Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) 10-Q 26 Feb 19 2019 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 19, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,067,294
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,041,374
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 1, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018	[1]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 169,564	$ 114,656
Accounts receivable	16,977	19,496
Inventories	151,402	156,253
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21,200	16,347
Total current assets	359,143	306,752
Property and equipment	2,266,061	2,212,601
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization of capital leases	1,103,875	1,063,466
Property and equipment - net	1,162,186	1,149,135
Other assets	66,474	71,468
Total assets	1,587,803	1,527,355
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	117,885	122,332
Deferred revenue	104,365	76,292
Accrued interest expense	3,698	49
Other current liabilities	154,182	165,946
Total current liabilities	380,130	364,619
Long-term debt	400,000	400,000
Other long-term obligations	127,719	128,794
Deferred income taxes	51,336	52,161
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock - 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 300,000 shares designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock - 400,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 24,041,374 shares issued and outstanding at February 1, 2019, and 24,011,550 shares issued and outstanding at August 3, 2018	240	240
Additional paid-in capital	46,125	44,049
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,939	4,685
Retained earnings	580,314	532,807
Total shareholders' equity	628,618	581,781
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,587,803	$ 1,527,355
[1]	This Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 3, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2018.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	24,041,374	24,011,550
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	24,041,374	24,011,550
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000	300,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Total revenue	$ 811,707	$ 787,771	$ 1,545,250	$ 1,498,139
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and rent)	265,179	260,952	487,472	471,701
Labor and other related expenses	276,774	263,726	534,933	511,794
Other store operating expenses	156,819	150,407	309,297	294,227
Store operating income	112,935	112,686	213,548	220,417
General and administrative expenses	36,224	36,012	75,159	72,905
Operating income	76,711	76,674	138,389	147,512
Interest expense	4,177	3,680	8,526	7,298
Income before income taxes	72,534	72,994	129,863	140,214
Provision for income taxes	11,779	(18,145)	21,901	2,695
Net income	$ 60,755	$ 91,139	$ 107,962	$ 137,519
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.53	$ 3.80	$ 4.49	$ 5.73
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.52	$ 3.79	$ 4.48	$ 5.71
Weighted average shares:
Basic (in shares)	24,040,374	24,001,493	24,031,480	24,018,347
Diluted (in shares)	24,093,725	24,056,533	24,083,723	24,080,860
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.25	$ 1.20	$ 2.50	$ 2.40
Dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.25	$ 1.20	$ 2.50	$ 2.40

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 60,755	$ 91,139	$ 107,962	$ 137,519
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense:
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	(5,371)	5,394	(3,672)	8,449
Income tax (benefit) expense	(1,332)	1,855	(926)	3,023
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,039)	3,539	(2,746)	5,426
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 56,716	$ 94,678	$ 105,216	$ 142,945

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance at Aug. 03, 2018	$ 240	$ 44,049	$ 4,685	$ 532,807	$ 581,781	[1]
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 03, 2018	24,011,550				24,011,550
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 0	0	0	47,207	$ 47,207
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	1,293	0	1,293
Total comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	1,293	47,207	48,500
Cash dividends declared - $1.25 per share	0	0	0	(30,176)	(30,176)
Share-based compensation	0	2,089	0	0	2,089
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ 0	(2,016)	0	0	(2,016)
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	22,825
Balance at Nov. 02, 2018	$ 240	44,122	5,978	549,838	600,178
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2018	24,034,375
Balance at Aug. 03, 2018	$ 240	44,049	4,685	532,807	$ 581,781	[1]
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 03, 2018	24,011,550				24,011,550
Comprehensive Income:
Net income					$ 107,962
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax					(2,746)
Total comprehensive income (loss)					105,216
Balance at Feb. 01, 2019	$ 240	46,125	1,939	580,314	$ 628,618
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2019	24,041,374				24,041,374
Balance at Nov. 02, 2018	$ 240	44,122	5,978	549,838	$ 600,178
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2018	24,034,375
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 0	0	0	60,755	60,755
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	(4,039)	0	(4,039)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(4,039)	60,755	56,716
Cash dividends declared - $1.25 per share	0	0	0	(30,279)	(30,279)
Share-based compensation	0	2,044	0	0	2,044
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ 0	(41)	0	0	(41)
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	6,999
Balance at Feb. 01, 2019	$ 240	$ 46,125	$ 1,939	$ 580,314	$ 628,618
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2019	24,041,374				24,041,374
[1]	This Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 3, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2018.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 1.25	$ 1.25	$ 1.20	$ 2.50	$ 2.40

