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Revenue Recognition
6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2020
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition

3. Revenue Recognition

The following table presents the Company’s revenues for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended February 29, 2020 and February 23, 2019, respectively, disaggregated by service type:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

February 29, 2020

 

 

February 23, 2019

 

 

February 29, 2020

 

 

February 23, 2019

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Revenues

 

 

% of

Revenues

 

 

Revenues

 

 

% of

Revenues

 

 

Revenues

 

 

% of

Revenues

 

 

Revenues

 

 

% of

Revenues

 

Core Laundry Operations

 

$

412,192

 

 

 

88.7

%

 

$

394,408

 

 

 

90.2

%

 

$

828,490

 

 

 

89.1

%

 

$

784,885

 

 

 

89.6

%

Specialty Garments

 

 

35,980

 

 

 

7.7

%

 

 

29,745

 

 

 

6.8

%

 

 

69,382

 

 

 

7.5

%

 

 

64,193

 

 

 

7.3

%

First Aid

 

 

16,428

 

 

 

3.5

%

 

 

13,332

 

 

 

3.0

%

 

 

32,126

 

 

 

3.5

%

 

 

26,957

 

 

 

3.0

%

Total Revenues

 

$

464,600

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

437,485

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

929,998

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

876,035

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

See Note 16 “Segment Reporting” for additional details of segment definitions.

Revenue Recognition Policy

During the thirteen weeks ended February 29, 2020 and February 23, 2019, approximately 90.2% and 91.0%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues were derived from fees for route servicing of Core Laundry Operations, Specialty Garments, and First Aid performed by the Company’s employees at the customer’s location of business. During the twenty-six weeks ended February 29, 2020 and February 23, 2019, approximately 90.9% and 91.0%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues were derived from fees for route servicing of Core Laundry Operations, Specialty Garments, and First Aid performed by the Company’s employees at the customer’s location of business. Revenues from the Company’s route servicing customer contracts represent a single performance obligation. The Company recognizes these revenues over time as services are performed based on the nature of services provided and contractual rates (input method). Certain of the Company’s customer contracts, primarily within the Company’s Core Laundry Operations, include pricing terms and conditions that include components of variable consideration. The variable consideration is typically in the form of consideration due to customer based performance metrics specified within the contract. Specifically, some contracts contain discounts or rebates that the customer can earn through the achievement of specified volume levels. Each component of variable consideration is earned based on the Company’s actual performance during the measurement period specified within the contract. To determine the transaction price, the Company estimates the variable consideration using the most likely amount method, based on the specific contract provisions and known performance results during the relevant measurement period. When determining if variable consideration should be constrained, the Company considers whether factors outside its control could result in a significant reversal of revenue. In making these assessments, the Company considers the likelihood and magnitude of a potential reversal. The Company’s performance period generally corresponds with the monthly invoice period. No significant constraints on the Company’s revenue recognition were applied during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended February 29, 2020 or February 23, 2019. The Company reassesses these estimates during each reporting period. The Company maintains a liability for these discounts and rebates within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Variable consideration also includes consideration paid to a customer at the beginning of a contract. The Company capitalizes this consideration and amortizes it over the life of the contract as a reduction to revenue in accordance with the updated accounting guidance for revenue recognition. These assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Costs to Obtain a Contract

The Company defers commission expenses paid to its employee-partners when the commissions are deemed to be incremental for obtaining the route servicing customer contract. The deferred commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The Company reviews the deferred commission balances for impairment on an ongoing basis. Deferred commissions are classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize the expense. The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and the non-current portion is included in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2020, the current and non-current assets related to deferred commissions totaled $13.1 million and $54.3 million, respectively. As of August 31, 2019, the current and non-current assets related to deferred commissions totaled $12.4 million and $50.3 million, respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended February 29, 2020 and February 23, 2019, the Company recorded $3.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to deferred commissions. During the twenty-six weeks ended February 29, 2020 and February 23, 2019, the Company recorded $6.7 million and $5.7 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to deferred commissions. This expense is classified in selling and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income.