Edgar Filing: CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC

form10q.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2009

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission File Number: 001-13687

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas		48-0905805
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4441 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas		75062
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(972) 258-8507
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of July 20, 2009, an aggregate of 23,086,300 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share, were outstanding.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 28, 2009	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008	6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15

ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27

ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	27

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	29

ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	29

ITEM 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	30

ITEM 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	30

ITEM 6.	Exhibits	31

SIGNATURES		32

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share information)

	June 28,			December 28,
	2009			2008
ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,517		$	17,769
Accounts receivable		17,770			31,734
Inventories		15,028			14,184
Prepaid expenses		14,772			11,192
Deferred tax asset		3,878			3,878

Total current assets		67,965			78,757

Property and equipment, net		659,296			666,443
Other noncurrent assets		2,236			2,240

Total assets	$	729,497		$	747,440

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	843		$	806
Accounts payable		32,801			37,116
Accrued expenses		31,860			33,716
Unearned revenues		6,602			7,575
Accrued interest		1,467			3,457
Derivative instrument liability		4,220			3,830

Total current liabilities		77,793			86,500

Long-term debt, less current portion		358,594			413,252
Deferred rent		76,480			76,617
Deferred tax liability		24,315			23,396
Accrued insurance		11,725			11,190
Derivative instrument liability		2,211			3,097
Accrued income taxes		6,779			4,802

Total liabilities		557,897			618,854

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 60,904,143 and 59,860,722 shares issued, respectively		6,090			5,986
Capital in excess of par		416,927			398,124
Retained earnings		684,267			641,220
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(749	)		(1,892	)
Less treasury stock, at cost; 37,814,265 and 37,169,265 shares, respectively		(934,935	)		(914,852	)

Total stockholders’ equity		171,600			128,586

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	729,497		$	747,440

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28,		June 29,		June 28,		June 29,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
REVENUES
Food and beverage sales	$	91,123	$	96,783	$	219,602	$	220,988
Entertainment and merchandise sales		92,676		94,571		211,257		214,585

Company store sales		183,799		191,354		430,859		435,573
Franchise fees and royalties		996		1,140		2,069		2,097

Total revenues		184,795		192,494		432,928		437,670

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Company store operating costs:
Cost of food and beverage (exclusive of labor expenses, depreciation and amortization shown separately below)		20,612		22,892		47,758		51,157
Cost of entertainment and merchandise (exclusive of labor expenses, depreciation, and amortization shown separately below)		8,360		8,210		19,124		18,042

		28,972		31,102		66,882		69,199
Labor expenses		52,449		54,436		112,945		116,672
Depreciation and amortization		19,040		18,241		37,954		36,705
Rent expense		16,719		16,357		33,633		32,853
Other store operating expenses		30,285		27,811		60,409		58,449

Total company store operating costs		147,465		147,947		311,823		313,878
Advertising expense		8,637		7,902		18,681		18,021
General and administrative expenses		11,738		13,967		26,255		27,255
Asset impairments		-		137		-		137

Total operating costs and expenses		167,840		169,953		356,759		359,291

Operating income		16,955		22,541		76,169		78,379

Interest expense, net		3,095		4,063		6,169		7,896

Income before income taxes		13,860		18,478		70,000		70,483

Income taxes		4,866		7,170		26,953		26,264

Net income	$	8,994	$	11,308	$	43,047	$	44,219

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.39	$	0.48	$	1.88	$	1.77
Diluted	$	0.39	$	0.47	$	1.86	$	1.75

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		23,048		23,710		22,933		24,971
Diluted		23,214		24,110		23,104		25,277

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2009

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share information)

	Common Stock						Capital In Excess of			Retained		Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Treasury Stock
	Shares			Amount			Par			Earnings		Loss			Shares		Amount			Total

Balance at December 29, 2008		59,860,722		$	5,986		$	398,124		$	641,220	$	(1,892	)		37,169,265	$	(914,852	)	$	128,586
Net income		-			-			-			43,047		-			-		-			43,047
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of income taxes of $440		-			-			-			-		(718	)		-		-			(718	)
Hedging loss realized in earnings, net of income taxes of $629		-			-			-			-		1,026			-		-			1,026
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes of $158		-			-			-			-		835			-		-			835
Comprehensive income																					44,190

Stock-based compensation costs		-			-			4,286			-		-			-		-			4,286
Stock options exercised		735,105			74			14,675			-		-			-		-			14,749
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures		341,772			34			(34	)		-		-			-		-			-
Tax benefit from stock options and restricted stock		-			-			646			-		-			-		-			646
Restricted stock returned for taxes		(57,249	)		(6	)		(1,345	)		-		-			-		-			(1,351	)
Common stock issued under 401(k) plan		23,793			2			575			-		-			-		-			577
Purchases of treasury stock		-			-			-			-		-			645,000		(20,083	)		(20,083	)

Balance at June 28, 2009		60,904,143		$	6,090		$	416,927		$	684,267	$	(749	)		37,814,265	$	(934,935	)	$	171,600

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended
	June 28,			June 29,
	2009			2008
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	43,047		$	44,219
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		38,422			36,843
Deferred income taxes		1,968			(1,487	)
Stock-based compensation expense		4,183			2,602
Deferred lease rentals		(212	)		1,127
Deferred debt financing costs		141			142
Loss on asset disposals, net		1,380			941
Other adjustment		(1	)		-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		13,919			2,164
Inventories		(843	)		(1,251	)
Prepaid expenses		(3,579	)		830
Accounts payable		(2,294	)		2,078
Accrued expenses		1,001			6,641
Unearned revenues		(973	)		(315	)
Accrued interest		(1,990	)		524
Income taxes payable		(2,616	)		8,624
Deferred rent		75			-

Net cash provided by operating activities		91,628			103,682

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(32,990	)		(39,342	)
Disposition of property and equipment		-			2,223
Other investing activities		(136	)		(209	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(33,126	)		(37,328	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from (payments on) line of credit		(54,250	)		77,700
Payments on capital lease obligations		(397	)		(371	)
Exercise of stock options		14,749			17,089
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options		1,848			60
Payment of taxes for returned restricted shares		(1,351	)		(1,003	)
Treasury stock acquired		(20,083	)		(160,845	)
Other financing activities		-			(186	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(59,484	)		(67,556	)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		(270	)		-

Change in cash and cash equivalents		(1,252	)		(1,202	)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		17,769			18,373

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	16,517		$	17,171

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	$	6,537		$	7,009
Income taxes paid, net	$	16,954		$	19,185

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Accrued construction costs	$	3,960		$	5,889
Common stock issued under 401(k) plan	$	577		$	544

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation:

The use of the terms “CEC Entertainment,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements refer to CEC Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 28, 2009 and for the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 are presented in accordance with the requirements for quarterly reports under Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, such financial statements include all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair statement of the financial information included herein in accordance with U.S. GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The balance sheet at December 28, 2008 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008.

