| Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as they apply to interim financial information. Accordingly, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make information not misleading. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in the Company’s opinion, include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. The interim results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or the fiscal year. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates and judgments relied upon in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements affect the following items:
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determination of the nature and timing of satisfaction of revenue-generating performance obligations and the standalone selling price of performance obligations;
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variable consideration;
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other obligations such as product returns and refunds;
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allowance for doubtful accounts and chargebacks;
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incurred loss estimates under our insurance policies with large deductibles or retention levels;
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income taxes;
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useful lives of tangible and intangible assets;
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depreciation and amortization;
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equity compensation;
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contingencies;
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goodwill and other intangible assets, including the recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives and other long-lived assets;
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impairments; and
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fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of a business combination. The Company regularly assesses these estimates and records changes to estimates in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ from those estimates. Liquidity and Capital Resources The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
Working capital
$
16,862
$
9,129
Liquid assets
39,376
29,317
Management has continued with its several initiatives, implemented towards the end of fiscal 2019. Our focus on improving revenue per order, cash flow, profitability and liquidity, through reductions of staff in November 2019 and January 2020, modifications to the Company’s fee structure in August 2019 and February 2020, the closures of approximately 60 unprofitable, non-core markets in December 2019 and January 2020, and the switch to an independent contractor model for delivery drivers have resulted in the positive results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Additionally, on March 20, 2020, the Company entered into an open market sale agreement with respect to an at-the-market offering program (see Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity We currently expect that our cash on hand and estimated cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs beyond twelve months, however, there can be no assurance that we will generate cash flow at the levels we anticipate. We continually evaluate additional opportunities to strengthen our liquidity position, fund growth initiatives and/or combine with other businesses by issuing equity or equity-linked securities (in public or private offerings) and/or incurring additional debt. Impact of COVID-19 on our Business In December 2019, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Waitr has thus far been able to operate effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the potential impacts and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and on the Company’s business, in particular, are uncertain and may be difficult to assess or predict. The pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption of global financial markets, which may reduce the Company’s ability to access capital and continue to operate effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic could also reduce the demand for the Company’s services. In addition, a recession or further financial market correction resulting from the spread of COVID-19 could adversely affect demand for the Company’s services. To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacts the Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K. We have taken several steps to help protect and support our restaurant partners, diners, drivers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak, including offering no-contact delivery for all restaurant delivery orders; offering no-contact grocery delivery in select markets; working with restaurant partners to waive diner delivery fees; deploying free marketing programs for restaurants; and providing masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to drivers. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 global outbreak and lifting of any restrictions, although there remains significant uncertainty related to the public health situation globally. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Except as set forth below, there has been no material change to our critical accounting policies and estimates described in the 2019 Form 10-K. Revenue The Company generates revenue (“transaction fees”) primarily when diners place an order on one of the Platforms. In the case of diner subscription fees for unlimited delivery, revenue is recognized when payment for the monthly subscription is received. Revenue consists of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
2019
Transaction fees
$
43,811
$
46,968
Setup and integration fees
378
1,022
Other
54
42
Total Revenue
$
44,243
$
48,032
Transaction fees represent the revenue recognized from the Company’s obligation to process orders on the Platforms. The performance obligation is satisfied when the Company successfully processes an order placed on one of the Platforms and the restaurant receives the order at their location. The obligation to process orders on the Platforms represents a series of distinct performance obligations satisfied over time that the Company combines into a single performance obligation. Consistent with the recognition objective in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company received non-refundable upfront setup and integration fees for onboarding certain restaurants. Setup and integration activities primarily represented administrative activities that allowed the Company to fulfill future performance obligations for these restaurants and did not represent services transferred to the restaurant. However, the non-refundable upfront setup and integration fees charged to restaurants resulted in a performance obligation in the form of a material right related to the restaurant’s option to renew the contract each day rather than provide a notice of termination. Revenue related to setup and integration fees was historically recognized ratably over a two-year period. In connection with modifications to the Company’s fee structure in July 2019, the Company discontinued offering fee arrangements with the upfront, one-time setup and integration fee. The Company sells gift cards on the Bite Squad Platform and recognizes revenue upon gift card redemption. Gift cards that have not yet been utilized amounted to $685 as of March 31, 2020 and are included on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet in other current liabilities. Significant Judgment Most of the Company’s contracts with restaurants contain multiple performance obligations as described above. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are both capable of being distinct, and distinct in the context of the contract. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. The Company used the alternative approach in ASC 606 to allocate the upfront fee between the material right obligation and the transaction fee obligation, which resulted in all of the upfront non-refundable payment at inception of the contract being allocated to the material right obligation. When contracts with customers include other performance obligations, such as ancillary equipment, the Company establishes a single amount to estimate the standalone selling price for the goods or services. In instances where the standalone selling price is not directly observable, it is determined using observable inputs. Contract Balances The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to restaurants. The Company records a receivable when it has an unconditional right to the consideration. Setup and integration fees were due at inception of the contract; in certain cases, extended payment terms may have been provided for up to six months and are included in accounts receivable. The opening balance of accounts receivable, net was $3,272 and $3,687 Payment terms and conditions on setup and integration fees varied by contract type, although terms typically included a requirement of payment within six months. The Company recorded a contract liability in deferred revenue for the unearned portion of the upfront non-refundable fee. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, the Company has determined its contracts do not include a significant financing component. Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Customer The Company recognizes an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a restaurant and recognizes the expense over the course of the period when the Company expects to recover those costs. The Company has determined that certain internal sales incentives earned at the time when an initial contract is executed meet these requirements. Capitalized sales incentives are amortized to sales and marketing expense on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit, which the Company has determined to be Deferred costs related to obtaining contracts with restaurants were $1,622 and $701 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, out of which $338 and $143, respectively, was classified as current. Amortization of expense for the costs to obtain a contract were $53 and $209 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Costs to Fulfill a Contract with a Customer The Company also recognizes an asset for the costs to fulfill a contract with a restaurant when they are specifically identifiable, generate or enhance resources used to satisfy future performance obligations, and are expected to be recovered. The Company has determined that certain costs related to setup and integration activities meet the capitalization criteria under ASC Topic 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs Deferred costs related to fulfilling contracts with restaurants were $330 and $270 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, out of which $71 and $56, respectively, was classified as current. Amortization of expense for the costs to fulfill a contract were $15 and $374 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Fair Value Measurements Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Other financial instruments, including cash, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additionally, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held no financial instruments required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company generally applies fair value concepts in recording assets and liabilities acquired in acquisitions (see Note 3 – Business Combinations Recent Accounting Pronouncements Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”), in the form of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”), to the FASB’s ASCs. The Company considered the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As an emerging growth company, the Company has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement , which removes, modifies or adds disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities beginning after December 15, 2019, with amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and narrative description of measurement uncertainty requiring prospective adoption and all other amendments requiring retrospective adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718), In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, As an emerging growth company, the Company will not be subject to the requirements of ASU 2016-13 until fiscal year 2020. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). |
