UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the period ended June 24, 2023

or

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number: 0-14616

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey	22-1935537
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6000 Central Highway, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone (856) 665-9533

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par value	JJSF	The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

☒         Yes                                          ☐         No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

☒         Yes                                          ☐         No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

  ☐         Yes                                          ☒         No

At July 31, 2023 there were 19,289,799 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

1

INDEX

		Page Number
Part I.	Financial Information
Item l.         Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 24, 2023 (unaudited) and September 24, 2022		3
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) - Three and Nine Months Ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022		4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) – Three and Nine Months Ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022		5
Consolidated Statements of Changes In Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) – Three and Nine Months Ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022		6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three and Nine Months Ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022		7
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		8
Item 2.         Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		26
Item 3.         Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		35
Item 4.         Controls and Procedures		35
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.         Legal Proceedings		35
Item 1A.      Risk Factors		36
Item 2.         Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds		36
Item 6.         Exhibits		36

2

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

	June 24,
	2023			September 24,
	(unaudited)			2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65,643		$	35,181
Marketable securities held to maturity		-			4,011
Accounts receivable, net		217,520			208,178
Inventories		177,620			180,473
Prepaid expenses and other		8,420			16,794
Total current assets		469,203			444,637
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Land		3,714			3,714
Buildings		34,232			34,232
Plant machinery and equipment		438,579			374,566
Marketing equipment		291,424			274,904
Transportation equipment		14,551			11,685
Office equipment		46,934			45,865
Improvements		50,976			49,331
Construction in progress		53,916			65,753
Total Property, plant and equipment, at cost		934,326			860,050
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		562,985			524,683
Property, plant and equipment, net		371,341			335,367
Other assets
Goodwill		185,070			184,420
Other intangible assets, net		186,667			191,732
Marketable securities available for sale		4,513			5,708
Operating lease right-of-use assets		83,089			51,137
Other		4,214			3,965
Total other assets		463,553			436,962
Total Assets	$	1,304,097		$	1,216,966
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Current finance lease liabilities	$	188		$	124
Accounts payable		100,025			108,146
Accrued insurance liability		17,312			15,678
Accrued liabilities		22,408			9,214
Current operating lease liabilities		14,675			13,524
Accrued compensation expense		19,479			21,700
Dividends payable		13,489			13,453
Total current liabilities		187,576			181,839
Long-term debt		83,000			55,000
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities		650			254
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		73,361			42,660
Deferred income taxes		69,432			70,407
Other long-term liabilities		3,911			3,637
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued		-			-
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 19,270,000 and 19,219,000 respectively		104,250			94,026
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(8,999	)		(13,713	)
Retained Earnings		790,916			782,856
Total stockholders' equity		886,167			863,169
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,304,097		$	1,216,966

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

3

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 24,			June 25,			June 24,			June 25,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Net sales	$	425,769		$	380,227		$	1,114,966		$	980,230
Cost of goods sold		282,887			271,151			790,845			726,431
Gross profit		142,882			109,076			324,121			253,799
Operating expenses
Marketing		31,308			24,002			79,024			65,945
Distribution		44,485			48,157			124,722			109,821
Administrative		18,740			15,724			53,050			37,812
Other general expense (income)		55			(67	)		(490	)		28
Total operating expenses		94,588			87,816			256,306			213,606
Operating income		48,294			21,260			67,815			40,193
Other income (expense)
Investment income		633			106			1,719			537
Interest expense		(1,314	)		(156	)		(3,697	)		(231	)
Earnings before income taxes		47,613			21,210			65,837			40,499
Income tax expense		12,632			5,647			17,352			10,574
NET EARNINGS	$	34,981		$	15,563		$	48,485		$	29,925
Earnings per diluted share	$	1.81		$	0.81		$	2.51		$	1.56
Weighted average number of diluted shares		19,327			19,234			19,299			19,198
Earnings per basic share	$	1.82		$	0.81		$	2.52		$	1.56
Weighted average number of basic shares		19,257			19,174			19,239			19,131