Subsequent Events

We recognize the effects of events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued (“subsequent events”) if there is evidence that conditions related to the subsequent event existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the impact of such events on management’s estimates and assumptions used in preparing the financial statements. Other significant subsequent events that are not recognized in the financial statements, if any, are disclosed in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Subsequent events have been evaluated through July 30, 2009, the date we issued these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

2. Inventories:

Inventories consisted of the following:

	June 28,		December 28,
	2009		2008
	(in thousands)

Food and beverage	$	3,553	$	4,400
Entertainment and merchandise		11,475		9,784

	$	15,028	$	14,184

Food and beverage inventories include paper products needed for our food service operations. Entertainment and merchandise inventories consist primarily of novelty toy items used as redemption prizes for certain games that may also be sold to our customers, and include supplies needed for our entertainment operations.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

3. Long-Term Debt:

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	June 28,			December 28,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)

Revolving credit facility borrowings	$	347,600		$	401,850
Obligations under capital leases		11,837			12,208

		359,437			414,058
Less current portion of capital leases		(843	)		(806	)

	$	358,594		$	413,252

We have a revolving credit facility providing for total borrowings of up to $550 million for a term of five years. The credit facility, which matures in October 2012, also includes an accordion feature allowing us, subject to lender approval, to request an additional $50 million in borrowings at any time. As of June 28, 2009, there were $347.6 million of borrowings outstanding and $10.0 million of letters of credit issued but undrawn under the credit facility. The credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.625% to 1.25% determined based on our financial performance and debt levels, or alternatively, the higher of (a) the prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. As of June 28, 2009, borrowings under the credit facility incurred interest at LIBOR (0.31% - 0.66%) plus 1.00% or the prime rate (3.25%). A commitment fee of 0.1% to 0.3%, depending on our financial performance and debt levels, is payable on a quarterly basis on any unused credit line. All borrowings under the credit facility are unsecured, but we have agreed not to pledge any of our existing assets to secure future indebtedness.

The weighted average effective interest rate (including the effect of our interest rate swap contract discussed in Note 4 “Derivative Instrument”) incurred on borrowings under our revolving credit facility was 3.0% and 3.9% for the three months ended June 29, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively, and was 2.9% and 4.4% for the six months ended June 29, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively.

The revolving credit facility agreement contains certain restrictions and conditions that, among other things, require us to maintain financial covenant ratios, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.5 to 1.0 and a maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. Additionally, the terms of the revolving credit facility agreement limit the amount of our repurchases of our common stock and cash dividends we may pay on our common stock based on certain financial covenants and criteria. As of June 28, 2009, we were in compliance with these covenants.

We believe the carrying amount of our revolving credit facility approximates its fair value because interest rates are adjusted regularly to reflect current market rates.

4. Derivative Instrument:

We have adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”) which enhances the disclosure requirements in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”) about an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities. Under SFAS 161, entities are required to provide qualitative disclosures including (a) how and why they use derivative instruments, (b) how their derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133, and its related interpretations, and (c) how the derivative instruments and related hedged items affect the entity’s financial statements. Additionally, under SFAS 161, entities must disclose the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format that identifies the location of derivative positions and the effect of their use in the entity’s financial statements. The new disclosure requirements of SFAS 161 are presented within this note.

Interest Rate Risk Management

Our revolving credit facility bears interest at variable rates and therefore exposes us to the impact of interest rate changes. To manage this risk, we use an interest rate swap contract to mitigate the variability of the interest payment cash flows and to reduce our exposure to adverse interest rate changes.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

4. Derivative Instrument (continued):

On May 27, 2008, we entered into a $150.0 million notional amount interest rate swap contract to effectively convert a portion of our variable rate debt to a fixed interest rate. The contract, which matures in May 2011, requires us to pay a fixed rate of 3.62% while receiving variable payments from the counterparty at the three-month LIBOR rate. Including the 1.00 percentage point applicable margin incurred on our revolving credit facility, the effective interest rate of the swap contract was 4.62% at June 28, 2009. The differential amounts receivable or payable under the swap contract are recorded over the life of the contract as adjustments to interest expense.

We have designated the swap contract as a cash flow hedge in accordance with SFAS 133. Accordingly, changes in its fair value that are considered to be effective are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” Throughout the term of the swap contract, the unrealized gains or losses we have reported in accumulated other comprehensive income will be recognized in earnings consistent with when the variable interest rate of the debt affects earnings. We assess whether the swap contract is highly effective in offsetting the changes in cash flows on the hedged debt based on a comparison of cumulative changes in fair value of the swap to the total change in future cash flows on the notional amount of debt. If the total cumulative change in fair value of the swap contract more than offsets the cumulative change in the present value of expected future cash flows of the hedged debt, the difference would be considered hedge ineffectiveness and be recorded immediately in earnings.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	Liability Derivatives		Liability Derivatives

	June 28, 2009		December 28, 2008
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value

Interest rate contract	Derivative instrument liability(1)	$ 6,431	Derivative instrument liability(2)	$ 6,927

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(1) As of June 28, 2009, the estimated fair value was comprised of a $4.2 million current liability and a $2.2 million noncurrent liability.

(2) As of December 28, 2008, the estimated fair value was comprised of a $3.8 million current liability and a $3.1 million noncurrent liability.

The following table summarizes the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the periods presented:

	Amount of Gain or (Loss)						Amount of Gain or (Loss)
	Recognized in						Reclassified From Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income					Location of Gain	Other Comprehensive Income
	on Derivative					or (Loss)	Into Income
	- Effective Portion -					Reclassified From	- Effective Portion -
	Three Months Ended					Accumulated Other	Three Months Ended
Derivatives in SFAS 133	June 28,			June 29,		Comprehensive	June 28,			June 29,
cash flow hedging	2009			2008		Income Into Income	2009			2008
relationships	(in thousands)					- Effective Portion -	(in thousands)

Interest rate contract	$	(477	)	$	657	Interest expense, net	$	(982	)	$	(139	)

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
Derivatives in SFAS 133	June 28,			June 29,			June 28,			June 29,
cash flow hedging		2009			2008			2009			2008
relationships	(in thousands)						(in thousands)

Interest rate contract	$	(1,158	)	$	657	Interest expense, net	$	(1,655	)	$	(139	)

There were no ineffective gains or losses recognized during the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2009. We expect that approximately $2.6 million, net of taxes, of the change in fair value of the swap contract included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income” as of June 28, 2009 will be realized in earnings as additional interest expense within the next 12 months.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

4. Derivative Instrument (continued):

Fair Value Measurement

Our interest rate swap contract is not traded on a public exchange, therefore its fair value is determined using the present value of expected future cash flows arising from the contract which approximates an amount to be received from or paid to a market participant in settlement of this instrument. This valuation methodology utilizes forward interest rate yield curves obtained from an independent pricing service’s quotes of three-month forward LIBOR rates through the swap contract’s maturity. Accordingly, the inputs to our fair value measurement of the interest rate swap are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

5. Commitments and Contingencies:

Legal Proceedings

On November 19, 2007, a purported class action lawsuit against us, entitled Ana Chavez v. CEC Entertainment, Inc., et al., Cause No. BC380996 (“Chavez Litigation”), was filed in the Central District Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County. We received service of process on December 21, 2007. On January 9, 2008, a second purported class action lawsuit against us, entitled Cynthia Perez et al. v. CEC Entertainment, Inc., et al., Cause No. BC3853527 (“Perez Litigation”), was filed in the Central District Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County. We were served with the second complaint on January 30, 2008. We removed both cases to Federal court on January 18, 2008 and February 29, 2008, respectively. On March 21, 2008, the Chavez Litigation was remanded back to state court and on April 30, 2008, the Perez Litigation was remanded back to state court. These two cases were then consolidated by the court for procedural purposes in the Superior Court of the State of California in Los Angeles County on June 18, 2008. The Chavez Litigation was filed by a former store employee purporting to represent other similarly situated current and former employees of us in the State of California from November 19, 2003 to the present. The lawsuit alleges violations of the state wage and hour laws involving unpaid vacation wages, meal periods, wages due upon termination, waiting time penalties, and unfair competition and seeks an unspecified amount in damages. The Perez Litigation was filed by former store employees purporting to represent other similarly situated current and former employees of us in Los Angeles County from January 8, 2004 to the present. The lawsuit alleges violations of the state wage and hour laws involving unpaid overtime wages, meal and rest periods, itemized wage statements, waiting time penalties, retaliation, unfair competition, and constructive trust and seeks an unspecified amount in damages. We attended formal mediation with representatives of the plaintiffs in both suits and reached a tentative settlement for all of the claims alleged on November 17, 2008. On December 3, 2008, following the tentative settlement, the plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Complaint combining the allegations of the two actions in accordance with the tentative settlement agreement. We then filed an Answer to the Consolidated Complaint on December 16, 2008. The tentative settlement is subject to both preliminary and final approval by the court. On March 11, 2009, the court granted preliminary approval of the class action settlement. We commenced efforts to administer the settlement and notice of the settlement, claim forms and opt-out forms were sent to approximately 18,500 class members on March 31, 2009. The hearing for final approval of the class action settlement is scheduled for August 14, 2009. The terms of the tentative settlement are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Contingent Liabilities

