Related Party Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 26, 2022

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

. Related Party Transactions

In connection with the Dogfish Head Transaction, the Company entered into a lease with the Dogfish Head founders and other owners of buildings used in certain of the Company’s restaurant operations. The lease is for ten years with renewal options. The total payments due under the initial ten year term is $3.6 million. Total related party expense recognized for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2022 and March 27, 2021 related to the lease was approximately $91,000 . Additionally, during the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2022 and March 27, 2021, the Company incurred expenses of less than $50,000 to various other suppliers affiliated with the Dogfish Head founders.