J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) 10-Q4 May 232023 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Mar. 25, 2023	May 01, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 25, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	0-14616
Entity Registrant Name	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NJ
Entity Tax Identification Number	22-1935537
Entity Address, Address Line One	6000 Central Highway
Entity Address, City or Town	Pennsauken
Entity Address, State or Province	NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	08109
City Area Code	856
Local Phone Number	665-9533
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, no par value
Trading Symbol	JJSF
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		19,252,281
Entity Central Index Key	0000785956
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-24
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 43,283	$ 35,181
Marketable securities held to maturity	0	4,011
Accounts receivable, net	198,442	208,178
Inventories	180,721	180,473
Prepaid expenses and other	12,062	16,794
Total current assets	434,508	444,637
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Land	3,714	3,714
Buildings	34,232	34,232
Plant machinery and equipment	396,522	374,566
Marketing equipment	284,509	274,904
Transportation equipment	13,244	11,685
Office equipment	46,355	45,865
Improvements	49,733	49,331
Construction in progress	79,808	65,753
Total Property, plant and equipment, at cost	908,117	860,050
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	550,000	524,683
Property, plant and equipment, net	358,117	335,367
Other assets
Goodwill	185,070	184,420
Other intangible assets, net	188,347	191,732
Marketable securities available for sale	4,429	5,708
Operating lease right-of-use assets	50,252	51,137
Other	4,234	3,965
Total other assets	432,332	436,962
Total Assets	1,224,957	1,216,966
Current Liabilities
Current finance lease liabilities	226	124
Accounts payable	85,507	108,146
Accrued insurance liability	16,831	15,678
Accrued liabilities	10,448	9,214
Current operating lease liabilities	13,507	13,524
Accrued compensation expense	19,117	21,700
Dividends payable	13,475	13,453
Total current liabilities	159,111	181,839
Long-term debt	92,000	55,000
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities	702	254
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	41,642	42,660
Deferred income taxes	69,602	70,407
Other long-term liabilities	3,613	3,637
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 19,252,000 and 19,219,000 respectively	100,637	94,026
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(11,774)	(13,713)
Retained Earnings	769,424	782,856
Total stockholders' equity	858,287	863,169
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 1,224,957	$ 1,216,966

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares)	0	0
Common Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares)	19,252,000	19,219,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares)	19,252,000	19,219,000

Consolidated Statements of Earn

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Net sales	$ 337,854	$ 281,513	$ 689,197	$ 600,003
Cost of goods sold	247,470	216,165	507,958	455,280
Gross profit	90,384	65,348	181,239	144,723
Operating expenses
Marketing	24,017	21,036	47,716	41,943
Distribution	38,188	28,349	80,237	61,664
Administrative	17,919	11,719	34,310	22,088
Other general expense	67	156	(545)	95
Total operating expenses	80,191	61,260	161,718	125,790
Operating income	10,193	4,088	19,521	18,933
Other income (expense)
Investment income	401	160	1,086	431
Interest expense	(1,334)	(57)	(2,383)	(75)
Earnings before income taxes	9,260	4,191	18,224	19,289
Income tax expense	2,389	920	4,720	4,927
NET EARNINGS	$ 6,871	$ 3,271	$ 13,504	$ 14,362
Earnings per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.17	$ 0.70	$ 0.75
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in shares)	19,295	19,206	19,285	19,180
Earnings per basic share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.17	$ 0.70	$ 0.75
Weighted average number of basic shares (in shares)	19,238	19,134	19,230	19,110

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Net earnings	$ 6,871	$ 3,271	$ 13,504	$ 14,362
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,068	546	1,939	102
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,068	546	1,939	102
Comprehensive income	$ 7,939	$ 3,817	$ 15,443	$ 14,464

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 25, 2021	19,084,000
Balance at Sep. 25, 2021	$ 73,597	$ (13,383)	$ 785,440	$ 845,654
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	5,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 706	0	0	706
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(444)	0	(444)
Dividends declared	0	0	(12,092)	(12,092)
Share-based compensation	1,083	0	0	1,083
Net earnings	$ 0	0	11,091	11,091
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2021	19,089,000
Balance at Dec. 25, 2021	$ 75,386	(13,827)	784,439	845,998
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 25, 2021	19,084,000
Balance at Sep. 25, 2021	$ 73,597	(13,383)	785,440	845,654
Foreign currency translation adjustment				102
Net earnings				14,362
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 26, 2022	19,173,000
Balance at Mar. 26, 2022	$ 87,688	(13,281)	775,574	849,981
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2021	19,089,000
Balance at Dec. 25, 2021	$ 75,386	(13,827)	784,439	845,998
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	76,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 10,012	0	0	10,012
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	546	0	546
Dividends declared	0	0	(12,136)	(12,136)
Share-based compensation	1,267	0	0	1,267
Net earnings	$ 0	0	3,271	3,271
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	8,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,023	0	0	1,023
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 26, 2022	19,173,000
Balance at Mar. 26, 2022	$ 87,688	(13,281)	775,574	$ 849,981
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 24, 2022	19,219,000			19,219,000
Balance at Sep. 24, 2022	$ 94,026	(13,713)	782,856	$ 863,169
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	10,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 1,285	0	0	1,285
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	871	0	871
Dividends declared	0	0	(13,461)	(13,461)
Share-based compensation	1,239	0	0	1,239
Net earnings	$ 0	0	6,633	6,633
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 24, 2022	19,229,000
Balance at Dec. 24, 2022	$ 96,550	(12,842)	776,028	$ 859,736
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 24, 2022	19,219,000			19,219,000
Balance at Sep. 24, 2022	$ 94,026	(13,713)	782,856	$ 863,169
Foreign currency translation adjustment				1,939
Net earnings				$ 13,504
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 25, 2023	19,252,000			19,252,000
Balance at Mar. 25, 2023	$ 100,637	(11,774)	769,424	$ 858,287
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 24, 2022	19,229,000
Balance at Dec. 24, 2022	$ 96,550	(12,842)	776,028	859,736
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	14,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 1,713	0	0	1,713
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	1,068	0	1,068
Dividends declared	0	0	(13,475)	(13,475)
Share-based compensation	1,313	0	0	1,313
Net earnings	$ 0	0	6,871	6,871
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	9,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,061	0	0	$ 1,061
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 25, 2023	19,252,000			19,252,000
Balance at Mar. 25, 2023	$ 100,637	$ (11,774)	$ 769,424	$ 858,287

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 13,504	$ 14,362
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation of fixed assets	27,236	23,868
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs	3,385	1,183
Gain (loss) from disposals of property & equipment	(354)	100
Share-based compensation	2,552	2,350
Deferred income taxes	(787)	(251)
(Gain) loss on marketable securities	(22)	69
Other	(255)	(184)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of companies
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	10,541	(25,031)
Decrease (increase) in inventories	823	(36,538)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses	4,787	(4,308)
(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(25,739)	(2,055)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	35,671	(26,435)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(49,124)	(35,306)
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities	5,300	11,526
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	797	589
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(43,027)	(23,191)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of stock	4,059	11,741
Borrowings under credit facility	92,000	0
Repayment of borrowings under credit facility	(55,000)	0
Payments on finance lease obligations	(71)	(111)
Payment of cash dividend	(26,914)	(24,163)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	14,074	(12,533)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	1,384	(16)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,102	(62,175)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	35,181	283,192
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 43,283	$ 221,017

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1 Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 24, 2022. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 25, 2023 and March 26, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Sales of our frozen beverages and frozen novelties are generally higher in the fiscal third and fourth quarters due to warmer weather. While we believe that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2022.

