,832		12,583
Balance at June 27, 2020						$	10,869		3,252	14,121



	Allowance for expected credit losses, excluding lease receivables^(a)			Allowance for lease receivables		Total^(b)
Balance at December 28, 2019	$	7,742		1,108		8,850
Provision for uncollectible accounts and notes receivable, net	3,817			2,155		5,972
Write-offs and other	(690		)	(11	)	(701	)
Balance at June 27, 2020	$	10,869		3,252		14,121


(a)	Balance primarily consists of allowances recorded on receivables arising from contracts with customers under ASC 606.


(b)	Balance is included in accounts receivable, net; notes and other receivables, net; and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

(14) COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The pandemic had an unfavorable impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, including temporary closures of restaurants and decreased traffic.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has taken a series of actions to preserve financial flexibility and support franchisees during this time of ~~uncertainty, including~~uncertainty. These actions include temporarily extending payment terms for royalties and advertising fees for franchisees in the U.S. and Canada from 12 to 45 days through mid-May, as well as providing payment plan options for these deferred fees, to provide ~~them~~franchisees with more financial flexibility to better support their employees and guests. Additionally, the Company provided extended payment terms and payment plan options to franchisees and licensees in certain international markets. The Company also provided $8.0 million of corporate financial relief to franchisees in the U.S. that were most significantly impacted by the pandemic. In addition, the Company ~~waived~~is waiving up to one month of rental payments and allowed franchisees to defer two months of ~~rent~~rental payments on the approximately 900 properties leased by the Company to ~~franchisees.~~ franchisees (see note 12).

While it is not possible at this time to estimate the ~~nature and timing of the~~full impact that the pandemic could have on our business due to numerous uncertainties, the continued spread of COVID-19 and the measures taken by local and national governments have disrupted and are expected to continue to disrupt our operations and may also impact the supply chain, resulting in an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements about our expected financial results, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to meet cash needs, our expected compliance with the covenants under the securitization documentation, and ~~our share repurchase and dividend programs~~liquidity are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” or “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the continuing and uncertain impact of the current COVID-19 global pandemic on our business; the ongoing level of profitability of franchisees and licensees; our franchisees’ and licensees’ ability to sustain same store sales growth; changes in working relationships with our franchisees and licensees and the actions of our franchisees and licensees; our master franchisees’ relationships with sub-franchisees; the success of our investments in the Dunkin' U.S. Blueprint for Growth; the strength of our brand in the markets in which we compete; changes in competition within the quick service restaurant segment of the food industry; changes in consumer behavior resulting from changes in technologies or alternative methods of delivery; economic and political conditions in the countries where we operate; our substantial indebtedness; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; the impact of seasonal changes, including weather effects, on our business; the success of our growth strategy and international development; changes in commodity and food prices, particularly coffee, dairy products and sugar, and other operating costs; shortages of coffee; failure of our network and information technology systems; interruptions or shortages in the supply of products to our franchisees and licensees; the impact of food borne-illness or food safety issues or adverse public or media opinions regarding the health effects of consuming our products; our ability to collect royalty payments from our franchisees and licensees; uncertainties relating to litigation; the ability of our franchisees and licensees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; our ability to retain key personnel; any failure to protect consumer payment card data or other personally identifiable information; and catastrophic events.

Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this quarterly report. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and within Item 1A of Part II of this Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Introduction and overview

We are one of the world’s leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (“QSRs”) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard serve ice cream. We franchise restaurants under our Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brands. With more than 21,000 points of distribution in more than 60 countries worldwide, we believe that our portfolio has strong brand awareness in our key markets. QSR is a restaurant format characterized by limited or no table service. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, Dunkin’ had ~~13,167~~13,125 global points of distribution with restaurants in 43 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 40 foreign countries. Baskin-Robbins had ~~8,168~~7,981 global points of distribution as of the same date, with restaurants in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 51 foreign countries.

We are organized into five reporting segments: Dunkin’ U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., Dunkin’ International, Baskin-Robbins International, and U.S. Advertising Funds. We generate revenue from five primary sources: (i) royalty income and franchise fees associated with franchised restaurants, (ii) continuing advertising fees from Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins franchisees and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, (iii) rental income from restaurant properties that we lease or sublease to franchisees, (iv) sales of ice cream and other products to franchisees in certain international markets, and (v) other income including fees for the licensing of our brands for products sold in certain retail outlets, the licensing of the rights to manufacture Baskin-Robbins ice cream products sold to U.S. franchisees, refranchising gains, and online training fees.

Franchisees fund the vast majority of the cost of new restaurant development. As a result, we are able to grow our system with lower capital requirements than many of our competitors. With no company-operated points of distribution as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, we are less affected by store-level costs, profitability, and fluctuations in commodity costs than other QSR operators.

We operate and report financial information on a 52- or 53-week year on a 13-week quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday when

applicable with respect to the fourth fiscal quarter). The data periods contained within the three~~-month~~- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three~~-month period~~- and six-month periods ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2020.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic. While it is not possible at this time to estimate the ~~nature and timing of~~full impact that the pandemic could have on our business due to numerous uncertainties, the continued spread of COVID-19 and the measures taken by local and national governments have disrupted and are expected to continue to disrupt our operations and may also impact the supply chain, resulting in an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Selected operating and financial highlights


Amounts and percentages may not recalculate due to rounding	Three months ended					Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Financial data (in thousands):
Total revenues	$	323,144		319,091		$	287,376		359,337		610,520		678,428
Operating income	101,312			101,372		81,616			122,652		182,928		224,024
Adjusted operating income	105,978			106,328		86,690			127,280		192,668		233,608
Net income	52,113			52,323		36,450			59,622		88,563		111,945
Adjusted net income	55,473			55,891		40,103			72,369		95,576		128,260
Systemwide sales (in millions):
Dunkin’ U.S.	$	2,124.5		2,126.3		$	1,888.7		2,382.6		4,013.2		4,508.9
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	130.2			128.5		171.2			184.8		301.4		313.3
Dunkin’ International	178.0			198.9		112.8			199.5		290.8		398.4
Baskin-Robbins International	329.6			314.6		319.0			377.7		648.5		692.2
Total systemwide sales	$	2,762.2		2,768.2		$	2,491.7		3,144.6		5,253.9		5,912.8
Systemwide sales growth (decline)	(0.2		)%	4.1	%	(20.8		)%	3.8	%	(11.1	)%	3.9	%
Comparable store sales growth (decline):
Dunkin’ U.S.	(2.0		)%	2.4	%	(18.7		)%	1.7	%	(10.6	)%	2.0	%
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	1.8		%	(2.8	)%	(6.0		)%	(1.4	)%	(2.8	)%	(1.9	)%
Dunkin’ International	(7.1		)%	2.9	%	(34.9		)%	5.6	%	(20.3	)%	4.3	%
Baskin-Robbins International	2.5		%	(2.0	)%	(5.3		)%	3.2	%	(1.6	)%	0.7	%

Our financial results are largely driven by changes in systemwide sales, which include sales by all points of distribution, whether owned by our franchisees or joint ventures. While we do not record sales by franchisees or joint ventures as revenue, and such sales are not included in our consolidated financial statements, we believe that this operating measure is important in obtaining an understanding of our financial performance. We believe systemwide sales information aids in understanding how we derive royalty revenue and in evaluating our performance relative to competitors.