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

4

J&J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	June 24,		June 25,			June 24,		June 25,
	2023		2022			2023		2022
Net earnings	$	34,981	$	15,563		$	48,485	$	29,925
Foreign currency translation adjustments		2,775		(93	)		4,714		9
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		2,775		(93	)		4,714		9
Comprehensive income	$	37,756	$	15,470		$	53,199	$	29,934

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

5

J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(in thousands)

					Accumulated
					Other
	Common Stock				Comprehensive			Retained
	Shares		Amount		Loss			Earnings			Total
Balance as September 24, 2022		19,219	$	94,026	$	(13,713	)	$	782,856		$	863,169
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		10		1,285		-			-			1,285
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		871			-			871
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(13,461	)		(13,461	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,239		-			-			1,239
Net earnings		-		-		-			6,633			6,633
Balance at December 24, 2022		19,229	$	96,550	$	(12,842	)	$	776,028		$	859,736
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		14		1,713		-			-			1,713
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan		9		1,061		-			-			1,061
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		1,068			-			1,068
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(13,475	)		(13,475	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,313		-			-			1,313
Net earnings		-		-		-			6,871			6,871
Balance at March 25, 2023		19,252	$	100,637	$	(11,774	)	$	769,424		$	858,287
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		18		2,230		-			-			2,230
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan		-		-		-			-			-
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		2,775			-			2,775
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(13,489	)		(13,489	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,383		-			-			1,383
Net earnings		-		-		-			34,981			34,981
Balance at June 24, 2023		19,270	$	104,250	$	(8,999	)	$	790,916		$	886,167

					Accumulated
					Other
	Common Stock				Comprehensive			Retained
	Shares		Amount		Loss			Earnings			Total
Balance as September 25, 2021		19,084	$	73,597	$	(13,383	)	$	785,440		$	845,654
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		5		706		-			-			706
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		(444	)		-			(444	)
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(12,092	)		(12,092	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,083		-			-			1,083
Net earnings		-		-		-			11,091			11,091
Balance at December 25, 2021		19,089	$	75,386	$	(13,827	)	$	784,439		$	845,998
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		76		10,012		-			-			10,012
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan		8		1,023		-			-			1,023
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		546			-			546
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(12,136	)		(12,136	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,267		-			-			1,267
Net earnings		-		-		-			3,271			3,271
Balance at March 26, 2022		19,173	$	87,688	$	(13,281	)	$	775,574		$	849,981
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		11		1,452		-			-			1,452
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan		-		-		-			-			-
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		(93	)		-			(93	)
Dividends declared		-		-		-			(12,138	)		(12,138	)
Share-based compensation		-		1,134		-			-			1,134
Net earnings		-		-		-			15,563			15,563
Balance at June 25, 2022		19,184	$	90,274	$	(13,374	)	$	778,999		$	855,899

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

6

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Nine months ended
	June 24,			June 25,
	2023			2022
Operating activities:
Net earnings	$	48,485		$	29,925
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation of fixed assets		41,319			36,292
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs		5,065			1,775
(Gain) loss from disposals of property & equipment		(255	)		50
Share-based compensation		3,935			3,484
Deferred income taxes		(937	)		(227	)
(Gain) loss on marketable securities		(105	)		412
Other		(237	)		(212	)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of companies
Increase in accounts receivable		(7,680	)		(78,058	)
Decrease (increase) in inventories		4,875			(42,784	)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses		8,487			(102	)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities		2,992			19,798
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		105,944			(29,647	)
Investing activities:
Payments for purchases of companies, net of cash acquired		-			(221,301	)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(76,472	)		(64,231	)
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities		5,300			11,526
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment		774			1,147
Net cash (used in) investing activities		(70,398	)		(272,859	)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of stock		6,289			12,168
Borrowings under credit facility		102,000			125,000
Repayment of borrowings under credit facility		(74,000	)		-
Payments for debt issuance costs		-			(225	)
Payments on finance lease obligations		(150	)		(150	)
Payment of cash dividend		(40,389	)		(36,299	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(6,250	)		100,494
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		1,166			103
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		30,462			(201,909	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		35,181			283,192
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	65,643		$	81,283

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

7

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1 Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 24, 2022.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Sales of our frozen beverages and frozen novelties are generally higher in the fiscal third and fourth quarters due to warmer weather.