Note 2 - Business Combinations

Note 2 - Business Combinations	6 Months Ended
Note 2 - Business Combinations	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2 Business Combinations On June 21, 2022, J & J Snack Foods Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, DD Acquisition Holdings, LLC, completed the acquisition of one hundred percent (100%) of the equity interests of Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. (“Dippin’ Dots”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates the Dippin’ Dots and Doc Popcorn businesses. The purchase price was approximately $223.6 million, consisting entirely of cash, and may be modified for certain customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. Dippin’ Dots is a leading producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, and the acquisition will leverage synergies in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience to continue to expand our business. The acquisition also includes the Doc Popcorn business operated by Dippin’ Dots. The financial results of Dippin’ Dots have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. Sales and net earnings (loss) of Dippin’ Dots were $16.0 million and ($0.2) million for the three months ended March 25, 2023 and $29.3 million and ($0.8) Upon acquisition, the assets and liabilities of Dippin’ Dots were adjusted to their respective fair values as of the closing date of the transaction, including the identifiable intangible assets acquired. In addition, the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill. The fair value estimates used in valuing certain acquired assets and liabilities are based, in part, on inputs that are unobservable. For intangible assets, these include, but are not limited to, forecasted future cash flows, revenue growth rates, attrition rates and discount rates. The purchase price allocation as of the date of acquisition was based on a preliminary valuation and is subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed becomes available. During the three months ended March 25, 2023, we recorded a measurement period adjustment to the estimated fair values initially recorded on June 21, 2022 which resulted in an increase in Other Current Liabilities of $0.7 million and an increase in Goodwill of $0.7 million. In fiscal year 2022, we previously recorded measurement period adjustments to the estimated fair values initially recorded on June 21, 2022, which resulted in an increase to Property, plant, and equipment, net of $6.5 million, and reductions in Goodwill, Identifiable intangible assets, and Inventories of $4.0 million, $2.2 million, and $0.3 million, respectively. The measurement period adjustments were recorded to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date and did not have a material impact on our consolidated statement of income for the three months, or the six months, ended March 25, 2023. The major classes of assets and liabilities to which we have preliminarily allocated the purchase price were as follows: Preliminary Dippin' Dots Purchase Price Allocation (1) Preliminary Value as of acquisition date (as previously Measurement reported as of Period June 25, 2022) Adjustment As Adjusted (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,259 $ 2,259 Accounts receivable, net 12,257 12,257 Inventories 8,812 (301 ) 8,511 Prepaid expenses and other 1,215 1,215 Property, plant and equipment, net 24,622 6,548 31,170 Intangible assets 120,400 (2,200 ) 118,200 Goodwill (2) 66,634 (3,397 ) 63,237 Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,514 3,514 Other noncurrent assets 243 243 Total assets acquired 239,956 650 240,606 Liabilities assumed: Current lease liabilities 619 619 Accounts payable 6,005 6,005 Other current liabilities 3,532 650 4,182 Noncurrent lease liabilities 2,954 2,954 Other noncurrent liabilities 3,285 3,285 Total liabilities acquired 16,395 650 17,045 Purchase price $ 223,561 $ - $ 223,561 (1) Due to the limited time since the date of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary. (2) Goodwill was assigned to our Food Services segment and was primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of the acquired business and to our expectations of favorable growth opportunities in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience based on increased synergies that are expected to be achieved from the integration of Dippin’ Dots. Acquired Intangible Assets Weighted average June 21, life (years) 2022 (in thousands) Amortizable Trade name indefinite $ 76,900 Developed technology 10 22,900 Customer relationships 10 9,900 Franchise agreements 10 8,500 Total acquired intangible assets $ 118,200 Dippin' Dots Results Included in the Company's Consolidated Results Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 25, 2023 2023 (in thousands) (in thousands) Net sales $ 15,967 $ 29,345 Net earnings (loss) $ (163 ) $ (830 )

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Note 3 Revenue Recognition When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for product and machine sales is determined by each individual purchase order and the respective products ordered, with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the obligation under the terms of the agreement is satisfied and product control is transferred to our customer. Specifically, control transfers to our customers when the product is delivered to, installed or picked up by our customers based upon applicable shipping terms, as our customers can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product at this point in time. The performance obligations in our customer contracts for product are generally satisfied within 30 days. The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for time and material repair and maintenance equipment service is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the repair and maintenance is completed. The singular performance obligation of our customer repair and maintenance equipment service contracts is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized over the time the service is expected to be performed. Our customers are billed for service contracts in advance of performance and therefore we have contract liability on our balance sheet. Significant Payment Terms In general, within our customer contracts, the purchase order identifies the product, quantity, price, pick-up allowances, payment terms and final delivery terms. Although some payment terms may be more extended, presently the majority of our payment terms are 30 days. As a result, we have used the available practical expedient and, consequently, do not adjust our revenues for the effects of a significant financing component. Shipping All amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenues; therefore, we recognize revenue for shipping and handling fees at the time the products are shipped or when services are performed. The cost of shipping products to the customer is recognized at the time the products are shipped to the customer and our policy is to classify them as Distribution expenses. Variable Consideration In addition to fixed contract consideration, our contracts include some form of variable consideration, including sales discounts, trade promotions and certain other sales and consumer incentives, including rebates and coupon redemptions. In general, variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when the related revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use the most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will be no significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. We review and update our estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on historical experience. Our recorded liability for allowances, end-user pricing adjustments and trade spending was $13.8 million at March 25, 2023 and $14.7 million at September 24, 2022. Warranties & Returns We provide all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, we provide assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to our customers. We do not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. We do not estimate a right of return and related refund liability as returns of our products are rare. Contract Balances Our customers are billed for service contracts in advance of performance and therefore we have contract liability on our balance sheet as follows: Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Beginning balance $ 4,767 $ 1,030 $ 4,926 $ 1,097 Additions to contract liability 1,527 1,374 2,917 2,573 Amounts recognized as revenue (1,465 ) (1,312 ) (3,014 ) (2,578 ) Ending balance $ 4,829 $ 1,092 $ 4,829 $ 1,092 Disaggregation of Revenue See Note 11 for disaggregation of our net sales by class of similar product and type of customer. Allowance for Doubtful Receivables The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers a number of factors including the age of receivable balances, the history of losses, expectations of future credit losses, and the customers’ ability to pay off obligations. The allowance for doubtful receivables was $2.3 million and $2.2 million on March 25, 2023 and September 24, 2022, respectively.

Note 4 - Depreciation and Amort

Note 4 - Depreciation and Amortization Expense	6 Months Ended
Note 4 - Depreciation and Amortization Expense	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4 Depreciation and Amortization Expense Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Amortization of improvements is provided for by the straight-line method over the term of the lease or the assets’ estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter. Licenses and rights, customer relationships, franchise agreements, technology and non-compete agreements arising from acquisitions are amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 2 to 20 years. Depreciation expense was $13.8 million and $11.9 million for the three months ended March 25, 2023 and March 26, 2022, respectively and $27.2 million and $23.9 million for the six months ended March 25, 2023 and March 26, 2022, respectively.

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
Note 5 - Earnings Per Share	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 5 Earnings per Share Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into consideration the potential dilution that could occur if securities (stock options and restricted stock units (“RSU”)’s) or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Our calculation of EPS is as follows: Three months ended March 25, 2023 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 6,871 19,238 $ 0.36 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 57 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 6,871 19,295 $ 0.36 381,735 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the three months ended March 25, 2023. Six months ended March 25, 2023 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 13,504 19,230 $ 0.70 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 55 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 13,504 19,285 $ 0.70 386,510 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the six months ended March 25, 2023. Three months ended March 26, 2022 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 3,271 19,134 $ 0.17 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 72 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 3,271 19,206 $ 0.17 270,352 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the three months ended March 26, 2022. Six months ended March 26, 2022 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 14,362 19,110 $ 0.75 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 70 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 14,362 19,180 $ 0.75 271,452 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the six months ended March 26, 2022.