Comparable store sales growth (decline) for Dunkin’ U.S. and Baskin-Robbins U.S. is calculated by including only sales from franchisee-operated restaurants that have been open at least 78 weeks and that have reported sales in the current and comparable prior year week. Comparable store sales growth (decline) for Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International generally represents the growth (decline) in local currency average monthly sales for franchisee-operated restaurants, including joint ventures, that have been open at least 13 months and that have reported sales in the current and comparable prior year month.

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unfavorable impact on systemwide sales for each of our segments for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020. ~~Overall decline~~Global declines in systemwide sales of ~~0.2%~~20.8% and 11.1% for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, respectively, over the same ~~period~~periods in the prior fiscal year resulted from the following:

Dunkin’ U.S. systemwide sales ~~decline~~declines of ~~0.1%~~20.7% and 11.0% for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, ~~was~~respectively, were primarily a result of comparable store sales ~~decline~~declines of ~~2.0%~~18.7% and 10.6%, respectively, offset by ~~184~~98 net new restaurants opened since ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019. Comparable store sales declined for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 as a decline in traffic ~~primarily due to~~driven by the ~~impact of~~ COVID-19 ~~and concentrated in the last three weeks of the quarter,~~pandemic was offset by an increase in average ticket. The increase in average ticket was driven primarily by favorable mix shift to ~~premium-priced~~family-size bulk orders and snacking attachment, as well as premium priced cold beverages, espresso, and ~~cold brew~~other specialty beverages, and partially offset by

increased discounting driven by both national and local value platforms. Comparable store sales ~~growth was 3.5%~~improved sequentially in ~~the~~

~~first 10 weeks~~each month of the ~~quarter, including positive ticket and traffic, and was offset by a comparable store sales decline of 19.4% in the last three weeks of the quarter due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.~~second quarter.

Baskin-Robbins U.S. systemwide sales ~~growth~~declines of ~~1.3%~~7.4% and 3.8% for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, ~~was~~respectively, were primarily a result of comparable store sales ~~growth~~declines of ~~1.8%~~6.0% and 2.8%, ~~offset by 29~~respectively, and 45 net restaurant closures since ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019. The comparable store sales ~~growth was~~declines were driven ~~by an increase in average ticket, offset~~ by a decline in traffic primarily ~~due to the impact of~~driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, ~~and concentrated~~offset by an increase in ~~the last three weeks of the the fiscal period.~~average ticket. The increase in average ticket was driven primarily by ~~the sales of cup~~take home products, specifically ice cream quarts and ~~cones, beverages, and sundaes.~~cakes. Comparable store sales ~~growth was 11.0%~~improved sequentially in ~~the first 10 weeks~~each month of the second quarter ~~including positive ticket and traffic, and was offset by comparable store sales decline~~ of ~~23.3% in the last three weeks of the quarter due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.~~fiscal year 2020.

Dunkin’ International systemwide sales ~~decline~~declines of ~~10.5%~~43.4% and 27.0% for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, ~~was~~respectively, were driven by sales declines ~~across all regions.~~in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and South Korea. Sales in Latin America, South Korea, and Europe were negatively impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange rates for each of the three- and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020. On a constant currency basis, systemwide sales decreased by approximately 42% and 25% for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively. Dunkin’ International comparable store sales declines of 34.9% and 20.3% for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively, were due primarily to declines in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin ~~America~~America.

Baskin-Robbins International systemwide sales declines of 15.5% and 6.3% for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively, were driven by sales declines in Japan, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, offset by sales growth in South Korea. Sales in Japan were positively impacted by favorable foreign exchange rates while sales across all other regions were negatively impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange rates. On a constant currency basis, systemwide sales decreased by approximately ~~8%. Dunkin’~~14% and 4% for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively. Baskin-Robbins International comparable store sales declines of 5.3% and 1.6% for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively, were driven primarily by declines in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, offset by growth in South Korea. Also contributing to the decline ~~of 7.1%~~in comparable store sales for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 was ~~due primarily to declines~~a decline in ~~South Korea, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, offset by sales growth in the Middle East.~~

Baskin-Robbins International systemwide sales growth of 4.8% for the three months ended March 28, 2020 was driven by sales growth in South Korea and Japan, offset by sales declines in other Asian markets, the Middle East and Australia. Sales in South Korea were negatively impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, while sales in Japan were positively impacted by favorable foreign exchange rates. On a constant currency basis, systemwide sales increased by approximately 8%. Baskin-Robbins International comparable store sales growth of 2.5% for the three months ended March 28, 2020 was driven primarily by growth in South Korea and Japan, offset by declines in Asia and the Middle East.Japan.

Changes in systemwide sales are impacted, in part, by changes in the number of points of distribution. Points of distribution and net openings (closings) as of and for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019 were as follows:


	March 28, 2020	March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
Points of distribution, at period end^(a):
Dunkin’ U.S.	9,637	9,453	9,597	9,499
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	2,518	2,547	2,511	2,556
Dunkin’ International	3,530	3,447	3,528	3,458
Baskin-Robbins International	5,650	5,473	5,470	5,516
Consolidated global points of distribution	21,335	20,920	21,106	21,029


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
Net openings (closings) during the period:
Dunkin’ U.S.	7		34		(40	)	46	(33	)	80
Baskin-Robbins U.S.	(6	)	(3	)	(7	)	9	(13	)	6
Dunkin’ International	23		(5	)	(2	)	11	21		6
Baskin-Robbins International	14		(18	)	(180	)	43	(166	)	25
Consolidated global net openings	38		8		(229	)	109	(191	)	117


(a)	Temporary restaurant closures due to COVID-19 are not treated as restaurant closures and affected restaurants are included in points of distribution.

~~Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunkin'~~Dunkin’ U.S. ~~average weekly systemwide~~comparable store sales ~~leveled off through~~improved week-over-week during the first four weeks of the ~~second~~third quarter of fiscal year 2020. As of the week ended July 25, 2020, ~~with small increases~~Dunkin’ U.S. quarter-to-date comparable store sales declines were

low-single digits for open stores. Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales also improved week-over-week during ~~that time period.~~the first four weeks of the third quarter of fiscal year 2020. As of the week ended July 25, 2020, Baskin-Robbins U.S. quarter-to-date comparable store sales declines were low-single digits for open stores. However, there can be no assurance that further declines in systemwide sales or comparable store sales will not ~~experience further declines in~~occur for the remainder of the ~~second~~third quarter or beyond as a result of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise. At the end of March and into early April 2020, Dunkin' U.S. comparable store sales declined approximately 35%. For the week ending April 25, 2020, comparable stores sales for open Dunkin' U.S. restaurants declined approximately 25% compared to the prior year period. Baskin-Robbins' U.S. average weekly systemwide sales have increased week-over-week through the first four weeks of the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. At the end of March and into early April, Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales declined approximately 30% to 35%. For the week ending April 25, 2020, comparable stores sales for open Baskin-Robbins U.S. restaurants declined approximately 10% compared to the prior year period. Based on these results for the beginning of the second fiscal quarter and

the expected continuing negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial results, we expect to experience more significant impacts to our financial results beginning in the second fiscal quarter as compared to the first fiscal quarter.

