OTHER OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSES, NET (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 06, 2025

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment, Disposition of Property and Equipment, Restaurant Closing Costs and Restructuring

Other operating expenses, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss) is comprised of the following (in thousands):


	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 6, 2025		July 7, 2024		July 6, 2025		July 7, 2024
Integration and strategic initiatives (1)	$	2,057	$	4,723	$	3,748	$	14,612
Costs of closed restaurants and other (2)	1,917		160		4,684		1,792
Operating restaurant impairment charges (3)	1,058		136		2,935		136
Accelerated depreciation	54		95		74		485
Gains on acquisition of restaurants (4)	—		—		(6)		(2,357)
Losses on disposition of property and equipment, net (5)	597		527		1,983		1,675
Other operating expenses, net	$	5,683	$	5,641	$	13,418	$	16,343

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(1)Integration and strategic initiatives mainly relate to the integration of Del Taco in both years, as well as strategic consulting fees in 2024.

(2)Costs of closed restaurants and other generally includes ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants and cancelled project costs.

(3)Restaurant impairment charges in 2025 are related to underperforming Del Taco and Jack in the Box restaurants.

(4)The 2024 amount relates to the gains on acquisition of 9 Del Taco restaurants. Refer also to Note 4, Franchise Acquisitions, in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information.

(5)In 2024, loss on disposition of property and equipment primarily related to the lease termination and early closures of Del Taco restaurants. In 2025, the amount is primarily related to reimage projects.