INVESTMENT IN AND RECEIVABLE FROM NEW MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK	9 Months Ended
Jun. 27, 2026
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN AND RECEIVABLE FROM NEW MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK	INVESTMENT IN AND RECEIVABLE FROM NEW MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK Investment On March 12, 2013, the Company made a $4,200,000 investment in the New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC (“NMR”) through its purchase of a membership interest in Meadowlands Newmark, LLC, an existing member of NMR with a then 63.7% ownership interest. On November 19, 2013, the Company invested an additional $464,000 in NMR through the purchase of an additional membership interest in Meadowlands Newmark, LLC resulting in a total ownership of 11.6% of Meadowlands Newmark, LLC, and an effective ownership interest in NMR of 7.4%, subject to dilution. In 2015, the Company invested an additional $222,000 in NMR; in February 2017, an additional $222,000 in NMR; and on May 13, 2025, an additional $148,000 in NMR, all as a result of capital calls with no change in ownership, bringing its total investment to $5,256,000. The Company accounts for this investment at cost, less impairment, adjusted for subsequent observable price changes in accordance with ASU No. 2016-01. There are no observable prices for this investment. During the 13 and 39 weeks ended June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025, the Company did not receive any distributions from NMR. Advances On April 25, 2014, the Company loaned $1,500,000 to Meadowlands Newmark, LLC. The note bears interest at 3%, compounded monthly and added to the principal, and is due in its entirety on June 30, 2029. The note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at any time without penalty or premium. The principal, net of repayments, and accrued interest related to this note in the amounts of $1,480,000 and $1,487,000 are included in Investment in and Receivable from New Meadowlands Racetrack in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at June 27, 2026 and September 27, 2025, respectively. Other In addition to the Company’s ownership interest in NMR through Meadowlands Newmark, LLC, if casino gaming is approved at the Meadowlands and NMR is granted the right to conduct said gaming, neither of which can be assured, the Company shall be granted the exclusive right to operate the food and beverage concessions in the gaming facility with the exception of one restaurant. In conjunction with this investment, the Company, through a 97% owned subsidiary, Ark Meadowlands LLC (“AM VIE”), also entered into a long-term agreement with NMR for the exclusive right to operate food and beverage concessions serving the new raceway facilities (the “Racing F&B Concessions”) located in the new raceway grandstand constructed at the Meadowlands Racetrack in northern New Jersey. Under the agreement, NMR is responsible to pay for the costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Racing F&B Concessions, and all revenues and profits thereof inure to the benefit of NMR. AM VIE receives an annual fee equal to 5% of the net profits received by NMR from the Racing F&B Concessions during each calendar year. AM VIE is a variable interest entity; however, based on qualitative consideration of the contracts with AM VIE, the operating structure of AM VIE, the Company’s role with AM VIE, and that the Company is not obligated to absorb expected losses of AM VIE, the Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary and not required to consolidate the operations of AM VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with AM VIE is limited to any receivable from AM VIE’s primary beneficiary. As of June 27, 2026 and September 27, 2025, $17,000 and $34,000 were due to AM VIE by NMR, respectively. Recent Developments and Valuation NMR has been actively pursuing a full casino license (including slots and table games like blackjack and roulette) to supplement its existing horse racing and sports betting operations. Any gaming license in the state of New Jersey outside of Atlantic City, including at the Meadowlands Racetrack, requires ratification of an amendment to the State of New Jersey constitution, followed by issuance of a license by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. In January 2026, the New Jersey Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee proposed a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to authorize casino gambling at both the Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks. Such amendment will require a three-fifths vote in both legislative chambers followed by a voter referendum in a general election before becoming law. No vote on this amendment had been taken by the state legislature as of the date of this filing, which is beyond the August 3, 2026 deadline for submission of proposed amendments to the State of New Jersey Constitution to be voted upon at the November 2026 general election. As a result, the proposed amendment will not appear on the ballot, and no voter referendum on casino gaming at the Meadowlands will occur in 2026. The proposed amendment, or a similar amendment, may be placed on the ballot at a future general election, which could occur as early as November 2027 or in a subsequent general election; however, no assurance can be given as to whether or when the state legislature will approve such an amendment or a voter referendum will be held. If a referendum were ultimately held and the voting results were favorable, NMR could possibly open a temporary gaming facility within approximately one year following voter approval and a permanent facility within approximately two years thereafter, subject to the issuance of a license by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and completion of any required development. The Company believes that the voter referendum on the proposed constitutional amendment, if and when one is held, will be the most significant event in determining the ultimate realizability of the Company’s investment in NMR. If a referendum is held and the amendment is approved by voters, the Company believes the value of its investment would be supported by the potential expansion of gaming operations at the Meadowlands, subject to NMR obtaining a casino license and completing the required development. Conversely, if a referendum is held and the amendment is rejected by voters, or if the Company otherwise concludes that the approval of casino gaming at the Meadowlands is no longer reasonably possible, the value of the investment would be based solely on NMR’s existing operations, which may not support the current carrying value of the investment, and the Company would expect to record an impairment charge at that time, which could be material. The Company will continue to monitor legislative and other developments concerning gaming at the Meadowlands and will continue to evaluate the investment for impairment each reporting period. The Company’s investment in NMR is subject to a high degree of uncertainty. Any potential future expansion of gaming operations at the Meadowlands, including the approval of casino gaming, would require legislative action, voter approval and regulatory approvals, none of which are within the Company’s control and none of which can be assured. The realization of any potential benefit from this investment is dependent on factors that are inherently uncertain and may not occur within a predictable timeframe, if at all. In addition, NMR may require significant additional capital in connection with any future development efforts, including funding for potential referendum-related activities. To the extent the Company does not participate in such funding, or if NMR raises capital from third parties, the Company’s ownership interest may be diluted. The Company did not record any impairments during the 13 and 39 weeks ended June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025. Any future changes in the carrying value of our investment in NMR will be reflected in earnings. The Company does not rely on NMR to fund its operations, meet its liquidity needs or drive its near-term financial performance.