As of ~~April~~July 25, 2020, approximately 96% of Dunkin' U.S. locations were open. The majority of the Dunkin' U.S. locations that remain temporarily closed are in transportation hubs, on college campuses, and other alternative points of distribution. As of July 25, 2020, approximately 98% of Baskin-Robbins U.S. locations were open. The majority of the Baskin-Robbins U.S. locations that remain temporarily closed are non-traditional locations. As of July 25, 2020, approximately 90% of each of Dunkin' ~~U.S. restaurants~~ and ~~more than 90% of~~ Baskin-Robbins ~~U.S.~~International locations ~~remained open, while approximately 50% of international restaurants remained open, split about equally between brands.~~were open. We have worked with our franchisees to permit them to temporarily close restaurants where market conditions warrant. ~~The temporary closures due to the pandemic have been primarily on college campuses, at transportation hubs, and in dense urban areas.~~ Our restaurants have been deemed an essential business in many jurisdictions allowing them to remain open in some ~~capacity.~~capacity throughout the course of the pandemic. Dunkin' U.S. has a flexible operating model where it can often continue to offer drive-thru, delivery, and curbside service where in-restaurant dining is not permitted. The Company is unable to predict the reopening schedule for restaurants that are temporarily closed due to the pandemic, or whether and when additional closures may occur.

Summary of operating results

Total revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $4.1~~decreased $72.0 million, or ~~1.3%~~20.0%, and $67.9 million, or 10.0%, compared to the prior year periods due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in royalty income and advertising fees driven by declines in systemwide sales, primarily for the Dunkin' U.S. segment. Royalty income for each of the three and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020 also reflects a reduction of revenue of approximately $8 million related to corporate financial relief provided to franchisees most significantly impacted by the pandemic. Also contributing to the decreases in revenues for each of the three and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020 were decreases in rental income as the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 reflected rent waivers being provided to our franchisees of approximately $3 million and declines in variable rental income due to the declines in systemwide sales, as well as decreases in sales of ice cream and other ~~products, as well as an increase~~products. Offsetting these decreases in revenue for three and six months ended June 27, 2020 were increases in other revenues driven primarily by license fees related to Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods and retail packaged coffee. The unfavorable impact on systemwide sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had a corresponding unfavorable impact on royalty income, primarily for the Dunkin' U.S. segment.pods.

Operating income and adjusted operating income for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~of $101.3~~decreased $41.0 million and ~~$106.0~~$40.6 million, respectively, ~~were relatively flat~~ compared to the prior year ~~period as an increase~~period. Operating income and adjusted operating income for the six months ended June 27, 2020 decreased $41.1 million and $40.9 million, respectively, compared to the prior year period. These decreases were primarily a result of the decreases in royalty income and decreases in rental margin, which includes approximately $2 million of unfavorable impact from rent waivers being provided to our franchisees, net of waivers received from landlords. These decreases in operating income and adjusted operating income were offset by decreases in general and administrative expenses ~~was~~primarily as a result of decreases in incentive compensation and reduced non-essential spending in the current year periods to preserve financial flexibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, offset by increases in net margin on ice cream and other products and net income from our South Korea and Japan joint ventures, as well as the increase in other revenues. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in reserves for uncollectible ~~receivables and training expense associated with the roll-out of new high volume brewers.~~receivables.

Net income and adjusted net income for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~of $52.1~~decreased $23.2 million and ~~$55.5~~$32.3 million, respectively, ~~were relatively flat~~ compared to the prior year period. ~~The drivers of net~~Net income and adjusted net income for the ~~first quarter~~six months ended June 27, 2020 decreased $23.4 million and $32.7 million, respectively, compared to the prior year ~~period~~period. These decreases were ~~consistent with those for~~primarily a result of the decreases in operating income and adjusted operating income, ~~respectively.~~respectively, as well as decreases in interest income earned on our cash balances, offset by decreases in income tax expense. The decreases in income tax expense were driven primarily by decreases in income in the current year periods, offset by decreases in excess tax benefits from share-based compensation. Also offsetting the decreases in operating income was a $13.1 million loss on debt extinguishment recorded during the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 due to the write-off of debt issuance costs in conjunction with a refinancing transaction completed during the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.

Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are non-GAAP measures reflecting operating income and net income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, long-lived asset impairments, and other non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual charges, net of the tax impact of such adjustments in the case of adjusted net income. We use adjusted operating income and adjusted net income as key performance measures for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. We also believe adjusted operating income and adjusted net income provide our investors with useful information regarding our historical operating results. These non-GAAP measurements are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. Use of the terms adjusted operating income and adjusted net income may differ from similar measures reported by other companies.

Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are reconciled from operating income and net income, respectively, determined under GAAP as follows:


	Three months ended					Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
	(In thousands)					(In thousands)
Operating income	$	101,312		101,372		$	81,616		122,652		182,928		224,024
Adjustments:
Amortization of other intangible assets	4,592			4,633		4,588			4,626		9,180		9,259
Long-lived asset impairment charges	74			323		486			2		560		325
Adjusted operating income	$	105,978		106,328		$	86,690		127,280		192,668		233,608

Net income	$	52,113		52,323		$	36,450		59,622		88,563		111,945
Adjustments:
Amortization of other intangible assets	4,592			4,633		4,588			4,626		9,180		9,259
Long-lived asset impairment charges	74			323		486			2		560		325
Loss on debt extinguishment						—			13,076		—		13,076
Tax impact of adjustments^(a)	(1,306		)	(1,388	)	(1,421		)	(4,957	)	(2,727	)	(6,345	)
Adjusted net income	$	55,473		55,891		$	40,103		72,369		95,576		128,260


(a)	Tax impact of adjustments calculated at effective tax rate of 28%.

Earnings per share

Earnings per share of common stock and diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock were as follows:


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
Earnings per share of common stock:
Common—basic	$	0.63	0.63	$	0.44	0.72	1.07	1.35
Common—diluted	0.63		0.63	0.44		0.71	1.07	1.34
Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock	0.67		0.67	0.49		0.86	1.15	1.53

Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock is calculated using adjusted net income, as defined above, and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and our use of the term diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock may vary from similar measures reported by others in our industry due to the potential differences in the method of calculation. Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock should not be considered as an alternative to earnings per share of common stock derived in accordance with GAAP. Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock has important limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations, we rely primarily on our GAAP results. However, we believe that presenting diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock is appropriate to provide investors with useful information regarding our historical operating results.