While we believe that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2022.

Note 2 Business Combinations

On June 21, 2022, J & J Snack Foods Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, DD Acquisition Holdings, LLC, completed the acquisition of one hundred percent (100%) of the equity interests of Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. (“Dippin’ Dots”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates the Dippin’ Dots and Doc Popcorn businesses. The purchase price was approximately $223.6 million, consisting entirely of cash, and may be modified for certain customary post-closing purchase price adjustments.

Dippin’ Dots is a leading producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, and the acquisition will leverage synergies in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience to continue to expand our business. The acquisition also includes the Doc Popcorn business operated by Dippin’ Dots.

8

The financial results of Dippin’ Dots have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. Sales and net earnings of Dippin’ Dots were $31.4 million and $6.8 million for the three months ended June 24, 2023, and $60.8 million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended June 24, 2023. Post-acquisition sales and net earnings of Dippin’ Dots were $2.2 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended June 25, 2022. Dippin’ Dots is reported as part of our Food Service segment.

Dippin' Dots Results Included in the Company's Consolidated Results

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	June 24,		June 25,		June 24,		June 25,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Net sales	$	31,417	$	2,218	$	60,762	$	2,218
Net earnings	$	6,786	$	621	$	5,956	$	621

Upon acquisition, the assets and liabilities of Dippin’ Dots were adjusted to their respective fair values as of the closing date of the transaction, including the identifiable intangible assets acquired. In addition, the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill. The fair value estimates used in valuing certain acquired assets and liabilities are based, in part, on inputs that are unobservable. For intangible assets, these include, but are not limited to, forecasted future cash flows, revenue growth rates, attrition rates and discount rates.

During the prior quarter ended March 25, 2023, we recorded a measurement period adjustment to the estimated fair values initially recorded on June 21, 2022 which resulted in an increase in Other Current Liabilities of $0.7 million and an increase in Goodwill of $0.7 million. In fiscal year 2022, we previously recorded measurement period adjustments to the estimated fair values initially recorded on June 21, 2022, which resulted in an increase to Property, plant, and equipment, net of $6.5 million, and reductions in Goodwill, Identifiable intangible assets, and Inventories of $4.0 million, $2.2 million, and $0.3 million, respectively. The measurement period adjustments were recorded to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date and did not have a material impact on our consolidated statement of income for the three months, or the nine months, ended June 24, 2023.

9

The following table reflects: (i) the Company’s preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date; (ii) measurement period adjustments made to the preliminary allocation during the measurement period; and (iii) the final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

Final Dippin' Dots Purchase Price Allocation

	Preliminary Value
	as of acquisition
	date (as previously		Measurement
	reported as of		Period
	June 25, 2022)		Adjustment			As Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,259				$	2,259
Accounts receivable, net		12,257					12,257
Inventories		8,812		(301	)		8,511
Prepaid expenses and other		1,215					1,215
Property, plant and equipment, net		24,622		6,548			31,170
Intangible assets		120,400		(2,200	)		118,200
Goodwill (1)		66,634		(3,397	)		63,237
Operating lease right-of-use assets		3,514					3,514
Other noncurrent assets		243					243
Total assets acquired		239,956		650			240,606
Liabilities assumed:
Current lease liabilities		619					619
Accounts payable		6,005					6,005
Other current liabilities		3,532		650			4,182
Noncurrent lease liabilities		2,954					2,954
Other noncurrent liabilities		3,285					3,285
Total liabilities acquired		16,395		650			17,045
Purchase price	$	223,561	$	-		$	223,561

(1) Goodwill was assigned to our Food Services segment and was primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of the acquired business and to our expectations of favorable growth opportunities in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience based on increased synergies that are expected to be achieved from the integration of Dippin’ Dots.

