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Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
9 Months Ended
Oct. 05, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries (“Red Robin” or the “Company”), develops and operates casual-dining restaurants. As of October 5, 2014, the Company owned and operated 409 restaurants located in 37 states and two Canadian provinces. The Company also sells franchises, of which there were 98 restaurants in 15 states as of October 5, 2014. The Company operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Red Robin and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Red Robin have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. For further information, please refer to and read these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2014.
The Company’s quarter that ended October 5, 2014 is referred to as third quarter 2014, or the twelve weeks ended October 5, 2014; the quarter ended July 13, 2014 is referred to as second quarter 2014, or the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2014; the quarter ended April 20, 2014 is referred to as first quarter 2014, or the sixteen weeks ended April 20, 2014; and together the first, second, and third quarters of 2014 are referred to as the forty weeks ended October 5, 2014. The Company’s quarter that ended October 6, 2013 is referred to as third quarter 2013, or the twelve weeks ended October 6, 2013; the quarter ended July 14, 2013 is referred to as second quarter 2013, or the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2013; the quarter ended April 21, 2013 is referred to as first quarter 2013, or the sixteen weeks ended April 21, 2013; and together the first, second, and third quarters of 2013 are referred to as the forty weeks ended October 6, 2013.
Significant Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013, except for the addition of the following accounting policies that we adopted as a result of our recent franchised restaurant acquisitions:
Business Combinations. The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired business to its net identifiable assets and liabilities based on the estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. The Company uses all available information to estimate fair values including the fair value determination of indefinable intangible assets such as reacquired franchise rights, and any other significant assets or liabilities. In making these determinations, the Company may use the assistance of an independent third party valuation group.
Foreign Currency Translation. The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for our Canadian restaurant operations. Assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. Income and expense accounts are translated using the average exchange rates prevailing throughout the period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss). Gain or loss from foreign currency transactions is recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations. To qualify as a discontinued operation under the amended guidance, a component or group of components of an entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale must represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on the entity's operations and financial results. This guidance also expands related disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective for the reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact to our financial statements.