Note 6 - Share-based Compensati

Note 6 - Share-based Compensation and Post-retirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	Note 6 Share-Based Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits At March 25, 2023, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans. Share-based compensation expense was recognized as follows: Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Stock options $ 559 $ 586 $ 1,179 $ 1,400 Stock purchase plan 197 90 424 150 Stock issued to outside directors 27 11 27 22 Service share units issued to employees 193 152 374 224 Performance share units issued to employees 171 82 243 121 Total share-based compensation $ 1,147 $ 921 $ 2,247 $ 1,917 The above compensation is net of tax benefits $ 166 $ 346 $ 305 $ 433 The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 51 months for 5-year options and 10 years for 10-year options. We use historical information to estimate expected life and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period and is net of estimated forfeitures. The Company did not During the six months ended March 25, 2023, the Company issued 9,900 service share units (“RSU”)’s. Each RSU entitles the awardee to one share of common stock upon vesting. During the six months ended March 26, 2022, the Company issued 8,873 RSU’s. The fair value of the RSU’s was determined based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. No During the six months ended March 25, 2023, the Company also issued 18,641 performance share units (“PSU”)’s. Each PSU may result in the issuance of up to two shares of common stock upon vesting, dependent upon the level of achievement of the applicable Performance Goal. The fair value of the PSU’s was determined based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Additionally, the Company applies a quarterly probability assessment in computing this non-cash compensation expense, and any change in estimate is reflected as a cumulative adjustment to expense in the quarter of the change. During the six months ended March 26, 2022, the Company issued 8,868 PSU’s. No

Note 7 - Income Taxes

Note 7 - Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Note 7 - Income Taxes	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7 Income Taxes We account for our income taxes under the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Additionally, we recognize a liability for income taxes and associated penalties and interest for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which are more likely than not to be overturned by taxing authorities (“uncertain tax positions”). We have not recognized a tax benefit in our financial statements for these uncertain tax positions. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is $ 0.3 million 0.3 million In addition to our federal tax return and tax returns for Mexico and Canada, we file tax returns in all states that have a corporate income tax with virtually all open for examination for three to four years. Our effective tax rate was 25.8% for the three months ended March 25, 2023, as compared with 21.9% in the prior year period, with the increase due to the impact of stock-based compensation expense in the prior year period. Our effective tax rate was 25.9% for the six months ended March 25, 2023, as compared with 25.5% in the prior year period.

Note 8 - New Accounting Pronoun

Note 8 - New Accounting Pronouncements and Policies	6 Months Ended
Note 8 - New Accounting Pronouncements and Policies	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]	Note 8 New Accounting Pronouncements and Policies In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848", to provide optional guidance to temporarily ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. Preceding the issuance of ASU 2020-04, which established ASC 848, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced that it would no longer need to persuade or compel banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. In response, the FASB established December 31, 2022 as the expiration date for ASC 848. In March 2021, the FCA announced the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023. Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, this update deferred the sunset date in Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04 “Liabilities – Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations”. This guidance requires annual and interim disclosures for entities that use supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services. These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. We are currently assessing the impact of the guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Note 9 - Long-term Debt

Note 9 - Long-term Debt	6 Months Ended
Note 9 - Long-term Debt	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9 Long-Term Debt In December 2021, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with our existing banks which provided for up to a $50 million revolving credit facility repayable in December 2026. Interest accrues, at the Company’s election at (i) the BSBY Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin, based upon the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, or (ii) the Alternate Base Rate (a rate based on the higher of (a) the prime rate announced from time-to-time by the Administrative Agent, (b) the Federal Reserve System’s federal funds rate, plus 0.50% or (c) the Daily BSBY Rate, plus an applicable margin). The Alternate Base Rate is defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with various affirmative and negative covenants, including without limitation (i) covenants to maintain a minimum specified interest coverage ratio and maximum specified net leverage ratio, and (ii) subject to certain exceptions, covenants that prevent or restrict the Company’s ability to pay dividends, engage in certain mergers or acquisitions, make certain investments or loans, incur future indebtedness, alter its capital structure or line of business, prepay subordinated indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or amend its organizational documents. As of March 25, 2023, the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants terms of the Credit Agreement. On June 21, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement” which provided for an incremental increase of $175 million in available borrowings. The Amended Credit Agreement also includes an option to increase the size of the revolving credit facility by up to an amount not to exceed in the aggregate the greater of $225 million or $50 million, plus the Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrowers, subject to the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions. As of March 25, 2023, $92 million was outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement with a weighted average interest rate of 5.50%. These borrowings have been classified as Long-Term Debt on the Company’s Balance Sheet. As of March 25, 2023, the amount available under the Amended Credit Agreement was $123.2 million, after giving effect to the outstanding letters of credit. As of September 24, 2022, $55.0 million was outstanding balances under the Credit Agreement. As of September 24, 2022, the amount available under the Amended Agreement was $160.2 million, after giving effect to the outstanding letters of credit.

Note 10 - Inventory

Note 10 - Inventory	6 Months Ended
Note 10 - Inventory	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10 Inventory Inventories consist of the following: March 25, September 24, 2023 2022 (unaudited) (in thousands) Finished goods $ 93,409 $ 86,464 Raw materials 35,142 41,505 Packaging materials 14,610 16,637 Equipment parts and other 37,560 35,867 Total inventories $ 180,721 $ 180,473

Note 11 - Segment Information

Note 11 - Segment Information	6 Months Ended
Note 11 - Segment Information	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 Segment Information We principally sell our products to the food service and retail supermarket industries. Sales and results of our frozen beverages business are monitored separately from the balance of our food service business because of different distribution and capital requirements. We maintain separate and discrete financial information for the three operating segments mentioned above which is available to our Chief Operating Decision Maker. Our reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. All inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing net sales and operating income. These segments are described below. Food Service The primary products sold by the food service segment are soft pretzels, frozen novelties, churros, handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service segment include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; casual dining restaurants, fast food outlets; stadiums and sports arenas; leisure and Retail Supermarkets The primary products sold to the retail supermarket channel are soft pretzel products – including SUPERPRETZEL, frozen novelties including LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID Juice Bars and Soft Frozen Lemonade, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars and sorbet, DOGSTERS, PHILLY SWIRL cups and sticks, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes and handheld products. Within the retail supermarket channel, our frozen and prepackaged products are purchased by the consumer for consumption at home. Frozen Beverages The Company markets frozen beverages primarily under the names ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE which are sold primarily in the United States, Mexico and Canada. We also provide repair and maintenance service to customers for customers’ owned equipment. The Chief Operating Decision Maker for Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages reviews monthly detailed operating income statements and sales reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources to each individual segment. Sales and operating income are key variables monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Maker and management when determining each segment’s, and the Company’s, financial condition and operating performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and evaluates depreciation, capital spending and assets of each segment on a quarterly basis to monitor cash flow and asset needs of each segment. Information regarding the operations in these three reportable segments is as follows: Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (unaudited) (unaudited) (in thousands) (in thousands) Sales to external customers: Food Service Soft pretzels $ 55,492 $ 43,261 $ 107,715 $ 93,682 Frozen novelties 26,607 7,305 48,372 15,762 Churros 24,920 17,447 50,677 36,936 Handhelds 20,309 20,506 43,881 39,001 Bakery 85,300 83,967 194,248 191,798 Other 5,653 3,854 11,685 10,893 Total Food Service $ 218,281 $ 176,340 $ 456,578 $ 388,072 Retail Supermarket Soft pretzels $ 16,013 $ 15,752 $ 30,498 $ 31,946 Frozen novelties 20,770 18,919 38,739 36,721 Biscuits 5,858 5,687 13,771 13,958 Handhelds 4,099 1,069 6,991 2,345 Coupon redemption (375 ) (726 ) (551 ) (1,622 ) Other (5 ) 56 (15 ) 104 Total Retail Supermarket $ 46,360 $ 40,757 $ 89,433 $ 83,452 Frozen Beverages Beverages $ 41,799 $ 35,365 $ 80,458 $ 69,128 Repair and maintenance service 22,585 21,000 46,412 43,011 Machines revenue 8,252 7,542 15,263 15,389 Other 577 509 1,053 951 Total Frozen Beverages $ 73,213 $ 64,416 $ 143,186 $ 128,479 Consolidated sales $ 337,854 $ 281,513 $ 689,197 $ 600,003 Depreciation and amortization: Food Service $ 9,597 $ 6,670 $ 19,055 $ 13,339 Retail Supermarket 492 386 883 752 Frozen Beverages 5,351 5,484 10,683 10,960 Total depreciation and amortization $ 15,440 $ 12,540 $ 30,621 $ 25,051 Operating Income: Food Service $ 5,133 $ 536 $ 11,520 $ 9,537 Retail Supermarket 487 1,091 1,598 6,075 Frozen Beverages 4,573 2,461 6,403 3,321 Total operating income $ 10,193 $ 4,088 $ 19,521 $ 18,933 Capital expenditures: Food Service $ 13,744 $ 13,851 $ 38,606 $ 24,084 Retail Supermarket 105 1,094 1,479 3,623 Frozen Beverages 4,365 4,261 9,039 7,599 Total capital expenditures $ 18,214 $ 19,206 $ 49,124 $ 35,306 Assets: Food Service $ 910,573 $ 799,710 $ 910,573 $ 799,710 Retail Supermarket 12,162 33,206 12,162 33,206 Frozen Beverages 302,222 290,412 302,222 290,412 Total assets $ 1,224,957 $ 1,123,328 $ 1,224,957 $ 1,123,328