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019		Jan. 26, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 107,962		$ 137,519
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	51,056		44,344
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	5,760		3,029
Share-based compensation	4,133		4,321
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Inventories	4,851		(3,216)
Other current assets	(2,334)		(6,359)
Accounts payable	(4,447)		(11,893)
Other current liabilities	20,641		2,654
Other long-term assets and liabilities	3,241		(21,894)
Net cash provided by operating activities	190,863		148,505
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(70,286)		(63,728)
Proceeds from insurance recoveries of property and equipment	457		275
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	91		340
Net cash used in investing activities	(69,738)		(63,113)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	400,000		0
(Taxes withheld) and proceeds from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net	(2,057)		(3,360)
Principal payments under long-term debt	(400,000)		0
Purchases and retirement of common stock	0		(14,772)
Deferred financing costs	(3,022)		0
Dividends on common stock	(61,138)		(59,453)
Net cash used in financing activities	(66,217)		(77,585)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	54,908		7,807
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	114,656	[1]	161,001
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	169,564		168,808
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	4,217		6,780
Income taxes	20,201		22,889
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures accrued in accounts payable	7,548		2,737
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	(3,672)		8,449
Change in deferred tax asset for interest rate swaps	926		(3,023)
Dividends declared but not yet paid	$ 31,093		$ 29,853
[1]	This Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 3, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2018.

Condensed Consolidated Financia

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the “Company”) are principally engaged in the operation and development in the United States of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® (“Cracker Barrel”) concept. The condensed consolidated balance sheets at February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018, the related condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity at February 1, 2019 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and cash flows for the quarters ended February 1, 2019 and January 26, 2018, respectively, have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring items) necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements have been made. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 3, 2018 (the “2018 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as described in the 2018 Form 10-K except for the expanded accounting policy disclosure for revenue recognition discussed in Note 8. References to a year in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are to the Company’s fiscal year unless otherwise noted. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and provides a comprehensive model for revenue recognition. Revenue recognition should depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, and the Company did not record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. See Note 8 for further discussion on revenue recognition accounting policies and related disclosures. Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products In March 2016, in order to address diversity in practice related to the derecognition of a prepaid stored-value product liability, the FASB issued accounting guidance requiring breakage for prepaid stored-value product liabilities to be accounted for consistent with the breakage guidance in the revenue recognition standard (see “Revenue Recognition” above). This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This accounting guidance may be applied either on a modified retrospective basis or on a retrospective basis. The Company adopted this accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, and the Company did not record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Modification of Share-Based Payment Awards In May 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance to provide clarity, reduce the diversity in practice and to simplify the accounting guidance related to a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. This new standard provides guidance for evaluating which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award are substantive and require modification accounting to be applied. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years on a prospective basis. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years on a modified retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of implementing software to assist in the quantification of the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations related to the adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Accounting for Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance which amends the recognition, presentation and disclosure requirements of hedge accounting in order to better portray the economics of entities’ risk management activities, increase transparency and understandability of hedging relationships and simplify the application of hedge accounting. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. The recognition requirements for cash flow and net investment hedges existing at the date of adoption will be applied using a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The amended presentation and disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). In February 2018, the FASB issued accounting guidance which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulted from the Tax Act. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. If elected, this accounting guidance should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the change in the U.S. federal corporate rate in the Tax Act is recognized. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Share-Based Payment Arrangements With Nonemployees In June 2018, the FASB issued accounting guidance in order to simplify accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services. This new guidance aligns most of the accounting requirements for share-based payments granted to nonemployees with the existing guidance for share-based payments granted to employees. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years, using a modified retrospective transition approach. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020 will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	2. Fair Value Measurements The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 1, 2019 were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Cash equivalents* $ 95,446 $ -- $ -- $ 95,446 Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5) -- 1,824 -- 1,824 Total $ 95,446 $ 1,824 $ -- $ 97,270 Deferred compensation plan assets** 29,554 Total assets at fair value $ 126,824 Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5) $ -- $ 513 $ -- $ 513 Total $ -- $ 513 $ -- $ 513 The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at August 3, 2018 were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Cash equivalents* $ 38,446 $ -- $ -- $ 38,446 Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5) -- 6,255 -- 6,255 Total $ 38,446 $ 6,255 $ -- $ 44,701 Deferred compensation plan assets** 32,669 Total assets at fair value $ 77,370 Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5) $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- Total $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- *Consists of money market fund investments. **Represents plan assets invested in mutual funds established under a rabbi trust for the Company’s non-qualified savings plan and is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as other assets. The Company’s money market fund investments are measured at fair value using quoted market prices. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate swap assets and liabilities are determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows. Since the values of the Company’s interest rate swaps are based on the LIBOR forward curve, which is observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full terms of the swaps, it is considered a Level 2 input. Non-performance risk is reflected in determining the fair value of the interest rate swaps by using the Company’s credit spread less the risk-free interest rate, both of which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the terms of the swaps. Thus, the adjustment for non-performance risk is also considered a Level 2 input. The Company’s deferred compensation plan assets are measured based on net asset value per share as a practical expedient to estimate fair value. The fair values of the Company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of their short duration. The fair value of the Company’s variable rate debt, based on quoted market prices, which are considered Level 1 inputs, approximates its carrying amount at February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	3. Inventories Inventories were comprised of the following at: February 1, 2019 August 3, 2018 Retail $ 111,140 $ 117,606 Restaurant 21,758 20,659 Supplies 18,504 17,988 Total $ 151,402 $ 156,253

