Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information Document (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 | Feb. 18, 2014 | Feb. 18, 2014 | |
Common Class A [Member] | Common Class B [Member] | |||
Document Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'Panera Bread Company | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0000724606 | ' | ' | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' | ' | ' |
Document Type | '10-K | ' | ' | ' |
Document Period End Date | 31-Dec-13 | ' | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2013 | ' | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'FY | ' | ' | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | ' | 26,344,580 | 1,381,865 |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | 'Yes | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Voluntary Filers | 'No | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Public Float | ' | $3,716,017,782 | ' | ' |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $125,245,000 | $297,141,000 |
Trade accounts receivable, net | 32,965,000 | 43,843,000 |
Other accounts receivable | 51,637,000 | 42,419,000 |
Inventories | 21,916,000 | 19,714,000 |
Prepaid expenses and other | 43,064,000 | 42,223,000 |
Deferred income taxes | 27,889,000 | 33,502,000 |
Total current assets | 302,716,000 | 478,842,000 |
Property and equipment, net | 669,409,000 | 571,754,000 |
Other assets: | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 123,013,000 | 121,903,000 |
Other intangible assets, net | 79,768,000 | 88,073,000 |
Deposits and other | 5,956,000 | 7,591,000 |
Total other assets | 208,737,000 | 217,567,000 |
Total assets | 1,180,862,000 | 1,268,163,000 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Accounts payable | 17,533,000 | 9,371,000 |
Accrued expenses | 285,792,000 | 268,169,000 |
Total current liabilities | 303,325,000 | 277,540,000 |
Deferred rent | 65,974,000 | 59,822,000 |
Deferred income taxes | 65,398,000 | 60,655,000 |
Other long-term liabilities | 46,273,000 | 48,227,000 |
Total liabilities | 480,970,000 | 446,244,000 |
Common stock, $.0001 par value: | ' | ' |
Treasury stock, carried at cost; 4,283,405 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2,249,554 shares at December 25, 2012 | -546,570,000 | -207,161,000 |
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share; 2,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 196,908,000 | 174,690,000 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | -333,000 | 672,000 |
Retained earnings | 1,049,884,000 | 853,715,000 |
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent | 699,892,000 | 821,919,000 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 1,180,862,000 | 1,268,163,000 |
Common Stock Class A [Member] | ' | ' |
Common stock, $.0001 par value: | ' | ' |
Common Stock | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Common Class B [Member] | ' | ' |
Common stock, $.0001 par value: | ' | ' |
Common Stock | $0 | $0 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Ba
Consolidated Balance Sheets Balance Sheet Parenthetical (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
Capital Unit [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | ' | $0.00 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | ' | 2,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Treasury Stock, Shares | 4,283,405 | 2,249,554 |
Common Class A [Member] | ' | ' |
Capital Unit [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | 0.0001 | $0.00 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 112,500,000 | 112,500,000 |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 30,573,851 | 30,458,238 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 26,290,446 | 28,208,684 |
Common Class B [Member] | ' | ' |
Capital Unit [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | 0.0001 | $0.00 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 1,382,393 | 1,383,687 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 1,382,393 | 1,383,687 |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | 0.0001 | ' |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 2,000,000 | ' |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope
Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Revenue, Net | $2,385,002,000 | $2,130,057,000 | $1,822,032,000 |
Bakery-cafe expenses: | ' | ' | ' |
Cost of food and paper products | 625,622,000 | 552,580,000 | 470,398,000 |
Labor | 625,457,000 | 559,446,000 | 484,014,000 |
Occupancy, Net | 148,816,000 | 130,793,000 | 115,290,000 |
Other Cost and Expense, Operating | 295,539,000 | 256,029,000 | 216,237,000 |
Bakery Cafe Expenses | 1,695,434,000 | 1,498,848,000 | 1,285,939,000 |
Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees | 142,160,000 | 131,006,000 | 116,267,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 106,523,000 | 90,939,000 | 79,899,000 |
General and administrative expenses | 123,335,000 | 117,932,000 | 113,083,000 |
Pre-opening expenses | 7,794,000 | 8,462,000 | 6,585,000 |
Total costs and expenses | 2,075,246,000 | 1,847,187,000 | 1,601,773,000 |
Operating profit | 309,756,000 | 282,870,000 | 220,259,000 |
Interest expense | 1,053,000 | 1,082,000 | 822,000 |
Other (income) expense, net | -4,017,000 | -1,208,000 | -466,000 |
Income before income taxes | 312,720,000 | 282,996,000 | 219,903,000 |
Income taxes | 116,551,000 | 109,548,000 | 83,951,000 |
Net Income | 196,169,000 | 173,448,000 | 135,952,000 |
Earnings per common share attributable to Panera Bread Company: | ' | ' | ' |
Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share) | $6.85 | $5.94 | $4.59 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (in dollars per share) | $6.81 | $5.89 | $4.55 |
Weighted average shares of common and common equivalent outstanding: | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic (in shares) | 28,629 | 29,217 | 29,601 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted (in shares) | 28,794 | 29,455 | 29,903 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | -1,005,000 | 364,000 | 33,000 |
Other Comprehensive Income | -1,005,000 | 364,000 | 33,000 |
Comprehensive Income | 195,164,000 | 173,812,000 | 135,985,000 |
Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Bakery-cafe expenses: | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 106,523,000 | 90,939,000 | 79,899,000 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | 2,108,908,000 | 1,879,280,000 | 1,592,951,000 |
Bakery-cafe expenses: | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 90,872,000 | 78,198,000 | 68,651,000 |
Franchise Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | 112,641,000 | 102,076,000 | 92,793,000 |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | $163,453,000 | $148,701,000 | $136,288,000 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Cash flows from operations: | ' | ' | ' |
Net Income | $196,169,000 | $173,448,000 | $135,952,000 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 106,523,000 | 90,939,000 | 79,899,000 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 10,703,000 | 9,094,000 | 9,861,000 |
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options | -8,100,000 | -8,587,000 | -4,994,000 |
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes | 10,356,000 | 20,334,000 | 1,351,000 |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 5,764,000 | 3,995,000 | 1,789,000 |
Other | 589,000 | 475,000 | 634,000 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effect of acquisitions: | ' | ' | ' |
Trade and other accounts receivable, net | 3,021,000 | -31,414,000 | -16,369,000 |
Inventories | -2,186,000 | -2,440,000 | -2,183,000 |
Prepaid expenses | -841,000 | -10,995,000 | -7,323,000 |
Deposits and other | 1,449,000 | 161,000 | 117,000 |
Accounts payable | 8,162,000 | -6,513,000 | 8,538,000 |
Accrued expenses | 13,372,000 | 49,246,000 | 19,630,000 |
Deferred rent | 5,868,000 | 5,718,000 | 6,081,000 |
Other long-term liabilities | -2,432,000 | -4,005,000 | 3,906,000 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 348,417,000 | 289,456,000 | 236,889,000 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Additions to property and equipment | -192,010,000 | -152,328,000 | -107,932,000 |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | -2,446,000 | -47,951,000 | -44,377,000 |
Purchase of investments | -97,919,000 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of investments | 97,936,000 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 0 | 0 | 115,000 |
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions | 6,132,000 | 4,538,000 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -188,307,000 | -195,741,000 | -152,194,000 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Repurchase of common stock | -339,409,000 | -31,566,000 | -96,605,000 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 573,000 | 4,455,000 | 3,193,000 |
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options | 8,100,000 | 8,587,000 | 4,994,000 |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans | 2,842,000 | 2,462,000 | 2,040,000 |
Debt Issuance Cost | 0 | -1,097,000 | 0 |
Payment of Deferred Acquisition Holdback | -4,112,000 | -2,055,000 | -4,976,000 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | -332,006,000 | -19,214,000 | -91,354,000 |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | -171,896,000 | 74,501,000 | -6,659,000 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 297,141,000 | 222,640,000 | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $125,245,000 | $297,141,000 | $222,640,000 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Beginning Balance | $821,919,000 | $655,076,000 | $595,608,000 | $699,892,000 |
Comprehensive income: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net Income | 196,169,000 | 173,448,000 | 135,952,000 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | -1,005,000 | 364,000 | 33,000 | ' |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 195,164,000 | 173,812,000 | 135,985,000 | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 2,841,000 | 2,462,000 | 2,040,000 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 575,000 | 4,455,000 | 3,193,000 | ' |
Stock-based Compensation Expense | 10,703,000 | 9,094,000 | 9,861,000 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Exercise of SSARs, value | -1,000 | -1,000 | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 339,409,000 | 31,566,000 | 96,605,000 | ' |
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options | 8,100,000 | 8,587,000 | 4,994,000 | ' |
Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock Class A [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Beginning Balance, Shares (in shares) | 28,209,000 | 28,266,000 | 29,007,000 | 26,290,000 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 21,000 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, net of forfeitures (in shares) | 78,000 | 28,000 | 93,000 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options (in shares) | 12,000 | 96,000 | 65,000 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A (in shares) | 2,000 | ' | 8,000 | ' |
Exercise of SSARs, shares | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | -2,033,000 | -202,000 | -929,000 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock Class B [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Beginning Balance, Shares (in shares) | 1,384,000 | 1,384,000 | 1,392,000 | 1,382,000 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, net of forfeitures (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted | -2,000 | ' | -8,000 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Treasury Stock [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | -207,161,000 | -175,595,000 | -78,990,000 | -546,570,000 |
Beginning Balance, Shares (in shares) | 2,250,000 | 2,048,000 | 1,119,000 | 4,283,000 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, net of forfeitures (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A (in shares) | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 339,409,000 | 31,566,000 | 96,605,000 | ' |
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | 2,033,000 | 202,000 | 929,000 | ' |
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | 174,690,000 | 150,093,000 | 130,005,000 | 196,908,000 |
Comprehensive income: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 2,841,000 | 2,462,000 | 2,040,000 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 575,000 | 4,455,000 | 3,193,000 | ' |
Stock-based Compensation Expense | 10,703,000 | 9,094,000 | 9,861,000 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options | 8,100,000 | 8,587,000 | 4,994,000 | ' |
Retained Earnings [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | 853,715,000 | 680,267,000 | 544,315,000 | 1,049,884,000 |
Comprehensive income: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net Income | 196,169,000 | 173,448,000 | 135,952,000 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Stock-based Compensation Expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning Balance | 672,000 | 308,000 | 275,000 | -333,000 |
Comprehensive income: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | -1,005,000 | 364,000 | 33,000 | ' |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Stock-based Compensation Expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Conversion of Class B to Class A | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options | $0 | $0 | $0 | ' |
Nature_of_Business
Nature of Business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Policy Text Block [Abstract] | ' |
Nature of Operations [Text Block] | ' |
Nature of Business | |
Panera Bread Company and its subsidiaries (the "Company") operate a retail bakery-cafe business and franchising business under the concept names Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café®. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s retail operations consisted of 867 Company-owned bakery-cafes and 910 franchise-operated bakery-cafes. The Company specializes in meeting consumer dining needs by providing high-quality food, including the following: fresh baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches on freshly baked breads, soups, pasta dishes, salads, and cafe beverages, and targets urban and suburban dwellers and workers by offering a premium specialty bakery-cafe experience with a neighborhood emphasis. Bakery-cafes are located in urban, suburban, strip mall, and regional mall locations and currently operate in the United States and Canada. Bakery-cafes use fresh dough for their artisan and sourdough breads and bagels. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s fresh dough and other product operations, which supply fresh dough, produce, tuna, and cream cheese items daily to most Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes, consisted of 22 Company-owned and two franchise-operated fresh dough facilities. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | ' | ||||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||||
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation | |||||
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The consolidated financial statements consist of the accounts of Panera Bread Company and its wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to the fiscal 2013 presentation. | |||||
Fiscal Year | |||||
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Tuesday in December. As a result, the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 had 53 weeks with the fourth quarter comprising 14 weeks. The fiscal years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 each had 52 weeks. | |||||
Use of Estimates | |||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity at the time of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances with financial institutions that exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses related to these balances and believes credit risk to be minimal. | |||||
Investments | |||||
Management designates the classification of its investments at the time of purchase based upon its intended holding period. See Note 4 and Note 5 for further information with respect to the Company’s investments. | |||||
Trade Accounts Receivable, net and Other Accounts Receivable | |||||
Trade accounts receivable, net consists primarily of amounts due to the Company from its franchisees for purchases of fresh dough and other products from the Company’s fresh dough facilities, royalties due to the Company from franchisee sales, and receivables from credit card and catering on-account sales. | |||||
As of December 31, 2013, other accounts receivable consisted primarily of $22.8 million due from income tax refunds, $16.9 million due from wholesalers of the Company’s gift cards, and tenant allowances due from landlords of $7.1 million. As of December 25, 2012, other accounts receivable consisted primarily of $17.4 million due from income tax refunds, $14.9 million due from wholesalers of the Company’s gift cards, and tenant allowances due from landlords of $5.7 million. | |||||
The Company does not require collateral and maintains reserves for potential uncollectible accounts based on historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was $0.1 million, respectively. | |||||
Inventories | |||||
Inventories, which consist of food products, paper goods, and supplies, are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out method. | |||||
Property and Equipment, net | |||||
Property, equipment, leasehold improvements, and land are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related reasonably assured lease term. Costs incurred in connection with the development of internal-use software are capitalized in accordance with the accounting standard for internal-use software, and are amortized over the expected useful life of the software. The estimated useful lives used for financial statement purposes are: | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 15 | - | 20 | years | |
Machinery and equipment | 3 | - | 15 | years | |
Furniture and fixtures | 2 | - | 7 | years | |
Computer hardware and software | 3 | - | 5 | years | |
Interest, to the extent it is incurred in connection with the construction of new locations or facilities, is capitalized. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. No interest was incurred for such purposes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011. | |||||
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed and their related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Company’s accounts. Any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred, while certain improvements are capitalized. The total amounts expensed for maintenance and repairs was $56.6 million, $48.0 million, and $39.5 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Goodwill | |||||
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment might exist. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment through the comparison of the fair value of reporting units to their carrying values. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company may first perform an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying amount. This qualitative assessment is referred to as a “step zero” approach. If, based on the review of the qualitative factors, the Company determines it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company bypasses the required two-step impairment test. If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment or if the fair value of the reporting unit is not more-likely- than-not greater than its carrying value, the Company performs the first step (“step one”) of the two-step impairment test and calculates the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the estimated fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, the Company would record an impairment loss for the difference. | |||||
In considering the step zero approach to testing goodwill for impairment, the Company performs a qualitative analysis evaluating factors including, but not limited to, macro-economic conditions, market and industry conditions, internal cost factors, competitive environment, share price fluctuations, results of past impairment tests, and the operational stability and the overall financial performance of the reporting units. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company utilized a qualitative assessment for all but one of its reporting units where no significant change occurred and no potential impairment indicators existed since the previous annual evaluation of goodwill, and concluded it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value was more than its carrying value on a reporting unit basis. | |||||
In considering the step one approach to testing goodwill for impairment, the Company utilized a quantitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment for one reporting unit during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and concluded that there was no impairment as the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. The fair value of the reporting unit is the price a willing buyer would pay for the reporting unit and is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. The goodwill balance for the reporting unit subject to the quantitative assessment was $2.2 million at December 31, 2013. The Company's discounted cash flow estimate was based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, risk-adjusted discount rates, and future economic and market conditions. Estimates of discounted cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the Company's business model or changes in operating performance. Additionally, certain estimates of discounted cash flow involve businesses with limited financial history and developing revenue models, which increases the risk of differences between the projected and actual performance. The long-term financial forecasts that the Company utilizes represent the best estimate that the Company has at this time and the Company believes that the underlying assumptions are reasonable. | |||||
Other Intangible Assets, net | |||||
Other intangible assets, net consist primarily of favorable lease agreements, re-acquired territory rights, and trademarks. The Company amortizes the fair value of favorable lease agreements over the remaining related lease terms at the time of the acquisition, which ranged from approximately two years to 17 years as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of re-acquired territory rights was based on the present value of the acquired bakery-cafe cash flows. The Company amortizes the fair value of re-acquired territory rights over the remaining contractual terms of the re-acquired territory rights at the time of the acquisition, which ranged from approximately seven years to 20 years as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of trademarks is amortized over their estimated useful life of 22 years. | |||||
The Company reviews intangible assets with finite lives for impairment when events or circumstances indicate these assets might be impaired. When warranted, the Company tests intangible assets with finite lives for impairment using historical cash flows and other relevant facts and circumstances as the primary basis for an estimate of future cash flows. As of December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, no impairment of intangible assets with finite lives had been recognized. There can be no assurance that future intangible asset impairment tests will not result in a charge to earnings. | |||||
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | |||||
The Company evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company compares anticipated undiscounted cash flows from the related long-lived assets of a bakery-cafe or fresh dough facility with their respective carrying values to determine if the long-lived assets are recoverable. If the sum of the anticipated undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived assets is less than their carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the anticipated discounted cash flows, which approximates fair value, and the carrying value of the long-lived assets. In performing this analysis, management estimates cash flows based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, risk-adjusted discount rates, and future economic and market conditions. Estimates of cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the Company's business model or changes in operating performance. The long-term financial forecasts that management utilizes represent the best estimate that management has at this time and management believes that the underlying assumptions are reasonable. | |||||
The Company recognized impairment losses of $0.8 million and $0.3 million during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, related to distinct, underperforming Company-owned bakery-cafes. These losses were recorded in other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. No impairment loss was recognized during the fiscal year ended December 27, 2011. | |||||