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangib

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12 Goodwill and Intangible Assets Our reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets for the Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages segments as of March 25, 2023 and September 24, 2022 are as follows: March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Amount Amortization (in thousands) FOOD SERVICE Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 85,872 $ - $ 85,872 $ - Amortized intangible assets Non-compete agreements - - 670 670 Franchise agreements 8,500 638 8,500 212 Customer relationships 22,900 9,044 22,900 7,790 Technology 23,110 1,735 23,110 576 License and rights 1,690 1,523 1,690 1,481 TOTAL FOOD SERVICE $ 142,072 $ 12,940 $ 142,742 $ 10,729 RETAIL SUPERMARKETS Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 11,938 $ - $ 11,938 $ - Amortized intangible Assets Trade names - - 649 649 Customer relationships 7,688 6,871 7,907 6,693 TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS $ 19,626 $ 6,871 $ 20,494 $ 7,342 FROZEN BEVERAGES Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 9,315 $ - $ 9,315 $ - Distribution rights 36,100 - 36,100 - Amortized intangible assets Customer relationships 1,439 617 1,439 545 Licenses and rights 1,400 1,177 1,400 1,142 TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES $ 48,254 $ 1,794 $ 48,254 $ 1,687 CONSOLIDATED $ 209,952 $ 21,605 $ 211,490 $ 19,758 Amortizing intangible assets are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 2 to 20 years and amortization expense is reflected throughout operating expenses. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the three months ended March 25, 2023 and March 26, 2022 was $1.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the six months ended March 25, 2023 and March 26, 2022 was $3.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is approximately $ 3.3 million 6.2 million 5.6 million 4.6 million The weighted amortization period of the intangible assets, in total, is 10.4 years. The weighted amortization period by intangible asset class is 10 years for Technology, 10 years for Customer relationships, 20 years for Licenses & rights, and 10 years for Franchise agreements. Goodwill The carrying amounts of goodwill for the Food Service, Retail Supermarket and Frozen Beverage segments are as follows: Goodwill and Intangible Assets Food Retail Frozen Service Supermarket Beverages Total (in thousands) March 25, 2023 $ 124,426 $ 4,146 $ 56,498 $ 185,070 September 24, 2022 $ 123,776 $ 4,146 $ 56,498 $ 184,420

Note 13 - Investments

Note 13 - Investments	6 Months Ended
Note 13 - Investments	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 13 Investments We have classified our investment securities as marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale. The FASB defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the FASB has established three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Observable input such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. Marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale consist primarily of investments in mutual funds, preferred stock, and corporate bonds. The fair values of mutual funds are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of preferred stock and corporate bonds are based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. As a result, preferred stock and corporate bonds are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 25, 2023, the Company held no held to maturity investment securities. The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at March 25, 2023 are summarized as follows: Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual funds $ 3,588 $ - $ 739 $ 2,849 Preferred stock 1,519 61 - 1,580 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 5,107 $ 61 $ 739 $ 4,429 The mutual funds seek current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall moderate duration. The Fixed-to-Floating Perpetual Preferred Stock generate fixed income to call dates in 2025 and then income is based on a spread above LIBOR if the securities are not called. The mutual funds and Fixed-to-Floating Perpetual Preferred Stock do not have contractual maturities; however, we classify them as long-term assets as it is our intent to hold them for a period of over one year, although we may sell some or all of them depending on presently unanticipated needs for liquidity or market conditions. The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at September 24, 2022 are summarized as follows: Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate bonds 4,011 - 21 3,990 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 4,011 $ - $ 21 $ 3,990 The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at September 24, 2022 are summarized as follows: Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual funds $ 3,588 $ - $ 742 $ 2,846 Preferred stock 2,816 46 - 2,862 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 6,404 $ 46 $ 742 $ 5,708 The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s held to maturity securities by contractual maturity at March 25, 2023 and September 24, 2022 are summarized as follows: March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Fair Fair Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ - $ - $ 4,011 $ 3,990 Due after one year through five years - - - - Due after five years through ten years - - - - Total held to maturity securities $ - $ - $ 4,011 $ 3,990 Less current portion - - 4,011 3,990 Long term held to maturity securities $ - $ - $ - $ - Proceeds from the redemption and sale of marketable securities were $ 2.0 million 5.3 million 4.3 million 11.5 million

Note 14 - Accumulated Other Com

Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	Note 14 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Changes to the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: Three months ended Six months ended March 25, 2023 March 25, 2023 (in thousands) (in thousands) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Translation Adjustments Beginning balance $ (12,842 ) $ (13,713 ) Other comprehensive income 1,068 1,939 Ending balance $ (11,774 ) $ (11,774 ) Three Months ended Six months ended March 26, 2022 March 26, 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Translation Adjustments Beginning balance $ (13,827 ) $ (13,383 ) Other comprehensive income 546 102 Ending balance $ (13,281 ) $ (13,281 )

