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Other Charges

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Other Charges
4 Months Ended
Apr. 17, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Charges (Gains) Other Charges, net
Other charges, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
Sixteen Weeks Ended
April 17, 2022 April 18, 2021
Restaurant asset impairment 2,122  1,242 
Litigation contingencies 1,720  1,085 
Restaurant closure costs 949  2,447 
Other financing costs 309  — 
COVID-19 related charges 207  569 
Board and stockholder matter costs —  128 
Other charges, net $ 5,307  $ 5,471 

The Company recognized non-cash impairment charges related to restaurant assets at three and one Company-owned restaurants during the sixteen weeks ended April 17, 2022 and April 18, 2021, respectively.
Restaurant closure costs include the ongoing restaurant operating costs of the Company-owned restaurants that remained temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as any costs incurred for permanently closed restaurants including lease termination costs.
Litigation contingencies include legal settlement costs accrued within the period presented related to class action employment cases and other employment matters.
Other financing costs include fees related to the entry by the Company into the New Credit Agreement (as defined below) on March 4, 2022 that were not capitalized with the closing of the New Credit Facility. See Footnote 6. Borrowings.
COVID-19 related costs include the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment for restaurant Team Members and Guests and emergency sick pay provided to restaurant Team Members related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board and stockholder matters costs were primarily related to the recruitment and appointment of a new board member in the first quarter of 2021.