FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Policies)
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6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 24, 2012
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
We use a three-tier value hierarchy, which classifies the inputs used in measuring fair values of our non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. There were no changes in the methods or assumptions used in measuring fair value during the period. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable at December 25, 2011 and June 24, 2012 approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is measured using a level 2 input (quoted prices for similar assets that are indirectly observable). The Company’s long-term debt has a variable interest rate and therefore approximates the carrying value of $84,375 and $55,200 at June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011, respectively. |