Note 15 - Leases

Note 15 - Leases	6 Months Ended
Note 15 - Leases	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Leases [Text Block]	Note 15 Leases General Lease Description We have operating leases with initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year covering the rental of various facilities and equipment. Certain of these leases contain renewal options and some provide options to purchase during the lease term. Our operating leases include leases for real estate for some of our office and manufacturing facilities as well as manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment used in our business. The remaining lease terms for these operating leases range from 1month to 12 years. We have finance leases with initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year covering the rental of various equipment. These leases are generally for manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment used in our business. The remaining lease terms for these finance leases range from 1 year to 6 years. Significant Assumptions and Judgments Contract Contains a Lease In evaluating our contracts to determine whether a contract is or contains a lease, we considered the following: • Whether explicitly or implicitly identified assets have been deployed in the contract; and • Whether we obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of that underlying asset, and we can direct how and for what purpose the asset is used during the term of the contract. Allocation of Consideration In determining how to allocate consideration between lease and non-lease components in a contract that was deemed to contain a lease, we used judgment and consistent application of assumptions to reasonably allocate the consideration. Options to Extend or Terminate Leases We have leases which contain options to extend or terminate the leases. On a lease-by-lease basis, we have determined if the extension should be considered reasonably certain to be exercised and thus a right-of-use asset and a lease liability should be recorded. Discount Rate The discount rate for leases, if not explicitly stated in the lease, is the incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. We used the discount rate to calculate the present value of the lease liability at the date of adoption. In the development of the discount rate, we considered our incremental borrowing rate as provided by our lender which was based on cash collateral and credit risk specific to us, and our lease portfolio characteristics. As of March 25, 2023, the weighted-average discount rate of our operating and finance leases was 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively. As of September 24, 2022, the weighted-average discount rate of our operating and finance leases was 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively. Practical Expedients and Accounting Policy Elections We elected the package of practical expedients that permits us not to reassess our prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs and made an accounting policy election to exclude short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less from our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts Recognized in the Financial Statements The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended March 25, 2023 Three months ended March 26, 2022 Six months ended March 25, 2023 Six months ended March 26, 2022 Operating lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses $ 3,778 $ 3,922 $ 7,750 $ 7,920 Finance lease cost: Amortization of assets in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses $ 22 $ 50 $ 56 $ 122 Interest on lease liabilities in Interest expense & other 2 2 4 7 Total finance lease cost $ 24 $ 52 $ 60 $ 129 Short-term lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses - - - - Total net lease cost $ 3,802 $ 3,974 $ 7,810 $ 8,049 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 50,252 $ 51,137 Current operating lease liabilities $ 13,507 $ 13,524 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 41,642 42,660 Total operating lease liabilities $ 55,149 $ 56,184 Finance Leases Finance lease right-of-use assets in Property, plant and equipment, net $ 766 $ 328 Current finance lease liabilities $ 226 $ 124 Noncurrent finance lease liabilities 702 254 Total finance lease liabilities $ 928 $ 378 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows: Three months ended Three months ended Six months ended Six months ended March 25, 2023 March 26, 2022 March 25, 2023 March 26, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 3,861 $ 3,970 $ 7,779 $ 8,008 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 7 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 32 $ 37 $ 71 $ 111 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets $ 3,821 $ 5,922 $ 6,497 $ 7,065 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities removed due to purchase of leased asset $ - $ - $ - $ - As of March 25, 2023, the maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Six months ending September 30, 2023 $ 8,137 $ 144 2024 13,794 244 2025 10,263 189 2026 6,998 154 2027 5,967 153 Thereafter 15,960 137 Total minimum payments 61,119 1,021 Less amount representing interest (5,970 ) (93 ) Present value of lease obligations $ 55,149 $ 928 As of March 25, 2023 the weighted-average remaining term of our operating and finance leases was 5.7 years and 5.6 years, respectively. As of September 24, 2022, the weighted average remaining term of our operating and finance leases was 5.8 years and 3.3 years, respectively.

Note 16 - Related Parties

Note 16 - Related Parties	6 Months Ended
Note 16 - Related Parties	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 16 Related Parties We have related party expenses for distribution and shipping related costs with NFI Industries, Inc. Our director, Sidney R. Brown, is CEO and an owner of NFI Industries, Inc. The Company paid $13.3 million and $27.6 million to NFI in the three and six months ended March 25, 2023 and paid $2.9 million and $4.0 million through the three and six months ended March 26, 2022. Of the amounts paid to NFI, the amount related to management services performed by NFI was $0.2 million and $0.3 million in the three and six months ended March 25, 2023, and $0.2 million and $0.3 in the three and six months ended March 26, 2022. The remainder of the costs related to amounts that were passed through to the third-party distribution and shipping vendors that are being managed on the Company’s behalf by NFI. The agreements with NFI include terms that are consistent with those that we believe would have been negotiated at an arm’s length with an independent party. As of March 25, 2023 and September 24, 2022, our consolidated balance sheet included related party trade payables of approximately $2.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively.

Note 2 - Business Combinations

Note 2 - Business Combinations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 2 - Business Combinations (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Value as of acquisition date (as previously Measurement reported as of Period June 25, 2022) Adjustment As Adjusted (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,259 $ 2,259 Accounts receivable, net 12,257 12,257 Inventories 8,812 (301 ) 8,511 Prepaid expenses and other 1,215 1,215 Property, plant and equipment, net 24,622 6,548 31,170 Intangible assets 120,400 (2,200 ) 118,200 Goodwill (2) 66,634 (3,397 ) 63,237 Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,514 3,514 Other noncurrent assets 243 243 Total assets acquired 239,956 650 240,606 Liabilities assumed: Current lease liabilities 619 619 Accounts payable 6,005 6,005 Other current liabilities 3,532 650 4,182 Noncurrent lease liabilities 2,954 2,954 Other noncurrent liabilities 3,285 3,285 Total liabilities acquired 16,395 650 17,045 Purchase price $ 223,561 $ - $ 223,561
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	Weighted average June 21, life (years) 2022 (in thousands) Amortizable Trade name indefinite $ 76,900 Developed technology 10 22,900 Customer relationships 10 9,900 Franchise agreements 10 8,500 Total acquired intangible assets $ 118,200
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 25, 2023 2023 (in thousands) (in thousands) Net sales $ 15,967 $ 29,345 Net earnings (loss) $ (163 ) $ (830 )

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Beginning balance $ 4,767 $ 1,030 $ 4,926 $ 1,097 Additions to contract liability 1,527 1,374 2,917 2,573 Amounts recognized as revenue (1,465 ) (1,312 ) (3,014 ) (2,578 ) Ending balance $ 4,829 $ 1,092 $ 4,829 $ 1,092

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (Ta

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 25, 2023 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 6,871 19,238 $ 0.36 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 57 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 6,871 19,295 $ 0.36 Six months ended March 25, 2023 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 13,504 19,230 $ 0.70 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 55 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 13,504 19,285 $ 0.70 Three months ended March 26, 2022 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 3,271 19,134 $ 0.17 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 72 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 3,271 19,206 $ 0.17 Six months ended March 26, 2022 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 14,362 19,110 $ 0.75 Effect of dilutive securities RSU's and options - 70 - Diluted EPS Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 14,362 19,180 $ 0.75

Note 6 - Share-based Compensa_2

Note 6 - Share-based Compensation and Post-retirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Stock options $ 559 $ 586 $ 1,179 $ 1,400 Stock purchase plan 197 90 424 150 Stock issued to outside directors 27 11 27 22 Service share units issued to employees 193 152 374 224 Performance share units issued to employees 171 82 243 121 Total share-based compensation $ 1,147 $ 921 $ 2,247 $ 1,917 The above compensation is net of tax benefits $ 166 $ 346 $ 305 $ 433

Note 10 - Inventory (Tables)

Note 10 - Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 10 - Inventory (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	March 25, September 24, 2023 2022 (unaudited) (in thousands) Finished goods $ 93,409 $ 86,464 Raw materials 35,142 41,505 Packaging materials 14,610 16,637 Equipment parts and other 37,560 35,867 Total inventories $ 180,721 $ 180,473

