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ACQUISITION OF CHUY’S
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITION OF CHUY’S ACQUISITION OF CHUY’S
On October 11, 2024, we acquired 100 percent of the equity interest of Chuy’s in an all-cash transaction of $649.1 million in total consideration, $613.7 million in net cash consideration, inclusive of the $35.4 million of cash on Chuy’s Holdings balance sheet at closing. We financed the acquisition with a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of a $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.350 percent senior notes due 2027 and a $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.550 percent senior notes due 2029, which were issued on October 3, 2024. See Note 7 for additional information.

The acquired operations of Chuy’s included 103 company-owned locations. The results of Chuy’s operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

The assets and liabilities of Chuy’s were recorded at their respective fair values as of the date of acquisition. We have determined the fair value of these assets, including land, buildings and equipment, and intangible assets, and liabilities, through internal studies and third-party valuations. The fair values set forth below are based on the results of those valuations.
The final allocation of the purchase price as of fiscal year ended May 31, 2026 is as follows:
Balances atFiscal 2026 AdjustmentsBalances at
(in millions)May 25, 2025May 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents$35.4 $— $35.4 
Other current assets10.5 — 10.5 
Land, buildings and equipment197.3 — 197.3 
Operating lease right-of-use assets331.9 — 331.9 
Trademark198.4 — 198.4 
Other assets6.1 — 6.1 
Goodwill268.4 (1.2)267.2 
     Total assets acquired$1,048.0 $(1.2)$1,046.8 
Current liabilities34.4 (0.4)34.0 
Deferred income taxes42.9 (0.8)42.1 
Operating lease liabilities - non-current321.6 — 321.6 
     Total liabilities assumed$398.9 $(1.2)$397.7 
Net assets acquired$649.1 $— $649.1 

The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair value of net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill in the amount of $267.2 million. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents benefits expected because of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities in addition to supply-chain and support-cost synergies. The Chuy’s trademark has an indefinite life based on the expected use of the asset and the regulatory and economic environment within which it is being used. The trademark represents a highly respected brand with positive connotations, and we intend to continue to cultivate and protect the use of this brand. Goodwill and indefinite-lived trademarks are not amortized but are reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. Buildings and equipment will be depreciated over a period of 1-30 years.

As a result of the acquisition and related integration efforts, we incurred expenses of $9.5 million ($7.1 million, net of tax) during the twelve months ended May 31, 2026 and $44.6 million ($36.7 million, net of tax) during the twelve months ended May 25, 2025, which, in each instance, are primarily included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of earnings. Pro-forma financial information of the combined entities for periods prior to the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of Chuy’s on our consolidated financial statements.