Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2021

Revenue Recognition

Schedule of information about contract liabilities

The following table includes a breakout of contract liability balances (in thousands):

	Contract Liabilities
		September 26, 2021		December 27, 2020		Change
Franchise fees and unredeemed gift card liabilities	$	17,949	$	19,890	$	(1,941)
Customer loyalty program obligations		15,139		13,364		1,775
Total contract liabilities	$	33,088	$	33,254	$	(166)

Schedule of estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future

The following table (in thousands) includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period.

		Performance Obligations by Period
	Less than 1 Year		1-2 Years		2-3 Years		3-4 Years		4-5 Years		Thereafter		Total
Franchise fees	$	2,242	$	2,003	$	1,766	$	1,550	$	1,294	$	2,477	$	11,332