From time to time we are involved with governmental inquiries, legal proceedings and other claims that are incidental to the conduct of our business. These matters typically involve claims from customers, employees and others involved in operational issues common to the entertainment and food industries. A number of such claims may exist at any given time. In the opinion of our management, none of the claims or proceedings to which we are currently a party to is expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. When a contingency involving uncertainty as to a possible loss occurs (“contingent liability”), an estimate of such loss contingency may be accrued as a charge to income and a reserve established on the balance sheet. As of June 28, 2009, we had established $1.2 million in aggregate loss contingency reserves, based on management’s assessment of the appropriate contingent liability as of that date. In light of all information known, we believe that amounts accrued for such contingencies are adequate and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, there can be no assurance that there will not be a loss different from the amounts accrued. Any such loss, if realized, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period during which the underlying matters are resolved. Management reviews reserves periodically, and the contingent loss reserve may be increased or decreased in the future to reflect further developments.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

6. Income Taxes:

Our effective tax rates were 35.1% and 38.8% for the three months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively, and 38.5% and 37.3% for the six months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate during the second quarter of 2009 was primarily due to favorable state tax adjustments made during the second quarter of 2009. The increase in our effective tax rate during the first six months of 2009 was primarily due to the effect of unfavorable U.S. federal tax adjustments we made during the first six months of 2009 and favorable state tax adjustments in the first six months of 2008, partially offset by the effect of favorable state tax adjustments we made in the first six months of 2009.

We are subject to the U.S. federal income tax and must file income tax returns in multiple state jurisdictions and Canada. During the first quarter of 2009, the Internal Revenue Service commenced an audit of our 2006 and 2007 tax years.

7. Earnings Per Share:

Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) are calculated in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”) which clarifies EITF No. 03-6, “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method Under FAS No. 128.” Under this FSP, unvested share-based payment awards that include nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are considered participating securities, and the two-class method of computing EPS is required for all periods presented. We adopted the provisions of FSP EITF 03-6-1 effective December 29, 2008.

Our restricted stock awards granted before May 2009 include nonforfeitable rights to dividends with respect to unvested shares. As clarified by FSP EITF 03-6-1, the unvested shares of such restricted stock grants are considered participating securities and must be included in our computation of EPS. Accordingly, we have computed EPS to include outstanding unvested shares of pre-May 2009 restricted stock in the number of basic weighted average common shares outstanding effective as of the first quarter of 2009 and have adjusted prior period EPS retrospectively for the inclusion of such outstanding unvested restricted shares. Upon adoption, basic and diluted EPS decreased (a) $0.01 for the three months ended June 29, 2008, (b) $0.04 and $0.03, respectively, for the six months ended June 29, 2008 and (c) $0.06 and $0.04, respectively, for the fiscal year 2008.

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares outstanding consist of shares of our common stock and unvested shares of restricted stock that are considered to be participating securities. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares consist of dilutive stock options.

The following table sets forth the computation of EPS, basic and diluted:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28,		June 29,		June 28,		June 29,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income	$	8,994	$	11,308	$	43,047	$	44,219

Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		23,048		23,710		22,933		24,971
Potential common shares for stock options and restricted stock		166		400		171		306

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		23,214		24,110		23,104		25,277

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.39	$	0.48	$	1.88	$	1.77
Diluted	$	0.39	$	0.47	$	1.86	$	1.75

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

7. Earnings Per Share (continued):

Stock options to purchase 699,502 shares and 737,557 shares of common stock for the three months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively, and 714,920 shares and 1,026,266 shares of common stock for the six months ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS computations because the exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, their effect would be antidilutive.

8. Stock-Based Compensation:

We have stock-based compensation plans pursuant to which we may grant awards of restricted stock or restricted stock units and, prior to fiscal 2006, stock options to our employees and non-employee directors. As of June 28, 2009, we have not issued any restricted stock units. The fair value of all stock-based awards, less estimated forfeitures, is recognized as stock-based compensation expense in the financial statements over the vesting period of the award.

The following table summarizes total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 28,			June 29,			June 28,			June 29,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
	(in thousands)

Total stock-based compensation cost	$	1,864		$	1,577		$	4,286		$	2,695
Portion capitalized as property and equipment		(54	)		(50	)		(103	)		(93	)

Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense recognized(1)	$	1,810		$	1,527		$	4,183		$	2,602

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(1) Included in “General and administrative expense” in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

As of June 28, 2009, there was $17.8 million of unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation cost related to restricted stock that will be recognized over a weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.9 years. As of June 28, 2009, substantially all of our outstanding stock options were fully vested and the amount of unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation cost related to stock options which continue to vest through the remainder of fiscal 2009 was not material.

9. Stockholders’ Equity:

Common Stock Repurchases

We repurchase shares of our common stock under a plan authorized by our Board of Directors (the “Board”). The share repurchase program, which does not have a stated expiration date, authorizes us to make a total of $600 million of share repurchases in the open market or in private transactions. During the six months ended June 28, 2009, we repurchased 645,000 shares through the open market at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20.1 million. At June 28, 2009, approximately $51.3 million remained available for share repurchases under the $600 million repurchase authorization.

Stock Options

During the six months ended June 28, 2009, 735,105 shares of common stock were issued from the exercise of stock options for cash proceeds of $14.7 million.

Restricted Stock

During the six months ended June 28, 2009, we granted a total of 350,218 shares of restricted stock to our employees and non-employee directors at a weighted average grant date fair value of $24.63 per share.

During the six months ended June 28, 2009, 8,446 shares of restricted stock were forfeited by employees at a weighted average grant date fair value of $25.45 per share.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

9. Stockholders’ Equity (continued):

During the six months ended June 28, 2009, 57,249 shares of common stock were tendered by employees at an average price per share of $23.53 to satisfy tax withholding requirements on the vesting of shares of restricted stock.

401(k) Plan Contribution

During the six months ended June 28, 2009, we contributed 23,793 shares of common stock to our 401(k) plan at a cost of $0.6 million.

10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 also clarifies the types of subsequent events an entity shall, or shall not, recognize in the financial statements. We have adopted the provisions of this new standard, which were effective for financial statement periods ending after June 15, 2009, as of June 28, 2009. Our adoption of SFAS 165 did not result in significant changes in our recognition or disclosure of subsequent events in the financial statements. However, it does require us to disclose the date through which we have evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. Our evaluation of subsequent events is disclosed in Note 1 “Basis of Presentation.”