The following table sets forth the computation of diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock:


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	June 27, 2020	June 29, 2019
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)			(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Adjusted net income	$	55,473	55,891	$	40,103	72,369	95,576	128,260
Weighted-average number of common shares—diluted	83,222,485		83,432,042	82,588,746		83,696,721	82,905,616	83,564,388
Diluted adjusted earnings per share of common stock	$	0.67	0.67	$	0.49	0.86	1.15	1.53

Results of operations

Consolidated results of operations


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Franchise fees and royalty income	$	139,476	139,328	148		0.1	%	$	115,965	158,258	(42,293	)	(26.7	)%	$	255,441	297,586	(42,145	)	(14.2	)%
Advertising fees and related income	116,970		117,198	(228	)	(0.2	)%	109,631		129,259	(19,628	)	(15.2	)%	226,601		246,457	(19,856	)	(8.1	)%
Rental income	28,932		29,028	(96	)	(0.3	)%	26,017		31,679	(5,662	)	(17.9	)%	54,949		60,707	(5,758	)	(9.5	)%
Sales of ice cream and other products	23,947		20,733	3,214		15.5	%	22,703		27,258	(4,555	)	(16.7	)%	46,650		47,991	(1,341	)	(2.8	)%
Other revenues	13,819		12,804	1,015		7.9	%	13,060		12,883	177		1.4	%	26,879		25,687	1,192		4.6	%
Total revenues	$	323,144	319,091	4,053		1.3	%	$	287,376	359,337	(71,961	)	(20.0	)%	$	610,520	678,428	(67,908	)	(10.0	)%

Total revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $4.1~~decreased $72.0 million, or ~~1.3%~~20.0%, and $67.9 million, or 10.0%, compared to the prior year periods due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in royalty income and advertising fees driven by declines in systemwide sales, primarily for the Dunkin' U.S. segment. Royalty income for each of the three and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020 also reflects a reduction of revenue of approximately $8 million related to corporate financial relief provided to franchisees most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also contributing to the decreases in revenues for each of the three and six-month periods ended June 27, 2020 were decreases in rental income as the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 reflected rent waivers being provided to our franchisees of approximately $3 million and declines in variable rental income due to the declines in systemwide sales, as well as decreases in sales of ice cream and other ~~products, as well as an increase~~products. Offsetting these decreases in revenue for three and six months ended June 27, 2020 were increases in other revenues driven primarily by license fees related to Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods and retail packaged coffee. The unfavorable impact on systemwide sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had a corresponding unfavorable impact on royalty income, primarily for the Dunkin' U.S. segment.pods.


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants	$	19,499	19,475	24		0.1	%	$	18,133	19,697	(1,564	)	(7.9	)%	$	37,632	39,172	(1,540	)	(3.9	)%
Cost of ice cream and other products	18,148		16,640	1,508		9.1	%	17,986		22,018	(4,032	)	(18.3	)%	36,134		38,658	(2,524	)	(6.5	)%
Advertising expenses	118,269		118,091	178		0.2	%	111,081		130,961	(19,880	)	(15.2	)%	229,350		249,052	(19,702	)	(7.9	)%
General and administrative expenses	60,535		56,203	4,332		7.7	%	52,159		59,922	(7,763	)	(13.0	)%	112,694		116,125	(3,431	)	(3.0	)%
Depreciation and amortization	9,641		9,254	387		4.2	%	10,359		9,337	1,022		10.9	%	20,000		18,591	1,409		7.6	%
Long-lived asset impairment charges	74		323	(249	)	(77.1	)%	486		2	484		24,200.0	%	560		325	235		72.3	%
Total operating costs and expenses	$	226,166	219,986	6,180		2.8	%	$	210,204	241,937	(31,733	)	(13.1	)%	436,370		461,923	(25,553	)	(5.5	)%
Net income of equity method investments	3,666		2,230	1,436		64.4	%	4,283		4,427	(144	)	(3.3	)%	7,949		6,657	1,292		19.4	%
Other operating income, net	668		37	631		1,705.4	%	161		825	(664	)	(80.5	)%	829		862	(33	)	(3.8	)%
Operating income	$	101,312	101,372	(60	)	(0.1	)%	$	81,616	122,652	(41,036	)	(33.5	)%	$	182,928	224,024	(41,096	)	(18.3	)%

Occupancy expenses for franchised restaurants for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~remained relatively consistent with~~decreased $1.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, due primarily to declines in variable rental expense as a result of the ~~prior year period.~~declines in systemwide sales and rent waivers received from our landlords.

Net margin on ice cream and other products for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $1.7~~decreased $0.5 million, or ~~41.7%~~10.0%, due primarily to ~~an increase~~a decrease in sales volume. Net margin on ice cream and other products for the six months ended June 27, 2020 increased $1.2 million, or 12.7%, due primarily to a decrease in commodity costs.

Advertising expenses for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $0.2~~decreased $19.9 million ~~due~~and $19.7 million, respectively. The decreases in advertising expenses were driven primarily ~~to an increase in interest income earned on cash balances related to the gift card program, resulting in additional accruals of advertising costs, offset~~ by ~~the decrease~~decreases in advertising fees and related income.

General and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $4.3~~decreased $7.8 million and $3.4 million, respectively, due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in incentive compensation and reduced non-essential spending in the current year period to preserve financial flexibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, offset by increases in reserves for uncollectible receivables and ~~training expense associated with~~expenses incurred to support health and safety measures at our restaurants as a result of the ~~roll-out of new high volume brewers.~~COVID-19 pandemic.

Depreciation and amortization for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 increased ~~$0.4~~$1.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively, due primarily to an increase in depreciable assets, primarily comprised of technology infrastructure to support the Dunkin' mobile ordering and payment platform.

Long-lived asset impairment charges for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~decreased~~increased $0.5 million and $0.2 ~~million.~~million, respectively. Long-lived asset impairment charges generally fluctuate based on the timing of lease terminations and the related write-off of leasehold improvements.

Net income of equity method investments for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $1.4~~decreased $0.1 million primarily as a result of ~~increases~~unfavorable results from our Japan joint venture compared to the prior year period, offset by an increase in net income from

our South Korea joint venture. Net income of equity method investments for the six months ended June 27, 2020 increased $1.3 million primarily as a result of an increase in net income from our South Korea ~~and Japan~~ joint ~~ventures.~~venture.

Other operating income, net, which includes net gains and losses recognized in connection with the sale or disposal of property, equipment, and software as well as other miscellaneous income, ~~increased $0.6 million due primarily to income from administrative services performed that are not part~~fluctuates based on the timing of ~~our core operations.~~such transactions.


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense, net	$	29,982	30,298	(316	)	(1.0	)%	$	32,338		29,763	2,575		8.7	%	$	62,320	60,061	2,259		3.8	%
Other loss, net	670		4	666		n/m
Loss on debt extinguishment								—			13,076	(13,076	)	(100.0	)%	—		13,076	(13,076	)	(100.0	)%
Other loss (income), net								(214		)	46	(260	)	(565.2	)%	456		50	406		812.0	%
Total other expense	$	30,652	30,302	350		1.2	%	$	32,124		42,885	(10,761	)	(25.1	)%	$	62,776	73,187	(10,411	)	(14.2	)%

Net interest expense for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~decreased $0.3~~increased $2.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively, driven primarily by ~~an increase~~decreases in interest income earned on our cash ~~balances, as well as an increase~~balances.

The loss on debt extinguishment of $13.1 million for each of the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2019 was due to the write-off of debt issuance costs in ~~interest capitalized during~~conjunction with the ~~acquisition period of certain capital assets, offset by the impact of a~~ securitization refinancing transaction completed during the second quarter of fiscal year ~~2019, resulting in increased interest expense due to an increase in the weighted-average interest rate.~~2019.

