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REVENUE RECOGNITION
9 Months Ended
Oct. 03, 2021
Revenue Recognition  
Revenue Recognition

(9)        Revenue Recognition

Deferred franchise fee revenue included in other liabilities consist primarily of franchise fees which are recognized straight-line over the life of the agreements, and area development fees which are deferred until a new restaurant is opened pursuant to the agreement. The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to unsatisfied performance obligations as of October 3, 2021:

(in thousands)

    

    

Fiscal Year

 

  

2021

$

36

2022

 

143

2023

 

143

2024

 

142

2025

 

131

Thereafter

 

270

Total

$

865

The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities between January 3, 2021 and October 3, 2021:

(in thousands)

Beginning Balance

$

901

Revenue recognized

(36)

Ending Balance

$

865