Self-Insurance Reserves | |||||
The Company is self-insured for a significant portion of its workers’ compensation, group health, and general, auto, and property liability insurance with varying deductibles of as much as $0.7 million for individual claims, depending on the type of claim. The Company also purchases aggregate stop-loss and/or layers of loss insurance in many categories of loss. The Company utilizes third party actuarial experts’ estimates of expected losses based on statistical analyses of historical industry data, as well as its own estimates based on the Company’s actual historical data to determine required self-insurance reserves. The assumptions are closely reviewed, monitored, and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if actual experience related to the number of claims and cost per claim differs from these assumptions and historical trends. Based on information known at December 31, 2013, the Company believes it has provided adequate reserves for its self-insurance exposure. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, self-insurance reserves were $31.5 million and $28.9 million, respectively, and were included in accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total amounts expensed for self-insurance were $46.9 million, $41.8 million, and $35.9 million, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Income Taxes | |||||
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if the Company determines it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets of the Company's Canadian operations of $3.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively. No valuation allowance was recorded against deferred tax assets during the fiscal year ended December 27, 2011. | |||||
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on income taxes, the Company establishes additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold, which is a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon ultimate settlement with tax authorities assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are examined by various federal, state, foreign, and other tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. The Company routinely assesses the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjusts the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to a revision become known. The Company classifies estimated interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Capitalization of Certain Development Costs | |||||
The Company has elected to account for construction costs in accordance with the accounting standard for real estate in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company capitalizes direct costs clearly associated with the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafe locations and fresh dough facilities as these costs have a future benefit to the Company. The types of specifically identifiable costs capitalized by the Company include primarily payroll and payroll related taxes and benefit costs incurred by those individuals directly involved in development activities, including the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafes and fresh dough facilities. The Company does not consider for capitalization payroll or payroll-related costs incurred by individuals that do not directly support the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafes and fresh dough facilities. The Company uses an activity-based methodology to determine the amount of costs incurred for Company-owned projects, which are capitalized, and those for franchise-operated projects and general and administrative activities, which both are expensed as incurred. If the Company subsequently makes a determination that a site for which development costs have been capitalized will not be acquired or developed, any previously capitalized development costs are expensed and included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
The Company capitalized $9.6 million, $9.0 million, and $7.7 million direct costs related to the development of Company-owned bakery-cafes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. The Company amortizes capitalized development costs for each bakery-cafe and fresh dough facility using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related reasonably assured lease term and includes such amounts in depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. In addition, the Company assesses the recoverability of capitalized costs through the performance of impairment analyses on an individual bakery-cafe and fresh dough facility basis pursuant to the accounting standard for property and equipment, net specifically related to the accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. | |||||
Deferred Financing Costs | |||||
Debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense based on the related debt agreement using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The unamortized amounts are included in deposits and other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $0.8 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. | |||||
Revenue Recognition | |||||
The Company records revenues from bakery-cafe sales upon delivery of the related food and other products to the customer. Revenues from fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees are recorded upon delivery to the franchisees. Sales of soup and other branded products outside of the Company's bakery-cafes are recognized upon delivery to customers. | |||||
Franchise fees are the result of the sale of area development rights and the sale of individual franchise locations to third parties. The initial franchise fee is generally $35,000 per bakery-cafe to be developed under an Area Development Agreement, or ADA. Of this fee, $5,000 is generally paid at the time of the signing of the ADA and is recognized as revenue when it is received as it is non-refundable and the Company has to perform no other service to earn this fee. The remainder of the fee is paid at the time an individual franchise agreement is signed and is recognized as revenue upon the opening of the bakery-cafe. Franchise fees were $2.2 million, $1.9 million, and $2.3 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. Royalties are generally paid weekly based on the percentage of franchisee sales specified in each ADA (generally five percent of net sales). Royalties are recognized as revenue when they are earned. Royalties were $110.5 million, $100.2 million, and $90.5 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
The Company maintains a customer loyalty program referred to as MyPanera in which customers earn rewards based on registration in the program and purchases within Panera Bread bakery-cafes. The Company records the full retail value of loyalty program rewards as a reduction of net bakery-cafe sales and a liability is established within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as rewards are earned while considering historical redemption rates. Fully earned rewards generally expire if unredeemed after 60 days. Partially earned awards generally expire if inactive for a period of one year. The accrued liability related to the Company’s loyalty program, which is included as a reduction of bakery-cafe sales in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, was $3.4 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. | |||||
The Company sells gift cards that do not have an expiration date and from which the Company does not deduct non-usage fees from outstanding gift card balances. Gift cards are redeemable at both Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes. Gift cards sold by either Company-owned bakery-cafes or through wholesalers and redeemed at franchise-operated bakery-cafes reduce the Company's gift card liability but do not result in the recognition of revenue. When gift cards are redeemed at Company-owned bakery-cafes, the Company recognizes revenue and reduces the gift card liability. When the Company determines the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote ("gift card breakage"), based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns, and there is no legal obligation to remit the unredeemed gift card balance in the relevant jurisdiction, gift card breakage is recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; however, such gift cards will continue to be honored. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, the Company recognized gift card breakage as a reduction of general and administrative expenses of $2.8 million, $1.8 million, and $1.9 million respectively. Incremental direct costs related to the sale of gift cards are deferred until the associated gift card is redeemed or breakage is deemed appropriate. These deferred incremental direct costs are reflected as a reduction of the unredeemed gift card liability, net which is a component of accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and, when recognized, as a reduction of bakery-cafe sales, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Advertising Costs | |||||
National advertising fund and marketing administration contributions received from franchise-operated bakery-cafes are consolidated with those from the Company in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Liabilities for unexpended funds received from franchisees are included in accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s contributions to the national advertising and marketing administration funds are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, while the Company’s own local bakery-cafe media costs are recorded as part of other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company’s policy is to record advertising costs as expense in the period in which the costs are incurred. The Company’s advertising costs include national, regional, and local expenditures utilizing primarily radio, billboards, social networking, television, and print. The total amounts recorded as advertising expense were $55.6 million, $44.5 million, and $33.2 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Pre-Opening Expenses | |||||
All pre-opening expenses directly associated with the opening of new bakery-cafe locations, which consists primarily of pre-opening rent expense, labor, and food costs incurred during in-store training and preparation for opening, but exclude manager training costs which are included in labor expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, are expensed when incurred. | |||||
Rent Expense | |||||
The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as defined in the accounting standard for leases. The reasonably assured lease term for most bakery-cafe leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one renewal option period, which generally equates to an aggregate of 15 years. The reasonably assured lease term on most fresh dough facility leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one to two renewal option periods, which generally equates to an aggregate of 20 years. In addition, certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. The Company includes any rent escalations and construction period and other rent holidays in its determination of straight-line rent expense. Therefore, rent expense for new locations is charged to expense beginning on the date at which the Company has the right to control the use of the property. Many of the Company's lease agreements also contain provisions that require additional rental payments based upon net bakery-cafe sales volume, which the Company refers to as contingent rent. Contingent rent is accrued each period as the liability is incurred, in addition to the straight-line rent expense noted above. This results in variability in occupancy expense over the term of the lease in bakery-cafes where the Company pays contingent rent. | |||||
The Company records landlord allowances and incentives received as deferred rent in the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on their short-term or long-term nature. This deferred rent is amortized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as a reduction of rent expense. Additionally, payments made by the Company and reimbursed by the landlord for improvements deemed to be lessor assets have no impact on the Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company considers improvements to be a lessor asset if all of the following criteria are met: | |||||
• | the lease specifically requires the lessee to make the improvement; | ||||
• | the improvement is fairly generic; | ||||
• | the improvement increases the fair value of the property to the lessor; and | ||||
• | the useful life of the improvement is longer than the lease term. | ||||
The Company reports the period to period change in the landlord receivable within the operating activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. | |||||
Earnings Per Share | |||||
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the fiscal year. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive securities outstanding during the year. | |||||
Foreign Currency Translation | |||||
The Company has seven Company-owned bakery-cafes, one Company-owned fresh dough facility, and five franchise-operated bakery-cafes in Canada which use the Canadian Dollar as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rate during the fiscal period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions have not historically been significant and are included in other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. | |||||
Stock-Based Compensation | |||||
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the accounting standard for stock-based compensation, which requires the Company to measure and record compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method. The Company maintains several stock-based incentive plans under which the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options and stock settled appreciation rights (collectively, “option awards”) to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Company also may grant restricted stock and restricted stock units and the Company offers a stock purchase plan where employees may purchase the Company’s common stock each calendar quarter through payroll deductions at 85 percent of market value on the purchase date and the Company recognizes compensation expense on the 15 percent discount. | |||||
For option awards, fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, while restricted stock is valued using the closing stock price on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the expected term until the option awards are either exercised or canceled, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, for a period approximating the expected term, the risk-free interest rate with a maturity that approximates the option awards expected term, and the dividend yield based on the Company’s anticipated dividend payout over the expected term of the option awards. These assumptions are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and historical experience. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on historical experience. The fair value of the awards expected to vest is amortized over the vesting period. Options and restricted stock generally vest 25 percent after two years and thereafter 25 percent each year for the next three years and options generally have a six-year term. Stock-based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Asset Retirement Obligations | |||||
The Company recognizes the future cost to comply with lease obligations at the end of a lease as it relates to tangible long-lived assets in accordance with the accounting standard for the asset retirement and environmental obligations ("ARO") in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Most lease agreements require the Company to restore the leased property to its original condition, including removal of certain long-lived assets the Company has installed, at the end of the lease. A liability for the fair value of an asset retirement obligation along with a corresponding increase to the carrying value of the related long-lived asset is recorded at the time a lease agreement is executed. The Company amortizes the amount added to property and equipment, net and recognizes accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability over the reasonably assured lease term. The estimated liability is based on the Company’s historical experience in closing bakery-cafes, fresh dough facilities, and support centers and the related external cost associated with these activities. Revisions to the liability could occur due to changes in estimated retirement costs or changes in lease terms. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company's net ARO asset included in property and equipment, net was $4.6 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and its net ARO liability included in other long-term liabilities was $10.2 million and $9.2 million, respectively. ARO accretion expense was $0.6 million, $0.4 million, and $0.3 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Variable Interest Entities | |||||
The Company applies the guidance issued by the FASB on accounting for variable interest entities (“VIE”), which defines the process for how an enterprise determines which party consolidates a VIE as primarily a qualitative analysis. The enterprise that consolidates the VIE (the primary beneficiary) is defined as the enterprise with (1) the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. The Company does not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities or other affiliates. The franchise agreements are designed to provide the franchisee with key decision-making ability to enable it to oversee its operations and to have a significant impact on the success of the franchise, while the Company’s decision-making rights are related to protecting its brand. Based upon its analysis of all the relevant facts and considerations of the franchise entities and other affiliates, the Company has concluded that these entities are not variable interest entities and they have not been consolidated as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. | |||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | |||||
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. This guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset, unless the tax benefit is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes under the tax law of the applicable tax jurisdiction. The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
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Florida Bakery-cafe Acquisition | ||||||||
On April 9, 2013, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of one bakery-cafe from its Hallandale, Florida franchisee for a purchase price of $2.7 million. The Company paid approximately $2.4 million of the purchase price on April 9, 2013 and retained $0.3 million for certain holdbacks. The holdbacks are primarily for certain indemnifications and expire on April 9, 2014, the one year anniversary of the transaction closing date, with any remaining holdback amounts reverting to the prior franchisee. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income include the results of operations for the bakery-cafe from the date of its acquisition. The pro-forma impact of the acquisition on prior periods is not presented, as the impact is not material to reported results. | ||||||||
The Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired in the acquisition at their estimated fair values with the remainder allocated to tax deductible goodwill as follows: $0.4 million to property and equipment; $1.0 million to intangible assets, which represents the fair value of re-acquired territory rights and the favorable lease agreement and are expected to be amortized on average over approximately 12 years; and $1.3 million to goodwill. The fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets as of the acquisition date was based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. | ||||||||
Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition was attributable to the workforce of the acquired bakery-cafe and synergies expected to arise from cost savings opportunities. All of the recorded goodwill is tax deductible and is included in the Company Bakery-Cafe Operations segment. | ||||||||
North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition | ||||||||
On March 28, 2012, the Company acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of 16 bakery-cafes and the related area development rights from its Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina franchisee for a purchase price of $48.0 million. The Company paid approximately $44.4 million of the purchase price on March 27, 2012 and paid the remaining $3.6 million with interest during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income include the results of operations from the operating bakery-cafes from the date of their acquisition. | ||||||||
The acquired business contributed revenues of $36.0 million and net income of approximately $2.9 million for the period from March 28, 2012 through December 25, 2012. The supplemental pro forma information set forth in the following table has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made on December 29, 2010, nor is it indicative of any future results (in thousands): | ||||||||
Pro Forma for the Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
25-Dec-12 | 27-Dec-11 | |||||||
Bakery-cafe sales, net | $ | 1,888,914 | $ | 1,632,295 | ||||
Net income | 173,763 | 137,297 | ||||||
The pro forma amounts included in the table above reflect the application of the Company’s accounting policies and adjustment of the results of the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina bakery-cafes to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from December 29, 2010, together with the consequential tax impacts. | ||||||||
The Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired in the acquisition at their estimated fair values with the remainder allocated to tax deductible goodwill as follows: $0.1 million to accounts receivable; $0.3 million to inventories; $6.4 million to property and equipment; $29.1 million to intangible assets, which represent the fair value of re-acquired territory rights and favorable lease agreements that the Company estimated to have an average useful life of approximately 12 years; $1.4 million to liabilities; and $13.5 million to goodwill. The fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. In addition, the Company recorded a $0.1 million measurement period adjustment increasing goodwill during the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012. | ||||||||
Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition was attributable to the workforce of the acquired bakery-cafes and synergies expected to arise from cost savings opportunities. All of the recorded goodwill is tax deductible and is included in the Company Bakery-Cafe Operations segment. | ||||||||
Indiana Franchisee Acquisition | ||||||||
On July 26, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of five Paradise Bakery & Café (“Paradise”) bakery-cafes and the related area development rights from an Indiana franchisee for a purchase price of approximately $5.1 million. The Company paid approximately $4.6 million of the purchase price on July 26, 2011 and paid the remaining $0.5 million with interest during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this acquisition, the Company gained control of the five bakery-cafes and further expanded Company-owned operations into Indiana. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income include the results of operations from these five bakery-cafes from the date of their acquisition. The pro forma impact of the acquisition on prior periods is not presented, as the impact was not material to reported results. | ||||||||
The Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired in the acquisition at their estimated fair values with the remainder allocated to tax deductible goodwill as follows: $0.1 million to inventories; $1.3 million to property and equipment; $1.3 million to intangible assets, which represent the fair value of re-acquired territory rights that the Company estimated to have an average useful life of approximately six years; $0.7 million to liabilities; and $3.1 million to goodwill. The fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. | ||||||||
Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition was attributable to the workforce of the acquired bakery-cafes and synergies expected to arise from cost savings opportunities. All of the recorded goodwill is tax deductible and is included in the Company Bakery-Cafe Operations segment. | ||||||||