The fluctuation in other loss (income), net, for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 resulted primarily from net foreign exchange gains and losses driven primarily by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies.


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	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019
	(In thousands, except percentages)					(In thousands, except percentages)
Income before income taxes	$	70,660		71,070		$	49,492		79,767		120,152		150,837
Provision for income taxes	18,547			18,747		13,042			20,145		31,589		38,892
Effective tax rate	26.2		%	26.4	%	26.4		%	25.3	%	26.3	%	25.8	%

The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~was relatively consistent with~~compared to the prior year period was driven primarily by excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of $1.5 million recognized for the three months ended June 29, 2019 compared to an immaterial amount recognized in the current year period. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 27, 2020 compared to the prior year period was also driven primarily by excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of $2.6 million for the six months ended June 29, 2019 compared to $1.1 million for the current year period.

Operating segments

We operate five reportable operating segments: Dunkin’ U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., Dunkin’ International, Baskin-Robbins International, and U.S. Advertising Funds. We evaluate the performance of our segments and allocate resources to them based on operating income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, and certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual charges, which does not reflect the allocation of any corporate charges. This profitability measure is referred to as segment profit. Segment profit for the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International segments includes net income of equity method investments, except for other-than-temporary impairment charges and the related reduction in depreciation, net of tax, on the underlying long-lived assets.

For reconciliations to total revenues and income before income taxes, see note 6 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements. Revenues for all segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues not included in segment revenues include revenue earned through certain licensing arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used, revenue generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of

which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, allocation of the consideration from sales of ice cream and other products to royalty income as consideration for the use of the franchise license, ~~and~~ certain franchisee incentives, and corporate financial relief provided to franchisees are not reflected within segment revenues, but have no impact to total revenues for any segment.

Dunkin’ U.S.


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	117,855	117,097	758		0.6	%	$	103,019	131,682	(28,663	)	(21.8	)%	$	220,874	248,779	(27,905	)	(11.2	)%
Franchise fees	4,887		3,626	1,261		34.8	%	5,131		3,418	1,713		50.1	%	10,018		7,044	2,974		42.2	%
Rental income	27,923		27,848	75		0.3	%	25,217		30,491	(5,274	)	(17.3	)%	53,140		58,339	(5,199	)	(8.9	)%
Other revenues	1,125		1,174	(49	)	(4.2	)%	781		986	(205	)	(20.8	)%	1,906		2,160	(254	)	(11.8	)%
Total revenues	$	151,790	149,745	2,045		1.4	%	$	134,148	166,577	(32,429	)	(19.5	)%	$	285,938	316,322	(30,384	)	(9.6	)%
Segment profit	$	109,306	111,034	(1,728	)	(1.6	)%	$	96,158	127,099	(30,941	)	(24.3	)%	$	205,464	238,133	(32,669	)	(13.7	)%

Dunkin’ U.S. revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $2.0~~decreased $32.4 million and $30.4 million, respectively, due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in royalty income driven by the declines in systemwide sales, as well as decreases in rental income due to rent waivers provided to our franchisees and declines in variable rental income as a result of the declines in systemwide sales. Offsetting these decreases in revenues were increases in franchise fees as a result of additional deferred revenue recognized in connection with the ~~planned~~ closure of Speedway ~~locations, as well as an increase in royalty income.~~locations.

Dunkin’ U.S. segment profit for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 decreased ~~$1.7~~$30.9 million and $32.7 million, respectively, due primarily to decreases in royalty income and rental margin, offset by the increases in franchise fees. Also contributing to the decrease in segment profit for the six-month period was an increase in general and administrative expenses resulting primarily from an increase in reserves for uncollectible ~~receivables and training expense associated with the roll-out of new high volume brewers, offset by the increases in franchise fees and royalty income.~~receivables.

Baskin-Robbins U.S.


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019			Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%					June 29, 2019		$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	6,237	6,103	134		2.2	%	$	8,170	8,828	(658	)	(7.5	)%	June 27, 2020	$	14,407		14,931			(524	)		(3.5	)%
Franchise fees	355		312	43		13.8	%	245		344	(99	)	(28.8	)%	600			656			(56	)		(8.5	)%
Rental income	783		960	(177	)	(18.4	)%	623		973	(350	)	(36.0	)%	1,406			1,933			(527	)		(27.3	)%
Sales of ice cream and other products	1,409		671	738		110.0	%	870		1,080	(210	)	(19.4	)%	2,279			1,751			528			30.2	%
Other revenues	2,060		2,231	(171	)	(7.7	)%	2,499		3,063	(564	)	(18.4	)%	4,559			5,294			(735	)		(13.9	)%
Total revenues	$	10,844	10,277	567		5.5	%	$	12,407	14,288	(1,881	)	(13.2	)%	$	23,251		24,565			(1,314	)		(5.3	)%
Segment profit	$	6,609	6,323	286		4.5	%	$	9,299	10,076	(777	)	(7.7	)%	$	15,908		16,399			(491	)		(3.0	)%

Baskin-Robbins U.S. revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $0.6~~decreased $1.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in royalty income driven by declines in systemwide sales, other revenues driven by decreases in licensing income, and rental income due to rent waivers provided to our franchisees and a decrease in the number of leases. Additionally, sales of ice cream and other products ~~offset by decreases in rental income~~decreased for the three-month period, while sales of ice cream and other ~~revenues.~~products increased for the six-month period.

Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment profit for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $0.3~~decreased $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, primarily as a result of ~~an increase~~the decreases in ~~net margin on ice cream.~~royalty income and other revenues, offset by decreases in general and administrative expenses.

Dunkin’ International


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019			Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%					June 29, 2019		$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	5,046	5,913	(867	)	(14.7	)%	$	2,296	5,396	(3,100	)	(57.4	)%	June 27, 2020	$	7,342		11,309			(3,967	)		(35.1	)%
Franchise fees	337		865	(528	)	(61.0	)%	423		2,030	(1,607	)	(79.2	)%	760			2,895			(2,135	)		(73.7	)%
Other revenues	100		73	27		37.0	%	74		44	30		68.2	%	174			117			57			48.7	%
Total revenues	$	5,483	6,851	(1,368	)	(20.0	)%	$	2,793	7,470	(4,677	)	(62.6	)%	$	8,276		14,321			(6,045	)		(42.2	)%
Segment profit	$	3,491	4,831	(1,340	)	(27.7	)%	$	1,845	5,484	(3,639	)	(66.4	)%	$	5,336		10,315			(4,979	)		(48.3	)%

Dunkin’ International revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 decreased ~~$1.4~~$4.7 million and $6.0 million, respectively, primarily as a result of ~~a decrease~~decreases in royalty income driven by ~~a decline~~declines in systemwide sales and ~~a recovery of prior period royalties recorded in the first~~

~~quarter of 2019, as well as a decrease in~~ franchise fees due primarily to additional deferred revenue recognized in the prior year period upon closure of certain international markets.

Segment profit for Dunkin’ International for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 decreased ~~$1.3~~$3.6 million and $5.0 million, respectively, primarily as a result of the ~~decrease~~decreases in ~~revenues.~~revenues, offset by decreases in general and administrative expenses.

