New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] | NOTE B – ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Revenue recognition In May 2014, 606 605, This adoption of the new standard did not not The details of the significant changes in revenue recognition and quantitative impact of the changes are discussed below. Franchise fees and international development fees Under previous revenue recognition guidance, franchise fees were recognized as income when substantially all services to be performed by Nathan’s and conditions relating to the sale of the franchise had been performed or satisfied, which generally occurred when the franchised restaurant commenced operations. Under previous revenue recognition guidance, international development fees were recognized as income, net of direct expenses, upon the opening of the first Under the new guidance, the standard requires that the transaction price received from customers be allocated to each separate and distinct performance obligation. The transaction price attributable to each separate and distinct performance obligation is then recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. The services that we provide related to upfront fees we receive from franchisees do not March 26, 2018, National advertising fund The Company maintains a national advertising fund (the “Advertising Fund”) established to collect and administer funds contributed for use in advertising and promotional programs for Company-operated and franchised restaurants. Previously, the revenue, expenses and cash flows of the Advertising Fund were reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and not Under the new guidance, which superseded the previous industry-specific guidance, the revenue, expenses and cash flows of the Advertising Fund are fully consolidated into the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Statements of Cash Flows. While this treatment will impact the gross amount of reported advertising fund revenue and related expenses, the impact is expected to be an offsetting increase to both revenue and expense with no The Company applied the new guidance using the modified retrospective method, whereby the cumulative effect of initially adopting the guidance was recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit at March 26, 2018 $2,004,000, not Impacts on Consolidated Financial Statements The following tables summarize the impacts of adopting ASC 606 thirteen June 24, 2018 ( Adjustments As Reported Franchise Fees Balance Sheet Reclassifications Balances Without Adoption Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Deferred income taxes 450 (731 ) 281 - Total assets 79,420 (731 ) 281 78,970 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 6,786 6 - 6,792 Deferred franchise fees 568 (360 ) - 208 Total current liabilities 13,420 (354 ) - 13,066 Other liabilities 1,352 (96 ) - 1,256 Deferred income taxes - - 281 281 Deferred franchise fees 2,634 (2,303 ) - 331 Total liabilities 162,337 (2,753 ) 281 159,865 (Accumulated deficit) (66,437 ) 2,022 - (64,415 ) Stockholders’ deficit before treasury stock (5,614 ) 2,022 - (3,592 ) Total stockholders’ (deficit) (82,917 ) 2,022 - (80,895 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) 79,420 (731 ) 281 78,970 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings Franchise fees and royalties 1,104 (72 ) - 1,032 Advertising fund revenue 495 - (495 ) - Total revenues 30,168 (72 ) (495 ) 29,601 General and administrative expenses 3,885 (96 ) - 3,789 Advertising fund expense 495 - (495 ) - Total costs and expenses 21,081 (96 ) (495 ) 20,490 Income from operations 9,087 24 - 9,111 Income before provision for income taxes 6,519 24 - 6,543 Provision for income taxes 1,724 6 - 1,730 Net income 4,795 18 - 4,813 Adjustments As Reported Franchise Fees Advertising Fund Balances Without Adoption Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Cash flows from operating activities: Net income 4,795 18 - 4,813 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (4,874 ) 6 - (4,868 ) Deferred franchise fees 36 72 - 108 Other liabilities (3 ) (96 ) - (99 ) Net cash (used in) operating activities (2,812 ) - - (2,812 ) Net cash (used in) investing activities (138 ) - - (138 ) Net cash (used in) financing activities (1,371 ) - - (1,371 ) Net (decrease) in cash (4,321 ) - - (4,321 ) Contract balances The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities (Deferred franchise fees) from contracts with customers (in thousands): June 24, 2018 Receivables, which are included in “Accounts and other receivable, net” (a) $ 250 Deferred franchise fees (b) $ 2,769 (a) Represent contract receivable related to a funding commitment to the Advertising Fund. (b) Deferred franchise fees of $360 $2,409 Significant changes in Deferred franchise fees are as follows (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended June 24, 2018 Deferred franchise fees at beginning of period (a) $ 3,139 Revenue recognized during the period (107 ) New deferrals due to cash received and other 170 Deferred franchise fees at end of period $ 3,202 (a) Includes the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 606 $2,735. Anticipated Future Recognition of Deferred Franchise Fees The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the period: Estimate for fiscal year 2019 (a) $ 271 2020 356 2021 347 2022 336 2023 300 Thereafter 1,592 Total $ 3,202 (a) Represents franchise fees expected to be recognized for the remainder of the 2019 one not $107 thirteen June 24, 2018. We have applied the optional exemption, as provided for under ASC 606, not |