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	4. Debt On September 5, 2018, the Company entered into a five-year $950,000 revolving credit facility (“2019 Revolving Credit Facility”). The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility also contains an option to increase the revolving credit facility by $300,000. The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility replaced the Company’s $750,000 revolving credit facility (“Prior Credit Facility”). Loan acquisition costs associated with the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility were capitalized in the amount of $3,022 and will be amortized over the five-year term of the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility. Loan acquisition costs of $166 associated with the Prior Credit Facility were written off in the first quarter of 2019 and are recorded in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. At both February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018, the Company had $400,000 of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility. At February 1, 2019, the Company had $8,955 of standby letters of credit, which reduce the Company’s borrowing availability under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 12 for more information on the Company’s standby letters of credit). At February 1, 2019, the Company had $541,045 in borrowing availability under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility. In accordance with the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility, outstanding borrowings bear interest, at the Company’s election, either at LIBOR or prime plus a percentage point spread based on certain specified financial ratios under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility. As of February 1, 2019, the Company’s outstanding borrowings were swapped at a weighted average interest rate of 3.73% (see Note 5 for information on the Company’s interest rate swaps). The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants, which include maintenance of a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. At February 1, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility also imposes restrictions on the amount of dividends the Company is permitted to pay and the amount of shares the Company is permitted to repurchase. Under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility, provided there is no default existing and the total of the Company’s availability under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility plus the Company’s cash and cash equivalents on hand is at least $100,000 (the “cash availability”), the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock and repurchase shares of its common stock (1) in an unlimited amount if, at the time such dividend or repurchase is made, the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is 3.00 to 1.00 or less and (2) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year if the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 at the time the dividend or repurchase is made; notwithstanding (1) and (2), so long as immediately after giving effect to the payment of any such dividends, cash availability is at least $100,000, the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed in any fiscal year the product of the aggregate amount of dividends declared in the fourth quarter of the immediately preceding fiscal year multiplied by four.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	5. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company has interest rate risk relative to its outstanding borrowings (see Note 4 for information on the Company’s outstanding borrowings). The Company’s policy has been to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. To manage this risk in a cost-efficient manner, the Company uses derivative instruments, specifically interest rate swaps. For each of the Company’s interest rate swaps, the Company has agreed to exchange with a counterparty the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. The interest rates on the portion of the Company’s outstanding debt covered by its interest rate swaps are fixed at the rates in the table below plus the Company’s credit spread. The Company’s credit spread at February 1, 2019 was 1.25%. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges. A summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps at February 1, 2019 is as follows: Trade Date Effective Date Term (in Years) Notional Amount Fixed Rate June 18, 2014 May 3, 2015 4 $ 160,000 2.51 % June 24, 2014 May 3, 2015 4 120,000 2.51 % July 1, 2014 May 5, 2015 4 120,000 2.43 % January 30, 2015 May 3, 2019 2 60,000 2.16 % January 30, 2015 May 4, 2021 3 120,000 2.41 % January 30, 2015 May 3, 2019 2 60,000 2.15 % January 30, 2015 May 4, 2021 3 80,000 2.40 % January 16, 2019 May 3, 2019 3 115,000 2.63 % January 16, 2019 May 3, 2019 2 115,000 2.68 % The Company does not hold or use derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company also does not have any derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and has not designated any non-derivatives as hedging instruments. Companies may elect to offset related assets and liabilities and report the net amount on their financial statements if the right of setoff exists. Under a master netting agreement, the Company has the legal right to offset the amounts owed to the Company against amounts owed by the Company under a derivative instrument that exists between the Company and a counterparty. When the Company is engaged in more than one outstanding derivative transaction with the same counterparty and also has a legally enforceable master netting agreement with that counterparty, its credit risk exposure is based on the net exposure under the master netting agreement. If, on a net basis, the Company owes the counterparty, the Company regards its credit exposure to the counterparty as being zero. The estimated fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments as of February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 were as follows: (See Note 2) Balance Sheet Location February 1, 2019 August 3, 2018 Interest rate swaps Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 248 $ 169 Interest rate swaps Other assets 1,576 6,086 Total assets $ 1,824 $ 6,255 Interest rate swaps Other long-term obligations $ 513 $ -- Total liabilities $ 513 $ -- *These interest rate swap assets and liabilities are recorded at gross at both February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 since there were no offsetting assets and liabilities under the Company’s master netting agreements. The estimated fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap assets and liabilities incorporate the Company’s non-performance risk (see Note 2). The adjustment related to the Company’s non-performance risk at February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 resulted in reductions of $38 and $213, respectively, in the fair value of the interest rate swap assets and liabilities. The offset to the interest rate swap assets and liabilities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of the deferred tax asset, and will be reclassified into earnings over the term of the underlying debt. As of February 1, 2019, the estimated pre-tax portion of AOCI that is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months is $773. Cash flows related to the interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and in operating activities. The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on AOCI for the six months ended February 1, 2019 and the year ended August 3, 2018: Amount of (Loss) Income Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 Year Ended August 3, 2018 Cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps $ (3,672 ) $ 13,103 The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on income for the quarters and six-month periods ended February 1, 2019 and January 26, 2018: Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps Interest expense $ 141 $ 923 $ 141 $ 1,987 Any portion of the fair value of the swaps determined to be ineffective will be recognized currently in earnings. No ineffectiveness has been recorded in the six-month periods ended February 1, 2019 and January 26, 2018. The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI, net of tax, related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the six months ended February 1, 2019 (see Notes 2 and 5): Changes in AOCI AOCI balance at August 3, 2018 $ 4,685 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (2,640 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI (106 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (2,746 ) AOCI balance at February 1, 2019 $ 1,939 The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified out of AOCI related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the quarter and six months ended February 1, 2019: Amount Reclassified from AOCIL Affected Line Item in the Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Loss on cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps $ (141 ) $ (141 ) Interest expense Tax benefit 35 35 Provision for income taxes $ (106 ) $ (106 ) Net of tax