In the second quarter of 2009 we adopted FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP 157-4”) addresses measuring fair value for situations in which there has been a significant decrease in trading activity for an asset or liability. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability has significantly decreased. FSP 157-4 also includes guidance on identifying circumstances when a transaction may not be considered orderly. Under this guidance, a transaction price that is not associated with an orderly transaction is given little, if any, weight when estimating fair value. When the reporting entity concludes there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, further analysis of the information from that market is needed and significant adjustments to the related prices may be necessary to estimate fair value in accordance with SFAS 157. Our adoption of FSP 157-4 in the second quarter of 2009 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the second quarter of 2009 we adopted FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1”) which require fair value of financial instruments disclosure in interim reporting period, as well as in annual, financial statements. The disclosure requirements of FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 are presented in Note 3 “Long-Term Debt.”

In the first quarter of 2009 we adopted FASB Staff Position 157-2 which had deferred the effective date of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), as it applies to nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, until fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The deferral provided by FSP 157-2 applied to our measurement of property and equipment at fair value made in connection with periodic impairment assessments. Our adoption of SFAS 157 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, as it relates to our impairment assessment of long-lived assets, has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the first quarter of 2009 we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”) which establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling ownership interests (“noncontrolling interests”) in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 clarifies that a noncontrolling interest should be reported in the consolidated financial statements as a separate component of equity and also requires consolidated net income to be reported for the consolidated group with separate disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income for amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests. Our adoption of SFAS 160 in the first quarter of 2009 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued):

As more fully described in Note 7 “Earnings Per Share,” we adopted FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”), which clarifies whether unvested share-based payment awards with nonforfeitable dividend rights should be included in the computation of earnings per share and requires that all prior-period EPS data presented be adjusted retrospectively.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (“SFAS 167”), which amends the consolidation guidance for a variable interest entity (“VIE”). SFAS 167 redefines the approach used to determine the “primary beneficiary” (or consolidator) of a VIE, which will be determined using a prescribed qualitative assessment and must be performed on an ongoing basis. Under the new standard, the primary beneficiary of a VIE will be the enterprise that has both: (1) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. SFAS 167 also requires separate presentation of the assets and liabilities of a consolidated VIE on the face of the balance sheet if specific criterion are met. SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, which will be our 2010 fiscal year beginning January 4, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.

On July 1, 2009, the FASB launched the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “FASB Codification”) as the single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP, superseding all then-existing authoritative accounting and reporting standards, except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws, which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The FASB Codification reorganizes the authoritative literature comprising U.S. GAAP into a topical format that eliminates the current GAAP hierarchy. The Codification is effective for interim and annual financial statement periods ending after September 15, 2009, which means that we will begin to use the FASB Codification in the third quarter of 2009. The FASB Codification is not intended to change U.S. GAAP. However, since it completely supersedes existing standards, it will affect the way we reference authoritative accounting pronouncements in our future financial statements.

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

As used in this report, the terms “CEC Entertainment,” “we,” “Company,” “us” and “our” refer to CEC Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide the readers of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

·	Executive Overview

·	Overview of Operations

·	Results of Operations

·	Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

·	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

·	Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

·	Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Executive Overview

Second Quarter 2009 Highlights

·	Revenues decreased 4.0% during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.

-	Comparable store sales decreased 5.4%.

-	Weighted average Company-owned store count increased by approximately five stores.

-	Menu prices increased on average 1.5%.

·	Company store operating costs as a percentage of Company store sales increased 2.9 percentage points during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.

Other store operating expenses increased due to the deleveraging effects associated with the decline in comparable store sales, an increase in repair and maintenance costs and a 0.4 percentage point impact from a $0.9 million gain recognized upon the sale of a restaurant property in the second quarter of 2008.

-	Depreciation, amortization and rent expenses increased a combined 1.4 percentage points as a percentage of Company store sales, primarily due to ongoing capital initiatives and the effect of lower sales on our fixed costs.

-	These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the average price per pound of cheese of approximately 41%.

General and administrative expenses decreased to $11.7 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $14.0 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to lower performance-based compensation costs and a reduction in legal costs attributable to the non-recurrence of prior year legal matters.

Interest expense decreased to $3.1 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to a 90 basis point decrease in the average effective interest rates incurred on the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008, as well as a decrease in the average debt balance outstanding between the two quarters.

Net income for the second quarter of 2009 decreased 20.5% to $9.0 million from $11.3 million in the same period in 2008 and diluted earnings per share decreased 17.0% to $0.39 compared to $0.47 in the same period in 2008. Earnings per share benefited from our repurchase of 645,000 shares of our common stock during the second quarter of 2009.

Financial Reporting Change

In the first quarter of 2009 we adopted FSP EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”), which clarifies whether unvested share-based payment awards with nonforfeitable dividend rights should be included in the computation of earnings per share and requires that all prior-period EPS data presented be adjusted retrospectively. Refer to Note 7 “Earnings Per Share” of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a more complete discussion of FSP EITF 03-6-1 and its impact on our earnings per share.

Overview of Operations

We develop, operate and franchise family dining and entertainment centers under the name “Chuck E. Cheese’s®” in 48 states and six foreign countries or territories. Chuck E. Cheese’s stores feature musical and comic entertainment by robotic and animated characters, arcade-style and skill oriented games, video games, rides and other activities intended to appeal to our primary customer

base of families with children between two and 12 years of age. All of our stores offer dining selections consisting of a variety of beverages, pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, a salad bar, and desserts.

The following table summarizes information regarding the number of Company-owned and franchised stores for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 28,		June 29,			June 28,		June 29,
	2009		2008			2009		2008

Number of Company-owned stores:
Beginning of period		495		490			495		490
New		1		1			1		1
Acquired from franchisees		-		-			-		-
Closed		-		(1	)		-		(1	)
End of period		496		490			496		490

Number of franchised stores:
Beginning of period		47		44			46		44
New		1		3			2		3
Acquired by the Company		-		-			-		-
Closed		-		-			-		-
End of period		48		47			48		47

Comparable store sales. Comparable store sales (sales of domestic stores that were open for a period greater than 18 months at the beginning of each respective fiscal year or 12 months for acquired stores) is a key performance indicator used within our industry and is a critical factor when evaluating our performance as it is indicative of acceptance of our strategic initiatives and local economic and consumer trends.

Revenues. Our primary source of revenues is from sales at our Company-owned stores (“Company store sales”) and consists of the sale of food, beverages, game-play tokens and merchandise. Food and beverage sales include all revenue recognized with respect to stand-alone food and beverage sales as well as the portion of revenue that is allocated from package deals. Entertainment and merchandise sales include all revenue recognized with respect to stand-alone game token sales as well as the portion of revenue that is allocated from package deals. This revenue caption also includes sales of merchandise at our stores.

Franchise fees and royalties include area development and initial franchise fees received from franchisees to establish new stores and royalties charged to franchisees based on a percentage of a franchised store’s sales.

Company store operating costs. Certain costs and expenses relate only to the operation of our Company-owned stores and are as follows:

·	Cost of food and beverage includes all direct costs of food, beverages and costs of related paper and birthday supplies, less rebates from suppliers;

·	Cost of entertainment and merchandise includes all direct costs of prizes provided and merchandise sold to our customers, as well as the cost of tickets dispensed to customers and redeemed for prize items;

·	Labor expenses consist of salaries and wages, related payroll taxes and benefits for store personnel;

·	Depreciation and amortization expense pertain directly to our store assets;

·	Rent expense includes lease costs for Company stores, excluding common occupancy costs (e.g. common area maintenance (“CAM”) charges, property taxes, etc.); and

·	Other store operating expenses which include utilities, repair costs, liability and property insurance, CAM charges, property taxes, preopening expenses, store asset disposal gains and losses, and all other costs directly related to the operation of a store.