Baskin-Robbins International


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	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019			Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019		$		%					June 29, 2019		$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)								(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	1,698		1,905	(207	)	(10.9	)%	$	1,686		1,953		(267	)	(13.7	)%	June 27, 2020	$	3,384		3,858			(474	)		(12.3	)%
Franchise fees	132			358	(226	)	(63.1	)%	173			520		(347	)	(66.7	)%	305			878			(573	)		(65.3	)%
Rental income	226			220	6		2.7	%	177			215		(38	)	(17.7	)%	403			435			(32	)		(7.4	)%
Sales of ice cream and other products	25,257			23,075	2,182		9.5	%	24,529			29,997		(5,468	)	(18.2	)%	49,786			53,072			(3,286	)		(6.2	)%
Other revenues	(11		)	21	(32	)	(152.4	)%	(8		)	(8	)	—		—	%	(19		)	13			(32	)		(246.2	)%
Total revenues	$	27,302		25,579	1,723		6.7	%	$	26,557		32,677		(6,120	)	(18.7	)%	$	53,859		58,256			(4,397	)		(7.5	)%
Segment profit	$	9,448		7,802	1,646		21.1	%	$	9,930		12,089		(2,159	)	(17.9	)%	$	19,378		19,891			(513	)		(2.6	)%

Baskin-Robbins International revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $1.7~~decreased $6.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, due primarily to ~~an increase~~decreases in sales of ice cream and other products ~~offset~~and franchise fees, as well as decreases in royalty income driven by declines in systemwide sales. The decreases in franchise fees ~~and royalty income.~~were due primarily to additional deferred revenue recognized in the prior year periods upon closure of certain international markets.

Baskin-Robbins International segment profit for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~increased $1.6~~decreased $2.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, primarily as a result of ~~favorable results from our Japan and South Korea joint ventures compared to the prior year period and an increase~~a decrease in net margin on ice cream due primarily to ~~an increase~~a decrease in sales ~~volume. Offsetting these factors~~volume, as well as the decreases in franchise fees and royalty income, offset by increases in net income from our South Korea joint venture. Also contributing to the decrease in segment profit for the three-month period were unfavorable results from our Japan joint venture compared to the prior year period. Also contributing to the decrease in segment profit for the six-month period was an increase in general and administrative expenses due primarily to an increase in reserves for uncollectible receivables, ~~and the decreases~~offset by a decrease in ~~franchise fees and royalty income.~~travel expenses.

U.S. Advertising Funds


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	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)				June 27, 2020				June 29, 2019	Increase (Decrease)
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019	$		%		June 27, 2020		June 29, 2019	$		%					$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)							(In thousands, except percentages)
Advertising fees and related income	$	108,631	108,642	(11	)	0.0	%	$	99,483	123,588	(24,105	)	(19.5	)%	June 27, 2020		$	208,114	June 29, 2019	232,230		(24,116	)	(10.4	)%
Total revenues	$	108,631	108,642	(11	)	0.0	%	$	99,483	123,588	(24,105	)	(19.5	)%	$	208,114			232,230	(24,116	)	(10.4	)%
Segment profit	$	—	—	—		—	%	$	—	—	—		—	%	$	—			—	—		—	%

U.S. Advertising Funds revenues for the three and six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 ~~remained flat~~decreased $24.1 million, or 19.5%, and $24.1 million, or 10.4%, respectively, compared to the prior year ~~period.~~periods driven primarily by the decline in Dunkin' U.S. systemwide sales. Expenses for the U.S. Advertising Funds were equivalent to revenues in each period, resulting in no segment profit.

Liquidity and capital resources

As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, we held $~~601.2~~515.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and ~~$72.8~~$95.1 million of short-term restricted cash that was restricted under our securitized financing facility. Included in cash and cash equivalents is $~~195.2~~192.8 million of cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs.

Operating, investing, and financing cash flows

Net cash ~~used in~~provided by operating activities was ~~$37.3~~$11.7 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, as compared to ~~$16.0~~$53.1 million in the prior year period. The ~~$21.3~~$41.4 million ~~increase~~decrease in operating cash ~~outflows~~inflows was driven primarily by ~~increases~~an increase in ~~cash paid for income taxes~~accounts receivable due primarily to extended payment terms provided to franchisees and ~~incentive compensation payments, timing of dividends received from equity method investments, as well as various changes in working capital, offset by an increase~~licensees, a decrease in pre-tax net income related to operating activities, excluding non-cash ~~items.~~items and an increase in incentive compensation payments, offset by a decrease in cash paid for income taxes, as well as various other changes in working capital.

Net cash used in investing activities was ~~$6.3~~$10.6 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, as compared to ~~$2.3~~$17.8 million in the prior year period. The ~~$4.0~~$7.2 million ~~increase~~decrease in investing cash outflows was driven primarily by ~~an increase~~a decrease in capital expenditures of ~~$4.2~~$8.0 million.

Net ~~cash provided by financing activities was $11.2 million for the three months ended March 28, 2020, as compared to net~~ cash used in financing activities ~~of $40.3~~was $97.2 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020, as compared to $69.2 million in the prior year period. The ~~$51.5~~$28.0 million ~~change~~increase in financing cash ~~flows~~outflows was driven primarily by the favorable impact of debt-related activities of $116.1 million compared to the prior year period, resulting primarily from proceeds from borrowing $116.0 million under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes (defined below). Offsetting these increases in financing cash flows was incremental cash used in the current year period for repurchases of common stock of ~~$64.2~~$54.2 million and a decrease in cash generated from the exercise of stock options in the current year period of $6.5 million, offset by a decrease in quarterly dividends paid on common stock of $28.9 million.

Adjusted operating and investing cash flow

Net cash flows from operating and investing activities for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019 included net cash outflows of ~~$47.0~~$49.4 million and ~~$49.6~~$50.2 million, respectively, related to advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs. Excluding cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs, we generated $~~3.5~~50.5 million and $~~31.4~~85.4 million of adjusted operating and investing cash flow during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020 and ~~March 30,~~June 29, 2019, respectively. The decrease in adjusted operating and investing cash flow was driven primarily by ~~the increases in cash paid for income taxes and incentive compensation payments, timing of dividends received from equity method investments, the~~an increase in ~~capital expenditures as well as various changes in working capital, offset by~~accounts receivable due primarily to extended payment terms provided to franchisees and licensees, the ~~increase~~decrease in pre-tax net income related to operating activities, excluding non-cash ~~items.~~items and the increase in incentive compensation payments, offset by the decreases in cash paid for income taxes and capital expenditures, as well as various other changes in working capital.

Adjusted operating and investing cash flow is a non-GAAP measure reflecting net cash provided by operating and investing activities, excluding the cash flows related to advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs. We use adjusted operating and investing cash flow as a key liquidity measure for the purpose of evaluating our ability to generate cash. We also believe adjusted operating and investing cash flow provides our investors with useful information regarding our historical cash flow results. This non-GAAP measurement is not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP, and adjusted operating and investing cash flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures. Use of the term adjusted operating and investing cash flow may differ from similar measures reported by other companies.