Seasonality

Seasonality	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Seasonality [Abstract]
Seasonality	6. Seasonality Historically, the net income of the Company has been lower in the first and third quarters and higher in the second and fourth quarters. Management attributes these variations to the holiday shopping season and the summer vacation and travel season. The Company's retail sales, which are made substantially to the Company’s restaurant customers, historically have been highest in the Company's second quarter, which includes the holiday shopping season. Historically, interstate tourist traffic and the propensity to dine out have been higher during the summer months, thereby contributing to higher profits in the Company’s fourth quarter. The Company generally opens additional new locations throughout the year. Therefore, the results of operations for any interim period cannot be considered indicative of the operating results for an entire year.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	7. Segment Information Cracker Barrel stores represent a single, integrated operation with two related and substantially integrated product lines. The operating expenses of the restaurant and retail product lines of a Cracker Barrel store are shared and are indistinguishable in many respects. Accordingly, the Company currently manages its business on the basis of one reportable operating segment. All of the Company’s operations are located within the United States.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	8. Revenue Recognition Revenue consists primarily of sales from restaurant and retail operations. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a restaurant guest, retail customer or other customer. The Company’s policy is to present sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income on a net presentation basis after deducting sales tax. Disaggregation of revenue Total revenue was comprised of the following for the specified periods: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Revenue: Restaurant $ 631,175 $ 603,198 $ 1,222,153 $ 1,181,435 Retail 180,532 184,573 323,097 316,704 Total revenue $ 811,707 $ 787,771 $ 1,545,250 $ 1,498,139 Restaurant Revenue The Company recognizes revenues from restaurant sales when payment is tendered at the point of sale, as the Company’s performance obligation to provide food and beverages is satisfied. Retail Revenue The Company recognizes revenues from retail sales when payment is tendered at the point of sale, as the Company’s performance obligation to provide merchandise is satisfied. Ecommerce sales, including shipping revenue, are recorded upon delivery to the customer. Additionally, estimated sales returns are calculated based on return history and sales levels. Gift Card Breakage Included in restaurant and retail revenue is gift card breakage. Customer purchases of gift cards, to be utilized at the Company's stores, are not recognized as sales until the card is redeemed and the customer purchases food and/or merchandise. Gift cards do not carry an expiration date; therefore, customers can redeem their gift cards indefinitely. A certain number of gift cards will not be fully redeemed. Management estimates unredeemed balances and recognizes gift card breakage revenue for these amounts in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income over the expected redemption period. Deferred revenue related to the Company’s gift cards was $104,350 and $76,199, respectively, at February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018. Revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended February 1, 2019 and January 26, 2018, respectively, for the redemption of gift cards which were included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was $52,696 and $49,179.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	9. Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation is recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Total share-based compensation was comprised of the following for the specified periods: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Nonvested stock awards $ 2,044 $ 2,127 $ 4,133 $ 3,919 Performance-based market stock units (“MSU Grants”) -- 159 -- 402 $ 2,044 $ 2,286 $ 4,133 $ 4,321

