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Description Of Business, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2021
Description Of Business, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description Of Business, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Note 1 – Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of business

Monro, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (together, “Monro”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), are engaged principally in providing automotive undercar repair and tire replacement sales and tire related services in the United States. Monro had 1,263 Company-operated stores, 96 franchised locations, seven wholesale locations and three retread facilities located in 32 states as of March 27, 2021.

Monro’s operations are organized and managed in one operating segment. The internal management financial reporting that is the basis for evaluation in order to assess performance and allocate resources by our chief operating decision maker consists of consolidated data that includes the results of our retail, commercial and wholesale locations. As such, our one operating segment reflects how our operations are managed, how resources are allocated, how operating performance is evaluated by senior management and the structure of our internal financial reporting.

Basis of presentation

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Monro, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management’s use of estimates

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with such principles requires the use of estimates by management during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fiscal year

We operate on a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in March. Fiscal years 2021 and 2020 each contained 52 weeks and fiscal year 2019 contained 53 weeks. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, any references to “2021” or “fiscal 2021,” “2020” or “fiscal 2020,” and “2019” or “fiscal 2019” relate to the years ended March 27, 2021, March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance which eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued new accounting guidance intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The new guidance removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Other recent authoritative guidance issued by the FASB (including technical corrections to the ASC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) did not, or are not expected to have a material effect on Monro’s consolidated financial statements.

Summary of significant accounting policies

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash consists primarily of cash on hand and deposits with banks. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the time of purchase. Cash equivalents also include amounts due from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card transactions. These receivables typically settle in three days or less.

Inventories

Our inventories, which consist of automotive parts and oil as well as tires, are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value.

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment, net is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related lease terms. When assets are disposed of, the resulting gain or loss is recognized in other income, net of other loss on the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Estimated Useful Lives

Life (Years)

Buildings and improvements

10 - 39

Equipment, signage and fixtures

3 - 15

Vehicles

5 - 10

Valuation of long-lived assets

We assess potential impairments to our long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. If it is determined that the carrying amounts of such long-lived assets are not recoverable, the assets are written down to their estimated fair values. Fair value of the assets is determined based on the highest and best use of the asset group, considering external market participant assumptions. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.

During 2020, we evaluated certain stores having indicators of impairment based on operating performance and taking into consideration the negative impact of the novel coronavirus strain (“COVID-19”) pandemic on forecasted store performance. Based on the estimate of future recoverable cash flows, we recorded an impairment charge totaling $6.6 million of which $4.3 million was related to 36 stores that closed in 2021. As part of the impairment charge, we wrote off $4.4 million of operating lease ROU assets, $0.6 million of finance lease ROU assets and $1.6 million of leasehold improvements and equipment.

No material impairment charges were recorded during 2021 or 2019.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. We record ROU assets and lease obligations for our finance and operating leases, which are initially based on the discounted future minimum lease payments over the term of the lease. As the rate implicit in our leases is not easily determinable, our applicable incremental borrowing rate is used in calculating the present value of the lease payments. We estimate our incremental borrowing rate considering the market rates of our outstanding borrowings and comparisons to comparable borrowings of similar terms.

Lease term is defined as the non-cancelable period of the lease plus any option to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that it will be exercised. For leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, no ROU assets or lease obligations are recorded on the balance sheet and we recognize short-term lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Certain of our lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over specified levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. For the majority of all classes of underlying assets, we have elected to separate lease from non-lease components. We have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for certain classes of equipment. We generally sublease excess space to third parties.

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of sales, including distribution and occupancy costs (“cost of sales”) or operating, selling, general and administrative (“OSG&A”) expense. Amortization expense for

finance leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of sales or OSG&A expense. Interest expense for finance leases is recognized using the effective interest method, and is included in interest expense, net of interest income. Variable payments, short-term rentals and payments associated with non-lease components are expensed as incurred.

Effective March 31, 2019, we adopted using the modified retrospective approach an accounting standards update with new guidance related to leases. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a $165.3 million increase to total assets, a $165.9 million increase to total liabilities and a $0.6 million decrease in shareholder’s equity as of March 31, 2019. Periods prior to fiscal 2020 have not been restated for the adoption of this standard update.

Goodwill and intangible assets

We have a history of growth through acquisitions. Assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses. The carrying value of goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test, which we perform in the third quarter of the fiscal year. Impairment tests may also be triggered by any significant events or changes in circumstances affecting our business.

We have one reporting unit which encompasses all operations including new acquisitions. In performing our annual goodwill impairment test, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value of goodwill. The qualitative assessment includes a review of business changes, economic outlook, financial trends and forecasts, growth rates, industry data, market capitalization and other relevant qualitative factors. If the qualitative factors indicate a potential impairment, we compare the fair value of our reporting unit to the carrying value of our reporting unit. If the fair value is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. As a result of our annual qualitative assessment performed in the third quarter of 2021, we determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value.

Subsequent to our prior year assessment performed in the third quarter of 2020, and due to developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we considered our business performance expectations, as well as our share price as of 2020 year end in relation to the share price when the annual qualitative assessment was performed in the third quarter of 2020. Based on our analysis, we concluded that the events and circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic did not indicate an impairment of goodwill was more likely than not as of March 28, 2020.