Milwaukee Franchisee Acquisition | ||||||||
On April 19, 2011 the Company acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of 25 bakery-cafes and the related area development rights from a Milwaukee franchisee for a purchase price of approximately $41.9 million. The Company paid approximately $39.8 million of the purchase price on April 19, 2011 and paid the remaining approximately $2.1 million with interest during the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012. As a result of this acquisition, the Company gained control of 25 bakery-cafes and expanded Company-owned operations into Wisconsin. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income include the results of operations from the operating bakery-cafes from the date of the acquisition. | ||||||||
The acquired business contributed revenues of $42.4 million and net income of approximately $0.7 million for the period from April 20, 2011 through December 27, 2011. The supplemental pro forma information set forth in the table below has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made on December 29, 2010, nor is it indicative of any future results (in thousands): | ||||||||
Pro Forma for the Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
27-Dec-11 | ||||||||
Bakery-cafe sales, net | $ | 1,607,633 | ||||||
Net income | 136,243 | |||||||
The pro forma amounts included in the table above reflect the application of the Company’s accounting policies and adjustment of the results of the Milwaukee bakery-cafes to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from December 29, 2010, together with the consequential tax impacts. | ||||||||
The Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired in the acquisition at their estimated fair values with the remainder allocated to tax deductible goodwill as follows: $0.4 million to inventories; $9.3 million to property and equipment; $23.3 million to intangible assets, which represents the fair value of re-acquired territory rights and favorable lease agreements that the Company estimated to have an average useful life of approximately 13 years; $1.7 million to liabilities; and $10.6 million to goodwill. The fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. In addition, the Company recorded a $0.2 million measurement period adjustment increasing goodwill during the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012. | ||||||||
Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition was attributable to the workforce of the acquired bakery-cafes and synergies expected to arise from cost savings opportunities. All of the recorded goodwill is tax deductible and is included in the Company Bakery-Cafe Operations segment. | ||||||||
Texas Divestiture | ||||||||
On February 9, 2011, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of two Paradise bakery-cafes to an existing Texas franchisee for a sale price of approximately $0.1 million, resulting in a nominal gain, which was classified in other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | ||||||||
Accrued Purchase Price Payments | ||||||||
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, the Company paid approximately $4.1 million, $2.1 million, and $5.0 million, respectively, including accrued interest, of previously accrued acquisition purchase price in accordance with the asset purchase agreements. There was $0.3 million and $4.1 million of accrued purchase price remaining as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. |
Investments_Held_to_Maturity_I
Investments Held to Maturity Investments Held to Maturity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Investments held to maturity [Abstract] | ' |
Investment [Text Block] | ' |
Investments Held to Maturity | |
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, the Company purchased and sold seven zero-coupon discount notes that were classified as held-to-maturity. The amortized cost of the investments sold was $97.9 million. The Company realized a loss on the sale of less than $0.1 million. The Company sold the investments prior to maturity during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as a result of higher than anticipated liquidity needs. |
Fair_Value_Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' |
Fair Value Measurements [Text Block] | ' |
Fair Value Measurements | |
The Company’s $18.1 million and $99.4 million in cash equivalents at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 were carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on quoted market prices for identical securities (Level 1 inputs). |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Inventories [Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Inventories | ||||||||
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||
Food: | ||||||||
Fresh dough facilities: | ||||||||
Raw materials | $ | 3,377 | $ | 3,418 | ||||
Finished goods | 545 | 420 | ||||||
Bakery-cafes: | ||||||||
Raw materials | 14,329 | 12,727 | ||||||
Paper goods | 3,665 | 3,149 | ||||||
Total | $ | 21,916 | $ | 19,714 | ||||
Property_and_Equipment
Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Property and Equipment, net | ||||||||
Major classes of property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | 607,472 | $ | 542,081 | ||||
Machinery and equipment | 305,060 | 265,350 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 149,445 | 130,044 | ||||||
Computer hardware and software | 87,316 | 63,701 | ||||||
Construction in progress | 80,108 | 53,189 | ||||||
Smallwares | 27,031 | 25,152 | ||||||
Land | 2,856 | 2,201 | ||||||
1,259,288 | 1,081,718 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (589,879 | ) | (509,964 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 669,409 | $ | 571,754 | ||||
The Company recorded depreciation expense related to these assets of $97.2 million, $82.7 million, and $74.2 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. |
Goodwill
Goodwill | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill | ||||||||||||||||
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s goodwill by reportable segment at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||
Company Bakery- | Franchise | Fresh Dough and Other Product Operations | Total | |||||||||||||
Cafe Operations | Operations | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 27, 2011 | $ | 104,442 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 108,071 | ||||||||
Acquisition of North Carolina Franchisee | 13,509 | — | — | 13,509 | ||||||||||||
Currency translation | 65 | — | — | 65 | ||||||||||||
Measurement period adjustments | 258 | — | — | 258 | ||||||||||||
Balance as of December 25, 2012 | $ | 118,274 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 121,903 | ||||||||
Acquisition of Florida bakery-cafe | 1,278 | — | — | 1,278 | ||||||||||||
Currency translation | (173 | ) | — | — | (173 | ) | ||||||||||
Measurement period adjustments | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | 119,384 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 123,013 | ||||||||
The Company has not recorded a goodwill impairment charge in the fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments of less than $0.1 million and $0.3 million during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, increasing goodwill involving the Milwaukee and North Carolina franchise acquisitions. |
Other_Intangible_Assets
Other Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Intangible Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Accumulated | Net | Gross | Accumulated | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Value | Value | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Trademark | $ | 5,610 | $ | (1,763 | ) | $ | 3,847 | $ | 5,610 | $ | (1,504 | ) | $ | 4,106 | ||||||||||
Re-acquired territory rights | 97,865 | (24,254 | ) | 73,611 | 97,129 | (15,985 | ) | 81,144 | ||||||||||||||||
Favorable leases | 4,866 | (2,556 | ) | 2,310 | 5,056 | (2,233 | ) | 2,823 | ||||||||||||||||
Total other intangible assets | $ | 108,341 | $ | (28,573 | ) | $ | 79,768 | $ | 107,795 | $ | (19,722 | ) | $ | 88,073 | ||||||||||
Amortization expense on these intangible assets for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, was approximately $9.3 million, $8.2 million, and $5.7 million, respectively. Future amortization expense on these intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 is estimated to be approximately: $8.8 million in fiscal 2014, $8.7 million in fiscal 2015, $8.6 million in fiscal 2016, $8.6 million in fiscal 2017, $8.5 million in fiscal 2018 and $36.6 million thereafter. |
Accrued_Expenses
Accrued Expenses | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Accrued Expenses [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Accrued Expenses | |||||||||
Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands): | |||||||||
December 31, | December 25, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Unredeemed gift cards, net | $ | 86,287 | $ | 78,587 | |||||
Compensation and related employment taxes | 60,123 | 58,751 | |||||||
Capital expenditures | 41,329 | 25,135 | |||||||
Insurance | 31,545 | 28,903 | |||||||
Taxes, other than income tax | 17,618 | 18,224 | |||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 8,236 | 8,175 | |||||||
Advertising | 5,729 | 8,526 | |||||||
Utilities | 5,488 | 4,255 | |||||||
Occupancy costs | 5,017 | 5,986 | |||||||
Loyalty program | 3,362 | 4,667 | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 2,852 | 2,775 | |||||||
Deferred acquisition purchase price | 270 | 4,111 | |||||||
Litigation settlements | — | 3,729 | |||||||
Other | 17,936 | 16,345 | |||||||
Total | $ | 285,792 | $ | 268,169 | |||||
Credit_Facility
Credit Facility | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] | ' |
Credit Facility [Text Block] | ' |
Credit Facility | |
On November 30, 2012, the Company terminated the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 7, 2008, by and among the Company, Bank of America, N.A., and other lenders party thereto (the "Prior Credit Agreement"). As of the date of termination, the Company had no loans outstanding and was in compliance with all covenants under the Prior Credit Agreement. | |
On November 30, 2012, the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. and other lenders party thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility of $250 million and provides that the Company may select the interest rates under the credit facility equal to (1) LIBOR plus the Applicable Rate for LIBOR loans (which is an amount ranging from 1.00 percent to 2.00 percent depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio) or (2) the Base Rate (which is defined as the higher of the Bank of America prime rate, the Federal funds rate plus 0.50 percent, or LIBOR plus 1.00 percent) plus the Applicable Rate for Base Rate loans (which is an amount ranging from 0.00 percent to 1.00 percent depending on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio). The Company also pays commitment fees for the unused portion of the credit facility on a quarterly basis equal to the Applicable Rate for commitment fees times the actual daily unused commitment for that calendar quarter. The Applicable Rate for commitment fees is between 0.10 percent and 0.25 percent based on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio. | |
The Credit Agreement includes usual and customary covenants for a credit facility of this type, including covenants limiting liens, dispositions, fundamental changes, investments, indebtedness, and certain transactions and payments. In addition, the Credit Agreement also requires the Company satisfy two financial covenants at the end of each fiscal quarter for the previous four consecutive fiscal quarters: (1) a consolidated leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00, and (2) a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00. The credit facility, which is collateralized by the capital stock of the Company’s present and future material subsidiaries, will become due on November 30, 2017, subject to acceleration upon certain specified events of default, including breaches of representations or covenants, failure to pay other material indebtedness or a change of control of the Company, as defined in the Credit Agreement. | |
The Credit Agreement allows the Company from time to time to request that the credit facility be further increased by an amount not to exceed, in the aggregate, $150 million, subject to the arrangement of additional commitments with financial institutions acceptable to the Company and Bank of America. The Company has not exercised these requests for increases in available borrowings as of December 31, 2013. The proceeds from the credit facility are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. | |
As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 the Company had no loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Company incurred $0.3 million of commitment fees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and $0.4 million for both of the fiscal years ended December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all covenant requirements in the Credit Agreement and accrued interest related to the commitment fees on the Credit Agreement was $0.1 million. Unamortized deferred financing costs were $0.8 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. |
Share_Repurchase_Authorization
Share Repurchase Authorization | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract] | ' |
Treasury Stock [Text Block] | ' |
Share Repurchase Authorization | |
On November 17, 2009, the Company's Board of Directors approved a three year share repurchase authorization of up to $600.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock, pursuant to which the Company repurchased shares on the open market under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. During fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 34,600 shares under this share repurchase authorization, at an average price of $144.24 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million. During fiscal 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 877,100 shares under this share repurchase authorization, at an average price of $103.55 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $90.8 million. On August 23, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors terminated this repurchase authorization. Prior to its termination, the Company had repurchased a total of 2,844,669 shares of its Class A common stock under this share repurchase authorization, at a weighted-average price of $87.03 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $247.6 million. | |
On August 23, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new three year share repurchase authorization of up to $600.0 million of Class A common stock, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase shares from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and which may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Repurchased shares may be retired immediately and resume the status of authorized but unissued shares or they may be held by the Company as treasury stock. This repurchase authorization is reviewed quarterly by the Company's Board of Directors and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. During fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 1,992,250 shares under this share repurchase authorization, at an average price of $166.73 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $332.1 million. During fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 124,100 shares under this share repurchase authorization, at an average price of $161.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20.0 million. As of December 31, 2013, under this repurchase authorization, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 2,116,350 shares, at a weighted-average price of $166.39 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $352.1 million. There is approximately $247.9 million available under the existing $600.0 million repurchase authorization as of December 31, 2013. | |
In addition, the Company has repurchased shares of its Class A common stock through a share repurchase authorization approved by its Board of Directors from participants of the Panera Bread 1992 Stock Incentive Plan and the Panera Bread 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, which are netted and surrendered as payment for applicable tax withholding on the vesting of their restricted stock. Shares surrendered by the participants are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the terms of those plans and the applicable award agreements and not pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase authorizations. See Note 15 for further information with respect to the Company’s repurchase of the shares. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease Commitments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company is obligated under operating leases for its bakery-cafes, fresh dough facilities and trucks, and support centers. Lease terms for its trucks are generally for five to seven years. The reasonably assured lease term for most bakery-cafe and support center leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one renewal option period, which generally equates to an aggregate of 15 years. The reasonably assured lease term for most fresh dough facility leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one to two renewal periods, which generally equates to an aggregate of 20 years. Lease terms generally require the Company to pay a proportionate share of real estate taxes, insurance, common area, and other operating costs. Certain bakery-cafe leases provide for contingent rental (i.e., percentage rent) payments based on sales in excess of specified amounts, scheduled rent increases during the lease terms, and/or rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate minimum requirements under non-cancelable operating leases, excluding contingent payments, as of December 31, 2013, were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Thereafter | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 134,614 | 132,736 | 131,825 | 128,690 | 125,926 | 676,126 | $ | 1,329,917 | ||||||||||||||
Rental expense under operating leases was approximately $130.0 million, $114.8 million, and $100.6 million, in fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, respectively, which included contingent (i.e., percentage rent) expense of $2.2 million, $2.0 million, and $1.6 million, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In accordance with the accounting guidance for asset retirement obligations the Company complies with lease obligations at the end of a lease as it relates to tangible long-lived assets. The liability as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was $10.2 million and $9.2 million, respectively, and is included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In connection with the Company’s relocation of its St. Louis, Missouri support center in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, it simultaneously entered into a capital lease for certain personal property and purchased municipal industrial revenue bonds of a similar amount from St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company held industrial revenue bonds and had recorded a capital lease of $1.3 million and $1.5 million in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, the Company completed sale-leaseback transactions of the leasehold improvements and land for three Company-owned bakery-cafes for cash proceeds of $6.1 million. The leases have been classified as operating leases and have initial terms of 15 years, with renewal options of up to 20 years. The Company realized gains on these sales totaling $0.3 million, which have been deferred and are being recognized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term for the leases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
During the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012, the Company completed sale-leaseback transactions of the leasehold improvements and land for two Company-owned bakery-cafes for cash proceeds of $4.5 million. The leases have been classified as either capital or operating leases, depending on the substance of the transaction, and have initial terms of 15 years, with renewal options of up to 15 years. The Company realized gains on these sales totaling $1.0 million, which have been deferred and are being recognized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term for the leases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease Guarantees | ||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013, the Company guaranteed the operating leases of 25 franchisee or affiliate locations, which the Company accounted for in accordance with the accounting requirements for guarantees. These guarantees are primarily a result of the Company's sales of Company-owned bakery-cafes to franchisees and affiliates, pursuant to which the Company exercised its right to assign the lease or sublease for the bakery-cafe but remains liable to the landlord for the remaining lease term in the event of a default by the assignee. These leases have terms expiring on various dates from January 31, 2014 to September 30, 2027 and have a potential amount of future rental payments of approximately $20.1 million as of December 31, 2013. The obligation from these leases will decrease over time as these operating leases expire. The Company has not recorded a liability for certain of these guarantees as they arose prior to the implementation of the accounting requirements for guarantees and, unless modified, are exempt from its requirements. The Company has not recorded a liability for those guarantees issued after the effective date of the accounting requirements because the fair value of these lease guarantees was determined by the Company to be insignificant individually, and in the aggregate, based on analysis of the facts and circumstances of each such lease and each such assignee’s performance, and the Company did not believe it was probable that it would be required to perform under any guarantees at the time the guarantees were issued. The Company has not had to make any payments related to any of these guaranteed leases. Applicable assignees continue to have primary liability for these operating leases. As of December 31, 2013, future commitments under these leases were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Thereafter | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,518 | 2,569 | 2,140 | 2,066 | 1,984 | 7,856 | $ | 20,133 | ||||||||||||||
Employee Commitments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company has executed confidential and proprietary information and non-competition agreements (“non-compete agreements”) with certain employees. These non-compete agreements contain a provision whereby employees would be due a certain number of weeks of their salary if their employment was terminated by the Company as specified in the non-compete agreement. The Company has not recorded a liability for these amounts potentially due employees. Rather, the Company will record a liability for these amounts when an amount becomes due to an employee in accordance with the appropriate authoritative literature. As of December 31, 2013, the total amount potentially owed employees under these non-compete agreements was $21.6 million. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal Proceedings | ||||||||||||||||||||||
From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and litigation that arise in the ordinary course of its business. As of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company is not a party to any litigation, the outcome of which, if determined adversely to the Company, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows, financial position or brand. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company is subject to on-going federal and state income tax audits and sales and use tax audits. The Company does not believe the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements. However, a significant increase in the number of these audits, or one or more audits under which the Company incurs greater liabilities than is currently anticipated, could materially and adversely affect its consolidated financial statements. The Company believes reserves for these matters are adequately provided for in its consolidated financial statements. |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes | ||||||||||||
The components of income (loss) before income taxes, by tax jurisdiction, were as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
United States | $ | 317,479 | $ | 286,702 | $ | 221,906 | ||||||