Acquired Intangible Assets

			(in thousands)
	Weighted average		June 21,
	life (years)		2022
Amortizable
Trade name	indefinite		$	76,900
Developed technology		10		22,900
Customer relationships		10		9,900
Franchise agreements		10		8,500
Total acquired intangible assets			$	118,200

As the measurement period ended on June 21, 2023, the adjusted purchase price allocation amounts included in the table above are no longer subject to change. Any adjustments to the purchase price allocation required after the one-year measurement period are expected to be recorded in the consolidated statement of earnings as operating expenses or income.

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated results of operations as if the business combination in 2022 had occurred as of September 26, 2021, after giving effect to acquisition-related adjustments, including: (1) depreciation and amortization of assets; (2) amortization of unfavorable contracts related to the fair value adjustments of the assets acquired; (3) change in the effective tax rate; (4) interest expense on any debt incurred to fund the acquisitions which would have been incurred had such acquisitions occurred as of September 26, 2021; and (5) merger and acquisition costs.

J & J Snack Foods Corp and Dippin' Dots Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	June 25,		June 25,
	2022		2022
	(in thousands)		(in thousands)
Net sales	$	404,182	$	1,028,079
Net earnings	$	17,838	$	31,501
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.93	$	1.64
Weighted average number of diluted shares		19,234		19,198

The pro forma information does not reflect the potential benefits of cost and funding synergies, opportunities to earn additional revenues, or other factors, and therefore does not represent what the actual Net sales and Net earnings would have been had the companies actually been combined as of this date.

10

Note 3 Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.

The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for product and machine sales is determined by each individual purchase order and the respective products ordered, with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the obligation under the terms of the agreement is satisfied and product control is transferred to our customer. Specifically, control transfers to our customers when the product is delivered to, installed or picked up by our customers based upon applicable shipping terms, as our customers can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product at this point in time. The performance obligations in our customer contracts for product are generally satisfied within 30 days.

The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for time and material repair and maintenance equipment service is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the repair and maintenance is completed.

The singular performance obligation of our customer repair and maintenance equipment service contracts is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized over the time the service is expected to be performed. Our customers are billed for service contracts in advance of performance and therefore we have contract liability on our balance sheet.

Significant Payment Terms

In general, within our customer contracts, the purchase order identifies the product, quantity, price, pick-up allowances, payment terms and final delivery terms. Although some payment terms may be more extended, presently the majority of our payment terms are 30 days. As a result, we have used the available practical expedient and, consequently, do not adjust our revenues for the effects of a significant financing component.

11

Shipping

All amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenues; therefore, we recognize revenue for shipping and handling fees at the time the products are shipped or when services are performed. The cost of shipping products to the customer is recognized at the time the products are shipped to the customer and our policy is to classify them as Distribution expenses.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, our contracts include some form of variable consideration, including sales discounts, trade promotions and certain other sales and consumer incentives, including rebates and coupon redemptions. In general, variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when the related revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use the most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will be no significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. We review and update our estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on historical experience. Our recorded liability for allowances, end-user pricing adjustments and trade spending was $17.7 million at June 24, 2023 and $14.7 million at September 24, 2022.

Warranties & Returns

We provide all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, we provide assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to our customers.

We do not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. We do not estimate a right of return and related refund liability as returns of our products are rare.

12

Contract Balances

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from service contracts in our Frozen Beverages segment where our customers are billed for service in advance of performance. Contract liabilities also consist of deferred revenue in our Food Service segment resulting from initial franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as renewal and transfer fees paid by franchisees and license fees paid by licensees which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement. Therefore, we have contract liabilities on our balance sheet as follows:

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 24,			June 25,			June 24,			June 25,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	4,829		$	1,092		$	4,926		$	1,097
Additions to contract liability		2,281			2,270			5,198			4,843
Amounts recognized as revenue		(1,651	)		(1,276	)		(4,665	)		(3,854	)
Ending Balance	$	5,459		$	2,086		$	5,459		$	2,086

Disaggregation of Revenue

See Note 11 for disaggregation of our net sales by class of similar product and type of customer.

Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers a number of factors including the age of receivable balances, the history of losses, expectations of future credit losses, and the customers’ ability to pay off obligations. The allowance for doubtful receivables was $3.4 million and $2.2 million on June 24, 2023 and September 24, 2022, respectively.

Note 4 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 $14.1 million and $12.4 million for the three months ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022, respectively and $41.3 million and $36.3 million for the nine months ended June 24, 2023 and June 25, 2022, respectively.

Note 5 Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into consideration the potential dilution that could occur if securities (stock options and restricted stock units (“RSU”)’s) or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Our calculation of EPS is as follows:

	Three months ended June 24, 2023
	Income		Shares		Per Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	34,981		19,257	$	1.82
Effect of dilutive securities
RSU's and options		-		70		(0.01	)
Diluted EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	34,981		19,327	$	1.81

249,440 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the three months ended June 24, 2023.

13

	Nine months ended June 24, 2023
	Income		Shares		Per Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	48,485		19,239	$	2.52
Effect of dilutive securities
RSU's and options		-		60		(0.01	)
Diluted EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	48,485		19,299	$	2.51

379,920 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the nine months ended June 24, 2023.

	Three months ended June 25, 2022
	Income		Shares		Per Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	15,563		19,174	$	0.81
Effect of dilutive securities
RSU's and options		-		60		-
Diluted EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	15,563		19,234	$	0.81

382,431 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the three months ended June 25, 2022.

	Nine months ended June 25, 2022
	Income		Shares		Per Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	29,925		19,131	$	1.56
Effect of dilutive securities
RSU's and options		-		67		-
Diluted EPS
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	29,925		19,198	$	1.56

302,674 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the nine months ended June 25, 2022.

Note 6 Share-Based Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits

At June 24, 2023, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans. Share-based compensation expense was recognized as follows:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	June 24,		June 25,		June 24,		June 25,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Stock options	$	449	$	693	$	1,628	$	2,115
Stock purchase plan		118		90		542		240
Stock issued to outside directors		39		-		66		-
Restricted stock issued to employees		295		152		669		376
Performance stock issued to employees		177		83		420		204
Total share-based compensation	$	1,078	$	1,018	$	3,325	$	2,935
The above compensation is net of tax benefits	$	305	$	116	$	610	$	549

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model.

14

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 51 months for 5-year options and 10 years for 10-year options. We use historical information to estimate expected life and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period and is net of estimated forfeitures.

The Company did not grant any stock options during the nine months ended June 24, 2023.

During the fiscal year 2022 nine-month period ending June 25, 2022, the Company granted 115,700 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $23.36.

The Company issued 11,964 service share units (“RSU”)’s in the three months ended June 24, 2023, and 21,864 RSU’s in the nine months ended June 24, 2023. Each RSU entitles the awardee to one share of common stock upon vesting. The fair value of RSU’s was determined based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company issued 327 RSU’s in the three months ended June 25, 2022, and 9,200 RSU’s in the nine months ended June 25, 2022.

The Company issued 2,619 performance share units (“PSU”)’s in the three months ended June 24, 2023, and 21,260 PSU’s in the nine months ended June 24, 2023. Each PSU may result in the issuance of up to two shares of common stock upon vesting, dependent upon the level of achievement of the applicable Performance Goal. The fair value of the PSU’s was determined based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Additionally, the Company applies a quarterly probability assessment in computing this non-cash compensation expense, and any change in estimate is reflected as a cumulative adjustment to expense in the quarter of the change. During the nine months ended June 25, 2022, the Company issued 8,868 PSU’s. No such PSU’s were issued in the three months ended June 25, 2022.

Note 7 Income Taxes

We account for our income taxes under the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Additionally, we recognize a liability for income taxes and associated penalties and interest for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which are more likely than not to be overturned by taxing authorities (“uncertain tax positions”). We have not recognized a tax benefit in our financial statements for these uncertain tax positions.

