Long-Term Debt |
6 Months Ended |
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Sep. 26, 2026 | |
| Long-Term Debt [Abstract] | |
| Long-Term Debt | Note 7 – Long-term Debt
Credit Facility
In April 2019, we entered into a $600 million revolving credit facility agreement with eight banks (the “Credit Facility”) that includes an accordion feature permitting us to request an increase in availability of up to an additional $250 million. In November 2022, we entered into a Third Amendment to the Credit Facility (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment, among other things, extended the term of the Credit Facility to November 10, 2027, and amended certain of the financial terms in the Credit Facility. The Third Amendment amended the interest rate charged on borrowings to be based on 0.10 percent over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“”), replacing the previously used LIBOR. In addition, one additional bank was added to the bank syndicate for a total of nine banks now within the syndicate.
Under the Third Amendment, we were required to maintain an interest coverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Facility, of at least 1.55 to 1. In addition, our ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDAR, as defined in the Credit Facility, cannot exceed 4.75 to 1, subject to certain exceptions under the Credit Facility. These terms are modified during the “Further Extended Covenant Relief Period,” described below.
On May 23, 2024, we entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility (the “Fourth Amendment”). Among other changes, the Fourth Amendment modified the definition of “EBITDAR” to permit add-backs relating to expenses, and restrict add-backs related to gains, associated with store closures of (a) all non-cash items and (b) cash items up to 20% of EBITDA from the first quarter of fiscal 2025 through the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 and up to 15% of EBITDA from the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and thereafter.
On May 23, 2025, we entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Credit Facility (the “Fifth Amendment”). Among other changes, the Fifth Amendment further modified the definition of “EBITDAR” to permit add-backs relating to non-cash impairment and other expenses, with the restriction for add-backs of certain cash expense items up to 20% of EBITDA from the first quarter of fiscal 2026 through the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 and up to 15% of EBITDA from the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and thereafter. In addition, the Fifth Amendment permanently reduced the Credit Facility from $600 million to $500 million.
See Note 6 of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2026 for additional information.
On May 21, 2026, we entered into a Sixth Amendment to our Credit Facility (the “Sixth Amendment”). The Sixth Amendment amends the terms of certain of the financial and restrictive covenants in the Credit Facility to provide us with additional flexibility to operate our business to the Credit Facility maturity date or November 10, 2027 (the “Further Extended Covenant Relief Period”). During the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, the minimum interest coverage ratio will be reduced from 1.55x to 1.25x. During the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, the maximum ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDAR remains at 4.75x to 1.00x, except that, if we completed a qualified acquisition during the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, the maximum ratio would increase to 5.00x to 1.00x for a certain 12-month period after the qualified acquisition. In addition to the Fourth and Fifth Amendment modifications, the Sixth Amendment further modifies the definition of “EBITDAR” to permit add-backs relating to non-cash pension accounting charges.
During the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, the interest rate spread charged on borrowings is 225 basis points.
During the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, the restrictions on our ability to declare dividends were modified to reduce the cushion inside the threshold required for us to be able to declare dividends without restriction from 0.50x to 0.25x. In addition, during the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, we must have minimum liquidity of at least $200 million to declare dividends. We are prohibited from repurchasing our securities during the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period if there are outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility immediately before or after giving effect to the repurchase. During the Further Extended Covenant Relief Period, we may acquire stores or other businesses as long as we have minimum liquidity of at least $200 million after completing the acquisition.
In addition, the Sixth Amendment permanently reduces the Credit Facility from $500 million to $400 million.
Except as amended by the First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and Sixth Amendment, the remaining terms of the Credit Facility remain in full force and effect.
Other than the maximum ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDAR, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants at September 26, 2026. The Company received a waiver from the lenders of the Credit Facility with respect to compliance with the ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDAR for the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Non-compliance with the adjusted debt to EBITDAR ratio covenant addressed pursuant to the waiver did not and does not trigger any cross-default provisions under the Company’s other debt agreements.
Within the Credit Facility, we have a sub-facility of $80 million available for the purpose of issuing standby letters of credit. The sub-facility requires fees aggregating 87.5 to 212.5 basis points annually of the face amount of each standby letter of credit, payable quarterly in arrears. There was a $30.1 million outstanding letter of credit at September 26, 2026.
There was $100.0 million outstanding and $269.9 million available under the Credit Facility as of September 26, 2026, subject to compliance with our covenants.
On October 23, 2026, the Company paid in full all outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility and terminated all commitments thereunder in connection with entering into a new credit agreement to replace the Credit Facility. See Note 13 for additional information. |