Canada | (4,759 | ) | (3,706 | ) | (2,003 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 312,720 | $ | 282,996 | $ | 219,903 | ||||||
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
U.S. federal | $ | 87,548 | $ | 72,434 | $ | 67,466 | ||||||
U.S. state and local | 18,638 | 15,955 | 15,705 | |||||||||
Foreign | — | — | (571 | ) | ||||||||
106,186 | 88,389 | 82,600 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
U.S. federal | 8,547 | 16,640 | 1,084 | |||||||||
U.S. state and local | 1,804 | 3,603 | 267 | |||||||||
Foreign | 14 | 916 | — | |||||||||
10,365 | 21,159 | 1,351 | ||||||||||
Total provision for income taxes | $ | 116,551 | $ | 109,548 | $ | 83,951 | ||||||
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows for the periods indicated: | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Statutory U.S. federal rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||||
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |||||||||
Federal tax credits | (0.8 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||||
Other | (1.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.9 | ) | ||||||
Effective tax rate | 37.3 | % | 38.7 | % | 38.2 | % | ||||||
The tax effects of the significant temporary differences which comprise the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 71,245 | $ | 78,198 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 3,534 | 3,002 | ||||||||||
Net operating losses | 3,124 | 1,761 | ||||||||||
Other | 1,008 | 139 | ||||||||||
Less: valuation allowance | (3,173 | ) | (1,761 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | $ | 75,738 | $ | 81,339 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment | $ | (90,940 | ) | $ | (88,590 | ) | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | (22,307 | ) | (19,902 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | $ | (113,247 | ) | $ | (108,492 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred tax liability | $ | (37,509 | ) | $ | (27,153 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred current tax asset | $ | 27,889 | $ | 33,502 | ||||||||
Net deferred non-current tax liability | $ | (65,398 | ) | $ | (60,655 | ) | ||||||
In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, the Company considers the generation of future taxable income and utilizes a more likely than not standard to determine if deferred tax assets will be realized. Based on this assessment, the Company has recorded a deferred tax valuation allowance of $3.2 million as of December 31, 2013 as a full valuation allowance against all Canadian deferred tax assets, including the net operating loss carryforwards of the Company's Canadian operations. | ||||||||||||
The following is a rollforward of the Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefit liabilities for the periods indicated (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 3,051 | $ | 3,544 | $ | 2,896 | ||||||
Tax positions related to the current year: | ||||||||||||
Additions | 653 | 530 | 526 | |||||||||
Tax positions related to prior years: | ||||||||||||
Additions | 256 | 217 | 264 | |||||||||
Reductions | (49 | ) | (341 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||||
Settlements | (425 | ) | (58 | ) | — | |||||||
Expiration of statutes of limitations | (487 | ) | (841 | ) | — | |||||||
Ending balance | $ | 2,999 | $ | 3,051 | $ | 3,544 | ||||||
As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized in full, would be recorded as a reduction of income tax expense was $2.7 million and $2.9 million, with applicable interest and penalties and net of federal tax benefits, respectively. In certain cases, the Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities. The Company has completed a U.S. federal tax examination of fiscal 2010 and 2011, and is no longer subject to examination for years prior to 2010. While certain state returns in years 2002 through 2009 may be subject to future assessment by taxing authorities, the Company is no longer subject to examination in Canada and most states in years prior to 2010. Estimated interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes are classified as a component of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and these amounts were income of $0.1 million during fiscal 2013 and expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million during fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. Accrued interest and penalties were $0.9 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. |
Stockholders_Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' |
Stockholders' Equity [Text Block] | ' |
Stockholders’ Equity | |
Common Stock | |
The holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share owned. The holders of Class B common stock are entitled to three votes for each share owned. Each share of Class B common stock has the same dividend and liquidation rights as each share of Class A common stock. Each share of Class B common stock is convertible, at the stockholder’s option, into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. At December 31, 2013, the Company had reserved 2,320,199 shares of its Class A common stock for issuance upon exercise of awards granted under the Company’s 1992 Equity Incentive Plan, 2001 Employee, Director, and Consultant Stock Option Plan, and the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, and upon conversion of Class B common stock. | |
Registration Rights | |
At December 31, 2013, 94.9 percent of the outstanding Class B common stock was owned by the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (the “Chairman”). Pursuant to stock subscription agreements, certain holders of Class B common stock, including the Chairman, can require the Company under certain circumstances to register their shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, or have included in certain registrations all or part of such shares at the Company’s expense. | |
Preferred Stock | |
The Company is authorized to issue 2,000,000 shares of Class B preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001. The voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation rights, and other terms and conditions are determined by the Board of Directors upon approval of issuance. There were no shares issued or outstanding in fiscal 2013 and 2012. | |
Treasury Stock | |
Pursuant to the terms of the Panera Bread 1992 Stock Incentive Plan and the Panera Bread 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreements, the Company repurchased 41,601 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted-average cost of $172.79 per share during fiscal 2013, 42,100 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted-average cost of $156.53 per share during fiscal 2012, and 52,146 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted-average cost of $109.33 per share during fiscal 2011, as were surrendered by participants as payment of applicable tax withholdings on the vesting of restricted stock and SSARs. Shares so surrendered by the participants are repurchased by the Company at fair market value pursuant to the terms of those plans and the applicable award agreements and not pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase authorizations. The shares surrendered to the Company by participants and repurchased by the Company are currently held by the Company as treasury stock. | |
Share Repurchase Authorization | |
During fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, the Company purchased shares of Class A common stock under authorized share repurchase authorizations. Repurchased shares may be retired immediately and resume the status of authorized but unissued shares or may be held by the Company as treasury stock. See Note 12 for further information with respect to the Company’s share repurchase authorizations. |
Stock_Based_Compensation
Stock Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
Stock-Based Compensation | |||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had one active stock-based compensation plan, the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”), and had options and restricted stock outstanding (but can make no future grants) under two other stock-based compensation plans, the 1992 Equity Incentive Plan (“1992 Plan”) and the 2001 Employee, Director, and Consultant Stock Option Plan (“2001 Plan”). | |||||||||||||
2006 Stock Incentive Plan | |||||||||||||
In fiscal 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2006 Plan, which was approved by the Company’s stockholders in May 2006. The 2006 Plan provided for the grant of up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits or other similar events) as incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options and stock settled appreciation rights (collectively “option awards”), restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other stock-based awards. Effective May 13, 2010, the Plan was amended to increase the number of the Company’s Class A common stock shares available to grant to 2,300,000. As a result of stockholder approval of the 2006 Plan, effective as of May 25, 2006, the Company will grant no further stock options, restricted stock or other awards under the 2001 Plan or the 1992 Plan. The Company’s Board of Directors administers the 2006 Plan and has sole discretion to grant awards under the 2006 Plan. The Company’s Board of Directors has delegated the authority to grant awards under the 2006 Plan, other than to the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, to the Company’s Compensation and Management Development Committee (“the Compensation Committee”). | |||||||||||||
Long-Term Incentive Program | |||||||||||||
In fiscal 2005, the Company adopted the 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2005 LTIP”) as a sub-plan under the 2001 Plan and the 1992 Plan. In May 2006, the Company amended the 2005 LTIP to provide that the 2005 LTIP is a sub-plan under the 2006 Plan. Under the amended 2005 LTIP, certain directors, officers, employees, and consultants, subject to approval by the Compensation Committee, may be selected as participants eligible to receive a percentage of their annual salary in future years, subject to the terms of the 2006 Plan. This percentage is based on the participant's level in the Company. In addition, the payment of this incentive can be made in several forms based on the participant's level including performance awards (payable in cash or common stock or some combination of cash and common stock as determined by the Compensation Committee), restricted stock, choice awards of restricted stock or options, or deferred annual bonus match awards. On July 23, 2009, the Compensation Committee further amended the 2005 LTIP to permit the Company to grant stock settled appreciation rights (“SSARs”) under the choice awards and to clarify that the Compensation Committee may consider the Company’s performance relative to the performance of its peers in determining the payout of performance awards, as further discussed below. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, compensation expense related to performance awards, restricted stock, options, SSARs, and deferred annual bonus match was $16.0 million, $16.7 million, and $18.4 million, net of capitalized compensation expense of $0.9 million, $1.0 million, and $1.1 million, respectively. | |||||||||||||
Performance awards under the 2005 LTIP are earned by participants based on achievement of performance goals established by the Compensation Committee. The performance period relating to the performance awards is a three-fiscal-year period. The performance goals, including each performance metric, weighting of each metric, and award levels for each metric, for such awards are communicated to each participant and are based on various predetermined earnings metrics. The performance awards are earned based on achievement of predetermined earnings performance metrics at the end of the three-fiscal-year performance period, assuming continued employment, and after the Compensation Committee’s consideration of the Company’s performance relative to the performance of its peers. The performance awards range from 0 percent to 300 percent of the participant's salary based on their level in the Company and the level of achievement of each performance metric. However, the actual award payment will be adjusted, based on the Company’s performance over a three-consecutive fiscal year measurement period, and any other factors as determined by the Compensation Committee. The actual award payment for the performance award component could double the individual’s targeted award payment, if the Company achieves maximum performance in all of its performance metrics, subject to any adjustments as determined by the Compensation Committee. The performance awards are payable 50 percent in cash and 50 percent in common stock or some combination of cash and common stock as determined by the Compensation Committee. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, compensation expense related to the performance awards was $4.3 million, $6.3 million, and $7.6 million, net of capitalized compensation expense of $0.2 million, $0.3 million, and $0.4 million, respectively. | |||||||||||||
Restricted stock of the Company under the 2005 LTIP is granted at no cost to participants. While participants are generally entitled to voting rights with respect to their respective shares of restricted stock, participants are generally not entitled to receive accrued cash dividends, if any, on restricted stock unless and until such shares have vested. The Company does not currently pay a dividend, and has no current plans to do so. For awards of restricted stock to date under the 2005 LTIP, restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a five year period whereby the restrictions lapse on 25 percent of these shares after two years and thereafter 25 percent each year for the next three years, subject to continued employment with the Company. In the event a participant is no longer employed by the Company, any unvested shares of restricted stock held by that participant will be forfeited. Upon issuance of restricted stock under the 2005 LTIP, unearned compensation is recorded at fair value on the date of grant to stockholders’ equity and subsequently amortized to expense over the five year restriction period. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the market value of the Company’s stock on the grant date. As of December 31, 2013, there was $35.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock included in additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.7 years. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, restricted stock expense was $9.2 million, $7.6 million and $7.7 million, net of capitalized compensation expense of $0.6 million, $0.5 million, and $0.5 million, respectively. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, the income tax benefit related to restricted stock expense was $3.4 million, $3.0 million, and $2.9 million, respectively. A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock activity is set forth below: | |||||||||||||
Restricted | Weighted | ||||||||||||
Stock | Average | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Grant-Date | ||||||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Non-vested at December 25, 2012 | 395 | $ | 94.98 | ||||||||||
Granted | 106 | 165.62 | |||||||||||
Vested | (123 | ) | 70.76 | ||||||||||
Forfeited | (27 | ) | 103.25 | ||||||||||
Non-vested at December 31, 2013 | 351 | $ | 124.26 | ||||||||||
Under the deferred annual bonus match award portion of the 2005 LTIP, eligible participants receive an additional 50 percent of their annual bonus, which is paid three years after the date of the original bonus payment provided the participant is still employed by the Company. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, compensation expense related to deferred annual bonus match awards was $2.1 million, $2.3 million, and $1.9 million, net of capitalized compensation expense of $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million, respectively, and was included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||||||||||
Stock options under the 2005 LTIP are granted with an exercise price equal to the quoted market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. In addition, stock options generally vest 25 percent after two years from the date of grant and thereafter 25 percent each year for the next three years and have a six-year term. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting forfeiture rates. As of December 31, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands): | |||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | |||||||||||
Charged to general and administrative expenses | $ | 222 | $ | 421 | $ | 1,122 | |||||||
Income tax benefit | (83 | ) | (163 | ) | (428 | ) | |||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ | 139 | $ | 258 | $ | 694 | |||||||
Effect on basic earnings per share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Effect on diluted earnings per share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity under its stock-based compensation plans during fiscal 2013: | |||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted | Weighted Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average | Contractual Term | Intrinsic | ||||||||||
Exercise Price | Remaining | Value (1) | |||||||||||
(Years) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 25, 2012 | 46 | $ | 59.94 | ||||||||||
Granted | 3 | 156.3 | |||||||||||
Exercised | (13 | ) | 45.38 | 1,649 | |||||||||
Cancelled | — | — | |||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 36 | $ | 71.93 | 1.6 | 3,736 | ||||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 | 36 | $ | 71.93 | 1.6 | $ | 3,736 | |||||||
-1 | Intrinsic value for activities other than exercises is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the last day of fiscal 2013 of $176.69 for those stock options where the market value is greater than the exercise price. For exercises, intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the date of exercise. | ||||||||||||
Cash received from the exercise of stock options in fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011 was $0.6 million, $4.5 million, and $3.2 million respectively. Windfall tax benefits realized from exercised stock options in fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011 were $8.1 million, $8.6 million, and $5.0 million, respectively, and were included as cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. | |||||||||||||
A SSAR is an award that allows the recipient to receive common stock equal to the appreciation in the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock between the date the award was granted and the conversion date for the number of shares vested. SSARs under the 2005 LTIP are granted with an exercise price equal to the quoted market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. In addition, SSARs generally vest 25 percent after two years from the date of grant and thereafter 25 percent each year for the next three years and have a six-year term. As of December 31, 2013, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested SSARs was $0.9 million, which is net of a $0.3 million forfeiture estimate, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 4.2 years. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting forfeiture rates. For fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, stock-based compensation expense related to SSARs was $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.1 million, respectively, and was charged to general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s SSAR activity under its stock-based compensation plan during fiscal 2013: | |||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted | Weighted Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average | Contractual Term | Intrinsic | ||||||||||
Conversion Price (1) | Remaining | Value (2) | |||||||||||
(Years) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 25, 2012 | 20 | $ | 89.7 | 3.9 | $ | 1,355 | |||||||
Granted | 18 | 165.58 | |||||||||||
Converted | (4 | ) | 58.23 | ||||||||||
Cancelled | (1 | ) | 99.6 | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 33 | $ | 135.73 | 4.5 | $ | 1,343 | |||||||
Convertible at December 31, 2013 | 3 | $ | 75.65 | 2.5 | $ | 351 | |||||||
-1 | Conversion price is defined as the price from which SSARs are measured and is equal to the market value on the date of issuance. | ||||||||||||
-2 | Intrinsic value for activities other than conversions is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the last day of fiscal 2013 of $176.69 for those SSARs where the market value is greater than the conversion price. For conversions, intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the date of conversion. | ||||||||||||
All SSARs outstanding at December 31, 2013 have a conversion price ranging from $55.20 to $192.65 and are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 4.5 years. | |||||||||||||
The fair value for both stock options and SSARs (collectively “option awards”) is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of option awards are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and historical experience. | |||||||||||||
The weighted-average fair value of option awards granted and assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows for the periods indicated: | |||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | |||||||||||
Fair value per option awards | $ | 55.63 | $ | 53.18 | $ | 37.46 | |||||||
Assumptions: | |||||||||||||
Expected term (years) | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
Expected volatility | 36.5 | % | 40.3 | % | 40.3 | % | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.3 | % | 0.8 | % | 1.3 | % | |||||||
Dividend yield | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | |||||||
• | Expected term — The expected term of the option awards represents the period of time between the grant date of the option awards and the date the option awards are either exercised or canceled, including an estimate for those option awards still outstanding, and is derived from historical terms and other factors. | ||||||||||||
• | Expected volatility — The expected volatility is based on an average of the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price, for a period approximating the expected term, and the implied volatility of externally traded options of the Company’s stock that were entered into during the period. | ||||||||||||
• | Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant and with a maturity that approximates the option awards expected term. | ||||||||||||
• | Dividend yield — The dividend yield is based on the Company’s anticipated dividend payout over the expected term of the option awards. | ||||||||||||
The amounts presented for the weighted-average fair value of option awards granted are before the estimated effect of forfeitures, which reduce the amount of stock-based compensation expense recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||||||||||
1992 Equity Incentive Plan | |||||||||||||
The Company adopted the 1992 Plan in May 1992. A total of 8,600,000 shares of Class A common stock were authorized for issuance under the 1992 Plan as awards, which could have been in the form of stock options (both qualified and non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock, or stock units, to employees and consultants. As a result of stockholder approval of the 2006 Plan, effective as of May 25, 2006, the Company will grant no further stock options, restricted stock, or other awards under the 1992 Plan. | |||||||||||||
2001 Employee, Director, and Consultant Stock Option Plan | |||||||||||||
The Company adopted the 2001 Plan in June 2001. A total of 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were authorized for issuance under the 2001 Plan as awards, which could have been in the form of stock options to employees, directors, and consultants. As a result of stockholder approval of the 2006 Plan, effective as of May 25, 2006, the Company will grant no further stock options under the 2001 Plan. | |||||||||||||
1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |||||||||||||