Our “Cost of food and beverage” and “Cost of entertainment and merchandise” mentioned above do not include an allocation of (i) store employee payroll, related taxes and benefit costs and (ii) depreciation and amortization expense associated with Company-store assets. We believe that presenting store-level labor costs and depreciation and amortization expense in the aggregate provides the most informative financial reporting presentation.

Advertising expense. Advertising expense includes production costs for television commercials, newspaper inserts, Internet advertising, coupons and media expenses for national and local advertising, with offsetting contributions from the Advertising Fund, a fund that pays the costs of development, purchasing and placement of system-wide advertising programs, and Media Fund, a fund designed primarily for the purchase of national network television advertising made by the International Association of CEC Entertainment, Inc. pursuant to our franchise agreements.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses represent all costs associated with our corporate office operations, including regional and district management and corporate personnel payroll and benefits, depreciation and amortization of corporate assets and other administrative costs not directly related to the operation of a store location.

Asset impairments. Asset impairments (if any) represent non-cash charges we record to write down the carrying amount of long-lived assets within stores that are not expected to generate sufficient projected cash flows in order to recover their net book value.

Seasonality

Our sales volumes fluctuate seasonally and are generally higher during the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. Holidays, school operating schedules and weather conditions may affect sales volumes seasonally in some of our operating regions. Due to the seasonality of our business, the results of any particular quarter may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full year or any other quarter.

Fiscal Year

We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday nearest to December 31. Each quarterly period has 13 weeks, except for a 53 week year when the fourth quarter has 14 weeks. Our 2009 fiscal year will consist of 53 weeks and our 2008 fiscal year consisted of 52 weeks.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes our principal sources of revenues expressed in dollars and as a percentage of total revenues for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2009				June 29, 2008				June 28, 2009				June 29, 2008
	(in thousands, except percentages)

Food and beverage sales	$	91,123	49.3	%	$	96,783	50.3	%	$	219,602	50.7	%	$	220,988	50.5	%
Entertainment and merchandise sales		92,676	50.2	%		94,571	49.1	%		211,257	48.8	%		214,585	49.0	%

Company store sales		183,799	99.5	%		191,354	99.4	%		430,859	99.5	%		435,573	99.5	%
Franchising activities		996	0.5	%		1,140	0.6	%		2,069	0.5	%		2,097	0.5	%

Total revenues	$	184,795	100.0	%	$	192,494	100.0	%	$	432,928	100.0	%	$	437,670	100.0	%

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Due to rounding, percentages presented in the table above may not add.

The following table summarizes our costs and expenses expressed in dollars and as a percentage of Company store sales (except as otherwise noted) for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2009				June 29, 2008				June 28, 2009				June 29, 2008
	(in thousands, except percentages)

Cost of food and beverage (as a percentage of food and beverage sales)	$	20,612	22.6	%	$	22,892	23.7	%	$	47,758	21.7	%	$	51,157	23.1	%
Cost of entertainment and merchandise (as a percentage of entertainment and merchandise sales)		8,360	9.0	%		8,210	8.7	%		19,124	9.1	%		18,042	8.4	%

		28,972	15.8	%		31,102	16.3	%		66,882	15.5	%		69,199	15.9	%
Labor expenses		52,449	28.5	%		54,436	28.4	%		112,945	26.2	%		116,672	26.8	%
Depreciation and amortization		19,040	10.4	%		18,241	9.5	%		37,954	8.8	%		36,705	8.4	%
Rent expense		16,719	9.1	%		16,357	8.5	%		33,633	7.8	%		32,853	7.5	%
Other store operating expenses		30,285	16.5	%		27,811	14.5	%		60,409	14.0	%		58,449	13.4	%
Total Company store operating costs		147,465	80.2	%		147,947	77.3	%		311,823	72.4	%		313,878	72.1	%
Other costs and expenses (as a percentage of total revenues):
Advertising expense		8,637	4.7	%		7,902	4.1	%		18,681	4.3	%		18,021	4.1	%
General and administrative expenses		11,738	6.4	%		13,967	7.3	%		26,255	6.1	%		27,255	6.2	%
Asset impairments		-	0.0	%		137	0.1	%		-	0.0	%		137	0.0	%
Total operating costs and expenses		167,840	90.8	%		169,953	88.3	%		356,759	82.4	%		359,291	82.1	%

Operating income (as a percentage of total revenues)		16,955	9.2	%		22,541	11.7	%		76,169	17.6	%		78,379	17.9	%
Interest expense, net (as a percentage of total revenues)		3,095	1.7	%		4,063	2.1	%		6,169	1.4	%		7,896	1.8	%

Income before income taxes (as a percentage of total revenues)	$	13,860	7.5	%	$	18,478	9.6	%	$	70,000	16.2	%	$	70,483	16.1	%

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Due to rounding, percentages presented in the table above may not add.

Three Months Ended June 28, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended June 29, 2008

Revenues

Company store sales decreased 3.9% to $183.8 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $191.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to a 5.4% decrease in comparable store sales, partially offset by a net increase in the number of Company-owned stores. The weighted average number of Company-owned stores open during the second quarter of 2009 increased by approximately five stores as compared to the same period in 2008. Menu prices increased on average 1.5% during the second quarter of 2009. We believe that our sales in the second quarter of 2009 were negatively impacted by a restraint in consumer spending due to the current economic conditions. Additionally, we believe that the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza A virus, commonly referred to as the “swine flu,” during the middle part of the second quarter of 2009 unfavorably impacted our sales results during the second quarter of 2009.

Our Company store sales mix was 49.6% food and beverage sales and 50.4% entertainment and merchandise sales during the second quarter of 2009 compared to 50.6% and 49.4%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2008. We believe the sales mix shift from food and beverage to entertainment and merchandise is primarily the result of increased sales of promotional package deals and birthday parties containing greater components of game tokens and merchandise.

Revenue from franchise fees and royalties decreased to $1.0 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to a decline in franchise fees recognized upon the opening of new franchise stores. Two fewer franchise stores were opened during the second quarter of 2009 than in the second quarter of 2008.

We believe that if economic conditions continue to cause a decrease in consumer spending or if the outbreak of the “swine flu” continues or worsens during the last two quarters of the year, these factors may unfavorably impact our sales trends during the remainder of the 2009 fiscal year. The severity and duration of any impact to our financial results from these factors is currently uncertain.

Company Store Operating Costs

Cost of food and beverage as a percentage of food and beverage sales decreased 1.1 percentage points to 22.6% during the second quarter of 2009 from 23.7% in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to a decline in cheese prices. During the second quarter of 2009, the average price per pound of cheese decreased approximately $0.82, or 41%, compared to prices paid in the second quarter of 2008.

Cost of entertainment and merchandise as a percentage of entertainment and merchandise sales increased 0.3 percentage points to 9.0% during the second quarter of 2009 from 8.7% in the second quarter of 2008. This increase was primarily due to additonal costs associated with an attraction that dispenses novelty photo cards and the distribution of more game tokens during the second quarter of 2009 from a specific birthday party promotion which resulted in the recognition of additional prize merchandise costs attributable to increased ticket redemptions.

Labor expense as a percentage of Company store sales increased 0.1 percentage points to 28.5% during the second quarter of 2009 compared to 28.4% in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to the decline in comparable store sales and a 3.1% increase in average hourly wage rates at our stores. These were partially offset by improved utilization of our hourly labor force and a reduction in performance-based compensation.