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	10. Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted the Tax Act. The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. The Company used a rate of 21% in fiscal 2019 to record federal corporate income taxes, and, in accordance with Section 15 of the Internal Revenue Code, a blended rate of 26.9% for fiscal 2018, by applying a prorated percentage of the number of days prior to and subsequent to the January 1, 2018 effective date of the Tax Act. The SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) provides guidance on accounting for tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting guidance under FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes

Net Income Per Share and Weight

Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares	11. Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares Basic consolidated net income per share is computed by dividing consolidated net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted consolidated net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities, options or other contracts to issue shares of common stock were exercised or converted into shares of common stock and is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding during the reporting period. Common equivalent shares related to nonvested stock awards and units and MSU Grants issued by the Company are calculated using the treasury stock method. The outstanding nonvested stock awards and units, MSU Grants and stock options issued by the Company represent the only dilutive effects on diluted consolidated net income per share. The following table reconciles the components of diluted earnings per share computations: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Net income per share numerator $ 60,755 $ 91,139 $ 107,962 $ 137,519 Net income per share denominator: Weighted average shares 24,040,374 24,001,493 24,031,480 24,018,347 Add potential dilution: Stock options, nonvested stock awards and MSU Grants 53,351 55,040 52,243 62,513 Diluted weighted average shares 24,093,725 24,056,533 24,083,723 24,080,860

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	12. Commitments and Contingencies The Company and its subsidiaries are party to various legal and regulatory proceedings and claims incidental to their business in the ordinary course. In the opinion of management, based upon information currently available, the ultimate liability with respect to these contingencies will not materially affect the Company’s financial statements. Related to its workers’ compensation insurance coverage, the Company is contingently liable pursuant to standby letters of credit as credit guarantees to certain insurers. As of February 1, 2019, the Company had $8,955 of standby letters of credit related to securing reserved claims under workers’ compensation insurance. All standby letters of credit are renewable annually and reduce the Company’s borrowing availability under its Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 4). At February 1, 2019, the Company is secondarily liable for lease payments associated with two properties occupied by a third party. The Company is not aware of any non-performance under these lease arrangements that would result in the Company having to perform in accordance with the terms of these guarantees; and therefore, no provision has been recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for amounts to be paid in case of non-performance by the primary obligor under such lease arrangements. The Company enters into certain indemnification agreements in favor of third parties in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that the probability of incurring an actual liability under such indemnification agreements is sufficiently remote that no such liability has been recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of February 1, 2019.