The Company adopted the 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) which was authorized to issue 825,000 shares of Class A common stock. The ESPP gives eligible employees the option to purchase Class A common stock (total purchases in a year may not exceed 10 percent of an employee’s current year compensation) at 85 percent of the fair market value of the Class A common stock at the end of each calendar quarter. There were approximately 20,000, 19,000, and 21,000 shares purchased with a weighted-average fair value of purchase rights of $25.01, $22.68, and $16.97 during fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, respectively. For fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, the Company recognized expense of approximately $0.5 million, $0.5 million, and $0.4 million in each of the respective years related to stock purchase plan discounts. Effective May 13, 2010, the Plan was amended to increase the number of the Company’s Class A common stock shares authorized for issuance to 925,000. Cumulatively, there were approximately 878,000 shares issued under this plan as of December 31, 2013, 858,000 shares issued under this plan as of December 25, 2012, and 839,000 shares issued under this plan as of December 27, 2011. |
Defined_Contribution_Benefit_P
Defined Contribution Benefit Plan | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] | ' |
Defined Contribution Benefit Plan | |
The Panera Bread Company 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Plan”) was formed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (“the Code”). The Plan covers substantially all employees who meet certain service requirements. Participating employees may elect to defer a percentage of his or her salary on a pre-tax basis, subject to the limitations imposed by the Plan and the Code. The Plan provides for a matching contribution by the Company equal to 50 percent of the first three percent of the participant’s eligible pay. All employee contributions vest immediately. Company matching contributions vest beginning in the second year of employment at 25 percent per year, and are fully vested after five years. The Company contributed $2.0 million, $1.8 million, and $1.6 million to the Plan in fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011, respectively. |
Business_Segment_Information
Business Segment Information | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Business Segment Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Business Segment Information [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Business Segment Information | ||||||||||||
The Company operates three business segments. The Company Bakery-Cafe Operations segment is comprised of the operating activities of the bakery-cafes owned directly and indirectly by the Company. The Company-owned bakery-cafes conduct business under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.® or Paradise Bakery & Café® names. These bakery-cafes offer some or all of the following: fresh baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches on freshly baked breads, soups, salads, pasta dishes, custom roasted coffees, and other complementary products through on-premise sales, as well as catering. | ||||||||||||
The Franchise Operations segment is comprised of the operating activities of the franchise business unit, which licenses qualified operators to conduct business under the Panera Bread or Paradise Bakery & Café names and also monitors the operations of these bakery-cafes. Under the terms of most of the agreements, the licensed operators pay royalties and fees to the Company in return for the use of the Panera Bread or Paradise Bakery & Café names. | ||||||||||||
The Fresh Dough and Other Product Operations segment supplies fresh dough, produce, tuna, cream cheese, and indirectly supplies proprietary sweet goods items through a contract manufacturing arrangement, to Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes. The fresh dough is sold to a number of both Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes at a delivered cost generally not to exceed 27 percent of the retail value of the end product. The sales and related costs to the franchise-operated bakery-cafes are separately stated line items in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The sales, costs, and operating profit related to the sales to Company-owned bakery-cafes are eliminated in consolidation in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | ||||||||||||
The accounting policies applicable to each segment are consistent with those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” Segment information related to the Company’s three business segments is as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 25, | December 27, | ||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 2,108,908 | $ | 1,879,280 | $ | 1,592,951 | ||||||
Franchise operations | 112,641 | 102,076 | 92,793 | |||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 347,922 | 312,308 | 275,096 | |||||||||
Intercompany sales eliminations | (184,469 | ) | (163,607 | ) | (138,808 | ) | ||||||
Total revenues | $ | 2,385,002 | $ | 2,130,057 | $ | 1,822,032 | ||||||
Segment profit: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 413,474 | $ | 380,432 | $ | 307,012 | ||||||
Franchise operations | 106,395 | 95,420 | 86,148 | |||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 21,293 | 17,695 | 20,021 | |||||||||
Total segment profit | $ | 541,162 | $ | 493,547 | $ | 413,181 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 106,523 | 90,939 | 79,899 | |||||||||
Unallocated general and administrative expenses | 117,089 | 111,276 | 106,438 | |||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 7,794 | 8,462 | 6,585 | |||||||||
Interest expense | 1,053 | 1,082 | 822 | |||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | (4,017 | ) | (1,208 | ) | (466 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 312,720 | $ | 282,996 | $ | 219,903 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 90,872 | $ | 78,198 | $ | 68,651 | ||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 8,239 | 6,793 | 6,777 | |||||||||
Corporate administration | 7,412 | 5,948 | 4,471 | |||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization | $ | 106,523 | $ | 90,939 | $ | 79,899 | ||||||
Capital expenditures: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 153,584 | $ | 122,868 | $ | 94,873 | ||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 11,461 | 13,434 | 6,483 | |||||||||
Corporate administration | 26,965 | 16,026 | 6,576 | |||||||||
Total capital expenditures | $ | 192,010 | $ | 152,328 | $ | 107,932 | ||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||
Segment assets: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 867,093 | $ | 807,681 | ||||||||
Franchise operations | 10,156 | 10,285 | ||||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 62,854 | 60,069 | ||||||||||
Total segment assets | $ | 940,103 | $ | 878,035 | ||||||||
Unallocated cash and cash equivalents | 125,245 | 297,327 | ||||||||||
Unallocated trade and other accounts receivable | 2,281 | 1,592 | ||||||||||
Unallocated property and equipment | 53,587 | 30,161 | ||||||||||
Unallocated deposits and other | 3,865 | 5,054 | ||||||||||
Other unallocated assets | 55,781 | 55,994 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,180,862 | $ | 1,268,163 | ||||||||
“Unallocated cash and cash equivalents” relates primarily to corporate cash and cash equivalents, “unallocated trade and other accounts receivable” relates primarily to rebates and interest receivable, “unallocated property and equipment” relates primarily to corporate fixed assets, “unallocated deposits and other” relates primarily to insurance deposits, and “other unallocated assets” relates primarily to deferred income taxes. |
Earnings_Per_Share
Earnings Per Share | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | ||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except for per share data): | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Amounts used for basic and diluted per share calculations: | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 196,169 | $ | 173,448 | $ | 135,952 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic | 28,629 | 29,217 | 29,601 | |||||||||
Effect of dilutive stock-based employee compensation awards | 165 | 238 | 302 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — diluted | 28,794 | 29,455 | 29,903 | |||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 6.85 | $ | 5.94 | $ | 4.59 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 6.81 | $ | 5.89 | $ | 4.55 | ||||||
For each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, weighted-average outstanding stock options, restricted stock and stock-settled appreciation rights of less than 0.1 million shares were excluded in calculating diluted earnings per share as the exercise price exceeded fair market value and the inclusion of such shares would have been antidilutive. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||||||||||||
The following table sets forth supplemental cash flow information for the periods indicated (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 253 | $ | 370 | $ | 390 | ||||||
Income taxes | 104,072 | 90,054 | 80,572 | |||||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Change in accrued property and equipment purchases | $ | 16,194 | $ | 6,019 | $ | 6,060 | ||||||
Accrued purchase price of Milwaukee acquisition | — | — | 2,055 | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of Indiana acquisition | — | — | 510 | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of North Carolina acquisition | — | 3,601 | — | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of Florida acquisition | 270 | — | — | |||||||||
Investment in municipal industrial revenue bonds | (186 | ) | (186 | ) | 156 | |||||||
Asset retirement obligations | 664 | 2,855 | 474 | |||||||||
Capital lease obligations | — | 3,481 | — | |||||||||
Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
The following table presents selected unaudited quarterly financial data for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data): | ||||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2013 - quarters ended (1) | ||||||||||||||||
26-Mar | 25-Jun | 24-Sep | 31-Dec | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 561,779 | $ | 589,011 | $ | 572,480 | $ | 661,732 | ||||||||
Operating profit | 76,305 | 83,435 | 64,569 | 85,447 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 48,117 | 51,042 | 42,762 | 54,248 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.65 | $ | 1.75 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.97 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.64 | $ | 1.74 | $ | 1.48 | $ | 1.96 | ||||||||
Fiscal 2012 - quarters ended (1) | ||||||||||||||||
27-Mar | 26-Jun | 25-Sep | 25-Dec | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 498,579 | $ | 530,591 | $ | 529,338 | $ | 571,549 | ||||||||
Operating profit | 67,356 | 72,203 | 59,999 | 83,312 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 41,184 | 44,137 | 36,515 | 51,612 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.41 | $ | 1.51 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.77 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.4 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.75 | ||||||||
-1 | Fiscal quarters may not sum to the fiscal year reported amounts due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||
The fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 had 53 weeks. As a result, the quarterly financial data for the fiscal fourth quarter 2013 reflects 14 weeks. |
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | |||||||||||||||||
PANERA BREAD COMPANY | |||||||||||||||||
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS | |||||||||||||||||
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Description | Balance - Beginning of Period | Additions Charged to Expense | Deductions/Other Additions | Balance - End of Period | |||||||||||||
Self-insurance reserves: | |||||||||||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 27, 2011 | $ | 20,212 | $ | 35,944 | $ | (32,527 | ) | $ | 23,629 | ||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 25, 2012 | $ | 23,629 | $ | 41,807 | $ | (36,533 | ) | $ | 28,903 | ||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 | $ | 28,903 | $ | 46,930 | $ | (44,288 | ) | $ | 31,545 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance: | |||||||||||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 27, 2011 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 25, 2012 | $ | — | $ | 1,761 | $ | — | $ | 1,761 | |||||||||
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 | $ | 1,761 | $ | 1,412 | $ | — | $ | 3,173 | |||||||||
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation | |||||
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The consolidated financial statements consist of the accounts of Panera Bread Company and its wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to the fiscal 2013 presentation. | |||||
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Fiscal Year | |||||
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Tuesday in December. As a result, the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 had 53 weeks with the fourth quarter comprising 14 weeks. The fiscal years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 each had 52 weeks. | |||||
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Use of Estimates | |||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity at the time of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. | |||||
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Investments | |||||
Management designates the classification of its investments at the time of purchase based upon its intended holding period. See Note 4 and Note 5 for further information with respect to the Company’s investments. | |||||
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Trade Accounts Receivable, net and Other Accounts Receivable | |||||
Trade accounts receivable, net consists primarily of amounts due to the Company from its franchisees for purchases of fresh dough and other products from the Company’s fresh dough facilities, royalties due to the Company from franchisee sales, and receivables from credit card and catering on-account sales. | |||||
As of December 31, 2013, other accounts receivable consisted primarily of $22.8 million due from income tax refunds, $16.9 million due from wholesalers of the Company’s gift cards, and tenant allowances due from landlords of $7.1 million. As of December 25, 2012, other accounts receivable consisted primarily of $17.4 million due from income tax refunds, $14.9 million due from wholesalers of the Company’s gift cards, and tenant allowances due from landlords of $5.7 million. | |||||
The Company does not require collateral and maintains reserves for potential uncollectible accounts based on historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was $0.1 million, respectively. | |||||
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Inventories | |||||
Inventories, which consist of food products, paper goods, and supplies, are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out method. | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Property and Equipment, net | |||||
Property, equipment, leasehold improvements, and land are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related reasonably assured lease term. Costs incurred in connection with the development of internal-use software are capitalized in accordance with the accounting standard for internal-use software, and are amortized over the expected useful life of the software. The estimated useful lives used for financial statement purposes are: | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 15 | - | 20 | years | |
Machinery and equipment | 3 | - | 15 | years | |
Furniture and fixtures | 2 | - | 7 | years | |
Computer hardware and software | 3 | - | 5 | years | |
Interest, to the extent it is incurred in connection with the construction of new locations or facilities, is capitalized. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. No interest was incurred for such purposes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011. | |||||
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed and their related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Company’s accounts. Any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred, while certain improvements are capitalized. The total amounts expensed for maintenance and repairs was $56.6 million, $48.0 million, and $39.5 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Goodwill | |||||
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment might exist. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment through the comparison of the fair value of reporting units to their carrying values. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company may first perform an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying amount. This qualitative assessment is referred to as a “step zero” approach. If, based on the review of the qualitative factors, the Company determines it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company bypasses the required two-step impairment test. If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment or if the fair value of the reporting unit is not more-likely- than-not greater than its carrying value, the Company performs the first step (“step one”) of the two-step impairment test and calculates the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the estimated fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, the Company would record an impairment loss for the difference. | |||||
In considering the step zero approach to testing goodwill for impairment, the Company performs a qualitative analysis evaluating factors including, but not limited to, macro-economic conditions, market and industry conditions, internal cost factors, competitive environment, share price fluctuations, results of past impairment tests, and the operational stability and the overall financial performance of the reporting units. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company utilized a qualitative assessment for all but one of its reporting units where no significant change occurred and no potential impairment indicators existed since the previous annual evaluation of goodwill, and concluded it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value was more than its carrying value on a reporting unit basis. | |||||
In considering the step one approach to testing goodwill for impairment, the Company utilized a quantitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment for one reporting unit during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and concluded that there was no impairment as the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. The fair value of the reporting unit is the price a willing buyer would pay for the reporting unit and is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. The goodwill balance for the reporting unit subject to the quantitative assessment was $2.2 million at December 31, 2013. The Company's discounted cash flow estimate was based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, risk-adjusted discount rates, and future economic and market conditions. Estimates of discounted cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the Company's business model or changes in operating performance. Additionally, certain estimates of discounted cash flow involve businesses with limited financial history and developing revenue models, which increases the risk of differences between the projected and actual performance. The long-term financial forecasts that the Company utilizes represent the best estimate that the Company has at this time and the Company believes that the underlying assumptions are reasonable. | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Other Intangible Assets, net | |||||
Other intangible assets, net consist primarily of favorable lease agreements, re-acquired territory rights, and trademarks. The Company amortizes the fair value of favorable lease agreements over the remaining related lease terms at the time of the acquisition, which ranged from approximately two years to 17 years as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of re-acquired territory rights was based on the present value of the acquired bakery-cafe cash flows. The Company amortizes the fair value of re-acquired territory rights over the remaining contractual terms of the re-acquired territory rights at the time of the acquisition, which ranged from approximately seven years to 20 years as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of trademarks is amortized over their estimated useful life of 22 years. | |||||
The Company reviews intangible assets with finite lives for impairment when events or circumstances indicate these assets might be impaired. When warranted, the Company tests intangible assets with finite lives for impairment using historical cash flows and other relevant facts and circumstances as the primary basis for an estimate of future cash flows. As of December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, no impairment of intangible assets with finite lives had been recognized. There can be no assurance that future intangible asset impairment tests will not result in a charge to earnings. | |||||
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | |||||
The Company evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company compares anticipated undiscounted cash flows from the related long-lived assets of a bakery-cafe or fresh dough facility with their respective carrying values to determine if the long-lived assets are recoverable. If the sum of the anticipated undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived assets is less than their carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the anticipated discounted cash flows, which approximates fair value, and the carrying value of the long-lived assets. In performing this analysis, management estimates cash flows based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, risk-adjusted discount rates, and future economic and market conditions. Estimates of cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the Company's business model or changes in operating performance. The long-term financial forecasts that management utilizes represent the best estimate that management has at this time and management believes that the underlying assumptions are reasonable. | |||||
The Company recognized impairment losses of $0.8 million and $0.3 million during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, related to distinct, underperforming Company-owned bakery-cafes. These losses were recorded in other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. No impairment loss was recognized during the fiscal year ended December 27, 2011. | |||||
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Self-Insurance Reserves | |||||
The Company is self-insured for a significant portion of its workers’ compensation, group health, and general, auto, and property liability insurance with varying deductibles of as much as $0.7 million for individual claims, depending on the type of claim. The Company also purchases aggregate stop-loss and/or layers of loss insurance in many categories of loss. The Company utilizes third party actuarial experts’ estimates of expected losses based on statistical analyses of historical industry data, as well as its own estimates based on the Company’s actual historical data to determine required self-insurance reserves. The assumptions are closely reviewed, monitored, and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if actual experience related to the number of claims and cost per claim differs from these assumptions and historical trends. Based on information known at December 31, 2013, the Company believes it has provided adequate reserves for its self-insurance exposure. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, self-insurance reserves were $31.5 million and $28.9 million, respectively, and were included in accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total amounts expensed for self-insurance were $46.9 million, $41.8 million, and $35.9 million, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Income Taxes | |||||
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if the Company determines it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets of the Company's Canadian operations of $3.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively. No valuation allowance was recorded against deferred tax assets during the fiscal year ended December 27, 2011. | |||||
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on income taxes, the Company establishes additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold, which is a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon ultimate settlement with tax authorities assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are examined by various federal, state, foreign, and other tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. The Company routinely assesses the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjusts the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to a revision become known. The Company classifies estimated interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Capitalization of Certain Development Costs | |||||
