We determine whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. This determination generally depends on whether the arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified fixed asset explicitly or implicitly for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control of an underlying asset is conveyed if we obtain the rights to direct the use of and to obtain substantially all of the economic benefit from the use of the underlying asset. We have operating leases for distribution centers, sales offices and certain warehouse and office equipment. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms of 1 to 11 years, many of which include one or more renewal options. We consider these renewal options in determining the lease term used to establish our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities when it is determined that it is reasonably certain that the renewal option will be exercised. Substantially all of our equipment leases and some of our real estate leases have terms of less than one year. Some of our operating lease agreements include variable lease costs, primarily taxes, insurance, common area maintenance or increases in rental costs related to inflation.

Operating leases are included in the right-of-use lease assets, other current liabilities and long-term lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at each lease’s commencement date based on the present values of its lease payments over its respective lease term. When a borrowing rate is not explicitly available for a lease, our incremental borrowing rate is used based on information available at the lease’s commencement date to determine the present value of its lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is not a commonly quoted rate and is derived through a combination of inputs including our credit rating and the impact of full collateralization. The incremental borrowing rate is based on our collateralized borrowing capabilities over a similar term of the lease payments. We utilized the consolidated group borrowing rate for all leases as we operate a centralized treasury operation. Operating lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We had no finance leases as of December 26, 2020 or December 28, 2019.

In accordance with the guidance on leases and as permitted by the FASB, we have elected to use certain practical expedients and policy elections.

- We have elected to include both lease and non-lease components as a single lease component, as non-lease components of contracts have not historically been material.

- We have elected to account for leases with terms of one year or less as short-term leases and, as such, are not included in the right-of-use assets or lease liabilities.

As of December 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, there were no material variable lease costs or sublease income. Cash paid for operating leases was $7.7 million and $6.0 million during fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively, which are classified in operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The following table summarizes the lease expense:

	For the Year Ended
(in thousands)	December 26, 2020		December 28, 2019
Operating lease expense	$	7,732	$	7,362
Short-term lease expense		3,647		4,547
Total lease expense	$	11,379	$	11,909

Supplemental balance sheet information related to our operating leases is as follows:

(in thousands)	December 26, 2020			December 28, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	39,002		$	32,198

Other accrued liabilities	$	5,470		$	5,348
Long-term operating lease liabilities		37,083			29,730
Total operating lease liabilities	$	42,553		$	35,078

Weighted average remaining lease term (years)		8.94			10.83
Weighted average discount rate		5.55	%		6.32	%

The following table summarizes the maturities of our lease liabilities for all operating leases as of December 26, 2020:

(in thousands)	December 26, 2020
2021	$	7,346
2022		6,777
2023		5,041
2024		4,859
2025		4,581
2026 and thereafter		23,998
Total lease payments		52,602
Less: Imputed interest		(10,049	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	42,553

For the year ended December 29, 2018, minimum rental payments under operating leases were recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease including any periods of free rent. Rent expense for operating leases, including short-term equipment and storage rentals, was $6.9 million in fiscal 2018.