Our intangible assets primarily represent allocations of purchase price to identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses and are amortized over their estimated useful lives. All intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. If such indicators are present, it is determined whether the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to such assets is less than their carrying values. Based on our review as of March 27, 2021, we concluded that the carrying values of our intangible assets were not impaired. No impairment was recorded in 2021, 2020 or 2019.

A deterioration of macroeconomic conditions may not only negatively impact the estimated operating cash flows used in our cash flow models, but may also negatively impact other assumptions used in our analyses, including, but not limited to, the estimated cost of capital and/or discount rates. Additionally, we are required to ensure that assumptions used to determine fair value in our analyses are consistent with the assumptions a hypothetical marketplace participant would use. As a result, the cost of capital and/or discount rates used in our analyses may increase or decrease based on market conditions and trends, regardless of whether our actual cost of capital has changed. Therefore, we may recognize an impairment of an intangible asset or assets even though realized actual cash flows are approximately equal to or greater than our previously forecasted amounts.

Self-insurance reserves

We are largely self-insured with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability and employee medical claims. In order to reduce our risk and better manage our overall loss exposure, we purchase stop-loss insurance that covers individual claims in excess of the deductible amounts, and caps total losses in a fiscal year. We maintain an accrual for the estimated cost to settle open claims as well as an estimate of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not reported. These estimates take into consideration the historical average claim volume, the average cost for settled claims, current trends in claim costs, changes in our business and workforce, and general economic factors. These accruals are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if factors dictate a more frequent review is warranted. For more complex reserve calculations, such as workers’ compensation, we periodically use the services of an actuary to assist in determining the required reserve for open claims.

Warranty

We provide an accrual for estimated future warranty costs for parts that we install based upon the historical relationship of warranty costs to sales. Warranty expense related to all product warranties for the fiscal years ended March 2021, 2020 and 2019 was not material to our financial position or results of operations. See Note 8 for additional information on tire road hazard warranty agreements.

Comprehensive income

As it relates to Monro, comprehensive income is defined as net income as adjusted for pension liability adjustments and is reported net of related taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.

Income taxes

We account for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the expected future tax consequences arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or laws are included in income tax expense in the period of enactment. A valuation allowance is recognized if we determine it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be recognized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. Monro recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits and a consideration of the relevant taxing authority's administrative practices and precedents.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to provide certain relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides tax relief, along with other stimulus measures, including an employer deferral of the deposit of the employer’s share of social security taxes during the period beginning March 27, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. We deferred the employer paid portion of social security taxes as permitted by the CARES Act during fiscal 2021 and may continue to defer payment prior to the applicable date the deposits must be paid.

Treasury stock

Treasury stock is accounted for using the par value method.

Share-based compensation

We provide share-based compensation through non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. We measure compensation cost arising from the grant of share-based payments to an employee at fair value, and recognize such cost in income over the period during which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant primarily using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The assumptions used to estimate fair value require judgment and are subject to change in the future due to factors such as employee exercise behavior, stock price trends, and changes to type or provisions of share-based awards. Any material change in one or more of these assumptions could have an impact on the estimated fair value of a future award.

Black-Scholes Valuation Model Assumptions

(weighted-average)

2021

2020

2019

Risk-free interest rate (a)

0.27

%

1.85

%

2.81

%

Expected term (years) (b)

4

4

4

Expected volatility (c)

33.3

%

30.4

%

28.3

%

Dividend yield (d)

1.60

%

1.12

%

1.24

%

(a) Risk-free interest rates are yields for zero coupon U.S. Treasury notes maturing approximately at the end of the expected option term.

(b)Expected term is based on historical exercise behavior and on the terms and conditions of the stock option award.

(c)Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility, using Monro stock prices over a period equal to the expected term, and implied market volatility.

(d)Dividend yield is based on historical dividend experience and expected future changes, if any.

The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units (collectively “restricted stock”) is determined based on the stock price at the date of grant.

We are required to estimate forfeitures and only record compensation costs for those awards that are expected to vest. The assumptions for forfeitures were determined based on type of award and historical experience. Forfeiture assumptions are adjusted at the point in time a significant change is identified, with any adjustment recorded in the period of change, and the final adjustment at the end of the requisite service period to equal actual forfeitures.

We recognize compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock using the straight-line approach. Option awards and restricted stock generally vest equally over the service period established in the award, typically three years or four years. In 2020 and 2019, the Company issued a limited number of restricted stock units to members of senior management which may vest upon the achievement of a three year average return on invested capital target.

Earnings per common share

Basic earnings per common share amounts are calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders, after deducting preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share amounts are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding. Common stock equivalents represent shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of common stock options outstanding.

Advertising

The cost of advertising is generally expensed at the first time the advertising takes place, except for direct response advertising which is capitalized and amortized over its expected period of future benefit.

Direct response advertising consists primarily of coupons for Monro’s services. The capitalized costs of this advertising are amortized over the period of the coupon’s validity, which is typically two months.

Prepaid advertising at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, and advertising expense for 2021, 2020 and 2019, were not material to these financial statements.

Vendor rebates

We receive vendor support in the form of allowances through a variety of vendor-sponsored programs, such as volume rebates, promotions, and advertising allowances, referred to as “vendor rebates”. Vendor rebates are recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.

We establish a receivable for vendor rebates that are earned but not yet received. Based on purchase data and the terms of the applicable vendor-sponsored programs, we estimate the amount earned. The majority of the year-end vendor rebates receivable is collected within the following first quarter. See Note 4 for additional information.