| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our wholly owned subsidiaries, after elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions. We have prepared the accompanying financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Fiscal Year-End For periods prior to fiscal 2013, we operated and reported on a calendar basis fiscal year. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we operate and report using a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday in December closest and prior to December 31. Accordingly, our fiscal quarters end on the Saturday that falls closest to the last day of the third month of each quarter. Discontinued Operations To be reported within discontinued operations, we must dispose of a component or a group of components that represents a strategic shift which will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. We aggregate the results of operations for discontinued operations within a single line item on the income statement. General corporate overhead is not allocated to discontinued operations. We disclose any gain or loss that is recognized upon the disposition of a discontinued operation. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we made the decision to shut down the business and had substantially completed our plans for ceasing the operation of the business. The represented a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. As such, financial results of Citrus Lane have been presented as net loss from discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014. Assets and liabilities of Citrus Lane to be disposed of are presented as assets from discontinued operations and liabilities from discontinued operations on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014 (see Note 4, “Discontinued Operations”). Use of Estimates The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to accounts receivable and revenue allowances, intangible asset valuations, expected future cash flows used to evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, the useful lives of long-lived assets including property and equipment and intangible assets, valuation of common and preferred stock and warrants to purchase preferred stock, fair value of stock-based awards, goodwill, income taxes, contingent consideration, and contingencies. We base our estimates of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, when these carrying values are not readily available from other sources. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from the estimates. Revenue Recognition In general, we recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. We derive our revenue primarily from on-going subscription fees. Revenue from subscription fees is recognized on a daily basis over the subscription term or on a pro-rata basis as the services are delivered. Revenue from background checks, lead generation and advertising is recognized in the period earned. Other service revenues are recognized as the services are performed. Taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are presented on a net basis and are excluded from revenue. As it relates to our Citrus Lane business which is presented within discontinued operations, for product sales, these criteria are deemed to have been met when the items are delivered to the end customer. Shipping and handling charges are included in revenue on a gross basis. Certain of our arrangements provide companies the opportunity to purchase Care.com services on behalf of their employees. These arrangements typically include a subscription to our consumer matching solutions for their employees. These arrangements are accounted for as multiple element arrangements. We have concluded that each element in the arrangement has stand-alone value as the individual services can be sold separately. In addition, there is no right of refund once a service has been delivered. Therefore, we have concluded each element of the arrangement is a separate unit of accounting. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on revenue recognition, we allocate consideration at the inception of an arrangement to each unit of accounting based on the relative selling price method in accordance with the selling price hierarchy. The objective of the hierarchy is to determine the price at which we would transact a sale if the service were sold on a stand-alone basis, and requires the use of: (1) vendor-specific objective evidence (‘‘VSOE’’), if available; (2) third-party evidence (‘‘TPE’’), if VSOE is not available; and (3) best estimate of selling price (‘‘BESP’’), if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Since VSOE or TPE are not typically available, BESP is generally used to allocate the selling price to each unit of accounting. We determine BESP for units of account by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, prices we charge for similar offerings, sales volumes, geographies and other factors contemplated in negotiating multiple element transactions. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue primarily consists of payments received in advance of revenue recognition of the services described above, and is recognized as the revenue recognition criteria are met. Our customers pay for most services in advance on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Amounts expected to be recognized within the twelve months following the balance sheet date are classified within current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Unbilled Receivables Unbilled receivables consist of amounts earned upon satisfying the revenue recognition criteria in advance of billing. Subscribers to our Care.com HomePay solution are billed quarterly in arrears at the beginning of the subsequent calendar quarter to which the services related. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue primarily consists of expenses that are directly related, or closely correlated, to revenue generation, including matching and payments member variable servicing costs such as personnel costs for customer support, transaction fees related to credit card payments and the cost of background checks run on both families and caregivers. Additionally, cost of revenue includes website hosting fees and amortization expense related to caregiver relationships, proprietary software acquired as part of acquisitions and website intangible assets. As it relates to our Citrus Lane business, which is presented within discontinued operations, we have product fulfillment costs, largely consisting of product, shipping and costs associated with our third-party fulfillment providers. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions throughout the world that management assesses to be of high-credit quality in order to limit exposure of each investment. As of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014 , substantially all of our cash had been invested in money market funds. Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is dispersed due to the large number of customers. During the year ended December 26, 2015 , one customer accounted for more than 13% of total accounts receivable and no customer accounted for more than 10% of revenue. During the year ended December 27, 2014 , one customer accounted for 15% of total accounts receivable and no customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue. In addition, our credit risk is mitigated by a relatively short collection period. Collateral is not required for accounts receivable. We record our accounts receivable in our consolidated balance sheets at net realizable value. We perform on-going credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for potential credit losses, based on management’s best estimates. Amounts determined to be uncollectible are written off against this reserve. Our allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $0.1 million and $0.0 million as of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014, respectively. Foreign Currency Translation We determine the functional currency for our foreign subsidiaries by reviewing the currencies in which their respective operating activities occur. Financial information is translated from the functional currency to the U.S. dollar, the reporting currency, for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. Income, expenses, and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during each month of the fiscal year, and assets and liabilities are translated at fiscal period end exchange rates. Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 26, 2015 , December 27, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , we recorded foreign currency transaction losses of approximately $1.3 million , $1.0 million and $0.1 million , respectively, included in other expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Cash Equivalents We consider highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014 , cash equivalents consisted of money market funds. Recurring Fair Value Measurement Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement of fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows: • Level 1 inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. • Level 2 inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means. • Level 3 inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. Recurring Fair Value Measurements Assets Cash equivalents - Cash equivalents include money market mutual funds with original maturities of three months or less. The fair value measurement of these assets is based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and, therefore, these assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Liabilities Contingent Acquisition Consideration - Contingent acquisition consideration includes the fair value of contingent consideration paid by us in connection with corporate acquisitions based on the likelihood of issuing preferred and common stock and paying cash related to certain revenue and other milestones. We recorded our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration based on the evaluation of the likelihood of the achievement of the contractual conditions that would result in the payment of the contingent consideration and weighted probability assumptions of these outcomes. The fair value of the liability was estimated using a discounted cash flow technique with significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 fair value measurement as defined in ASC 820. For contingent consideration payable in preferred stock, we used a valuation of the company based on both an income and market approach to determine the fair value of the preferred stock as of the acquisition date and on an-ongoing basis. Upon the closing of our initial public offering (“IPO”) in January 2014, the contingent consideration payable in preferred stock was automatically converted to the right to receive common stock at the then-applicable conversion rate. Contingent consideration payable in preferred stock was written up to fair value as of the closing date of the IPO and was reclassified to permanent equity. The cash portion of the contingent consideration liability has been discounted to reflect the time value of money, and therefore, as the milestone date approaches, the fair value of this liability will increase. This increase in fair value was recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The preferred stock portion of the contingent consideration represented a liability in accordance with ASC 480-10, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , and was marked-to-market each reporting period with changes in market value recognized in other expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 28, 2013 we reassessed the probability of achievement on the Care Concierge, Inc. contingent acquisition cash payment based on the achievement of certain revenue milestones and the probability of reaching both the 2013 and 2014 milestones, which resulted in $0.6 million of incremental expense. During the year ended December 27, 2014, in connection with our acquisition of Citrus Lane, we recognized acquisition consideration payable in cash and shares totaling $17.5 million . The probability of achievement of this earn-out was assessed at 100% . Current contingent consideration liabilities from the acquisition of Citrus Lane of $16.0 million and $7.8 million were included in current liabilities from discontinued operations as of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014, respectively. Non-current contingent consideration liabilities from the acquisition of Citrus Lane of $7.3 were included in non-current liabilities from discontinued operations as of December 27, 2014. The significant inputs in the Level 3 measurement not supported by market activity included our probability assessments of expected future cash flows related to our acquisition of Breedlove & Associates, LLC, Care Concierge, Inc. and Citrus Lane during the applicable earn-out period, appropriately discounted considering the uncertainties associated with the applicable obligation, and calculated in accordance with the terms of the applicable transaction agreement. As such, the cash portion of the contingent consideration liability has been discounted to reflect the time value of money, and therefore, as the milestone date approaches, the fair value of this liability will increase. Preferred Stock Warrants - Preferred stock warrants consist of warrants issued in connection with debt financings. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In conjunction with the closing of the IPO, the warrant exercisable for shares of our Series A-1 Preferred Stock was automatically converted into a warrant exercisable for shares of our common stock, resulting in the reclassification of the related convertible preferred stock warrant liability to additional paid-in capital as the warrant met the criteria for equity classification upon its conversion to a warrant for the purchase of common stock. The warrant liability was re-measured to fair value prior to reclassification to additional paid-in capital. As of December 26, 2015 , we had no outstanding warrant liability. The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities, including those from our discontinued operations, measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value (in thousands): December 26, 2015 December 27, 2014 Fair Value Measurements Using Input Types Fair Value Measurements Using Input Types Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 25,420 $ — $ — $ 25,420 $ 15,656 $ — $ — $ 15,656 Total assets $ 25,420 $ — $ — $ 25,420 $ 15,656 $ — $ — $ 15,656 Liabilities: Contingent acquisition consideration (included in current liabilities of discontinued operations) $ 8,163 $ — $ 7,878 $ 16,041 $ — $ — $ 17,952 $ 17,952 Total liabilities $ 8,163 $ — $ 7,878 $ 16,041 $ — $ — $ 17,952 $ 17,952 The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of our contingent acquisition consideration and preferred stock warrants which represent recurring measurements that are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy wherein fair value is estimated using significant unobservable inputs (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2015 December 27, 2014 Contingent Acquisition Contingent Acquisition Preferred Stock Warrants Beginning balance $ 17,952 $ 10,630 $ 362 Contingent consideration liability recorded in connection with Citrus Lane acquisition — 14,510 — Increase in fair value included in earnings 934 3,158 606 Reclassification to permanent equity — (4,878 ) (968 ) Contingent acquisition consideration payments (2,845 ) (5,468 ) — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (8,163 ) — — Ending balance $ 7,878 $ 17,952 $ — (1) Transfers out of Level 3 represent contingent payments for which the measurement period had ended and the remaining liability is known as of December 26, 2015. Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements We remeasure the fair value of certain assets and liabilities upon the occurrence of certain events. Such assets are comprised of long-lived assets, including property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. No remeasurement of long-lived assets occurred as of December 26, 2015 or December 27, 2014 , aside from those detailed below pertaining to goodwill and intangible assets. Other financial instruments not measured or recorded at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets principally consist of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. The estimated fair values of these instruments approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. Business Combinations We determine and allocate the purchase price of an acquired company to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the business combination date, including identifiable intangible assets, which either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. We base the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management, which consider management’s best estimates of inputs and assumptions that a market participant would use. We allocate any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired to goodwill. The use of alternative valuation assumptions, including estimated revenue projections, growth rates, cash flows, discount rates, estimated useful lives and probabilities surrounding the achievement of revenue-based milestones, could result in different purchase price allocations and amortization expense in current and future periods. Transaction costs associated with these acquisitions are expensed as incurred through general and administrative costs. In those circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, we recognize a liability equal to the fair value of the contingent payments we expect to make as of the acquisition date. We re-measure this liability at each reporting period and record changes in the fair value as a component of operating expenses. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability can result from changes in discount periods and rates, as well as changes in the timing and amount of revenue estimates or in the timing or likelihood of achieving revenue-based milestones. Results of operations and cash flows of acquired companies are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition. Equity Method Investment During fiscal 2012, we made a 50% investment in Care International Exchange, Inc. (the “Venture”), a venture formed with Magsaysay People Resources Corporation (‘‘Magsaysay’’). The purpose of the Venture is to conduct activities related to a live-in care program with the goal of generating revenue from the placement of foreign-born providers with families, institutions or individuals seeking live-in home care throughout Canada. Our initial investment in the Venture was $50,000 . We account for our investment in the Venture using the equity method of accounting based on our voting interest as we have significant influence over the Venture. Accordingly, our share of the income or loss of the Venture is recorded in other income or expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. To date, the operations of the Venture have not been significant. Goodwill Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. We evaluate goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) annually or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment exist. In accordance with the guidance, we are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a two-step goodwill impairment test is performed. In performing the test, we utilize the two-step approach prescribed under Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other . The first step requires a comparison of the reporting unit against its aggregate carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s carrying value to its fair value. We consider a number of factors to determine the fair value of a reporting unit, including an independent valuation to conduct this test. The valuation is based upon expected future discounted operating cash flows of the reporting unit. We base the discount rate on the weighted average cost of capital, or WACC, of market participants. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we will perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value. The second step requires us to perform a hypothetical purchase allocation as of the measurement date and estimate the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets. The fair value of intangible assets is determined as described below and is subject to significant judgment. Since the fair value of our reporting units was determined by use of the discounted cash flows, or DCF, and the key assumptions that drive the fair value in this model are the WACC, terminal values, growth rates, and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, significant judgment is applied in determining fair value. If the current economic environment were to deteriorate, this would likely result in a higher WACC because market participants would require a higher rate of return. In the DCF as the WACC increases, the fair value decreases. The other significant factor in the DCF is our projected financial information (i.e., amount and timing of expected future