Note 11 - Segment Information (

Note 11 - Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 11 - Segment Information (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 25, March 26, March 25, March 26, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (unaudited) (unaudited) (in thousands) (in thousands) Sales to external customers: Food Service Soft pretzels $ 55,492 $ 43,261 $ 107,715 $ 93,682 Frozen novelties 26,607 7,305 48,372 15,762 Churros 24,920 17,447 50,677 36,936 Handhelds 20,309 20,506 43,881 39,001 Bakery 85,300 83,967 194,248 191,798 Other 5,653 3,854 11,685 10,893 Total Food Service $ 218,281 $ 176,340 $ 456,578 $ 388,072 Retail Supermarket Soft pretzels $ 16,013 $ 15,752 $ 30,498 $ 31,946 Frozen novelties 20,770 18,919 38,739 36,721 Biscuits 5,858 5,687 13,771 13,958 Handhelds 4,099 1,069 6,991 2,345 Coupon redemption (375 ) (726 ) (551 ) (1,622 ) Other (5 ) 56 (15 ) 104 Total Retail Supermarket $ 46,360 $ 40,757 $ 89,433 $ 83,452 Frozen Beverages Beverages $ 41,799 $ 35,365 $ 80,458 $ 69,128 Repair and maintenance service 22,585 21,000 46,412 43,011 Machines revenue 8,252 7,542 15,263 15,389 Other 577 509 1,053 951 Total Frozen Beverages $ 73,213 $ 64,416 $ 143,186 $ 128,479 Consolidated sales $ 337,854 $ 281,513 $ 689,197 $ 600,003 Depreciation and amortization: Food Service $ 9,597 $ 6,670 $ 19,055 $ 13,339 Retail Supermarket 492 386 883 752 Frozen Beverages 5,351 5,484 10,683 10,960 Total depreciation and amortization $ 15,440 $ 12,540 $ 30,621 $ 25,051 Operating Income: Food Service $ 5,133 $ 536 $ 11,520 $ 9,537 Retail Supermarket 487 1,091 1,598 6,075 Frozen Beverages 4,573 2,461 6,403 3,321 Total operating income $ 10,193 $ 4,088 $ 19,521 $ 18,933 Capital expenditures: Food Service $ 13,744 $ 13,851 $ 38,606 $ 24,084 Retail Supermarket 105 1,094 1,479 3,623 Frozen Beverages 4,365 4,261 9,039 7,599 Total capital expenditures $ 18,214 $ 19,206 $ 49,124 $ 35,306 Assets: Food Service $ 910,573 $ 799,710 $ 910,573 $ 799,710 Retail Supermarket 12,162 33,206 12,162 33,206 Frozen Beverages 302,222 290,412 302,222 290,412 Total assets $ 1,224,957 $ 1,123,328 $ 1,224,957 $ 1,123,328

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intang_2

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Amount Amortization (in thousands) FOOD SERVICE Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 85,872 $ - $ 85,872 $ - Amortized intangible assets Non-compete agreements - - 670 670 Franchise agreements 8,500 638 8,500 212 Customer relationships 22,900 9,044 22,900 7,790 Technology 23,110 1,735 23,110 576 License and rights 1,690 1,523 1,690 1,481 TOTAL FOOD SERVICE $ 142,072 $ 12,940 $ 142,742 $ 10,729 RETAIL SUPERMARKETS Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 11,938 $ - $ 11,938 $ - Amortized intangible Assets Trade names - - 649 649 Customer relationships 7,688 6,871 7,907 6,693 TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS $ 19,626 $ 6,871 $ 20,494 $ 7,342 FROZEN BEVERAGES Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade names $ 9,315 $ - $ 9,315 $ - Distribution rights 36,100 - 36,100 - Amortized intangible assets Customer relationships 1,439 617 1,439 545 Licenses and rights 1,400 1,177 1,400 1,142 TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES $ 48,254 $ 1,794 $ 48,254 $ 1,687 CONSOLIDATED $ 209,952 $ 21,605 $ 211,490 $ 19,758
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Food Retail Frozen Service Supermarket Beverages Total (in thousands) March 25, 2023 $ 124,426 $ 4,146 $ 56,498 $ 185,070 September 24, 2022 $ 123,776 $ 4,146 $ 56,498 $ 184,420

Note 13 - Investments (Tables)

Note 13 - Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 13 - Investments (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual funds $ 3,588 $ - $ 739 $ 2,849 Preferred stock 1,519 61 - 1,580 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 5,107 $ 61 $ 739 $ 4,429 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate bonds 4,011 - 21 3,990 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 4,011 $ - $ 21 $ 3,990 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual funds $ 3,588 $ - $ 742 $ 2,846 Preferred stock 2,816 46 - 2,862 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 6,404 $ 46 $ 742 $ 5,708
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Fair Fair Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ - $ - $ 4,011 $ 3,990 Due after one year through five years - - - - Due after five years through ten years - - - - Total held to maturity securities $ - $ - $ 4,011 $ 3,990 Less current portion - - 4,011 3,990 Long term held to maturity securities $ - $ - $ - $ -

Note 14 - Accumulated Other C_2

Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 25, 2023 March 25, 2023 (in thousands) (in thousands) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Translation Adjustments Beginning balance $ (12,842 ) $ (13,713 ) Other comprehensive income 1,068 1,939 Ending balance $ (11,774 ) $ (11,774 ) Three Months ended Six months ended March 26, 2022 March 26, 2022 (in thousands) (in thousands) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Translation Adjustments Beginning balance $ (13,827 ) $ (13,383 ) Other comprehensive income 546 102 Ending balance $ (13,281 ) $ (13,281 )

Note 15 - Leases (Tables)

Note 15 - Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Note 15 - Leases (Tables)	Mar. 25, 2023
Notes Tables
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 25, 2023 Three months ended March 26, 2022 Six months ended March 25, 2023 Six months ended March 26, 2022 Operating lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses $ 3,778 $ 3,922 $ 7,750 $ 7,920 Finance lease cost: Amortization of assets in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses $ 22 $ 50 $ 56 $ 122 Interest on lease liabilities in Interest expense & other 2 2 4 7 Total finance lease cost $ 24 $ 52 $ 60 $ 129 Short-term lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses - - - - Total net lease cost $ 3,802 $ 3,974 $ 7,810 $ 8,049
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]	March 25, 2023 September 24, 2022 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 50,252 $ 51,137 Current operating lease liabilities $ 13,507 $ 13,524 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 41,642 42,660 Total operating lease liabilities $ 55,149 $ 56,184 Finance Leases Finance lease right-of-use assets in Property, plant and equipment, net $ 766 $ 328 Current finance lease liabilities $ 226 $ 124 Noncurrent finance lease liabilities 702 254 Total finance lease liabilities $ 928 $ 378
Lessee, Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Three months ended Six months ended Six months ended March 25, 2023 March 26, 2022 March 25, 2023 March 26, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 3,861 $ 3,970 $ 7,779 $ 8,008 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 7 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 32 $ 37 $ 71 $ 111 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets $ 3,821 $ 5,922 $ 6,497 $ 7,065 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities removed due to purchase of leased asset $ - $ - $ - $ -
Lessee, Lease Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Operating Leases Finance Leases Six months ending September 30, 2023 $ 8,137 $ 144 2024 13,794 244 2025 10,263 189 2026 6,998 154 2027 5,967 153 Thereafter 15,960 137 Total minimum payments 61,119 1,021 Less amount representing interest (5,970 ) (93 ) Present value of lease obligations $ 55,149 $ 928

Note 2 - Business Combination_2

Note 2 - Business Combinations (Details Textual) - Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 21, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 25, 2023	[1]	Sep. 24, 2022
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	100%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 223,600
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual		$ 16,000	$ 29,300
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual		(200)	$ (800)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Liabilities, Current		700		$ 650
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		$ 700		(3,397)	[2]	$ 4,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment				6,548		6,500
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(2,200)		2,200
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory				$ (301)		$ 300

[1]Due to the limited time since the date of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary.[2]Goodwill was assigned to our Food Services segment and was primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of the acquired business and to our expectations of favorable growth opportunities in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience based on increased synergies that are expected to be achieved from the integration of Dippin’ Dots.

