Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated lives:
Property and EquipmentUseful life
Leasehold improvementsShorter of lease term or estimated asset life
Building
39 years
Equipment and vehicles
5-7 years
Furniture and fixtures
7 years
Computer hardware and software
3-5 years
The Company’s property and equipment, net, were as follows:
(in thousands)December 28,
2025
December 29,
2024
Land$600 $600 
Building24,049 24,042 
Leasehold improvements425,580 332,312 
Equipment132,017 107,995 
Furniture and fixtures22,400 20,860 
Computer hardware and software63,818 54,217 
Construction in progress42,195 27,725 
Total property and equipment, gross710,659 567,751 
Less accumulated depreciation(253,158)(194,849)
Total property and equipment, net$457,501 $372,902 
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About PP&E Disclosures

The PP&E disclosure details a company's physical asset base — land, buildings, machinery, and equipment — along with the depreciation methods and useful life assumptions that determine how these costs flow through the income statement. Capitalization policy thresholds reveal management's judgment on the boundary between expense and asset, directly affecting both reported earnings and asset values.

Key signals: changes in estimated useful lives or depreciation methods can materially shift reported earnings without any operational change. Compare capital expenditures against depreciation expense — when capex consistently trails depreciation, the asset base may be aging and underinvested. Watch for large asset impairments or write-downs that signal overvalued carrying amounts. Asset retirement obligations reveal future environmental or decommissioning costs that are often underappreciated. Compare PP&E intensity (PP&E-to-revenue) against industry peers to assess capital efficiency and competitive positioning.