cash flows and growth rates) and if these assumptions were to be adversely impacted, this could result in a reduction of the fair value of this reporting unit. We conducted our fiscal 2015 annual impairment test as of September 27, 2015 (the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter). We utilized DCF and market approaches to estimate the fair value of our reporting units as of September 27, 2015 and ultimately used the fair value determined by the DCF in making our impairment test conclusions. We believe we used reasonable estimates and assumptions about future revenue, cost projections, cash flows, market multiples and discount rates as of the measurement date. As a result of completing Step 1, all of the reporting units had fair values exceeding their carrying values, and as such, Step 2 of impairment test was not required for those reporting units. Additionally, during the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we determined that we should consider the advisability of a sale or wind down of the Citrus Lane business. As a result of this determination, we concluded that indicators of impairment existed in the Citrus Lane business and began an analysis of whether any material impairment charges would be required. We completed step one of our goodwill impairment testing with the assistance of an independent valuation firm and determined that the fair value of this business was lower than its carrying value. As a result of this analysis and our decision during the fourth quarter of 2015 to exit the business, we recorded a goodwill impairment loss of $8.0 million within loss from discontinued operations. We conducted our fiscal 2014 annual impairment test as of September 28, 2014 (the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter). We utilized DCF and market approaches to estimate the fair value of our reporting units as of September 28, 2014 and ultimately used the fair value determined by the DCF in making our impairment test conclusions. We believe we used reasonable estimates and assumptions about future revenue, cost projections, cash flows, market multiples and discount rates as of the measurement date. Because Citrus Lane was recently acquired and was operating reasonably close to expectations, we performed a qualitative screen for impairment of that reporting unit as is allowed under ASC 350. As a result of completing Step 1, all of the reporting units had fair values exceeding their carrying values, and as such, Step 2 of impairment test was not required for those reporting units. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, primarily as a result of unexpected changes, both internal and external, we determined that indicators of impairment existed at our Citrus Lane Reporting Unit. The fair value of reporting unit was deemed to be below its carrying value and Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test was performed. Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test requires the completion of a hypothetical purchase price allocation to determine the fair value of the implied goodwill. Upon completion of the Step 2 analysis, we determined that the Citrus Lane goodwill was impaired and recorded a goodwill impairment loss of $33.8 million within loss from discontinued operations. Amortization and Impairment of Intangible Assets We amortize our intangible assets that have finite lives over their estimated useful lives. We use a straight-line method of amortization, unless a method that better reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up can be reliably determined. Amortization is recorded over the estimated useful lives ranging from one to ten years. We review our intangible assets subject to amortization to determine if any adverse conditions exist, or a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in the remaining useful life. If the carrying value of an asset exceeds its undiscounted cash flows, we will write-down the carrying value of the intangible asset, or asset group, to its fair value in the period identified. In assessing fair value, we must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and discount rates. If these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges. We generally calculate fair value as the present value of estimated future cash flows to be generated by the asset using a risk-adjusted discount rate. If the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life is changed, we will amortize the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we determined that we should consider the advisability of a sale or wind down of the Citrus Lane business. As a result of this determination, we concluded that indicators of impairment existed in the Citrus Lane business and began an analysis of whether any material impairment charges would be required. We completed step one of our goodwill impairment testing with the assistance of an independent valuation firm and determined that the fair value of this business was lower than its carrying value. As a result of this analysis and our decision during the fourth quarter of 2015 to exit the business, we recorded an intangible asset impairment of $1.7 million within loss from discontinued operations. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, in connection with our goodwill impairment analysis, we performed a Step 2 test of recoverability of finite lived intangibles in accordance with ASC 360, indicating that our undiscounted future cash flows would not recover the carrying value of the Citrus Lane proprietary software and trade name intangible assets. We then performed a Step 3 impairment analysis of finite lived intangible assets under ASC 360 and determined that the carrying value of the Citrus Lane proprietary software and trade name exceeded the fair value of those assets as of the end of the fourth quarter and recognized an intangible asset impairment of $2.4 million within loss from discontinued operations. Software Development Costs Internal and external software development costs associated with the development of software for internal use are expensed to research and development during the preliminary project stage and capitalized during the application development stage. Costs incurred during application development stage and capitalized totaled $0.4 million and $0.9 million for the fiscal years ended December 26, 2015, and December 27, 2014, respectively. During fiscal year ended December 28, 2013, we believe the substantial majority of our development efforts were either in the preliminary stage of development or were for maintenance of, and minor upgrades and enhancements to internal-use software and, accordingly, application development costs were insignificant. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets or, where applicable and if shorter, over the lease term. The following table presents the detail of property and equipment, net for the periods presented (in thousands): December 26, 2015 December 27, 2014 Computer equipment $ 2,236 $ 2,438 Furniture and fixtures 1,611 1,707 Software 1,374 1,066 Leasehold improvements |