15

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is $0.3 million on both June 24, 2023 and September 24, 2022, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate over time, if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a part of the provision for income taxes. As of June 24, 2023, and September 24, 2022, the Company has $0.3 million of accrued interest and penalties, respectively.

In addition to our federal tax return and tax returns for Mexico and Canada, we file tax returns in all states that have a corporate income tax with virtually all open for examination for three to four years.

Our effective tax rate was 26.5% for the three months ended June 24, 2023, as compared with 26.6% in the prior fiscal year period.

Our effective tax rate was 26.4% for the nine months ended June 24, 2023, as compared with 26.1% in the prior fiscal year period.

Note 8 New Accounting Pronouncements and Policies

In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848", to provide optional guidance to temporarily ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. Preceding the issuance of ASU 2020-04, which established ASC 848, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced that it would no longer need to persuade or compel banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. In response, the FASB established December 31, 2022 as the expiration date for ASC 848. In March 2021, the FCA announced the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023. Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, this update deferred the sunset date in Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04 “Liabilities – Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations”. This guidance requires annual and interim disclosures for entities that use supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services. These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. We are currently assessing the impact of the guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

16

Note 9 Long-Term Debt

In December 2021, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with our existing banks which provided for up to a $50 million revolving credit facility repayable in December 2026.

Interest accrues, at the Company’s election at (i) the BSBY Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin, based upon the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, or (ii) the Alternate Base Rate (a rate based on the higher of (a) the prime rate announced from time-to-time by the Administrative Agent, (b) the Federal Reserve System’s federal funds rate, plus 0.50% or (c) the Daily BSBY Rate, plus an applicable margin). The Alternate Base Rate is defined in the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with various affirmative and negative covenants, including without limitation (i) covenants to maintain a minimum specified interest coverage ratio and maximum specified net leverage ratio, and (ii) subject to certain exceptions, covenants that prevent or restrict the Company’s ability to pay dividends, engage in certain mergers or acquisitions, make certain investments or loans, incur future indebtedness, alter its capital structure or line of business, prepay subordinated indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or amend its organizational documents. As of June 24, 2023, the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants terms of the Credit Agreement.

On June 21, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement” which provided for an incremental increase of $175 million in available borrowings. The Amended Credit Agreement also includes an option to increase the size of the revolving credit facility by up to an amount not to exceed in the aggregate the greater of $225 million or $50 million, plus the Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrowers, subject to the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions.

As of June 24, 2023, $83.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement with a weighted average interest rate of 6.12%. These borrowings have been classified as Long-Term Debt on the Company’s Balance Sheet. As of June 24, 2023, the amount available under the Amended Credit Agreement was $132.2 million, after giving effect to the outstanding letters of credit. As of September 24, 2022, $55.0 million was outstanding under the Credit Agreement. As of September 24, 2022, the amount available under the Amended Agreement was $160.2 million, after giving effect to the outstanding letters of credit.

17

Note 10 Inventory

Inventories consist of the following:

	June 24,		September 24,
	2023		2022
	(unaudited)
	(in thousands)
Finished goods	$	88,390	$	86,464
Raw materials		35,534		41,505
Packaging materials		14,475		16,637
Equipment parts and other		39,221		35,867
Total inventories	$	177,620	$	180,473

Note 11 Segment Information

We principally sell our products to the food service and retail supermarket industries. Sales and results of our frozen beverages business are monitored separately from the balance of our food service business because of different distribution and capital requirements. We maintain separate and discrete financial information for the three operating segments mentioned above which is available to our Chief Operating Decision Maker.

Our reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. All inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing net sales and operating income. These segments are described below.

Food Service

The primary products sold by the food service segment are soft pretzels, frozen novelties, churros, handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service segment include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; casual dining restaurants, fast food outlets; stadiums and sports arenas; leisure and theme parks; convenience stores; movie theatres; warehouse club stores; schools, colleges and other institutions. Within the food service industry, our products are purchased by the consumer primarily for consumption at the point-of-sale or for take-away.