Adjusted operating and investing cash flow is reconciled from net cash provided by operating activities determined under GAAP as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended					Six months ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019		June 27, 2020			June 29, 2019
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(37,255	)	(15,992	)
Net cash provided by operating activities						$	11,721		53,077
Plus: Decrease in cash held for advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs	46,983			49,605		49,386			50,168
Less: Net cash used in investing activities	(6,273		)	(2,250	)	(10,625		)	(17,832	)
Adjusted operating and investing cash flow	$	3,455		31,363		$	50,482		85,413

Borrowing capacity

As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, there was approximately $3.06 billion of total principal outstanding on the 2017 Class A-2 Notes (as defined below) and 2019 Class A-2 Notes (as defined below). OnIn March ~~16,~~ 2020, the Company borrowed $116.0 million under our $150.0 million 2019 Variable Funding Notes (as defined below) as a precautionary measure given the market uncertainty arising from COVID-19 and to further strengthen financial flexibility. The Company repaid all borrowings under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes during the second fiscal quarter of 2020. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, there was ~~$0.9~~$116.9 million in available commitments under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes as $33.1 million of letters of credit were outstanding.

In April 2019, DB Master Finance LLC (the "Master Issuer"), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., issued Series 2019-1 3.787% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2019 Class A-2-I Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $600.0 million, Series 2019-1 4.021% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2019 Class A-2-II Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $400.0 million, and Series 2019-1 4.352% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-III (the “2019 Class A-2-III Notes”, and together with the 2019 Class A-2-I Notes and 2019 Class A-2-II Notes, the “2019 Class A-2 Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $700.0 million. In addition, the Master Issuer issued Series 2019-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “2019 Variable Funding Notes” and, together with the 2019 Class A-2 Notes, the “2019 Notes”), which allow for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of 2019 Variable Funding Notes and certain other credit instruments, including letters of credit.

that act as guarantors of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes.

The 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Notes were issued pursuant to a base indenture and related supplemental indentures (collectively, the “Indenture”) under which the Master Issuer may issue multiple series of notes. The legal final maturity date of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and 2019 Class A-2 Notes is in November 2047 and May 2049, respectively, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the Series 2017-1 3.629% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2017 Class A-2-I Notes”) will be repaid by November 2024, the Series 2017-1 4.030% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2017 Class A-2-II Notes” and, together with the 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, the “2017 Class A-2 Notes”) will be repaid by November 2027, the 2019 Class A-2-I Notes will be repaid by February 2024, the 2019 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid by May 2026, and the 2019 Class A-2-III Notes will be repaid by May 2029 (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”). Principal amortization payments equal to $31 million per calendar year, payable quarterly, are collectively required to be made on the 2017 Class A-2 and 2019 Class A-2 through the Anticipated Repayment Dates. No principal payments are required if a specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the Indenture), is less than or equal to 5.0 to 1.0. As this specified leverage ratio was less than 5.0 to 1.0 as of March 28, 2020, ~~no principal payments are required in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 and~~ the Company ~~does~~did not ~~intend~~make the scheduled principal payment in May 2020. As this specified leverage ratio is greater than 5.0 to 1.0 as of June 27, 2020, the Company intends to make athe next scheduled principal ~~payment.~~payment in August 2020. If the 2017 Class A-2 Notes or the 2019 Class A-2 Notes have not been repaid or refinanced by their respective Anticipated Repayment Dates, a rapid amortization event will occur in which residual net cash flows of the Master Issuer, after making certain required payments, will be applied to the outstanding principal of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes and the 2019 Class A-2 Notes. Various other events, including failure to maintain a minimum ratio of net cash flows to debt service ("DSCR") of 1.20 to 1.0, measured for the four immediately preceding fiscal quarters, may also cause a rapid amortization event. Failure to maintain a minimum DSCR of 1.75 to 1.0 would also cause certain excess cash flows to be segregated in a separate restricted cash account. As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, we had a DSCR of ~~3.27~~3.21 to 1.0.

It is anticipated that the principal and interest on the 2019 Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to August 2024, subject to two additional one-year extensions. Borrowings under the 2019 Variable Funding Notes bear interest at a rate

equal to a LIBOR rate plus 1.50%, or the lenders' commercial paper funding rate plus 1.50%. If the 2019 Variable Funding Notes are not repaid prior to August 2024 or prior to the end of the extension period, if applicable, incremental interest will accrue. In addition, the Company is required to pay a 1.50% fee for letters of credit amounts outstanding and a commitment fee on the unused portion of the 2019 Variable Funding Notes which ranges from 0.50% to 1.00% based on utilization. Other events and transactions, such as certain asset sales and receipt of various insurance or indemnification proceeds, may trigger additional mandatory prepayments.

In order to assess our current debt levels, including servicing our long-term debt, and our ability to take on additional borrowings, we monitor a leverage ratio of our long-term debt, net of cash (“Net Debt”), to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”). This leverage ratio differs from the leverage ratios specified in the Indenture. This leverage ratio, and the related Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDA measures used to compute it, are non-GAAP measures, and our use of the terms Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDA may vary from other companies, including those in our industry, due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. Net Debt reflects the gross principal amount outstanding under our securitized financing facility, notes payable, and finance lease obligations, less short-term cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, excluding cash reserved for gift card/certificate programs. Adjusted EBITDA is defined in our securitized financing facility as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and impairment charges, as adjusted for certain items that are summarized in the table below. Net Debt should not be considered as an alternative to debt, total liabilities, or any other obligations derived in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, as a measure of operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Net Debt, Adjusted EBITDA, and the related leverage ratio have important limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. However, we believe that presenting Net Debt, Adjusted EBITDA, and the related leverage ratio are appropriate to provide additional information to investors to demonstrate our current debt levels and ability to take on additional borrowings.

As of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, we had a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of ~~5.0~~5.3 to 1.0. The following is a reconciliation of our Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP measures as of and for the twelve months ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, respectively (in thousands):


	March 28, 2020			June 27, 2020
Principal outstanding under 2017 Class A-2 Notes	$	1,368,500		$	1,368,500
Principal outstanding under 2019 Class A-2 Notes	1,687,250			1,687,250
Principal outstanding under 2019 Variable Funding Notes	116,000
Other notes payable	1,212			1,175
Total finance lease obligations	7,612			7,607
Less: cash and cash equivalents	(601,226		)	(515,857		)
Less: restricted cash, current	(72,793		)	(95,060		)
Plus: cash held for gift card/certificate programs	150,368			165,080
Net Debt	$	2,656,923		$	2,618,695


	Twelve months ended			Twelve months ended
	March 28, 2020			June 27, 2020
Net income	$	241,814		$	218,642
Interest expense	128,319			128,127
Income tax expense	77,038			69,935
Depreciation and amortization^(a)	37,269			38,292
Impairment charges	302			786
EBITDA	484,742			455,782
Adjustments:
Share-based compensation expense^(a)	12,800			12,017
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions	13,076
Increase in deferred revenue related to franchise and licensing agreements^(b)	(7,760		)
Other^(c)	24,786
Decrease in deferred revenue related to franchise and licensing agreements^(b)				(11,947		)
COVID-19 related adjustments^(c)				11,945
Other^(d)				26,949
Total adjustments	42,902			38,964
Adjusted EBITDA	$	527,644		$	494,746


(a)	Amounts exclude depreciation and share-based compensation of ~~$6.2~~$6.7 million and ~~$1.0~~$0.9 million, respectively, related to U.S. Advertising Funds.


