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Note 3 - Depreciation and Amortization Expense
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Amortization of improvements is provided for by the straight-line method over the term of the lease or the assets’ estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter. Licenses and rights, customer relationships, franchise agreements, technology and non-compete agreements arising from acquisitions are amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 2 to 20 years. Depreciation expense was $15.2 million and $13.5 million for the three months ended December 30, 2023 and December 24, 2022, respectively.