Condensed Consolidated Financ_2

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted and Not Yet Adopted	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and provides a comprehensive model for revenue recognition. Revenue recognition should depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, and the Company did not record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. See Note 8 for further discussion on revenue recognition accounting policies and related disclosures. Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products In March 2016, in order to address diversity in practice related to the derecognition of a prepaid stored-value product liability, the FASB issued accounting guidance requiring breakage for prepaid stored-value product liabilities to be accounted for consistent with the breakage guidance in the revenue recognition standard (see “Revenue Recognition” above). This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This accounting guidance may be applied either on a modified retrospective basis or on a retrospective basis. The Company adopted this accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, and the Company did not record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Modification of Share-Based Payment Awards In May 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance to provide clarity, reduce the diversity in practice and to simplify the accounting guidance related to a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. This new standard provides guidance for evaluating which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award are substantive and require modification accounting to be applied. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years on a prospective basis. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years on a modified retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of implementing software to assist in the quantification of the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations related to the adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Accounting for Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance which amends the recognition, presentation and disclosure requirements of hedge accounting in order to better portray the economics of entities’ risk management activities, increase transparency and understandability of hedging relationships and simplify the application of hedge accounting. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. The recognition requirements for cash flow and net investment hedges existing at the date of adoption will be applied using a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The amended presentation and disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). In February 2018, the FASB issued accounting guidance which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulted from the Tax Act. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. If elected, this accounting guidance should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the change in the U.S. federal corporate rate in the Tax Act is recognized. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Share-Based Payment Arrangements With Nonemployees In June 2018, the FASB issued accounting guidance in order to simplify accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services. This new guidance aligns most of the accounting requirements for share-based payments granted to nonemployees with the existing guidance for share-based payments granted to employees. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years, using a modified retrospective transition approach. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020 will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	2. Fair Value Measurements The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 1, 2019 were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Cash equivalents* $ 95,446 $ -- $ -- $ 95,446 Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5) -- 1,824 -- 1,824 Total $ 95,446 $ 1,824 $ -- $ 97,270 Deferred compensation plan assets** 29,554 Total assets at fair value $ 126,824 Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5) $ -- $ 513 $ -- $ 513 Total $ -- $ 513 $ -- $ 513 The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at August 3, 2018 were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Cash equivalents* $ 38,446 $ -- $ -- $ 38,446 Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5) -- 6,255 -- 6,255 Total $ 38,446 $ 6,255 $ -- $ 44,701 Deferred compensation plan assets** 32,669 Total assets at fair value $ 77,370 Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5) $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- Total $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- *Consists of money market fund investments. **Represents plan assets invested in mutual funds established under a rabbi trust for the Company’s non-qualified savings plan and is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as other assets.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories were comprised of the following at: February 1, 2019 August 3, 2018 Retail $ 111,140 $ 117,606 Restaurant 21,758 20,659 Supplies 18,504 17,988 Total $ 151,402 $ 156,253

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Interest Rate Swaps	A summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps at February 1, 2019 is as follows: Trade Date Effective Date Term (in Years) Notional Amount Fixed Rate June 18, 2014 May 3, 2015 4 $ 160,000 2.51 % June 24, 2014 May 3, 2015 4 120,000 2.51 % July 1, 2014 May 5, 2015 4 120,000 2.43 % January 30, 2015 May 3, 2019 2 60,000 2.16 % January 30, 2015 May 4, 2021 3 120,000 2.41 % January 30, 2015 May 3, 2019 2 60,000 2.15 % January 30, 2015 May 4, 2021 3 80,000 2.40 % January 16, 2019 May 3, 2019 3 115,000 2.63 % January 16, 2019 May 3, 2019 2 115,000 2.68 %
Estimated Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The estimated fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments as of February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 were as follows: (See Note 2) Balance Sheet Location February 1, 2019 August 3, 2018 Interest rate swaps Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 248 $ 169 Interest rate swaps Other assets 1,576 6,086 Total assets $ 1,824 $ 6,255 Interest rate swaps Other long-term obligations $ 513 $ -- Total liabilities $ 513 $ -- *These interest rate swap assets and liabilities are recorded at gross at both February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 since there were no offsetting assets and liabilities under the Company’s master netting agreements.
Pre-tax Effects of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Income	The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on AOCI for the six months ended February 1, 2019 and the year ended August 3, 2018: Amount of (Loss) Income Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 Year Ended August 3, 2018 Cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps $ (3,672 ) $ 13,103 The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on income for the quarters and six-month periods ended February 1, 2019 and January 26, 2018: Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps Interest expense $ 141 $ 923 $ 141 $ 1,987
Changes in AOCI, Net of Tax, Related to Interest Rate Swaps	The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI, net of tax, related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the six months ended February 1, 2019 (see Notes 2 and 5): Changes in AOCI AOCI balance at August 3, 2018 $ 4,685 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (2,640 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI (106 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (2,746 ) AOCI balance at February 1, 2019 $ 1,939
Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCI Related to Interest Rate Swaps	The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified out of AOCI related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the quarter and six months ended February 1, 2019: Amount Reclassified from AOCIL Affected Line Item in the Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Loss on cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps $ (141 ) $ (141 ) Interest expense Tax benefit 35 35 Provision for income taxes $ (106 ) $ (106 ) Net of tax

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	Total revenue was comprised of the following for the specified periods: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Revenue: Restaurant $ 631,175 $ 603,198 $ 1,222,153 $ 1,181,435 Retail 180,532 184,573 323,097 316,704 Total revenue $ 811,707 $ 787,771 $ 1,545,250 $ 1,498,139

