6. OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES AND CURRENT LIABILITIES Other accrued expenses and current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | April 1, 2026 | | December 31, 2025 | Accrued insurance | | $ | 11,946 | | $ | 11,987 | Accrued salaries and vacation | | | 11,126 | | | 11,070 | Accrued sales and property taxes | | | 6,341 | | | 6,408 | Gift card liability | | | 5,160 | | | 5,559 | Accrued advertising | | | 4,349 | | | 2,438 | Accrued income taxes payable | | | 3,597 | | | 1,567 | Loyalty rewards program liability | | | 1,181 | | | 1,106 | Deferred franchise and development fees | | | 546 | | | 546 | Accrued legal settlements and professional fees | | | 451 | | | 902 | Accrued interest | | | 32 | | | 44 | Other | | | 4,779 | | | 4,026 | Total other accrued expenses and current liabilities | | $ | 49,508 | | $ | 45,653 |
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