Note 2 - Business Combination_3

Note 2 - Business Combinations - Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 25, 2023		Mar. 25, 2023		Sep. 24, 2022	Jun. 25, 2022		Jun. 21, 2022
Goodwill (2)		$ 185,070		$ 185,070		$ 184,420
Liabilities assumed:
Other current liabilities	[1]	4,182		4,182
Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	2,259		2,259			$ 2,259
Accounts receivable, net	[1]	12,257		12,257			12,257
Inventories	[1]	8,511		8,511			8,812
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory				(301)	[1]	300
Prepaid expenses and other	[1]	1,215		1,215			1,215
Property, plant and equipment, net		31,170	[1]	31,170	[1]		24,622
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment				6,548	[1]	6,500
Intangible assets		118,200	[1]	118,200	[1]		120,400	[1]	$ 118,200
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(2,200)	[1]	2,200
Goodwill (2)	[1],[2]	63,237		63,237			66,634
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		700		(3,397)	[1],[2]	$ 4,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets	[1]	3,514		3,514			3,514
Other noncurrent assets	[1]	243		243			243
Total assets acquired	[1]	240,606		240,606			239,956
Total assets acquired	[1]			650
Liabilities assumed:
Current lease liabilities	[1]	619		619			619
Accounts payable	[1]	6,005		6,005			6,005
Other current liabilities	[1]						3,532
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Liabilities, Current		700		650	[1]
Noncurrent lease liabilities	[1]	2,954		2,954			2,954
Other noncurrent liabilities	[1]	3,285		3,285			3,285
Total liabilities acquired	[1]	17,045		17,045			16,395
Total liabilities acquired	[1]			650
Purchase price	[1]	$ 223,561		$ 223,561			$ 223,561

[1]Due to the limited time since the date of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary.[2]Goodwill was assigned to our Food Services segment and was primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of the acquired business and to our expectations of favorable growth opportunities in entertainment and amusement locations, theaters, and convenience based on increased synergies that are expected to be achieved from the integration of Dippin’ Dots.

Note 2 - Business Combination_4

Note 2 - Business Combinations - Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 21, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023		Jun. 25, 2022	[1]
Acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 76.9
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)		10 years 4 months 24 days
Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member]
Total acquired intangible assets	$ 118.2	$ 118.2	[1]	$ 120.4
Developed Technology Rights [Member] \| Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member]
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)	10 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets	$ 22.9
Customer Relationships [Member]
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)		10 years
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member]
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)	10 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets	$ 9.9
Franchise Rights [Member]
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)		10 years
Franchise Rights [Member] \| Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member]
acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life (Year)	10 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets	$ 8.5

[1]Due to the limited time since the date of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary.

Note 2 - Business Combination_5

Note 2 - Business Combinations - Proforma Results from Acquisitions (Details) - Dippin’ Dots Holding, L.L.C. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 25, 2023
Net sales	$ 15,967	$ 29,345
Net earnings (loss)	$ (163)	$ (830)

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (D

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Contract with Customer, Asset, Allowance for Deductions	$ 13.8	$ 14.7
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 2.3	$ 2.2

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition - Contract Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Beginning balance	$ 4,767	$ 1,030	$ 4,926	$ 1,097
Additions to contract liability	1,527	1,374	2,917	2,573
Amounts recognized as revenue	(1,465)	(1,312)	(3,014)	(2,578)
Ending balance	$ 4,829	$ 1,092	$ 4,829	$ 1,092

Note 4 - Depreciation and Amo_2

Note 4 - Depreciation and Amortization Expense (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Depreciation	$ 13,800	$ 11,900	$ 27,236	$ 23,868
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	2 years		2 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years		20 years

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (De

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Note 5 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	381,735	270,352	386,510	271,452

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share - C

Note 5 - Earnings Per Share - Calculation of EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$ 6,871	$ 3,271	$ 13,504	$ 14,362
Net earnings available to common stockholders (in shares)	19,238	19,134	19,230	19,110
Net earnings available to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.17	$ 0.70	$ 0.75
Options	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
RSU's and options (in shares)	57	72	55	70
RSU's and options (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$ 6,871	$ 3,271	$ 13,504	$ 14,362
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in shares)	19,295	19,206	19,285	19,180
Net earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.17	$ 0.70	$ 0.75

Note 6 - Share-based Compensa_3

Note 6 - Share-based Compensation and Post-retirement Benefits (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term			51 months
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Volatility Calculation Term			10 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)			0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	0	0	9,900	8,873
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	0	0	18,641	8,868

Note 6 - Share-based Compensa_4

Note 6 - Share-based Compensation and Post-retirement Benefits - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Employee share-based compensation	$ 1,147	$ 921	$ 2,247	$ 1,917
The above compensation is net of tax benefits	166	346	305	433
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Employee share-based compensation	559	586	1,179	1,400
Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee share-based compensation	197	90	424	150
Stock Issued to Outside Directors [Member]
Employee share-based compensation	27	11	27	22
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee share-based compensation	193	152	374	224
Performance Shares [Member]
Employee share-based compensation	$ 171	$ 82	$ 243	$ 121

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Sep. 24, 2022
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 0.3		$ 0.3		$ 0.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 0.3		$ 0.3		$ 0.3
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	25.80%	21.90%	25.90%	25.50%

Note 9 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 9 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022	Jun. 21, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
The Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Long-Term Line of Credit	$ 92	$ 55
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.50%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 123.2	$ 160.2
The Amended Credit Agreement [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 50
Line Of Credit Facility Increase In Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 175
Line of Credit Facility, Options to Increase Size of Credit Facility, Value 1			225
Line of Credit Facility, Options to Increase Size of Credit Facility, Value 2			$ 50
The Credit Agreement [Member] \| Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%

Note 10 - Inventory - Summary o

Note 10 - Inventory - Summary of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Finished goods	$ 93,409	$ 86,464
Raw materials	35,142	41,505
Packaging materials	14,610	16,637
Equipment parts and other	37,560	35,867
Total inventories	$ 180,721	$ 180,473

Note 11 - Segment Information -

Note 11 - Segment Information - Operations Information by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Sep. 24, 2022
Sales	$ 337,854	$ 281,513	$ 689,197	$ 600,003
Depreciation and amortization	15,440	12,540	30,621	25,051
Operating income	10,193	4,088	19,521	18,933
Capital expenditures	18,214	19,206	49,124	35,306
Assets	1,224,957	1,123,328	1,224,957	1,123,328	$ 1,216,966
Food Service [Member]
Sales	218,281	176,340	456,578	388,072
Depreciation and amortization	9,597	6,670	19,055	13,339
Operating income	5,133	536	11,520	9,537
Capital expenditures	13,744	13,851	38,606	24,084
Assets	910,573	799,710	910,573	799,710
Food Service [Member] \| Soft Pretzels [Member]
Sales	55,492	43,261	107,715	93,682
Food Service [Member] \| Frozen Juices and Ices [Member]
Sales	26,607	7,305	48,372	15,762
Food Service [Member] \| Churros [Member]
Sales	24,920	17,447	50,677	36,936
Food Service [Member] \| Handhelds [Member]
Sales	20,309	20,506	43,881	39,001
Food Service [Member] \| Bakery [Member]
Sales	85,300	83,967	194,248	191,798
Food Service [Member] \| Other Products [Member]
Sales	5,653	3,854	11,685	10,893
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales	46,360	40,757	89,433	83,452
Depreciation and amortization	492	386	883	752
Operating income	487	1,091	1,598	6,075
Capital expenditures	105	1,094	1,479	3,623
Assets	12,162	33,206	12,162	33,206
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Soft Pretzels [Member]
Sales	16,013	15,752	30,498	31,946
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Frozen Juices and Ices [Member]
Sales	20,770	18,919	38,739	36,721
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Handhelds [Member]
Sales	4,099	1,069	6,991	2,345
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Other Products [Member]
Sales	(5)	56	(15)	104
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Biscuits [Member]
Sales	5,858	5,687	13,771	13,958
Retail Supermarket [Member] \| Coupon Redemtion [Member]
Coupon redemption	(375)	(726)	(551)	(1,622)
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales	73,213	64,416	143,186	128,479
Depreciation and amortization	5,351	5,484	10,683	10,960
Operating income	4,573	2,461	6,403	3,321
Capital expenditures	4,365	4,261	9,039	7,599
Assets	302,222	290,412	302,222	290,412
Frozen Beverages [Member] \| Other Products [Member]
Sales	577	509	1,053	951
Frozen Beverages [Member] \| Beverage [Member]
Sales	41,799	35,365	80,458	69,128
Frozen Beverages [Member] \| Repair and Maintenance Service [Member]
Sales	22,585	21,000	46,412	43,011
Frozen Beverages [Member] \| Machine Sales [Member]
Sales	$ 8,252	$ 7,542	$ 15,263	$ 15,389