(b)	Amount excludes incentives paid to franchisees, primarily related to the Dunkin' U.S. Blueprint for Growth.


(c)	Amount includes approximately $8.0 million of corporate financial relief and $2.1 million of rent waivers being provided to the Company's franchisees, net of waivers received from landlords, as well as additional general and administrative expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


(d)	Represents costs and fees associated with various franchisee-related investments, including investments in the Dunkin' U.S. Blueprint for Growth, bank fees, legal reserves, and other non-cash gains and losses.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ~~we have~~the Company has taken a series of actions to preserve financial flexibility and support ~~our~~ franchisees during this time of ~~uncertainty, including~~uncertainty. These actions include temporarily extending payment terms for royalties and advertising fees for franchisees in the U.S. and Canada from 12 to 45 days through mid-May, as well as providing payment plan options for these deferred fees, to provide ~~them~~franchisees with more financial flexibility to better support their employees and guests. Additionally, the Company provided extended payment terms and payment plan options to franchisees and licensees in certain international markets. The Company also provided $8.0 million of corporate financial relief to franchisees in the U.S. that were most significantly impacted by the pandemic. In addition, the Company ~~waived~~is waiving up to one month of rental payments and allowed franchisees to defer two months of ~~rent~~rental payments on the approximately 900 properties leased by the Company to franchisees. While we do not expect these actions to adversely affect our ability to meet our cash needs, we have also implemented plans to preserve our strong balance sheet by reducing operating expenses and preserving cash, including suspension of ~~the quarterly dividend and~~our share repurchase ~~programs.~~program. We expect to remain in compliance with all of our debt covenants under the securitization facility.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we believe that our cash on hand and the cash generated from our operations will be adequate to meet our anticipated debt service requirements, capital expenditures, and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months. We believe that we will be able to meet these obligations even if we experience no growth in sales or profits from current levels. There can be no assurance, however, that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or otherwise to enable us to service our indebtedness, including our securitized financing facility, or to make anticipated capital expenditures. Our future operating performance and our ability to service, extend, or refinance the securitized financing facility will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See note 2(f) and note 13 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q, for a detailed description of recent accounting pronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in the foreign exchange risks discussed in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~March 28,~~June 27, 2020, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are engaged in several matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

~~The following additional risk factor relating to COVID-19 should be read in conjunction with~~There have been no material changes from the risk factors ~~previously~~ disclosed in Part I, Item 1A ~~“Risk Factors,” of~~"Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 and ~~the information contained~~Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" included in ~~this~~our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ~~and our other reports filed with the SEC. Except as described herein, there have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors disclosed in our 2019 Form 10-K.~~

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted and is expected to continue to disrupt our business, which has and is expected to continue to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for an extended period of time.

The global pandemic resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted global health, economic and market conditions, consumer behavior and restaurant operations. Local and national governmental mandates or recommendations and public perceptions of the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have caused, and are expected to continue to cause, changes in consumer behavior and adverse economic conditions, which would continue to adversely affect our and our franchisees’ business.

National, state and local authorities have recommended social distancing and imposed or are considering quarantine, shelter-in-place, curfew and similar isolation measures, including government orders and other restrictions on the conduct of business operations. Such measures have had adverse impacts on the U.S. and foreign economies of uncertain severity and duration.

Operations in our franchised restaurants have been and, at least in the short term, are expected to continue to be disrupted to varying degrees, from limited operations including only drive-thru, delivery and carryout, sometimes with limited hours, menus and/or capacity, to full restaurant closures in some markets. While we cannot predict the duration or scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, or when and under what circumstances any temporarily closed stores may reopen (and some stores may close permanently), these operational changes have negatively impacted our franchisees’ business and our royalty revenue and such impact is expected to continue to be material to our financial results, condition and outlook.

The restaurant industry is affected by consumer preferences and perceptions. Many consumer behaviors have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of mandates or orders from federal, state and local authorities, and concerns about the transmission of COVID-19, including less time spent commuting or outside the home, leading to fewer restaurant visits and more food and beverage prepared and consumed at home, or by delivery. These changes in behavior may continue following the lifting of such mandates or orders, possibly beyond the end of the pandemic. These changes could negatively impact our franchisees’ sales and customer traffic, which would reduce their royalty payments to us, and could materially and adversely impact our business and results of operations.

In addition, we believe that our franchisees’ sales, customer traffic, and profitability are strongly correlated to consumer discretionary spending, which is influenced by general economic conditions, unemployment levels, and the availability of discretionary income. Our franchisees’ sales are dependent upon discretionary spending by consumers, and reductions in sales at franchised restaurants will result in lower royalty payments from franchisees to us, which will adversely impact our profitability. A continued economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the United States, would materially and adversely impact our business and results of operations.

~~In addition, in the face of continued economic uncertainty, the ability of our franchisees to access capital~~ for the purposes of remodeling and opening new stores may be limited. If our franchisees (or prospective franchisees) are not able to obtain financing at commercially reasonable rates, our future growth could be adversely affected, which would reduce our collection of franchise fees and limit the expansion of the restaurant base from which we derive royalty income.

We cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of the COVID-19 pandemic or the related response, including the length of time it may take for normal economic and operating conditions to resume or the extent to which the disruption may materially impact our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Further, the economic recoveryquarterly period could continue, even after the health risks of the pandemic subside. We expect that certain operational changes made during the pandemic, particularly with respect to enhanced health and safety measures in franchised restaurants, will remain in place for an extended period (and some of these changes may be permanent changes) and could increase our franchisees’ costs. The COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening other risks disclosed in the Risk Factors section included in our

Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2020, such as, but not limited to, those related to our ability to service our debt obligations, supply chain interruptions and/or commodity price increases, and the financial condition of our franchisees.

ended March 28, 2020.

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

~~(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers~~

The following table contains information regarding purchases of our common stock made during the quarter ended March 28, 2020 by or on behalf of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined by Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs⁽¹⁾
12/29/19 - 01/25/20 —
$ —
—
$ 190,283,000
01/26/20 - 02/29/20 811,281
73.52
811,281
190,354,600
03/01/20 - 03/28/20 69,652
66.69
69,652
185,709,500
Total 880,933
$ 72.98
880,933



~~(1)~~	On February 5, 2020, our board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to an aggregate of $250.0 million of our outstanding common stock. This repurchase authorization is valid for a period of two years. Under the program, purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time subject to market conditions. The new share repurchase program replaced the existing program adopted in May 2018. ~~The Company suspended share repurchase activity in March 2020 due to the uncertainty related to COVID-19 and its impact on financial and operational results.~~

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits:




~~3.1~~		Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-35258, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2020)

31.1		Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2		Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES

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

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.




Date:	~~May 6,~~August 5, 2020	By:	/s/ Katherine Jaspon
			Katherine Jaspon Chief Financial Officer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

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	Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs⁽¹⁾
12/29/19 - 01/25/20	—	$	—	—	$	190,283,000
01/26/20 - 02/29/20	811,281	73.52		811,281	190,354,600
03/01/20 - 03/28/20	69,652	66.69		69,652	185,709,500
Total	880,933	$	72.98	880,933