Retail Supermarkets

The primary products sold to the retail supermarket channel are soft pretzel products – including SUPERPRETZEL, frozen novelties including LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID Juice Bars and Soft Frozen Lemonade, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars and sorbet, DOGSTERS, PHILLY SWIRL cups and sticks, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes and handheld products. Within the retail supermarket channel, our frozen and prepackaged products are purchased by the consumer for consumption at home.

18

Frozen Beverages

The Company markets frozen beverages primarily under the names ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE which are sold primarily in the United States, Mexico and Canada. We also provide repair and maintenance service to customers for customers’ owned equipment.

The Chief Operating Decision Maker for Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages reviews monthly detailed operating income statements and sales reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources to each individual segment. Sales and operating income are key variables monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Maker and management when determining each segment’s, and the Company’s, financial condition and operating performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and evaluates depreciation, capital spending and assets of each segment on a quarterly basis to monitor cash flow and asset needs of each segment. Information regarding the operations in these three reportable segments is as follows:

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 24,			June 25,			June 24,			June 25,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Sales to external customers:
Food Service
Soft pretzels	$	63,527		$	55,946		$	171,242		$	149,628
Frozen novelties		47,410			17,155			95,782			32,917
Churros		30,470			25,614			81,147			62,550
Handhelds		17,003			25,740			60,884			64,741
Bakery		87,582			95,495			281,830			287,293
Other		8,988			7,892			20,673			18,785
Total Food Service	$	254,980		$	227,842		$	711,558		$	615,914
Retail Supermarket
Soft pretzels	$	10,269		$	11,696		$	40,767		$	43,642
Frozen novelties		41,684			41,865			80,423			78,586
Biscuits		5,135			6,066			18,906			20,024
Handhelds		4,452			1,589			11,443			3,934
Coupon redemption		(385	)		(605	)		(936	)		(2,227	)
Other		(5	)		397			(20	)		501
Total Retail Supermarket	$	61,150		$	61,008		$	150,583		$	144,460
Frozen Beverages
Beverages	$	72,878		$	57,791		$	153,336		$	126,919
Repair and maintenance service		24,144			22,892			70,556			65,903
Machines revenue		11,554			9,868			26,817			25,257
Other		1,063			826			2,116			1,777
Total Frozen Beverages	$	109,639		$	91,377		$	252,825		$	219,856
Consolidated sales	$	425,769		$	380,227		$	1,114,966		$	980,230
Depreciation and amortization:
Food Service	$	9,797		$	7,097		$	28,852		$	20,436
Retail Supermarket		540			405			1,423			1,157
Frozen Beverages		5,426			5,514			16,109			16,474
Total depreciation and amortization	$	15,763		$	13,016		$	46,384		$	38,067
Operating Income:
Food Service	$	20,786		$	2,640		$	32,306		$	12,177
Retail Supermarket		4,168			2,341			5,766			8,416
Frozen Beverages		23,340			16,279			29,743			19,600
Total operating income	$	48,294		$	21,260		$	67,815		$	40,193
Capital expenditures:
Food Service	$	20,015		$	21,673		$	58,621		$	45,757
Retail Supermarket		345			2,815			1,824			6,438
Frozen Beverages		6,988			4,437			16,027			12,036
Total capital expenditures	$	27,348		$	28,925		$	76,472		$	64,231
Assets:
Food Service	$	959,657		$	957,719		$	959,657		$	957,719
Retail Supermarket		12,327			29,147			12,327			29,147
Frozen Beverages		332,113			304,376			332,113			304,376
Total assets	$	1,304,097		$	1,291,242		$	1,304,097		$	1,291,242

19

Note 12 Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Our reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages.

Intangible Assets

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets for the Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages segments as of June 24, 2023 and September 24, 2022 are as follows:

	June 24, 2023		September 24, 2022
	Gross		Gross
	Carrying	Accumulated	Carrying	Accumulated
	Amount	Amortization	Amount	Amortization
	(in thousands)
FOOD SERVICE