Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2023

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

U. Related Party Transactions

The Company has 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 was approximately $366,000, $366,000 and $348,000 for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Other related party expenses and transactions totaled less than $0.1 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021.