| OTHER ASSETS |
6. OTHER ASSETS Other assets were comprised of the following as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. | | | | | | | | | June 30, | | December 31, | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | | | (in thousands) | Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,566 and $26,880, respectively | | $ | 1,118 | | $ | 7,792 | Accounts receivable, net | | | 9,649 | | | 9,701 | Prepaid property taxes | | | 9,198 | | | 11,202 | Prepaid insurance | | | 8,394 | | | 4,101 | Amounts due from affiliates (see note 16) | | | 26,522 | | | 19,152 | Assets related to deferred compensation arrangements | | | 71,805 | | | 67,170 | Right-of-use assets - operating leases | | | 46,677 | | | 48,420 | Note receivable (1) | | | — | | | 5,000 | Other | | | 8,301 | | | 8,736 | Total other assets, net | | $ | 181,664 | | $ | 181,274 |
| (1) | On October 8, 2024, the Company loaned $5.0 million to an owner of five third-party stores managed by the Company, in exchange for a note receivable of the same amount bearing interest at 10.00% per year. The note was collateralized by a pledge of the ownership interests in the underlying properties. The note receivable matured and was repaid in full on May 7, 2026. The interest income related to this note is included in the component of other (expense) income designated as Other within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. |
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