The Company has elected to account for construction costs in accordance with the accounting standard for real estate in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company capitalizes direct costs clearly associated with the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafe locations and fresh dough facilities as these costs have a future benefit to the Company. The types of specifically identifiable costs capitalized by the Company include primarily payroll and payroll related taxes and benefit costs incurred by those individuals directly involved in development activities, including the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafes and fresh dough facilities. The Company does not consider for capitalization payroll or payroll-related costs incurred by individuals that do not directly support the acquisition, development, design, and construction of bakery-cafes and fresh dough facilities. The Company uses an activity-based methodology to determine the amount of costs incurred for Company-owned projects, which are capitalized, and those for franchise-operated projects and general and administrative activities, which both are expensed as incurred. If the Company subsequently makes a determination that a site for which development costs have been capitalized will not be acquired or developed, any previously capitalized development costs are expensed and included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
The Company capitalized $9.6 million, $9.0 million, and $7.7 million direct costs related to the development of Company-owned bakery-cafes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. The Company amortizes capitalized development costs for each bakery-cafe and fresh dough facility using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related reasonably assured lease term and includes such amounts in depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. In addition, the Company assesses the recoverability of capitalized costs through the performance of impairment analyses on an individual bakery-cafe and fresh dough facility basis pursuant to the accounting standard for property and equipment, net specifically related to the accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. | |||||
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Deferred Financing Costs | |||||
Debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense based on the related debt agreement using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The unamortized amounts are included in deposits and other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $0.8 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. | |||||
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Revenue Recognition | |||||
The Company records revenues from bakery-cafe sales upon delivery of the related food and other products to the customer. Revenues from fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees are recorded upon delivery to the franchisees. Sales of soup and other branded products outside of the Company's bakery-cafes are recognized upon delivery to customers. | |||||
Franchise fees are the result of the sale of area development rights and the sale of individual franchise locations to third parties. The initial franchise fee is generally $35,000 per bakery-cafe to be developed under an Area Development Agreement, or ADA. Of this fee, $5,000 is generally paid at the time of the signing of the ADA and is recognized as revenue when it is received as it is non-refundable and the Company has to perform no other service to earn this fee. The remainder of the fee is paid at the time an individual franchise agreement is signed and is recognized as revenue upon the opening of the bakery-cafe. Franchise fees were $2.2 million, $1.9 million, and $2.3 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. Royalties are generally paid weekly based on the percentage of franchisee sales specified in each ADA (generally five percent of net sales). Royalties are recognized as revenue when they are earned. Royalties were $110.5 million, $100.2 million, and $90.5 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
The Company maintains a customer loyalty program referred to as MyPanera in which customers earn rewards based on registration in the program and purchases within Panera Bread bakery-cafes. The Company records the full retail value of loyalty program rewards as a reduction of net bakery-cafe sales and a liability is established within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as rewards are earned while considering historical redemption rates. Fully earned rewards generally expire if unredeemed after 60 days. Partially earned awards generally expire if inactive for a period of one year. The accrued liability related to the Company’s loyalty program, which is included as a reduction of bakery-cafe sales in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, was $3.4 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. | |||||
The Company sells gift cards that do not have an expiration date and from which the Company does not deduct non-usage fees from outstanding gift card balances. Gift cards are redeemable at both Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes. Gift cards sold by either Company-owned bakery-cafes or through wholesalers and redeemed at franchise-operated bakery-cafes reduce the Company's gift card liability but do not result in the recognition of revenue. When gift cards are redeemed at Company-owned bakery-cafes, the Company recognizes revenue and reduces the gift card liability. When the Company determines the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote ("gift card breakage"), based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns, and there is no legal obligation to remit the unredeemed gift card balance in the relevant jurisdiction, gift card breakage is recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; however, such gift cards will continue to be honored. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, the Company recognized gift card breakage as a reduction of general and administrative expenses of $2.8 million, $1.8 million, and $1.9 million respectively. | |||||
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Advertising Costs | |||||
National advertising fund and marketing administration contributions received from franchise-operated bakery-cafes are consolidated with those from the Company in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Liabilities for unexpended funds received from franchisees are included in accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s contributions to the national advertising and marketing administration funds are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, while the Company’s own local bakery-cafe media costs are recorded as part of other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company’s policy is to record advertising costs as expense in the period in which the costs are incurred. The Company’s advertising costs include national, regional, and local expenditures utilizing primarily radio, billboards, social networking, television, and print. The total amounts recorded as advertising expense were $55.6 million, $44.5 million, and $33.2 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Pre-Opening Expenses | |||||
All pre-opening expenses directly associated with the opening of new bakery-cafe locations, which consists primarily of pre-opening rent expense, labor, and food costs incurred during in-store training and preparation for opening, but exclude manager training costs which are included in labor expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, are expensed when incurred. | |||||
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Rent Expense | |||||
The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as defined in the accounting standard for leases. The reasonably assured lease term for most bakery-cafe leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one renewal option period, which generally equates to an aggregate of 15 years. The reasonably assured lease term on most fresh dough facility leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term plus one to two renewal option periods, which generally equates to an aggregate of 20 years. In addition, certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. The Company includes any rent escalations and construction period and other rent holidays in its determination of straight-line rent expense. Therefore, rent expense for new locations is charged to expense beginning on the date at which the Company has the right to control the use of the property. Many of the Company's lease agreements also contain provisions that require additional rental payments based upon net bakery-cafe sales volume, which the Company refers to as contingent rent. Contingent rent is accrued each period as the liability is incurred, in addition to the straight-line rent expense noted above. This results in variability in occupancy expense over the term of the lease in bakery-cafes where the Company pays contingent rent. | |||||
The Company records landlord allowances and incentives received as deferred rent in the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on their short-term or long-term nature. This deferred rent is amortized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as a reduction of rent expense. | |||||
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Earnings Per Share | |||||
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the fiscal year. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive securities outstanding during the year. | |||||
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | |||||
The Company has seven Company-owned bakery-cafes, one Company-owned fresh dough facility, and five franchise-operated bakery-cafes in Canada which use the Canadian Dollar as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rate during the fiscal period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions have not historically been significant and are included in other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. | |||||
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Stock-Based Compensation | |||||
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the accounting standard for stock-based compensation, which requires the Company to measure and record compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method. The Company maintains several stock-based incentive plans under which the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options and stock settled appreciation rights (collectively, “option awards”) to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Company also may grant restricted stock and restricted stock units and the Company offers a stock purchase plan where employees may purchase the Company’s common stock each calendar quarter through payroll deductions at 85 percent of market value on the purchase date and the Company recognizes compensation expense on the 15 percent discount. | |||||
For option awards, fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, while restricted stock is valued using the closing stock price on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the expected term until the option awards are either exercised or canceled, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, for a period approximating the expected term, the risk-free interest rate with a maturity that approximates the option awards expected term, and the dividend yield based on the Company’s anticipated dividend payout over the expected term of the option awards. These assumptions are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and historical experience. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on historical experience. The fair value of the awards expected to vest is amortized over the vesting period. Options and restricted stock generally vest 25 percent after two years and thereafter 25 percent each year for the next three years and options generally have a six-year term. Stock-based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. | |||||
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Asset Retirement Obligations | |||||
The Company recognizes the future cost to comply with lease obligations at the end of a lease as it relates to tangible long-lived assets in accordance with the accounting standard for the asset retirement and environmental obligations ("ARO") in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Most lease agreements require the Company to restore the leased property to its original condition, including removal of certain long-lived assets the Company has installed, at the end of the lease. A liability for the fair value of an asset retirement obligation along with a corresponding increase to the carrying value of the related long-lived asset is recorded at the time a lease agreement is executed. The Company amortizes the amount added to property and equipment, net and recognizes accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability over the reasonably assured lease term. The estimated liability is based on the Company’s historical experience in closing bakery-cafes, fresh dough facilities, and support centers and the related external cost associated with these activities. Revisions to the liability could occur due to changes in estimated retirement costs or changes in lease terms. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the Company's net ARO asset included in property and equipment, net was $4.6 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and its net ARO liability included in other long-term liabilities was $10.2 million and $9.2 million, respectively. ARO accretion expense was $0.6 million, $0.4 million, and $0.3 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012, and December 27, 2011, respectively. | |||||
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Variable Interest Entities | |||||
The Company applies the guidance issued by the FASB on accounting for variable interest entities (“VIE”), which defines the process for how an enterprise determines which party consolidates a VIE as primarily a qualitative analysis. The enterprise that consolidates the VIE (the primary beneficiary) is defined as the enterprise with (1) the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. The Company does not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities or other affiliates. The franchise agreements are designed to provide the franchisee with key decision-making ability to enable it to oversee its operations and to have a significant impact on the success of the franchise, while the Company’s decision-making rights are related to protecting its brand. Based upon its analysis of all the relevant facts and considerations of the franchise entities and other affiliates, the Company has concluded that these entities are not variable interest entities and they have not been consolidated as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. | |||||
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | |||||
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. This guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset, unless the tax benefit is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes under the tax law of the applicable tax jurisdiction. The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] | ' |
Business_Combination_Business_
Business Combination Business Combinations and Divestitures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | |||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Pro Forma for the Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
25-Dec-12 | 27-Dec-11 | |||||||
Bakery-cafe sales, net | $ | 1,888,914 | $ | 1,632,295 | ||||
Net income | 173,763 | 137,297 | ||||||
Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | |||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Pro Forma for the Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
27-Dec-11 | ||||||||
Bakery-cafe sales, net | $ | 1,607,633 | ||||||
Net income | 136,243 | |||||||
Inventories_Inventories_Tables
Inventories Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||
Food: | ||||||||
Fresh dough facilities: | ||||||||
Raw materials | $ | 3,377 | $ | 3,418 | ||||
Finished goods | 545 | 420 | ||||||
Bakery-cafes: | ||||||||
Raw materials | 14,329 | 12,727 | ||||||
Paper goods | 3,665 | 3,149 | ||||||
Total | $ | 21,916 | $ | 19,714 | ||||
Property_and_Equipment_Propert
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
ScheduleofPropertyPlantAndEquipment [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | 607,472 | $ | 542,081 | ||||
Machinery and equipment | 305,060 | 265,350 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 149,445 | 130,044 | ||||||
Computer hardware and software | 87,316 | 63,701 | ||||||
Construction in progress | 80,108 | 53,189 | ||||||
Smallwares | 27,031 | 25,152 | ||||||
Land | 2,856 | 2,201 | ||||||
1,259,288 | 1,081,718 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (589,879 | ) | (509,964 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 669,409 | $ | 571,754 | ||||
Goodwill_Goodwill_Tables
Goodwill Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Company Bakery- | Franchise | Fresh Dough and Other Product Operations | Total | |||||||||||||
Cafe Operations | Operations | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 27, 2011 | $ | 104,442 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 108,071 | ||||||||
Acquisition of North Carolina Franchisee | 13,509 | — | — | 13,509 | ||||||||||||
Currency translation | 65 | — | — | 65 | ||||||||||||
Measurement period adjustments | 258 | — | — | 258 | ||||||||||||
Balance as of December 25, 2012 | $ | 118,274 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 121,903 | ||||||||
Acquisition of Florida bakery-cafe | 1,278 | — | — | 1,278 | ||||||||||||
Currency translation | (173 | ) | — | — | (173 | ) | ||||||||||
Measurement period adjustments | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | 119,384 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,695 | $ | 123,013 | ||||||||
Other_Intangible_Assets_Other_
Other Intangible Assets Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Accumulated | Net | Gross | Accumulated | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Value | Value | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Trademark | $ | 5,610 | $ | (1,763 | ) | $ | 3,847 | $ | 5,610 | $ | (1,504 | ) | $ | 4,106 | ||||||||||
Re-acquired territory rights | 97,865 | (24,254 | ) | 73,611 | 97,129 | (15,985 | ) | 81,144 | ||||||||||||||||
Favorable leases | 4,866 | (2,556 | ) | 2,310 | 5,056 | (2,233 | ) | 2,823 | ||||||||||||||||
Total other intangible assets | $ | 108,341 | $ | (28,573 | ) | $ | 79,768 | $ | 107,795 | $ | (19,722 | ) | $ | 88,073 | ||||||||||
Accrued_Expenses_Accrued_Expen
Accrued Expenses Accrued Expenses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
December 31, | December 25, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Unredeemed gift cards, net | $ | 86,287 | $ | 78,587 | |||||
Compensation and related employment taxes | 60,123 | 58,751 | |||||||
Capital expenditures | 41,329 | 25,135 | |||||||
Insurance | 31,545 | 28,903 | |||||||
Taxes, other than income tax | 17,618 | 18,224 | |||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 8,236 | 8,175 | |||||||
Advertising | 5,729 | 8,526 | |||||||
Utilities | 5,488 | 4,255 | |||||||
Occupancy costs | 5,017 | 5,986 | |||||||
Loyalty program | 3,362 | 4,667 | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 2,852 | 2,775 | |||||||
Deferred acquisition purchase price | 270 | 4,111 | |||||||
Litigation settlements | — | 3,729 | |||||||
Other | 17,936 | 16,345 | |||||||
Total | $ | 285,792 | $ | 268,169 | |||||
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Thereafter | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 134,614 | 132,736 | 131,825 | 128,690 | 125,926 | 676,126 | $ | 1,329,917 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Thereafter | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,518 | 2,569 | 2,140 | 2,066 | 1,984 | 7,856 | $ | 20,133 | ||||||||||||||
Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
United States | $ | 317,479 | $ | 286,702 | $ | 221,906 | ||||||
Canada | (4,759 | ) | (3,706 | ) | (2,003 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 312,720 | $ | 282,996 | $ | 219,903 | ||||||
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
U.S. federal | $ | 87,548 | $ | 72,434 | $ | 67,466 | ||||||
U.S. state and local | 18,638 | 15,955 | 15,705 | |||||||||
Foreign | — | — | (571 | ) | ||||||||
106,186 | 88,389 | 82,600 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
U.S. federal | 8,547 | 16,640 | 1,084 | |||||||||
U.S. state and local | 1,804 | 3,603 | 267 | |||||||||
Foreign | 14 | 916 | — | |||||||||
10,365 | 21,159 | 1,351 | ||||||||||
Total provision for income taxes | $ | 116,551 | $ | 109,548 | $ | 83,951 | ||||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Statutory U.S. federal rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||||
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |||||||||
Federal tax credits | (0.8 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||||
Other | (1.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.9 | ) | ||||||
Effective tax rate | 37.3 | % | 38.7 | % | 38.2 | % | ||||||
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 71,245 | $ | 78,198 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 3,534 | 3,002 | ||||||||||
Net operating losses | 3,124 | 1,761 | ||||||||||
Other | 1,008 | 139 | ||||||||||
Less: valuation allowance | (3,173 | ) | (1,761 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | $ | 75,738 | $ | 81,339 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment | $ | (90,940 | ) | $ | (88,590 | ) | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | (22,307 | ) | (19,902 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | $ | (113,247 | ) | $ | (108,492 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred tax liability | $ | (37,509 | ) | $ | (27,153 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred current tax asset | $ | 27,889 | $ | 33,502 | ||||||||
Net deferred non-current tax liability | $ | (65,398 | ) | $ | (60,655 | ) | ||||||
Summary of Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 3,051 | $ | 3,544 | $ | 2,896 | ||||||
Tax positions related to the current year: | ||||||||||||
Additions | 653 | 530 | 526 | |||||||||
Tax positions related to prior years: | ||||||||||||
Additions | 256 | 217 | 264 | |||||||||
Reductions | (49 | ) | (341 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||||
Settlements | (425 | ) | (58 | ) | — | |||||||
Expiration of statutes of limitations | (487 | ) | (841 | ) | — | |||||||
Ending balance | $ | 2,999 | $ | 3,051 | $ | 3,544 | ||||||
Stock_Based_Compensation_Stock
Stock Based Compensation Stock Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
Restricted | Weighted | ||||||||||||
Stock | Average | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Grant-Date | ||||||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Non-vested at December 25, 2012 | 395 | $ | 94.98 | ||||||||||
Granted | 106 | 165.62 | |||||||||||
Vested | (123 | ) | 70.76 | ||||||||||
Forfeited | (27 | ) | 103.25 | ||||||||||
Non-vested at December 31, 2013 | 351 | $ | 124.26 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | |||||||||||
Charged to general and administrative expenses | $ | 222 | $ | 421 | $ | 1,122 | |||||||
Income tax benefit | (83 | ) | (163 | ) | (428 | ) | |||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ | 139 | $ | 258 | $ | 694 | |||||||
Effect on basic earnings per share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Effect on diluted earnings per share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted | Weighted Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average | Contractual Term | Intrinsic | ||||||||||
Exercise Price | Remaining | Value (1) | |||||||||||
(Years) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 25, 2012 | 46 | $ | 59.94 | ||||||||||
Granted | 3 | 156.3 | |||||||||||
Exercised | (13 | ) | 45.38 | 1,649 | |||||||||
Cancelled | — | — | |||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 36 | $ | 71.93 | 1.6 | 3,736 | ||||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 | 36 | $ | 71.93 | 1.6 | $ | 3,736 | |||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted | Weighted Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average | Contractual Term | Intrinsic | ||||||||||
Conversion Price (1) | Remaining | Value (2) | |||||||||||
(Years) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 25, 2012 | 20 | $ | 89.7 | 3.9 | $ | 1,355 | |||||||
Granted | 18 | 165.58 | |||||||||||