Depreciation and amortization expense related to our stores increased $0.8 million to $19.0 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to the ongoing capital investment initiatives occurring at our existing stores and new store development.

Store rent expense increased $0.4 million to $16.7 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $16.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to an increase in the number of leased properties resulting from our new store development and to a lesser extent expansions of existing stores.

Other store operating expenses as a percentage of Company store sales increased 2.0 percentage points to 16.5% during the second quarter of 2009 compared to 14.5% in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to the deleveraging effects associated with the decline in comparable store sales, higher repair and maintenance costs, and the effect of a $0.9 million gain that we recognized in the second quarter of 2008 from the sale of property related to our TJ Hartford’s Grill and Bar (“TJ Hartford’s”).

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense as a percentage of total revenues increased 0.6 percentage points to 4.7% during the second quarter of 2009 from 4.1% in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to increased television advertising expenditures in the second quarter of 2009 associated with our enhanced media marketing programs in 2009.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 0.9 percentage points to 6.4% during the second quarter of 2009 from 7.3% in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to lower performance-based compensation costs associated with our financial performance for fiscal year 2009 and a reduction in legal costs attributable to the non-recurrence of certain professional services related to prior year legal matters.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense decreased to $3.1 million during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to a 90 basis point decrease in the average effective interest rates incurred on the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility and a decrease in the average debt balance outstanding between the two quarters. During the second quarter of 2009, the average debt balance outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $337.6 million compared to $352.8 million during the second quarter of 2008.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 35.1% and 38.8% for the second quarters of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily due to favorable state tax adjustments made during the second quarter of 2009.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.39 per share for the second quarter of 2009 from $0.47 per share in the second quarter of 2008 due to the 20.5% decrease in net income between the two quarters which was partially offset by a 3.7% decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The decrease in diluted earnings per share between the two quarters was impacted by our repurchase of approximately 3.4 million shares of our common stock since the beginning of the second quarter of 2008. We estimate that the decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the second quarter of 2009 attributable solely to these repurchases benefited our earnings per share growth in the second quarter of 2009 by approximately $0.02. Our estimate is based on the weighted average number of shares repurchased since the beginning of the second quarter of 2008 and includes consideration of the estimated additional interest expense attributable to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility to finance the repurchases. Our computation does not include the effect of share repurchases prior to the second quarter of 2008, or the effect of the issuance of restricted stock or exercise of stock options subsequent to the second quarter of 2008.

Six Months Ended June 28, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended June 29, 2008

Revenues

Company store sales decreased 1.1% to $430.9 million during the first six months of 2009 compared to $435.6 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to a 2.4% decrease in comparable store sales, partially offset by a net increase in the number of Company-owned stores. The weighted average number of Company-owned stores open during the first six months of 2009 increased by approximately five stores as compared to the same period in 2008. Menu prices increased on average 1.8% during the first six months of 2009. We believe that our sales in the first six months of 2009 were negatively impacted by a restraint in consumer spending due to the current economic conditions. Additionally, we believe that the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza A virus, commonly referred to as the “swine flu,” during the middle part of the second quarter of 2009 unfavorably impacted our sales results during the first six months of 2009.

Our Company store sales mix was 51.0% food and beverage sales and 49.0% entertainment and merchandise sales during the first six months of 2009 compared to 50.7% and 49.3%, respectively, in the first six months of 2008. We believe the sales mix shift from entertainment and merchandise to food and beverage is primarily the result of increased menu pricing for food and beverage products, partially offset by increased sales of promotional package deals and birthday parties containing greater components of game tokens and merchandise.

Revenue from franchise fees and royalties were $2.1 million in both the first six months of 2009 and the first six months of 2008.

We believe that if economic conditions continue to cause a decrease in consumer spending or if the outbreak of the “swine flu” continues or worsens during the last six months of the year, these factors may unfavorably impact our sales trends during the remainder of the 2009 fiscal year. The severity and duration of any impact to our financial results from these factors is currently uncertain.

Company Store Operating Costs

Cost of food and beverage as a percentage of food and beverage sales decreased 1.4 percentage points to 21.7% during the first six months of 2009 from 23.1% in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to a decline in cheese prices. During the first six months of 2009, the average price per pound of cheese decreased approximately $0.77, or 39%, compared to prices paid in the first six months of 2008.

Cost of entertainment and merchandise as a percentage of entertainment and merchandise sales increased 0.7 percentage points to 9.1% during the first six months of 2009 from 8.4% in the first six months of 2008. This increase was primarily due to the liquidation of certain prize inventory during the first quarter of 2009 and the distribution of more game tokens related to a specific birthday party promotion during the first six months of 2009 which resulted in the recognition of additional prize merchandise costs attributable to increased ticket redemptions. In addition, we incurred additional costs associated with an attraction that dispenses novelty photo cards.

Labor expense as a percentage of Company store sales decreased 0.6 percentage points to 26.2% during the first six months of 2009 compared to 26.8% in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to improved utilization of our hourly labor force and a reduction in performance-based compensation, offsetting a 2.7% increase in average hourly wage rates at our stores.

Depreciation and amortization expense related to our stores increased $1.2 million to $38.0 million during the first six months of 2009 compared to $36.7 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to the ongoing capital investment initiatives occurring at our existing stores and new store development.

Store rent expense increased $0.8 million to $33.6 million during the first six months of 2009 compared to $32.9 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to an increase in the number of leased properties resulting from our new store development and to a lesser extent expansions of existing stores.

Other store operating expenses as a percentage of Company store sales increased 0.6 percentage points to 14.0% during the first six months of 2009 compared to 13.4% in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to higher repair and maintenance costs, the effect of a $0.9 million gain that we recognized in the second quarter of 2008 from the sale of property related to TJ Hartford’s, and the unfavorable effect on fixed operating expenses from lower sales during the first six months of 2009.

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense as a percentage of total revenues increased 0.2 percentage points to 4.3% during the first six months of 2009 from 4.1% in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to increased television advertising and online media expenditures associated with our enhanced media marketing programs in 2009. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in the cost of our newspaper insert placements in the first six months of 2009 compared to the first six months of 2008.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 0.1 percentage points to 6.1% during the first six months of 2009 from 6.2% in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to lower performance based-compensation costs associated with our financial performance for fiscal 2009 and a reduction in legal costs attributable to the non-recurrence of certain professional services related to prior year legal matters.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense decreased to $6.2 million during the first six months of 2009 compared to $7.9 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to a 150 basis point decrease in the average effective interest rates incurred on the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility, partially offset by an increase in the average debt balance outstanding between the two periods. During the first six months of 2009, the average debt balance outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $354.2 million compared to $326.8 million during the first six months of 2008.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 38.5% and 37.3% for the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the effect of unfavorable U.S. federal tax adjustments we made during the first six months of 2009 and favorable state tax adjustments in the first six months of 2008, partially offset by the effect of favorable state tax adjustments we made in the first six months of 2009.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.86 per share for the first six months of 2009 from $1.75 per share in the first six months of 2008 due to an 8.6% decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding partially offset by a 2.7% decrease in net income. The increase in diluted earnings per share between the two periods was impacted by our repurchase of approximately 5.6 million shares of our common stock since the beginning of the first quarter of 2008. We estimate that the decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the first six months of 2009 attributable solely to these repurchases benefited our earnings per share growth in the first six months of 2009 by approximately $0.18. Our estimate is based on the weighted average number of shares repurchased since the beginning of the first quarter of 2008 and includes consideration of the estimated additional interest expense attributable to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility to finance the repurchases. Our computation does not include the effect of share repurchases prior to the 2008 fiscal year, or the effect of the issuance of restricted stock or exercise of stock options subsequent to the first quarter of 2008.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview of Liquidity

Funds generated by our operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, and our revolving credit facility continue to be our most significant sources of liquidity. We believe funds generated from our expected results of operations and available cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to finance our business development strategies and capital initiatives for the next year. In addition, our revolving credit facility is available for additional working capital needs and investment opportunities. However, in the event of a material decline in our sales trends, there can be no assurance that we will generate cash flows at or above our current levels. Further restraint in consumer spending could require us to take measures to conserve cash until the economic climate stabilizes. Such measures could include deferring or curtailing our capital expenditures and other discretionary uses of cash.