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Components of Share-based Compensation	Total share-based compensation was comprised of the following for the specified periods: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Nonvested stock awards $ 2,044 $ 2,127 $ 4,133 $ 3,919 Performance-based market stock units (“MSU Grants”) -- 159 -- 402 $ 2,044 $ 2,286 $ 4,133 $ 4,321

Net Income Per Share and Weig_2

Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019
Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Components of Diluted Earnings per Share Computations	The following table reconciles the components of diluted earnings per share computations: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 February 1, 2019 January 26, 2018 Net income per share numerator $ 60,755 $ 91,139 $ 107,962 $ 137,519 Net income per share denominator: Weighted average shares 24,040,374 24,001,493 24,031,480 24,018,347 Add potential dilution: Stock options, nonvested stock awards and MSU Grants 53,351 55,040 52,243 62,513 Diluted weighted average shares 24,093,725 24,056,533 24,083,723 24,080,860

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	$ 95,446	$ 38,446
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5)		1,824	6,255
Total		97,270	44,701
Deferred compensation plan assets	[2]	29,554	32,669
Total assets at fair value		126,824	77,370
Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5)		513	0
Total		513	0
Level 1 [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	95,446	38,446
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5)		0	0
Total		95,446	38,446
Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5)		0	0
Total		0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5)		1,824	6,255
Total		1,824	6,255
Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5)		513	0
Total		513	0
Level 3 [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 5)		0	0
Total		0	0
Interest rate swap liability (see Note 5)		0	0
Total		$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Consists of money market fund investments.
[2]	Represents plan assets invested in mutual funds established under a rabbi trust for the Company's non-qualified savings plan and is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as other assets.

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Inventories [Abstract]
Retail	$ 111,140	$ 117,606
Restaurant	21,758	20,659
Supplies	18,504	17,988
Total	$ 151,402	$ 156,253	[1]
[1]	This Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 3, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2018.

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 05, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2018USD ($)
2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, term	5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 950,000
Option to increase revolving credit facility		300,000
Loan acquisition costs		3,022
Amount of standby letters of credit	$ 8,955
Current borrowing capacity	$ 541,045
Weighted average interest rates of swapped debt	3.73%
Restrictions on dividends payable	Under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility, provided there is no default existing and the total of the Company’s availability under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility plus the Company’s cash and cash equivalents on hand is at least $100,000 (the “cash availability”), the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock and repurchase shares of its common stock (1) in an unlimited amount if, at the time such dividend or repurchase is made, the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is 3.00 to 1.00 or less and (2) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year if the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 at the time the dividend or repurchase is made; notwithstanding (1) and (2), so long as immediately after giving effect to the payment of any such dividends, cash availability is at least $100,000, the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed in any fiscal year the product of the aggregate amount of dividends declared in the fourth quarter of the immediately preceding fiscal year multiplied by four.
Liquidity requirements	$ 100,000
Dividends threshold	$ 100,000
Leverage ratio, maximum	3
Multiplier used in calculating aggregate amount of cash dividends on shares of common stock in any fiscal year	4
Prior Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 750,000
Write off of loan acquisition costs	$ 166
Outstanding borrowings	$ 400,000		$ 400,000

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Company's credit spread	1.25%
Interest Rate Swap June 18, 2014 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jun. 18, 2014
Effective date	May 3, 2015
Term	4 years
Notional amount	$ 160,000
Fixed rate	2.51%
Interest Rate Swap June 24, 2014 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jun. 24, 2014
Effective date	May 3, 2015
Term	4 years
Notional amount	$ 120,000
Fixed rate	2.51%
Interest Rate Swap July 1, 2014 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jul. 1, 2014
Effective date	May 5, 2015
Term	4 years
Notional amount	$ 120,000
Fixed rate	2.43%
Interest Rate Swap One January 30, 2015 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 30, 2015
Effective date	May 3, 2019
Term	2 years
Notional amount	$ 60,000
Fixed rate	2.16%
Interest Rate Swap Two January 30, 2015 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 30, 2015
Effective date	May 4, 2021
Term	3 years
Notional amount	$ 120,000
Fixed rate	2.41%
Interest Rate Swap Three January 30, 2015 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 30, 2015
Effective date	May 3, 2019
Term	2 years
Notional amount	$ 60,000
Fixed rate	2.15%
Interest Rate Swap Four January 30, 2015 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 30, 2015
Effective date	May 4, 2021
Term	3 years
Notional amount	$ 80,000
Fixed rate	2.40%
Interest Rate Swap Five January 16, 2019 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 16, 2019
Effective date	May 3, 2019
Term	3 years
Notional amount	$ 115,000
Fixed rate	2.63%
Interest Rate Swap Six January 16, 2019 [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Trade date	Jan. 16, 2019
Effective date	May 3, 2019
Term	2 years
Notional amount	$ 115,000
Fixed rate	2.68%

