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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business - The Marcus Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) operate principally in two business segments: Theatres: Operates multiscreen motion picture theatres in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia and a family entertainment center in Wisconsin. Hotels and Resorts: Owns and operates full service hotels and resorts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska and manages full service hotels, resorts and other properties in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nevada, Pennsylvania, California and Nebraska. Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Marcus Corporation and all of its subsidiaries. The Company had ownership interests greater than 50% in one joint venture that is considered a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) that is also included in the accounts of the Company. The Company was the primary beneficiary of the VIE and the Company’s interest was considered a majority voting interest. The primary asset of this VIE, The Skirvin Hilton, was sold on December 16, 2022 as discussed in Note 4 - Asset Sale. The equity interest of outside owners in consolidated entities was recorded as noncontrolling interests in the consolidated balance sheets, and their share of earnings was recorded as net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) in accordance with the partnership agreements. Investments in affiliates which are 50% or less owned by the Company for which the Company exercises significant influence but does not have control are accounted for on the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Restricted Cash - Restricted cash consists of bank accounts related to capital expenditure reserve funds, sinking funds, operating reserves and replacement reserves and may include amounts held by a qualified intermediary agent to be used for tax-deferred, like-kind exchange transactions. Restricted cash also includes funds held within the Company's captive insurance entity that are designated to pay expenses related specifically to the captive. Fair Value Measurements - Certain financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements. Some are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. A fair value measurement assumes that a transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in one of the following categories: Level 1 - Assets or liabilities for which fair value is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments as of the reporting date. At December 28, 2023 and December 29, 2022, respectively, the Company’s $5,364 and $3,932 of debt and equity securities classified as trading were valued using Level 1 pricing inputs and were included in other current assets. At December 28, 2023 and December 29, 2022, the Company had investments in money market funds of $37,018 and $6,000, respectively, that were valued using Level 1 pricing inputs and were included in cash and cash equivalents. Level 2 - Assets or liabilities for which fair value is based on valuation models for which pricing inputs were either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. At December 29, 2022, the Company’s $108 asset related to the Company’s interest rate swap contract was valued using Level 2 pricing inputs. Level 3 - Assets or liabilities for which fair value is based on valuation models with significant unobservable pricing inputs and which result in the use of management estimates. At December 28, 2023 and December 29, 2022, none of the Company’s recorded assets or liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair market value were valued using Level 3 pricing inputs. Assets and liabilities that are measured on a non-recurring basis are discussed in Note 3 and Note 6. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable) approximates fair value. The fair value of the Company’s $70,000 of senior notes, valued using Level 2 pricing inputs, is approximately $64,660 at December 28, 2023, determined based upon discounted cash flows using current market interest rates for financial instruments with a similar average remaining life. The fair value of the Company's $100,050 of convertible senior notes, valued using Level 2 pricing inputs, is approximately $148,757 at December 28, 2023, determined based on market rates and the closing trading price of the convertible senior notes as of December 28, 2023 (see Note 6 for further discussion on the Company’s senior notes and convertible senior notes). The carrying amounts of the Company’s remaining long-term debt approximate their fair values, determined using current rates for similar instruments, or Level 2 pricing inputs. Accounts Receivable - The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a number of factors. For larger accounts, an allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded based on the applicable parties’ ability and likelihood to pay based on management’s review of the facts. For all other accounts, the Company recognizes an allowance based on length of time the receivable is past due based on historical experience and industry practice. Inventory - Inventories, consisting of food and beverage and concession items, are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost has been determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventories of $5,914 and $5,662 as of December 28, 2023 and December 29, 2022, respectively, were included in other current assets. Assets Held for Sale – Long-lived assets that are expected to be sold within the next 12 months and meet the other relevant held-for-sale criteria are classified as assets held for sale and included within current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying value or their fair value less costs to sell the asset. As of December 29, 2022, assets held for sale consisted primarily of land. Property and Equipment - The Company records property and equipment at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed currently. Included in property and equipment are assets related to finance leases. These assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or related lease terms. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment are provided using the straight-line method over the shorter of the following estimated useful lives or any related lease terms:
| Years
Land improvements | 10 - 20
Buildings and improvements | 12 - 39
Leasehold improvements | 3 - 40
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 2 - 20
Finance lease right-of-use assets | 4 - 15
Depreciation expense totaled $67,269, $67,041 and $72,044 for fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. Long-Lived Assets - The Company periodically considers whether indicators of impairment of long-lived assets held for use are present. This includes quantitative and qualitative factors, including evaluating the historical actual operating performance of the long-lived assets and assessing the potential impact of recent events and transactions impacting the long-lived assets. If such indicators are present, the Company determines if the long-lived assets are recoverable by assessing whether the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to such assets is less than their carrying amounts. If the long-lived assets are not recoverable, the Company recognizes any impairment losses based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their fair value. During fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, the Company determined that indicators of impairment were present. As such, the Company evaluated the value of its property and equipment and the value of its operating lease right-of-use assets and recorded impairment charges in as discussed in Note 3. Acquisition - The Company recognizes identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests assumed in an acquisition at their fair values at the acquisition date based upon all information available to it, including third-party appraisals. Acquisition-related costs, such as due diligence and legal fees, are expensed as incurred. The excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the identifiable net assets is reported as goodwill. Goodwill - The Company reviews goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if certain indicators arise. The Company performs its annual impairment test on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level, determined to be at an operating segment level. When reviewing goodwill for impairment, the Company considers the amount of excess fair value over the carrying value of the reporting unit, the period of time since its last quantitative test, and other factors to determine whether or not to first perform a qualitative test. When performing a qualitative test, the Company assesses numerous factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Examples of qualitative factors that the Company assesses include its share price, its financial performance, market and competitive factors in its industry, and other events specific to the reporting unit. If the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting unit is less than it carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test by comparing the carrying value of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value. During fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, the Company performed a quantitative analysis for its annual goodwill impairment test as of September 29, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. In order to determine fair value, the Company used assumptions based on information available to it as the date of the quantitative test, including both market data and forecasted cash flows (Level 3 pricing inputs). The Company determined that the fair value of its goodwill was greater than its carrying value and deemed that no impairment was indicated in either fiscal 2023 or fiscal 2022. At December 28, 2023 and December 29, 2022, the Company’s goodwill balance was $74,996 and $75,015, respectively. The change in goodwill is due to a deferred tax adjustment related to the prior acquisition of a business. Substantially all of the Company’s goodwill relates to the theatre reporting unit. Trade Name Intangible Asset – The Company recorded a trade name intangible asset in conjunction with the Movie Tavern acquisition that was determined to have an indefinite life. The Company reviews its trade name intangible asset for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. Capitalization of Interest - The Company capitalizes interest during construction periods by adding such interest to the cost of constructed assets. Interest of approximately $43, $18 and $23 was capitalized in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. Debt Issuance Costs - The Company records debt issuance costs on short-term borrowings and long-term debt as a direct deduction from the related debt liability. Debt issuance costs related to the Company’s revolving credit facility are included in other long-term assets. Debt issuance costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt agreements. Amortization of debt issuance costs totaled $1,467, $1,614 and $2,198 for fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively, and were included in interest expense on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Leases - The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases, (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842), when accounting for leases. See Note 7 - Leases. Investments – The Company has investments in debt and equity securities. These securities are stated at fair value based on listed market prices, where available, with the change in fair value recorded as investment income or loss within the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). The cost of securities sold is based upon the specific identification method. Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. See Note 2 - Revenue Recognition. Advertising and Marketing Costs - The Company expenses all advertising and marketing costs as incurred. Insurance Reserves - The Company uses a combination of insurance and self insurance mechanisms, including participation in captive insurance entities, to provide for the potential liabilities for certain risks, including workers’ compensation, healthcare benefits, general liability, property insurance, director and officers’ liability insurance, cyber liability, employment practices liability and business interruption. Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by the company are not discounted and are estimated, in part, by considering historical claims experience, demographic factors and severity factors. Income Taxes - The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets represent items to be used as a tax deduction or credit in the future tax returns for which the Company has already properly recorded the tax benefit in the income statement. The Company regularly assesses the probability that the deferred tax asset balance will be recovered against future taxable income, taking into account such factors as earnings history, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax strategies. When the indications are that recovery is not probable, a valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax asset, increasing income tax expense in the year that conclusion is made. The Company assesses income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting dates. For those tax positions where it is more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company records the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit is recognized in the financial statements. See Note 10 - Income Taxes. Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Net earnings (loss) per share (EPS) of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock is computed using the two class method. Basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options and convertible debt instruments using the if-converted method. Convertible Class B Common Stock and convertible debt instruments are reflected on an if-converted basis when dilutive to Common Stock. The computation of the diluted net earnings (loss) per share of Common Stock assumes the conversion of Class B Common Stock in periods that have net earnings since it would be dilutive to Common Stock earnings per share, while the diluted net earnings (loss) per share of Class B Common Stock does not assume the conversion of those shares. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to cash dividends per share equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B Common Stock. As such, the undistributed earnings (losses) for each period are allocated based on the proportionate share of entitled cash dividends. The following table illustrates the computation of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share and provides a reconciliation of the number of weighted-average basic and diluted shares outstanding:
| Year Ended
| December 28, 2023 |  | December 29, 2022 |  | December 30, 2021
Numerator: |  |  |  |  |
Net earnings (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation | $ | 14,794 |  |  | $ | (11,972) |  |  | $ | (43,293) |
Denominator (in thousands): |  |  |  |  |
Denominator for basic EPS | 31,658 |  |  | 31,488 |  |  | 31,360 |
Effect of dilutive employee stock options | 44 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Effect of convertible notes | 9,287 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Denominator for diluted EPS | 40,989 |  |  | 31,488 |  |  | 31,360 |
Net earnings (loss) per share – Basic: |  |  |  |  |
Common Stock | $ | 0.48 |  |  | $ | (0.39) |  |  | $ | (1.42) |
Class B Common Stock | $ | 0.43 |  |  | $ | (0.35) |  |  | $ | (1.25) |
Net earnings (loss) per share- Diluted: |  |  |  |  |
Common Stock | $ | 0.46 |  |  | $ | (0.39) |  |  | $ | (1.42) |
Class B Common Stock | $ | 0.43 |  |  | $ | (0.35) |  |  | $ | (1.25) |
For the periods when the Company reports a net loss, common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect. At December 29, 2022 and December 30, 2021, respectively, approximately 75,000 and 104,000 common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because of the Company’s net loss. At December 29, 2022 and December 30, 2021, approximately 9,141,140 and 9,084,924 common stock equivalents underlying the conversion of the convertible senior notes were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because of the Company’s net loss. Additionally, options to purchase 2,933,000 shares, 2,547,000 shares and 1,999,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $15.99 to $41.90, $16.32 to $41.90 and $18.68 to $41.90 per share were outstanding at December 28, 2023, December 29, 2022 and December 30, 2021, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, and therefore, the effect would be antidilutive. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss – Accumulated other comprehensive loss presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consists of the following, all presented net of tax:
| December 28, 2023 |  | December 29, 2022
Unrecognized gain on interest rate swap agreements | $ | — |  |  | 80 |
Net unrecognized actuarial loss for pension obligation | (1,336) |  |  | (1,774) |
| $ | (1,336) |  |  | $ | (1,694) |
New Accounting Pronouncements - During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. The amendments in this update provide increased transparency of government assistance including the requirement of certain disclosures in a company’s notes to the consolidated financial statements about transactions with a government. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments in this update provide optional expedients and exceptions to the existing guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or other interbank offered rates, to alternative reference rates such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, in conjunction with the execution of the fifth amendment to the Company’s credit agreement (see Note 6), the Company elected SOFR as its ongoing reference rate. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (ASU No. 2023-07), which requires disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. ASU No 2023-07 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 26, 2024, and the Company’s interim periods beginning in fiscal 2025. The Company is evaluating the effect that the guidance will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU No. 2023-09), which requires improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU No. 2023-09 will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2025 and must be applied prospectively with retrospective application permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU No. 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.

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