Our primary requirements for cash provided by operating activities relate to planned capital expenditures, servicing our debt and may include repurchases of our common stock.

We do not enter into any material development or contractual purchase obligations in connection with our business development strategy. As a result, with respect to our planned capital expenditures, including spending that pertains to our new store development and capital initiatives, we believe that we have the flexibility necessary to manage our liquidity by promptly deferring or curtailing our capital spending.

The following tables present summarized financial information that we believe is helpful in evaluating our liquidity and capital resources:

	Six Months Ended
	June 28,			June 29,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities	$	91,628		$	103,682
Net cash used for investing activities		(33,126	)		(37,328	)
Net cash used for financing activities		(59,484	)		(67,556	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		(270	)		-

Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,252	)	$	(1,202	)

Interest paid	$	6,537		$	7,009
Income taxes paid, net	$	16,954		$	19,185

	June 28,		December 28,
	2009		2008
	(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,517	$	17,769
Revolving credit facility borrowings	$	347,600	$	401,850
Available unused commitments under revolving credit facility	$	192,443	$	138,706

Cash Flows – Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $12.1 million to $91.6 million during the first six months of 2009 from $103.7 million in the first six months of 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to changes in our working capital, including the timing and amount of income tax payments.

Our cash interest payments decreased $0.5 million to $6.5 million during the first six months of 2009 from $7.0 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to a reduction in the prevailing rates of interest incurred on our borrowings in 2009 as compared to the prior year, partially offset by an increase in the average debt balance outstanding under our credit facility between the two periods and payments of approximately $0.5 million we made during the first six months of 2009 in connection with various state tax settlements.

Our cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds we received, decreased $2.2 million to $17.0 million during the first six months of 2009 compared to payments, net of refunds, of $19.2 million in the first six months of 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $5.5 million refund we received during the first quarter of 2009 related to excess 2008 federal income tax payments, partially offset by settlement payments of approximately $0.5 million we made to various state tax authorities during the first six months of 2009.

Cash Flows – Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $4.2 million to $33.1 million during the first six months of 2009 from $37.3 million in the first six months of 2008 primarily due to a reduction in our capital expenditures for new store development and certain other capital activities, partially offset by an increase in expenditures for our existing store capital initiatives. Through the first six months of 2009, our capital expenditures for new store development were approximately $2.1 million lower than in the first six months of 2008. Also during the first six months of 2009, we reduced our capital spending associated with other Company store and corporate office activities by approximately $6.2 million compared to the same period in 2008. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of approximately $2.3 million in the expenditures for our capital initiatives which affected 68 existing stores during the first six months of 2009 compared to 60 stores during the same period in 2008. Cash flows from investing activities during the first six months of 2008 also included the receipt of cash proceeds of approximately $2.1 million from our sale of property related to TJ Hartford’s.

Cash Flows – Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities decreased $8.1 million to $59.5 million during the first six months of 2009 from $67.6 million in the first six months of 2008, primarily due to a reduction in our share repurchase activity, partially offset by our repayment of borrowings under our revolving credit facility and a decrease in proceeds obtained through the exercise of employee stock options. During the first six months of 2009, our repurchases of our common stock decreased $140.8 million to $20.1 million, compared to $160.8 million in the first six months of 2008. Also, during the first six months of 2008, we made repayments of $54.3 million on the outstanding debt balance under our revolving credit facility, compared to the first six months in 2008 when we increased our borrowings by $77.7 million. The amount of proceeds we obtained from the exercise of stock options decreased by $2.3 million between the two periods.

Sources of Liquidity

We currently finance our business activities through cash flows provided by our operations and, if necessary, from borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Our requirement for working capital is not significant since our customers pay for their purchases in cash or credit cards at the time of the sale. Thus, we are able to sell many of our inventory items before we have to pay our suppliers for such items. Since our accounts payable are generally due in five to 30 days, we are able to operate with a net working capital deficit (current liabilities in excess of current assets). Our net working capital deficit increased to $9.8 million at June 28, 2009 from $7.7 million at December 28, 2008 primarily due to variations in the timing and amount of payments for income taxes and accounts payable.

Our ability to access our revolving credit facility is subject to our compliance with the terms and conditions of the credit facility agreement, including our maintenance of certain prescribed financial ratio covenants, as more fully described below.

Debt Financing

Our revolving credit facility agreement provides for total borrowings of up to $550 million for a term of five years. The credit facility, which matures in October 2012, also includes an accordion feature which allows us, subject to lender approval, to request an additional $50 million in borrowings at any time. As of June 28, 2009, there were $347.6 million of borrowings outstanding and $10.0 million of letters of credit issued but undrawn under our credit facility. The credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.625% to 1.25% determined based on our financial performance and debt levels, or alternatively, the higher of (a) the prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. As of June 28, 2009, borrowings under the credit facility incurred interest at LIBOR (0.31% - 0.66%) plus 1.00% or the prime rate (3.25%). A commitment fee of 0.1% to 0.3%, depending on our financial performance and debt levels, is payable on a quarterly basis on any unused credit line. All borrowings under the credit facility are unsecured, but we have agreed not to pledge any of our existing assets to secure future indebtedness.

During the first six months of 2009, we reduced the outstanding debt balance under our revolving credit facility by $54.3 million to $347.6 million from $401.9 million as of December 28, 2008, by applying excess cash flows generated from operations during the period towards the repayment of debt.

The weighted average effective interest rate (including the effect of our interest rate swap contract) incurred on borrowings under our revolving credit facility was 3.0% and 3.9% for the three months ended June 29, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively, and was 2.9% and 4.4% for the six months ended June 29, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively.

Our revolving credit facility agreement contains a number of covenants, including covenants requiring maintenance of the following financial ratios as of the end of any fiscal quarter:

a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.5 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) consolidated EBITR (as defined in the revolving credit facility agreement) for the last four fiscal quarters to (b) the sum of consolidated interest charges plus consolidated rent expense during such period.

a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness (as defined in the revolving credit facility agreement) to (b) consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the revolving credit facility agreement) for the last four fiscal quarters.

Our revolving credit facility is the primary source of committed funding from which we finance our planned capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, such as repurchases of our common stock, and certain working capital needs. Non-compliance with the financial covenant ratios could prevent us from being able to access further borrowings under our revolving credit facility, require us to immediately repay all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and increase our cost of borrowing. As of June 28, 2009, we were in compliance with these covenant ratios, with a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.25 to 1 and a consolidated leverage ratio of 1.95 to 1.