Converted | (4 | ) | 58.23 | ||||||||||
Cancelled | (1 | ) | 99.6 | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 33 | $ | 135.73 | 4.5 | $ | 1,343 | |||||||
Convertible at December 31, 2013 | 3 | $ | 75.65 | 2.5 | $ | 351 | |||||||
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | |||||||||||
Fair value per option awards | $ | 55.63 | $ | 53.18 | $ | 37.46 | |||||||
Assumptions: | |||||||||||||
Expected term (years) | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
Expected volatility | 36.5 | % | 40.3 | % | 40.3 | % | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.3 | % | 0.8 | % | 1.3 | % | |||||||
Dividend yield | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
Business_Segment_Information_B
Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Business Segment Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 25, | December 27, | ||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 2,108,908 | $ | 1,879,280 | $ | 1,592,951 | ||||||
Franchise operations | 112,641 | 102,076 | 92,793 | |||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 347,922 | 312,308 | 275,096 | |||||||||
Intercompany sales eliminations | (184,469 | ) | (163,607 | ) | (138,808 | ) | ||||||
Total revenues | $ | 2,385,002 | $ | 2,130,057 | $ | 1,822,032 | ||||||
Segment profit: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 413,474 | $ | 380,432 | $ | 307,012 | ||||||
Franchise operations | 106,395 | 95,420 | 86,148 | |||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 21,293 | 17,695 | 20,021 | |||||||||
Total segment profit | $ | 541,162 | $ | 493,547 | $ | 413,181 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 106,523 | 90,939 | 79,899 | |||||||||
Unallocated general and administrative expenses | 117,089 | 111,276 | 106,438 | |||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 7,794 | 8,462 | 6,585 | |||||||||
Interest expense | 1,053 | 1,082 | 822 | |||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | (4,017 | ) | (1,208 | ) | (466 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 312,720 | $ | 282,996 | $ | 219,903 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 90,872 | $ | 78,198 | $ | 68,651 | ||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 8,239 | 6,793 | 6,777 | |||||||||
Corporate administration | 7,412 | 5,948 | 4,471 | |||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization | $ | 106,523 | $ | 90,939 | $ | 79,899 | ||||||
Capital expenditures: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 153,584 | $ | 122,868 | $ | 94,873 | ||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 11,461 | 13,434 | 6,483 | |||||||||
Corporate administration | 26,965 | 16,026 | 6,576 | |||||||||
Total capital expenditures | $ | 192,010 | $ | 152,328 | $ | 107,932 | ||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | |||||||||||
Segment assets: | ||||||||||||
Company bakery-cafe operations | $ | 867,093 | $ | 807,681 | ||||||||
Franchise operations | 10,156 | 10,285 | ||||||||||
Fresh dough and other product operations | 62,854 | 60,069 | ||||||||||
Total segment assets | $ | 940,103 | $ | 878,035 | ||||||||
Unallocated cash and cash equivalents | 125,245 | 297,327 | ||||||||||
Unallocated trade and other accounts receivable | 2,281 | 1,592 | ||||||||||
Unallocated property and equipment | 53,587 | 30,161 | ||||||||||
Unallocated deposits and other | 3,865 | 5,054 | ||||||||||
Other unallocated assets | 55,781 | 55,994 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,180,862 | $ | 1,268,163 | ||||||||
Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Amounts used for basic and diluted per share calculations: | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 196,169 | $ | 173,448 | $ | 135,952 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic | 28,629 | 29,217 | 29,601 | |||||||||
Effect of dilutive stock-based employee compensation awards | 165 | 238 | 302 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — diluted | 28,794 | 29,455 | 29,903 | |||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 6.85 | $ | 5.94 | $ | 4.59 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 6.81 | $ | 5.89 | $ | 4.55 | ||||||
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 25, 2012 | December 27, 2011 | ||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 253 | $ | 370 | $ | 390 | ||||||
Income taxes | 104,072 | 90,054 | 80,572 | |||||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Change in accrued property and equipment purchases | $ | 16,194 | $ | 6,019 | $ | 6,060 | ||||||
Accrued purchase price of Milwaukee acquisition | — | — | 2,055 | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of Indiana acquisition | — | — | 510 | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of North Carolina acquisition | — | 3,601 | — | |||||||||
Accrued purchase price of Florida acquisition | 270 | — | — | |||||||||
Investment in municipal industrial revenue bonds | (186 | ) | (186 | ) | 156 | |||||||
Asset retirement obligations | 664 | 2,855 | 474 | |||||||||
Capital lease obligations | — | 3,481 | — | |||||||||
Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1
Selected Quarterly Financial Data Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2013 - quarters ended (1) | ||||||||||||||||
26-Mar | 25-Jun | 24-Sep | 31-Dec | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 561,779 | $ | 589,011 | $ | 572,480 | $ | 661,732 | ||||||||
Operating profit | 76,305 | 83,435 | 64,569 | 85,447 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 48,117 | 51,042 | 42,762 | 54,248 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.65 | $ | 1.75 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.97 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.64 | $ | 1.74 | $ | 1.48 | $ | 1.96 | ||||||||
Fiscal 2012 - quarters ended (1) | ||||||||||||||||
27-Mar | 26-Jun | 25-Sep | 25-Dec | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 498,579 | $ | 530,591 | $ | 529,338 | $ | 571,549 | ||||||||
Operating profit | 67,356 | 72,203 | 59,999 | 83,312 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 41,184 | 44,137 | 36,515 | 51,612 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.41 | $ | 1.51 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.77 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.4 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.75 | ||||||||
Nature_of_Business_Nature_of_B
Nature of Business Nature of Business (Details Textuals) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
dough_facilities | |
bakery-cafes | |
Nature of Business [Line Items] | ' |
Company Owned Bakery Cafes (in bakery-cafes) | 867 |
Franchise Operated Bakery Cafes (in bakery-cafes) | 910 |
Company Owned Fresh Dough Facilities (in dough facilities) | 22 |
Franchise Operated Fresh Dough Facilities | 2 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
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dough_facilities | |||
Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks | '371 days | '364 days | '364 days |
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | $3,173,000 | $1,761,000 | ' |
Goodwill | 123,013,000 | 121,903,000 | 108,071,000 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Income Taxes Receivable | 22,800,000 | 17,400,000 | ' |
Other Receivables | 16,900,000 | 14,900,000 | ' |
Lease Incentive Receivable | 7,100,000 | 5,700,000 | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Capitalized Interest Costs, Including Allowance for Funds Used During Construction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance | 56,600,000 | 48,000,000 | 39,500,000 |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | 800,000 | 300,000 | 0 |
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Self Insurance Reserve | 31,500,000 | 28,900,000 | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Self Insurance Reserve | 46,900,000 | 41,800,000 | 35,900,000 |
Capitalized Development Costs Incurred | 9,600,000 | 9,000,000 | 7,700,000 |
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense | 800,000 | 1,100,000 | ' |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Initial Franchise Fees | 35,000 | ' | ' |
Up Front Franchise Fee | 5,000 | ' | ' |
Franchise Fees | 2,200,000 | 1,900,000 | 2,300,000 |
Royalty Revenue | 110,500,000 | 100,200,000 | 90,500,000 |
Loyalty Program Liability Term | '60 days | ' | ' |
Accrued Loyalty Program Current | 3,362,000 | 4,667,000 | ' |
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage | 2,800,000 | 1,800,000 | 1,900,000 |
Advertising Expense | 55,600,000 | 44,500,000 | 33,200,000 |
Lease Term Renewal Options Number | 1 | ' | ' |
Bakery-cafe Lease Term (in years) | '15 years | ' | ' |
FDF Lease Term (in years) | '20 years | ' | ' |
Bakery Cafe Using Canadian Dollar Functional Currency | 7 | ' | ' |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Percent of Stock paid by Company (as a percent) | 15.00% | ' | ' |
Vesting Percentage (as a percent) | 25.00% | ' | ' |
Capitalized Costs, Asset Retirement Costs | 4,600,000 | 4,600,000 | ' |
Asset Retirement Obligation | 10,200,000 | 9,200,000 | ' |
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense | 600,000 | 400,000 | 300,000 |
Franchise Dough Facility Using Canadian Functional Currency | 1 | ' | ' |
Franchise Bakery-cafes Using Canadian Functional Currency | 5 | ' | ' |
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount | ' | ' | 0 |
Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Malpractice Insurance, Deductible | 700,000 | ' | ' |
Lease Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '2 years | ' | ' |
Lease Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '17 years | ' | ' |
Contractual Rights [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '7 years | ' | ' |
Contractual Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '20 years | ' | ' |
Trademarks [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '22 years | ' | ' |
Franchise Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Franchise Royalty Rate | 5.00% | ' | ' |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '15 years | ' | ' |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '20 years | ' | ' |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '3 years | ' | ' |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '15 years | ' | ' |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '2 years | ' | ' |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '7 years | ' | ' |
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '3 years | ' | ' |
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years) | '5 years | ' | ' |
1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Percent of Stock paid by Employee (as a percent) | 85.00% | ' | ' |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 73,000 | 79,000 | ' |
Step One Goodwill Impairment Test [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill | $2,200,000 | ' | ' |
Business_Combination_Business_1
Business Combination Business Combinations and Divestitures (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Bakery-cafe sales, net | $1,888,914 | $1,632,295 |
Net income | 173,763 | 137,297 |
Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Bakery-cafe sales, net | ' | 1,607,633 |
Net income | ' | $136,243 |
Business_Combination_Business_2
Business Combination Business Combinations and Divestitures (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 24, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Sep. 25, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2012 | Mar. 27, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Feb. 09, 2011 | Apr. 09, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 27, 2012 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Mar. 29, 2012 | Jul. 26, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 19, 2011 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | |
Texas Divestiture [Member] | Texas Divestiture [Member] | Florida Franchise Acquisition [Member] | Florida Franchise Acquisition [Member] | North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | Indiana Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | Indiana Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ||||||||||||
bakery-cafes | bakery-cafes | bakery-cafes | bakery-cafes | bakery-cafes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of bakery cafe | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 16 | 5 | ' | 25 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $2,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $48,000,000 | $5,100,000 | ' | $41,900,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,400,000 | ' | 44,400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,600,000 | ' | 39,800,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Amount Retained By Company For Certain Indemnifications | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payment of Deferred Acquisition Holdback | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,112,000 | 2,055,000 | 4,976,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,600,000 | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 | ' | ' | ' | 2,100,000 |
Expiration Period of Holdbacks | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '1 year | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300,000 | 100,000 | ' | 400,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,400,000 | 1,300,000 | ' | 9,300,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 29,100,000 | 1,300,000 | ' | 23,300,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '12 years | ' | ' | '12 years | ' | ' | ' | '6 years | ' | ' | '13 years | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,400,000 | 700,000 | ' | 1,700,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 13,500,000 | 3,100,000 | ' | 10,600,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,000 | 258,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 200,000 |
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 36,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 42,400,000 | ' | ' |
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company | 54,248,000 | 42,762,000 | 51,042,000 | 48,117,000 | 51,612,000 | 36,515,000 | 44,137,000 | 41,184,000 | 196,169,000 | 173,448,000 | 135,952,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 700,000 | ' | ' |
Number of bakery cafes divestited in period (in stores) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | 115,000 | 100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment | $300,000 | ' | ' | ' | $4,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | $300,000 | $4,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Investments_Held_to_Maturity_I1
Investments Held to Maturity Investments Held to Maturity (Detail Textuals) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 24, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 |
Investments held to maturity [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Sold Security, at Carrying Value | ' | $97.90 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Sold Security, Realized Gain (Loss) | ($0.10) | ' |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member], USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure | $18.10 | $99.40 |
Inventories_Inventories_Detail
Inventories Inventories (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Food Abstract | ' | ' |
Inventory Paper goods | $3,665 | $3,149 |
Inventory, Gross | 21,916 | 19,714 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Food Abstract | ' | ' |
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross | 14,329 | 12,727 |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Food Abstract | ' | ' |
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross | 3,377 | 3,418 |
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross | $545 | $420 |
Property_and_Equipment_Propert1
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $1,259,288 | $1,081,718 |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment | -589,879 | -509,964 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 669,409 | 571,754 |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 607,472 | 542,081 |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 305,060 | 265,350 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 149,445 | 130,044 |
Software [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 87,316 | 63,701 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 27,031 | 25,152 |
Construction in Progress [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 80,108 | 53,189 |
Land [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $2,856 | $2,201 |
Property_and_Equipment_Propert2
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation | $97.20 | $82.70 | $74.20 |
Goodwill_Goodwill_Details
Goodwill Goodwill (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill Start | $121,903,000 | $108,071,000 |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | -173,000 | 65,000 |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | 5,000 | 258,000 |
Goodwill End | 123,013,000 | 121,903,000 |
North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | ' | 13,509,000 |
Florida Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 1,278,000 | ' |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill Start | 118,274,000 | 104,442,000 |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | -173,000 | 65,000 |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | 5,000 | 258,000 |
Goodwill End | 119,384,000 | 118,274,000 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | ' | 13,509,000 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | Florida Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 1,278,000 | ' |
Franchise Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill Start | 1,934,000 | 1,934,000 |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 0 | 0 |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill End | 1,934,000 | 1,934,000 |
Franchise Operations [Member] | North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | ' | 0 |
Franchise Operations [Member] | Florida Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 0 | ' |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill Start | 1,695,000 | 1,695,000 |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 0 | 0 |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill End | 1,695,000 | 1,695,000 |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | ' | 0 |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | Florida Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | $0 | ' |
Goodwill_Goodwill_Detail_Textu
Goodwill Goodwill (Detail Textuals) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | $5,000 | $258,000 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles | $5,000 | $258,000 |
Other_Intangible_Assets_Other_1
Other Intangible Assets Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Value | $108,341 | $107,795 |
Accumulated Amortization | -28,573 | -19,722 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 79,768 | 88,073 |
Trademarks [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Value | 5,610 | 5,610 |
Accumulated Amortization | -1,763 | -1,504 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 3,847 | 4,106 |
Distribution Rights [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Value | 97,865 | 97,129 |
Accumulated Amortization | -24,254 | -15,985 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 73,611 | 81,144 |
Lease Agreements [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Value | 4,866 | 5,056 |
Accumulated Amortization | -2,556 | -2,233 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | $2,310 | $2,823 |
Other_Intangible_Assets_Other_2
Other Intangible Assets Other Intangible Assets (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Amortization of Intangible Assets | $9.30 | $8.20 | $5.70 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months | 8.8 | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two | 8.7 | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three | 8.6 | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four | 8.6 | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five | 8.5 | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five | $36.60 | ' | ' |
Accrued_Expenses_Accrued_Expen1
Accrued Expenses Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 |
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Unredeemed gift cards, net | $86,287,000 | $78,587,000 |
Compensation and related employment taxes | 60,123,000 | 58,751,000 |
Insurance | 31,545,000 | 28,903,000 |
Capital expenditures | 41,329,000 | 25,135,000 |
Taxes, other than income tax | 17,618,000 | 18,224,000 |
Fresh dough and other product operations | 8,236,000 | 8,175,000 |
Rent | 5,017,000 | 5,986,000 |
Accrued Loyalty Program Current | 3,362,000 | 4,667,000 |
Advertising | 5,729,000 | 8,526,000 |
Litigation settlement (Note 13) | 0 | 3,729,000 |
Utilities | 5,488,000 | 4,255,000 |
Deferred purchase price | 270,000 | 4,111,000 |
Deferred revenue | 2,852,000 | 2,775,000 |
Other | 17,936,000 | 16,345,000 |
Total Accrued Expenses | $285,792,000 | $268,169,000 |
Credit_Facility_Credit_Facilit
Credit Facility Credit Facility (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $250,000,000 | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 0.50% | ' | ' |
Consolidated Leverage Ratio | 3 | ' | ' |
Consolidated Leverage Ratio Denominator | 1 | ' | ' |
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio | 2 | ' | ' |
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Denominator | 1 | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date | 30-Nov-17 | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Increments | 150,000,000 | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding | 0 | 0 | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount | 300,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Accrued interest related to commitment fees | 100,000 | 100,000 | ' |
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense | $800,000 | $1,100,000 | ' |
Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage (as a percent) | 0.10% | ' | ' |
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR Loan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.00% | ' | ' |
Minimum [Member] | Base Rate Loan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 0.00% | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage (as a percent) | 0.25% | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | LIBOR Loan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 2.00% | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | Base Rate Loan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.00% | ' | ' |
Share_Repurchase_Authorization1
Share Repurchase Authorization Share Repurchase Authorization (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 16 Months Ended | 33 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Aug. 23, 2012 | |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $247,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | 600,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | 600,000,000 |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | 339,409,000 | 31,566,000 | 96,605,000 | 352,100,000 | ' |
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | ' | ' | ' | $166.39 | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | ' | ' | ' | 2,116,350 | ' |
2009 Repurchase Authorization [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | ' | 5,000,000 | 90,800,000 | ' | 247,600,000 |
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | ' | $144.24 | $103.55 | ' | $87.03 |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | ' | 34,600 | 877,100 | ' | 2,844,669 |
2012 Repurchase Agreement [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | $332,100,000 | $20,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $166.73 | $161 | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 1,992,250 | 124,100 | ' | ' | ' |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_1
Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months | $134,614 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years | 132,736 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years | 131,825 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years | 128,690 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years | 125,926 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter | 676,126 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due | $1,329,917 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Guarantee Obligations [Member], USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Guarantee Obligations [Member] | ' |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ' |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | $3,518 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years | 2,569 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years | 2,140 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years | 2,066 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years | 1,984 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years | 7,856 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation | $20,133 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_3