On March 12, 2013, the Company made a $4,200,000 investment in the New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC (“NMR”) through its purchase of a membership interest in Meadowlands Newmark, LLC, an existing member of NMR with a then 63.7% ownership interest. On November 19, 2013, the Company invested an additional $464,000 in NMR through the purchase of an additional membership interest in Meadowlands Newmark, LLC resulting in a total ownership of 11.6% of Meadowlands Newmark, LLC, and an effective ownership interest in NMR of 7.4%, subject to dilution. In 2015, the Company invested an additional $222,000 in NMR; in February 2017, an additional $222,000 in NMR; and on May 13, 2025, an additional $148,000 in NMR, all as a result of capital calls with no change in ownership, bringing its total investment to $5,256,000. The Company accounts for this investment at cost, less impairment, adjusted for subsequent observable price changes in accordance with ASU No. 2016-01. There are no observable prices for this investment.

On April 25, 2014, the Company loaned $1,500,000 to Meadowlands Newmark, LLC. The note bears interest at 3%, compounded monthly and added to the principal, and is due in its entirety on June 30, 2029. The note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at any time without penalty or premium. The principal, net of repayments, and accrued interest related to this note in the amounts of $1,480,000 and $1,487,000 are included in Investment in and Receivable from New Meadowlands Racetrack in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at June 27, 2026 and September 27, 2025, respectively.

In conjunction with this investment, the Company, through a 97% owned subsidiary, Ark Meadowlands LLC (“AM VIE”), also entered into a long-term agreement with NMR for the exclusive right to operate food and beverage concessions serving the new raceway facilities (the “Racing F&B Concessions”) located in the new raceway grandstand constructed at the Meadowlands Racetrack in northern New Jersey. Under the agreement, NMR is responsible to pay for the costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Racing F&B Concessions, and all revenues and profits thereof inure to the benefit of NMR. AM VIE receives an annual fee equal to 5% of the net profits received by NMR from the Racing F&B Concessions during each calendar year. AM VIE is a variable interest entity; however, based on qualitative consideration of the contracts with AM VIE, the operating structure of AM VIE, the Company’s role with AM VIE, and that the Company is not obligated to absorb expected losses of AM VIE, the Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary and not required to consolidate the operations of AM VIE.

NMR has been actively pursuing a full casino license (including slots and table games like blackjack and roulette) to supplement its existing horse racing and sports betting operations. Any gaming license in the state of New Jersey outside of Atlantic City, including at the Meadowlands Racetrack, requires ratification of an amendment to the State of New Jersey constitution, followed by issuance of a license by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. In January 2026, the New Jersey Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee proposed a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to authorize casino gambling at both the Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks. Such amendment will require a three-fifths vote in both legislative chambers followed by a voter referendum in a general election before becoming law. No vote on this amendment had been taken by the state legislature as of the date of this filing, which is beyond the August 3, 2026 deadline for submission of proposed amendments to the State of New Jersey Constitution to be voted upon at the November 2026 general election. As a result, the proposed amendment will not appear on the ballot, and no voter referendum on casino gaming at the Meadowlands will occur in 2026. The proposed amendment, or a similar amendment, may be placed on the ballot at a future general election, which could occur as early as November 2027 or in a subsequent general election; however, no assurance can be given as to whether or when the state legislature will approve such an amendment or a voter referendum will be held. If a referendum were ultimately held and the voting results were favorable, NMR could possibly open a temporary gaming facility within approximately one year following voter approval and a permanent facility within approximately two years thereafter, subject to the issuance of a license by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and completion of any required development.

The Company believes that the voter referendum on the proposed constitutional amendment, if and when one is held, will be the most significant event in determining the ultimate realizability of the Company’s investment in NMR. If a referendum is held and the amendment is approved by voters, the Company believes the value of its investment would be supported by the potential expansion of gaming operations at the Meadowlands, subject to NMR obtaining a casino license and completing the required development. Conversely, if a referendum is held and the amendment is rejected by voters, or if the Company otherwise concludes that the approval of casino gaming at the Meadowlands is no longer reasonably possible, the value of the investment would be based solely on NMR’s existing operations, which may not support the current carrying value of the investment, and the Company would expect to record an impairment charge at that time, which could be material. The Company will continue to monitor legislative and other developments concerning gaming at the Meadowlands and will continue to evaluate the investment for impairment each reporting period.

The Company’s investment in NMR is subject to a high degree of uncertainty. Any potential future expansion of gaming operations at the Meadowlands, including the approval of casino gaming, would require legislative action, voter approval and regulatory approvals, none of which are within the Company’s control and none of which can be assured. The realization of any potential benefit from this investment is dependent on factors that are inherently uncertain and may not occur within a predictable timeframe, if at all. In addition, NMR may require significant additional capital in connection with any future development efforts, including funding for potential referendum-related activities. To the extent the Company does not participate in such funding, or if NMR raises capital from third parties, the Company’s ownership interest may be diluted.