Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill was $736.4 million as of March 28, 2026 and March 29, 2025.

Impairment of Goodwill

When performing the quantitative analysis for goodwill impairment testing, we base the fair value of our reporting unit on consideration of various valuation methodologies, including projecting future cash flows discounted at rates commensurate with the risks involved (“DCF”). Assumptions used in a DCF require the exercise of significant judgment, including judgment about appropriate discount rate and terminal values, growth rates, and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The forecasted cash flows are based on current plans and assumed growth rates for future years. The calculation of fair value under the discounted future cash flows is based on estimates including revenue projections, EBITDA margin and discount rate, among others. Projected future cash flows are based on management’s knowledge of the current operating environment and expectations for the future. We believe that our assumptions are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying businesses. The discount rate, which is intended to reflect the risks inherent in future cash flow projections, used in a DCF are based on estimates of the weighted-average cost of capital of a market participant. Such estimates are derived from our analysis of peer companies and consider the industry weighted average return on debt and equity from a market participant perspective.

We perform the annual goodwill impairment test for our single-reporting unit segment as of the first day of the third quarter of each year, or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. We identified a triggering event during the year and we performed a quantitative analysis of the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit for both the annual impairment assessment performed as of September 28, 2025, and the interim impairment assessment as of March 28, 2026. The interim and annual goodwill impairment testing concluded that no impairment was required.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2025, we experienced continued industry disruption, which resulted in a reduction in our near-term and long-term outlook. We also experienced a decline in our market capitalization as a result of a decrease in our stock price. Our stock price has a history of volatility, however, given the decrease was sustained throughout the quarter, we viewed this event as a triggering event for the quarters ended March 28, 2026 and March 29, 2025. Our goodwill impairment testing concluded that no impairment was required at that time, and we have undertaken operational changes, including changes in management and strategy, that we believe will lead to improvements in the performance of the business and cash flows. Our forecast of future cash flows is based on our best estimate of projected revenue and projected operating margin, based primarily on pricing, material costs, market share, industry outlook, general economic conditions and strategic actions to improve our operating margin. Based on our impairment test, we had an estimated fair value that exceeded our carrying value, including goodwill, by approximately 20% and 25% in fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Intangible Assets

March 28, 2026

March 29, 2025

Gross

Accumulated

Gross

Accumulated

(thousands)

Carrying Amount

Amortization

Carrying Amount

Amortization

Customer lists

$

31,043

$

28,393

$

31,043

$

27,114

Trade names

16,432

13,277

16,432

12,648

Franchise agreements and reacquired rights

8,800

6,882

8,800

6,123

Other intangible assets

50

50

50

50

Total

$

56,325

$

48,602

$

56,325

$

45,935

Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives

Life (Years)

Customer lists

10

Trade names

15

Franchise agreements and reacquired rights

12

Amortization expense was $2.7 million, $2.9 million and $3.3 million for 2026, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Estimated Future Amortization Expense

(thousands)

Amortization

2027

$

2,322

2028

2,177

2029

1,398

2030

967

2031

444

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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026May 27, 2026Showing above
2025May 28, 2025
2024May 28, 2024
2023May 22, 2023
2022May 23, 2022
2021May 26, 2021
2020Jun 12, 2020
2019May 29, 2019
2018May 30, 2018
2017May 24, 2017
2016May 25, 2016

About Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosures

Goodwill and intangible asset disclosures reveal the premium paid in acquisitions and how management assesses whether that premium retains its value. Since goodwill is no longer amortized under US GAAP, the annual impairment test is the only mechanism that adjusts carrying values downward — making the assumptions behind that test critically important for investors.

Key signals: a history of goodwill impairments suggests management consistently overpays for acquisitions. Watch the gap between reporting unit fair value and carrying amount — when fair value exceeds carrying amount by less than 10-20%, a small decline in business performance could trigger a write-down. For finite-lived intangibles, examine useful life assumptions across customer relationships, technology, and trade names; aggressive estimates inflate near-term earnings. Compare total intangibles-to-total-assets ratios against peers to assess acquisition dependency. Rising goodwill as a percentage of equity can signal balance sheet fragility.