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intang_3

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1.7	$ 0.6	$ 3.4	$ 1.2
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One	3.3		3.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two	6.2		6.2
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three	5.6		5.6
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four	5.6		5.6
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five	$ 4.6		$ 4.6
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years 4 months 24 days
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years
License and Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			20 years
Franchise Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	2 years		2 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years		20 years

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intang_4

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 21,605	$ 19,758
Intangible assets	209,952	211,490
Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	12,940	10,729
Intangible assets	142,072	142,742
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	6,871	7,342
Intangible assets	19,626	20,494
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,794	1,687
Intangible assets	48,254	48,254
Trade Names [Member] \| Food Service [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	85,872	85,872
Trade Names [Member] \| Retail Supermarket [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	11,938	11,938
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	0	0
Trade Names [Member] \| Frozen Beverages [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	9,315	9,315
Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	0	670
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	0	670
Franchise Rights [Member] \| Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	8,500	8,500
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	638	212
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	22,900	22,900
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	9,044	7,790
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Retail Supermarket [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	7,688	7,907
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	6,871	6,693
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Frozen Beverages [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,439	1,439
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	617	545
Developed Technology Rights [Member] \| Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	23,110	23,110
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,735	576
Food Service [Member] \| License and Rights [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,690	1,690
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,523	1,481
Finite-lived Trade Names [Member] \| Retail Supermarket [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	0	649
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	0	649
Distribution Rights, Indefinite-lived [Member] \| Frozen Beverages [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	36,100	36,100
Frozen Beverages [Member] \| License and Rights [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,400	1,400
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 1,177	$ 1,142

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intang_5

Note 12 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Goodwill	$ 185,070	$ 184,420
Food Service [Member]
Goodwill	124,426	123,776
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Goodwill	4,146	4,146
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Goodwill	$ 56,498	$ 56,498

Note 13 - Investments (Details

Note 13 - Investments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Note 13 - Investments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities	$ 2,000,000	$ 4,300,000	$ 5,300,000	$ 11,526,000
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	59,000	(25,000)	22,000	(69,000)
Marketable Security, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 59,000	$ (53,000)	$ 19,000	$ (58,000)

Note 13 - Investments - Summary

Note 13 - Investments - Summary of Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Investment securities, amortized cost	$ 5,107	$ 6,404
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost		4,011
Investment securities, gross unrealized gains	61	46
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains		0
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	739	742
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses		21
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	4,429	5,708
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value	0	3,990
Mutual Funds [Member]
Investment securities, amortized cost	3,588	3,588
Investment securities, gross unrealized gains	0	0
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	739	742
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	2,849	2,846
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost		4,011
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains		0
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses		21
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value		3,990
Preferred Stock [Member]
Investment securities, amortized cost	1,519	2,816
Investment securities, gross unrealized gains	61	46
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	0	0
Investment securities, gross unrealized losses	$ 1,580	$ 2,862

Note 13 - Investments - Held-to

Note 13 - Investments - Held-to-maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 0	$ 4,011
Due in one year or less, fair market value	0	3,990
Due after one year through five years, amortized cost	0	0
Due after one year through five years, fair market value	0	0
Due after five years through ten years, amortized cost	0	0
Due after five years through ten years, fair market value	0	0
Total held to maturity securities, amortized cost	0	4,011
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value	0	3,990
Marketable securities held to maturity	0	4,011
Less current portion, fair market value	0	3,990
Long term held to maturity securities, amortized cost	0	0
Long term held to maturity securities, fair market value	$ 0	$ 0

Note 14 - Accumulated Other C_3

Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Changes to the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Balance	$ 859,736	$ 845,998	$ 863,169	$ 845,654
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,068	546	1,939	102
Balance	858,287	849,981	858,287	849,981
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance	(12,842)	(13,827)	(13,713)	(13,383)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,068	546	1,939	102
Balance	$ (11,774)	$ (13,281)	$ (11,774)	$ (13,281)

Note 15 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 15 - Leases (Details Textual)	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.50%	3.30%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.80%	3.20%
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 8 months 12 days	5 years 9 months 18 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 7 months 6 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	1 month
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	12 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term	6 years

Note 15 - Leases - Components o

Note 15 - Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Operating lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses	$ 3,778	$ 3,922	$ 7,750	$ 7,920
Amortization of assets in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses	22	50	56	122
Interest on lease liabilities in Interest expense & other	2	2	4	7
Total finance lease cost	24	52	60	129
Short-term lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses	0	0	0	0
Total net lease cost	$ 3,802	$ 3,974	$ 7,810	$ 8,049

Note 15 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 15 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 50,252	$ 51,137
Current operating lease liabilities	13,507	13,524
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	41,642	42,660
Total operating lease liabilities	55,149	56,184
Current finance lease liabilities	226	124
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities	702	254
Total finance lease liabilities	928	378
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member]
Finance lease right-of-use assets in Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 766	$ 328

Note 15 - Leases - Supplement_2

Note 15 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 3,861	$ 3,970	$ 7,779	$ 8,008
Operating cash flows from finance leases	2	2	4	7
Financing cash flows from finance leases	32	37	71	111
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets	3,821	5,922	6,497	7,065
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities removed due to purchase of leased asset	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Note 15 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 15 - Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022
Six months ending September 30, 2023, operating leases	$ 8,137
Six months ending September 30, 2023, finance leases	144
2024, operating leases	13,794
2024, finance leases	244
2025, operating leases	10,263
2025, finance leases	189
2026, operating leases	6,998
2026, finance leases	154
2027, operating leases	5,967
2027, finance leases	153
Thereafter, operating leases	15,960
Thereafter, finance leases	137
Total minimum payments, operating leases	61,119
Total minimum payments, finance leases	1,021
Less amount representing interest, operating leases	(5,970)
Less amount representing interest, finance leases	(93)
Present value of lease obligations, operating leases	55,149	$ 56,184
Present value of lease obligations, finance leases	$ 928	$ 378

Note 16 - Related Parties (Deta

Note 16 - Related Parties (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 25, 2023	Mar. 26, 2022	Sep. 24, 2022
Related Party [Member]
Accounts Payable, Trade	$ 2.8		$ 2.8		$ 2.9
NFI [Member] \| Distribution and Shipping Costs [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	13.3	$ 2.9	27.6	$ 4
NFI [Member] \| Management Services [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 0.3	$ 0.3