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Estimated Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (Details) - Interest Rate Swaps [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Estimated Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair value, asset	[1]	$ 1,824	$ 6,255
Fair value, liability	[1]	513	0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Estimated Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair value, asset	[1]	248	169
Other Assets [Member]
Estimated Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair value, asset	[1]	1,576	6,086
Other Long-term Obligations [Member]
Estimated Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair value, liability	[1]	$ 513	$ 0
[1]	These interest rate swap assets and liabilities are recorded at gross at both February 1, 2019 and August 3, 2018 since there were no offsetting assets and liabilities under the Company's master netting agreements.

Derivative Instruments and He_5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]
Estimated pre-tax portion of AOCI that is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months	$ 773
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]
Offsetting assets	0	$ 0
Offsetting liabilities	0	0
Reduction in fair value of interest rate swap assets and liabilities due to adjustment related to non-performance risk	$ 38	$ 213

Derivative Instruments and He_6

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Pre-tax Effects of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Income (Details) - Interest Rate Swaps [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Aug. 03, 2018
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Amount of (loss) income recognized in AOCI on derivatives (effective portion)			$ (3,672)		$ 13,103
Ineffectiveness recorded in earnings on interest rate cash flow hedge			0	$ 0
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Amount of loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	$ 141	$ 923	$ 141	$ 1,987

Derivative Instruments and He_7

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Changes in AOCI, Net of Tax, Related to Interest Rate Swaps (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018		Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019		Jan. 26, 2018
Changes in AOCI, net of tax, related to interest rate swaps [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 600,178	$ 581,781	[1]		$ 581,781	[1]
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications					(2,640)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI					(106)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,039)	1,293		$ 3,539	(2,746)		$ 5,426
Balance	628,618	600,178			628,618
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Changes in AOCI, net of tax, related to interest rate swaps [Roll Forward]
Balance	5,978	4,685			4,685
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,039)	1,293
Balance	$ 1,939	$ 5,978			$ 1,939
[1]	This Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 3, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2018.

Derivative Instruments and He_8

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Amounts Reclassified out of AOCIL Related to Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCL Related to Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ (4,177)		$ (3,680)	$ (8,526)	$ (7,298)
Provision for income taxes	11,779		(18,145)	21,901	2,695
Net of tax	60,755	$ 47,207	$ 91,139	107,962	$ 137,519
Loss on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCL Related to Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes	35			35
Net of tax	(106)			(106)
Loss on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCL Related to Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ (141)			$ (141)

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019LineSegment
Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of product lines | Line	2
Number of reportable operating segments | Segment	1

Revenue Recognition (Details)

Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Aug. 03, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 811,707	$ 787,771	$ 1,545,250	$ 1,498,139
Gift card breakage	2,451	2,447	3,656	3,753
Deferred revenue related to gift cards	104,350		104,350		$ 76,199
Revenue recognized for redemption of gift cards			52,696	49,179
Restaurant [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	631,175	603,198	1,222,153	1,181,435
Retail [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 180,532	$ 184,573	$ 323,097	$ 316,704

Share-Based Compensation (Detai

Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Share-based compensation	$ 2,044	$ 2,286	$ 4,133	$ 4,321
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Share-based compensation	2,044	2,127	4,133	3,919
Performance-Based Market Stock Units ("MSU Grants") [Member]
Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Share-based compensation	$ 0	$ 159	$ 0	$ 402

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
The Tax Act [Abstract]
Federal corporate tax rate		35.00%	21.00%	26.90%
Provisional tax benefit for re-measurement of long-term deferred tax liabilities	$ 27,032
Provisional tax benefit for re-measurement of short-term deferred tax liabilities	$ 2,500

Net Income Per Share and Weig_3

Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Jan. 26, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Jan. 26, 2018
Net Income Per Share and Weighted Average Shares [Abstract]
Net income per share numerator	$ 60,755	$ 47,207	$ 91,139	$ 107,962	$ 137,519
Net income per share denominator [Abstract]
Weighted average shares (in shares)	24,040,374		24,001,493	24,031,480	24,018,347
Add potential dilution [Abstract]
Stock options, nonvested stock awards and MSU Grants (in shares)	53,351		55,040	52,243	62,513
Diluted weighted average shares (in shares)	24,093,725		24,056,533	24,083,723	24,080,860

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)Property
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding | $	$ 8,955
Lease Performance Guarantee [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Abstract]
Number of properties for which the company is secondarily liable for lease payments | Property	2