Interest Rate Swap

On May 27, 2008, we entered into a $150.0 million notional amount interest rate swap contract to reduce the variability of the interest payment cash flows associated with our variable rate revolving credit facility debt and as a hedge against adverse interest rate changes. The contract, which matures in May 2011, requires us to pay a fixed rate of 3.62% while receiving variable payments from the counterparty at the three-month LIBOR rate. Including the 1.00 percentage point applicable margin incurred on our revolving credit facility, the effective interest rate of the swap contract was 4.62% at June 28, 2009. The differential amounts receivable or payable under the swap contract are recorded over the life of the contract as adjustments to interest expense. The net interest expense associated with the swap contract was $1.7 million during the first six months of 2009. We have designated the swap contract as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. As of June 28, 2009, the estimated fair value of the swap contract was a liability of approximately $6.4 million. Refer to Note 4 “Derivative Instrument” of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a more complete discussion of our interest rate swap contract.

Capital Expenditures

Our future capital expenditures are expected to be primarily for the development of new stores and reinvestment into our existing store base through various capital initiatives. We estimate capital expenditures in 2009 will total approximately $65.0 million to $70.0 million, including approximately $44.0 million related to capital initiatives for our existing stores, approximately $8.0 million related to new store development and the acquisition of franchise stores, and the remainder for general store requirements and corporate capital expenditures. We plan to fund these capital expenditures through cash flow from operations and, if necessary, borrowings under our revolving credit facility. While we believe that we must continually make capital investments in our existing store base, a weakened economy could require us to take measures to conserve cash until the economic climate stabilizes. Such measures could include deferring or curtailing our capital expenditures.

New Company Store Development. Our plan for new store development is primarily focused on opening high sales volume stores in densely populated areas. In 2009, we currently expect to open approximately three new Company-owned stores, including one relocated Company-owned store, at an average cost of approximately $2.6 million to $2.8 million per store. We expect the cost of opening such new stores will vary depending upon many factors including the size of the store, whether we acquire land and whether the store is located in an in-line or freestanding building. During the first six months of 2009 we opened one new Company-owned store.

Investment in Existing Stores. We believe that in order to maintain consumer demand for and the appeal of our concept, we must continually reinvest in our existing stores. For our existing stores, we currently utilize the following capital initiatives: (a) major remodels, (b) store expansions, and (c) game enhancements. We believe these capital initiatives are essential to preserving our existing sales and cash flows and provide a solid foundation for long term revenue growth.

The following table summarizes information regarding the number of capital initiatives we completed during each of the periods presented:

	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2009		June 29, 2008

Major remodels		4		7
Store expansions		9		4
Game enhancements		55		49
Total completed		68		60

We undertake periodic major remodels when there is a need to improve the overall appearance of a store or when we introduce concept changes or enhancements to our stores. The major remodel initiative typically includes increasing the space allocated to the playroom area of the store, increasing the number of games and rides, and developing a new exterior and interior identity. We currently expect to complete approximately nine major remodels in 2009 at an average cost of approximately $0.6 million per store. During the first six months of 2009, we completed four major remodels.

We believe store expansions improve the quality of our guests’ experience since they allow us to increase the variety of games, rides and other entertainment offerings in our stores. In addition to expanding the square footage of a store, store expansions typically include all components of a major remodel including an increase in the number of games and rides. A store expansion typically results in both an increase in the store’s seat count and the space available for our various entertainment offerings. We consider our investments in store expansions to generally be discretionary in nature. In undertaking store expansions, our objective is to improve the appeal of our stores and to respond to sales growth opportunities as they arise. We currently expect to complete approximately 27 store expansions in 2009 at an average cost of approximately $0.9 million per store. During the first six months of 2009, we completed nine store expansions.

The primary components of the game enhancement initiative are new games and rides. Game enhancements incorporate improvements in game technology and counteract general wear and tear on the equipment. We currently expect to complete approximately 121 game enhancements in 2009 at an average cost of approximately $100 thousand to $150 thousand per store. During the first six months of 2009, we completed 55 game enhancement initiatives.

Since the lifecycles of our store format and our games are largely driven by changes in consumer behaviors and preferences, we believe that our capital initiatives involving major remodels and game enhancements are required in order to keep pace with consumer entertainment expectations. As a result, we view our major remodel and game enhancement initiatives as a means to maintaining and protecting our existing sales and cash flows. While we are hopeful that our major remodels and game enhancements will contribute to incremental sales growth, we believe that our capital spending with respect to expansions of existing stores will more directly lead to growth in our comparable store sales and cash flow. We typically invest in expansions when we believe there is a potential for sales growth and, in some instances, in order to maintain sales in stores that compete with other large-box competitors. We believe that expanding the square footage and entertainment space of a store increases our guest traffic and enhances the overall customer experience, which we believe will contribute to the growth of our long-term comparable store sales. The objective of an expansion or remodel that increases space available for entertainment is not intended to exclusively improve our entertainment sales, but rather is focused on impacting overall Company store sales through increased guest traffic and satisfaction.

Share Repurchases

We repurchase shares of our common stock under a plan authorized by our Board of Directors. The plan authorizes us to make repurchases in the open market or in private transactions. As amended, the share repurchase plan authorizes a total of $600 million of share repurchases and does not have a stated expiration date. During the first six months of 2009, we repurchased 645,000 shares through the open market at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20.1 million. At June 28, 2009, approximately $51.3 million remained available for share repurchases under the $600 million repurchase authorization. We continually assess the optimal means by which to repurchase our common stock, including but not limited to open market repurchases, private transactions or other structured transactions which may be entered into with a banking partner.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

At June 28, 2009, we had no off-balance sheet financing arrangements as described in Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4)(ii) and we believe there has been no material change in our contractual obligations since the end of fiscal year 2008.

For information regarding our contractual obligations, refer to “Contractual Obligations” in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported values of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The use of estimates is pervasive throughout our financial statements and is affected by management judgment and uncertainties. Our estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on historical experience, current market trends and other factors that we believe to be relevant and reasonable at the time the consolidated financial statements are prepared. We continually evaluate the information used to make these estimates as our business and the economic environment change. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Results of operations of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

Information with respect to our critical accounting policies which we believe could have the most significant effect on our reported results and require difficult, subjective or complex judgment by management are described under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. We believe that as of June 28, 2009 there has been no material change to the information concerning our critical accounting policies.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 10 “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of the recently issued accounting pronouncements that we have not yet adopted, including a discussion of our expected date of adoption and anticipated effects on our results of operations and financial position and the new accounting pronouncements we have recently adopted.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this report, other than historical information, may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Statements that are not historical in nature, and which may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “project,” “estimate” and similar expressions (or the negative of such expressions) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future events and, therefore, involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

·	Changes in consumer discretionary spending and general economic conditions;

·	Disruptions in the financial markets affecting the availability and cost of credit and our ability to maintain adequate insurance coverage;

·	Our ability to successfully implement our business development strategies;

·	Costs incurred in connection with our business development strategies;

·	Competition in both the restaurant and entertainment industries;

·	Loss of certain key personnel;

·	Increases in food, labor and other operating costs;

·	Changes in consumers’ health, nutrition and dietary preferences;

·	Negative publicity concerning food quality, health, safety and other issues;

·	Public health issues such as the H1N1 influenza A virus, commonly referred to as the "swine flu;"

·	Disruption of our commodity distribution system;

·	Our dependence on a few global providers for the procurement of games and rides;

·	Adverse affects of local conditions, events and natural disasters;

·	Fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations due to seasonality;

·	Conditions in foreign markets;

·	Risks in connection with owning and leasing real estate;

·	Our ability to adequately protect our trademarks or other proprietary rights;

·	Government regulations, litigation, product liability claims and product recalls;

·	Disruptions of our information technology systems;

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