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Oct. 12, 2012 | |
bakery-cafes | bakery-cafes | |||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net | $130,000,000 | $114,800,000 | $100,600,000 | ' |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals | 2,200,000 | 2,000,000 | 1,600,000 | ' |
Asset Retirement Obligation | 10,200,000 | 9,200,000 | ' | ' |
Financial Instruments, Owned, State and Municipal Government Obligations, at Fair Value | 1,300,000 | 1,500,000 | ' | ' |
Bakery-cafes involved in sale-leaseback transaction | 3 | 2 | ' | ' |
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds | 6,132,000 | 4,538,000 | 0 | ' |
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross | $300,000 | ' | ' | $1,000,000 |
Trucks [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lease Term | '5 years | ' | ' | ' |
Trucks [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lease Term | '7 years | ' | ' | ' |
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lease Term | '15 years | ' | ' | ' |
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lease Term | '20 years | '15 years | ' | ' |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_4
Commitments and Contingencies Contingencies (Details Textuals) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | franchisee |
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] | ' |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ' |
Franchisees Guaranteed Under Operating Leases | 25 |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | $20.10 |
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | ' |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ' |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | $21.60 |
Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Deta
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Results of Operations, Income before Income Taxes [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes, United States | $317,479,000 | $286,702,000 | $221,906,000 |
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes, Canada | -4,759,000 | -3,706,000 | -2,003,000 |
Income before income taxes | 312,720,000 | 282,996,000 | 219,903,000 |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) | 87,548,000 | 72,434,000 | 67,466,000 |
Current State Tax Expense (Benefit) | 18,638,000 | 15,955,000 | 15,705,000 |
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) | 0 | 0 | -571,000 |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 106,186,000 | 88,389,000 | 82,600,000 |
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 8,547,000 | 16,640,000 | 1,084,000 |
Deferred State Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 1,804,000 | 3,603,000 | 267,000 |
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 14,000 | 916,000 | 0 |
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 10,365,000 | 21,159,000 | 1,351,000 |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 116,551,000 | 109,548,000 | 83,951,000 |
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Statutory rate provision (as a percent) | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
State Income Taxes (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount | -0.80% | -0.40% | -0.40% |
Other Adjustments (as a percent) | -1.40% | -0.40% | -0.90% |
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations (as a percent) | 37.30% | 38.70% | 38.20% |
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Accrued Expenses | 71,245,000 | 78,198,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Share-based Compensation Cost | 3,534,000 | 3,002,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards | 3,124,000 | 1,761,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Other | 1,008,000 | 139,000 | ' |
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount | -3,173,000 | -1,761,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net | 75,738,000 | 81,339,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment | -90,940,000 | -88,590,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets | -22,307,000 | -19,902,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross | 113,247,000 | 108,492,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net | -37,509,000 | -27,153,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current | 27,889,000 | 33,502,000 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent | -65,398,000 | -60,655,000 | ' |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Starting Unrecognized Tax Benefits | 3,051,000 | 3,544,000 | 2,896,000 |
Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions | 653,000 | 530,000 | 526,000 |
Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions | 256,000 | 217,000 | 264,000 |
Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions | -49,000 | -341,000 | -142,000 |
Decreases Resulting from Settlements | -425,000 | -58,000 | 0 |
Expiration of Statute of Limitations | -487,000 | -841,000 | 0 |
Ending Unrecognized Tax Benefits | $2,999,000 | $3,051,000 | $3,544,000 |
Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Deta1
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | $3,173,000 | $1,761,000 | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, net | 2,700,000 | 2,900,000 | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense | -100,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued | $900,000 | $1,100,000 | ' |
Stockholders_Equity_Stockholde
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 16 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Common Stock Class A [Member] | Common Stock Class B [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||
Common Stock Class B [Member] | ||||||||
Board of Directors Chairman [Member] | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock Voting Rights Number | ' | ' | 1 | 3 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock Conversion Ratio | ' | ' | ' | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares) | ' | ' | 2,320,199 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Shares Owned By Chairman | ' | ' | ' | ' | 94.90% | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | ' | 2,000,000 | ' | 2,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | ' | $0.00 | ' | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Treasury Shares Acquired Surrendered by Participants | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 41,601 | 42,100 | 52,146 |
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $166.39 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $172.79 | $156.53 | $109.33 |
Stock_Based_Compensation_Stock1
Stock Based Compensation Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $55.63 | $53.18 | $37.46 |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term (in years) | '5 years | '5 years | '5 years |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate (as a percent) | 36.50% | 40.30% | 40.30% |
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate (as a percent) | 1.30% | 0.80% | 1.30% |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate (as a percent) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Restricted Stock [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock (in shares) | 395,000 | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $94.98 | ' | ' |
Granted restricted stock (in shares) | 106,000 | ' | ' |
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $165.62 | ' | ' |
Vested restricted stock in Period (in shares) | -123,000 | ' | ' |
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $70.76 | ' | ' |
Forfeited in Period (in shares) | -27,000 | ' | ' |
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $103.25 | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock (in shares) | 351,000 | 395,000 | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $124.26 | $94.98 | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | ($3,400) | ($3,000) | ($2,900) |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Compensation Expense Charged to general and administrative | 222 | 421 | 1,122 |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | -83 | -163 | -428 |
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax | 139 | 258 | 694 |
Effect on earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 |
Effect on earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding stock options (in shares) | 46,000 | ' | ' |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $59.94 | ' | ' |
Options, Grants in Period (in shares) | 3,000 | ' | ' |
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $156.30 | ' | ' |
Exercise of employee stock options, Shares (in shares) | -13,000 | ' | ' |
Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $45.38 | ' | ' |
Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value | 1,649 | ' | ' |
Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period (in shares) | 0 | ' | ' |
Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $0 | ' | ' |
Outstanding stock options (in shares) | 36,000 | 46,000 | ' |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $71.93 | $59.94 | ' |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | '1 year 7 months 6 days | ' | ' |
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value | 3,736 | ' | ' |
Options, Number Exercisable (in shares) | 36,000 | ' | ' |
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $71.93 | ' | ' |
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | '1 year 7 months 6 days | ' | ' |
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value | 3,736 | ' | ' |
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock (in shares) | 20,000 | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $89.70 | ' | ' |
Granted restricted stock (in shares) | 18,000 | ' | ' |
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $165.58 | ' | ' |
Vested restricted stock in Period (in shares) | -4,000 | ' | ' |
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $58.23 | ' | ' |
Forfeited in Period (in shares) | -1,000 | ' | ' |
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $99.60 | ' | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock (in shares) | 33,000 | 20,000 | ' |
Nonvested restricted stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $135.73 | $89.70 | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms | '4 years 5 months 25 days | '3 years 10 months 13 days | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value | $1,343 | $1,355 | ' |
Equity Instuments Convertible Shares (in shares) | 3,000 | ' | ' |
Equity Instruments, Convertible, Weighted Average Conversion Price (in dollars per share) | $75.65 | ' | ' |
Equity Instruments, Convertible, Weighted Average Contractual Term Remaining (in years) | '2 years 6 months 4 days | ' | ' |
Equity Instruments, Convertible, Aggreagte Intrinsic Value | $351,000 | ' | ' |
Stock_Based_Compensation_Stock2
Stock Based Compensation Stock Based Compensation (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | 13-May-10 | 1-May-92 | 13-May-10 | 1-May-06 | 1-May-92 | Jun. 01, 2001 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Performance Plan [Member] | Performance Plan [Member] | Performance Plan [Member] | Performance Plan [Member] | Performance Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Deferred Bonus [Member] | Deferred Bonus [Member] | Deferred Bonus [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | 2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Equity Incentive Plan 1992 [Member] | Employee Director And Consultant Stock Plan 2001 [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | ||||
Maximum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of Shares Authorized (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 925,000 | 825,000 | 2,300,000 | 1,500,000 | 8,600,000 | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Incentive Compensation Expense | $16,000,000 | $16,700,000 | $18,400,000 | $4,300,000 | $6,300,000 | $7,600,000 | ' | ' | $9,200,000 | $7,600,000 | $7,700,000 | $2,100,000 | $2,300,000 | $1,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ' | ' | $500,000 | $500,000 | $400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount | 900,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,100,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 | 400,000 | ' | ' | 600,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Performance Period | ' | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award AchievementMeasurement | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300.00% | 0.00% | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage paid in Cash (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage paid in stock (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (in years) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '5 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '6 years | ' | ' | '6 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Vesting Percentage (as a percent) | 25.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25.00% | ' | ' | 25.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Holding Period (in years) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2 years | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | '2 years | ' | ' | '2 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period After Initial Holding Period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 35,400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | 900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (in years) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '3 years 7 months 25 days | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '4 years 2 months 15 days | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Day Closing Stock Price | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $176.69 | ' | ' | $176.69 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised | 573,000 | 4,455,000 | 3,193,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options | 8,100,000 | 8,587,000 | 4,994,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,100,000 | 8,587,000 | 4,994,000 |
Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Forfeiture Assumption | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
SSARs conversion price range (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $192.65 | $55.20 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
SSARs outstanding weighted average period of conversion (in years) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '4 years 6 months | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employee limit for stock purchase plan (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percent of Stock paid by Employee (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 85.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20,000 | 19,000 | 21,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair Value of Purchase Rights for ESPP (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $25.01 | $22.68 | $16.97 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued Cumulative Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 878,000 | 858,000 | 839,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $3,400,000 | $3,000,000 | $2,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | $83,000 | $163,000 | $428,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Defined_Contribution_Benefit_P1
Defined Contribution Benefit Plan Defined Contribution Benefit Plan (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Company Match (as a percent) | 50.00% | ' | ' |
Match Limit for Employee Pay (as a percent) | 3.00% | ' | ' |
Vesting Percentage (as a percent) | 25.00% | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Vesting Period (in years) | '5 years | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer | $2 | $1.80 | $1.60 |
Business_Segment_Information_B1
Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 24, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Sep. 25, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2012 | Mar. 27, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | Dec. 29, 2009 |
Revenue, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | $661,732 | $572,480 | $589,011 | $561,779 | $571,549 | $529,338 | $530,591 | $498,579 | $2,385,002 | $2,130,057 | $1,822,032 | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 106,523 | 90,939 | 79,899 | ' |
General and Administrative Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 123,335 | 117,932 | 113,083 | ' |
Pre-opening expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7,794 | 8,462 | 6,585 | ' |
Interest Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,053 | 1,082 | 822 | ' |
Other (income) expense, net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -4,017 | -1,208 | -466 | ' |
Income before income taxes | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 312,720 | 282,996 | 219,903 | ' |
Capital Expenditures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 192,010 | 152,328 | 107,932 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current | 32,965 | ' | ' | ' | 43,843 | ' | ' | ' | 32,965 | 43,843 | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 669,409 | ' | ' | ' | 571,754 | ' | ' | ' | 669,409 | 571,754 | ' | ' |
Deposits and other | 5,956 | ' | ' | ' | 7,591 | ' | ' | ' | 5,956 | 7,591 | ' | ' |
Assets | 1,180,862 | ' | ' | ' | 1,268,163 | ' | ' | ' | 1,180,862 | 1,268,163 | ' | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 125,245 | ' | ' | ' | 297,141 | ' | ' | ' | 125,245 | 297,141 | 222,640 | 229,299 |
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,108,908 | 1,879,280 | 1,592,951 | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Profit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 413,474 | 380,432 | 307,012 | ' |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 90,872 | 78,198 | 68,651 | ' |
Capital Expenditures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 153,584 | 122,868 | 94,873 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 867,093 | ' | ' | ' | 807,681 | ' | ' | ' | 867,093 | 807,681 | ' | ' |
Franchise Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 112,641 | 102,076 | 92,793 | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Profit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 106,395 | 95,420 | 86,148 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 10,156 | ' | ' | ' | 10,285 | ' | ' | ' | 10,156 | 10,285 | ' | ' |
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 347,922 | 312,308 | 275,096 | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Profit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 21,293 | 17,695 | 20,021 | ' |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,239 | 6,793 | 6,777 | ' |
Capital Expenditures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11,461 | 13,434 | 6,483 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 62,854 | ' | ' | ' | 60,069 | ' | ' | ' | 62,854 | 60,069 | ' | ' |
Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Profit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 541,162 | 493,547 | 413,181 | ' |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 106,523 | 90,939 | 79,899 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 940,103 | ' | ' | ' | 878,035 | ' | ' | ' | 940,103 | 878,035 | ' | ' |
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -184,469 | -163,607 | -138,808 | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7,412 | 5,948 | 4,471 | ' |
Capital Expenditures [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 26,965 | 16,026 | 6,576 | ' |
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
General and Administrative Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 117,089 | 111,276 | 106,438 | ' |
Other (income) expense, net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -4,017 | -1,208 | -466 | ' |
Segment Reporting Segment Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current | 2,281 | ' | ' | ' | 1,592 | ' | ' | ' | 2,281 | 1,592 | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 53,587 | ' | ' | ' | 30,161 | ' | ' | ' | 53,587 | 30,161 | ' | ' |
Deposits and other | 3,865 | ' | ' | ' | 5,054 | ' | ' | ' | 3,865 | 5,054 | ' | ' |
Other Assets | 55,781 | ' | ' | ' | 55,994 | ' | ' | ' | 55,781 | 55,994 | ' | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $125,245 | ' | ' | ' | $297,327 | ' | ' | ' | $125,245 | $297,327 | ' | ' |
Business_Segment_Information_B2
Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Details Textuals) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
segments | |
Business Segment Information [Abstract] | ' |
Number Of Business Segments (in segments) | 3 |
Maximum Delivered Cost On Fresh Dough Based On Retail Value Of End Product (as a percent) | 27.00% |
Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe1
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 24, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Sep. 25, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2012 | Mar. 27, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company | $54,248 | $42,762 | $51,042 | $48,117 | $51,612 | $36,515 | $44,137 | $41,184 | $196,169 | $173,448 | $135,952 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 28,629 | 29,217 | 29,601 |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 165 | 238 | 302 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 28,794 | 29,455 | 29,903 |
Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share) | $1.97 | $1.49 | $1.75 | $1.65 | $1.77 | $1.25 | $1.51 | $1.41 | $6.85 | $5.94 | $4.59 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (in dollars per share) | $1.96 | $1.48 | $1.74 | $1.64 | $1.75 | $1.24 | $1.50 | $1.40 | $6.81 | $5.89 | $4.55 |
Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe2
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Details Textuals) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 | |
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Interest Paid | $253,000 | $370,000 | $390,000 |
Income Taxes Paid | 104,072,000 | 90,054,000 | 80,572,000 |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid | 16,194,000 | 6,019,000 | 6,060,000 |
Other Noncash Income (Expense) | -589,000 | -475,000 | -634,000 |
Costs Incurred, Asset Retirement Obligation Incurred | 664,000 | 2,855,000 | 474,000 |
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred | 0 | 3,481,000 | 0 |
Milwaukee Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination Purchase Price Not Yet Paid | 0 | 0 | 2,055,000 |
Indiana Franchisee Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination Purchase Price Not Yet Paid | 0 | 0 | 510,000 |
North Carolina Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination Purchase Price Not Yet Paid | 0 | 3,601,000 | 0 |
Florida Franchise Acquisition [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination Purchase Price Not Yet Paid | 270,000 | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands): | ' | ' | ' |
Other Noncash Income (Expense) | ($186,000) | ($186,000) | $156,000 |
Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2
Selected Quarterly Financial Data Selected Quartely Financial Data (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 24, 2013 | Jun. 25, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Sep. 25, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2012 | Mar. 27, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenue, Net | $661,732 | $572,480 | $589,011 | $561,779 | $571,549 | $529,338 | $530,591 | $498,579 | $2,385,002 | $2,130,057 | $1,822,032 |
Operating profit | 85,447 | 64,569 | 83,435 | 76,305 | 83,312 | 59,999 | 72,203 | 67,356 | 309,756 | 282,870 | 220,259 |
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company | $54,248 | $42,762 | $51,042 | $48,117 | $51,612 | $36,515 | $44,137 | $41,184 | $196,169 | $173,448 | $135,952 |
Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share) | $1.97 | $1.49 | $1.75 | $1.65 | $1.77 | $1.25 | $1.51 | $1.41 | $6.85 | $5.94 | $4.59 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (in dollars per share) | $1.96 | $1.48 | $1.74 | $1.64 | $1.75 | $1.24 | $1.50 | $1.40 | $6.81 | $5.89 | $4.55 |
Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 25, 2012 | Dec. 27, 2011 |
Self Insurance Reserve [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $28,903 | $23,629 | $20,212 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 46,930 | 41,807 | 35,944 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | -44,288 | -36,533 | -32,527 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 31,545 | 28,903 | 23,629 |
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 1,761 | 0 | 0 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 1,412 | 1,761 | 0 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $3,173 | $1,761 | $0 |