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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 3, 2011.
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from          to          .
Commission File Number: 000-51535
 
CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Minnesota   41-1731219
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
3900 Lakebreeze Avenue North    
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota   55429
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (763) 592-2200
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ  No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the proceeding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o  No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer oAccelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company þ
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No þ
     On May 5, 2011, 20,563,843 shares of Registrant’s $0.01 par value common stock were outstanding.
 
 

 


 

CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Thirteen Week Period Ended April 3, 2011
Table of Contents
             
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
 
           
  Financial Statements     3  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations     3  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets     4  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity     5  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows     6  
 
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     7  
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     15  
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     23  
  Controls and Procedures     23  
 
           
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
       
 
           
  Legal Proceedings     24  
  Risk Factors     24  
  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     24  
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities     24  
  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     24  
  Other Information     24  
  Exhibits     25  
Signature     26  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2
See accompanying notes.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except for per share amounts)  
    (Unaudited)  
Coffeehouse sales
  $ 57,611     $ 55,597  
Commercial and franchise sales
    14,664       11,454  
 
           
Total net sales
    72,275       67,051  
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs
    33,236       31,399  
Operating expenses
    25,406       24,962  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,936       3,145  
General and administrative expenses
    7,802       6,509  
 
           
Operating income
    2,895       1,036  
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
    5       5  
Interest expense
    (56 )     (106 )
 
           
Income before benefit from income taxes
    2,844       935  
Benefit from income taxes
    21,334       157  
 
           
Net income
    24,178       1,092  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    107       54  
 
           
Net Income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
  $ 24,071     $ 1,038  
 
           
Basic net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. common shareholders per share
  $ 1.21     $ 0.05  
 
           
Diluted net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. common shareholders per share
  $ 1.17     $ 0.05  
 
           
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    19,848       19,509  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    20,605       20,313  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    April 3,     January 2,  
    2011     2011  
    In thousands, except per share amounts  
    (Unaudited)  
 
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,055     $ 23,092  
Accounts receivable, net
    8,567       8,096  
Other receivables, net
    1,534       1,227  
Income tax receivable
    35        
Inventories
    26,088       25,931  
Deferred tax assets — current
    3,285        
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,514       1,122  
 
           
Total current assets
    66,078       59,468  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
    38,713       41,075  
Restricted cash
    837       837  
Deferred tax assets — non-current
    17,999        
Other assets
    344       345  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 123,971     $ 101,725  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 7,613     $ 8,080  
Accrued compensation
    6,189       5,954  
Accrued expenses
    7,409       6,916  
Deferred revenue
    6,445       8,726  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    27,656       29,676  
 
               
Asset retirement liability
    1,212       1,194  
Deferred rent liability
    5,883       6,296  
Deferred revenue
    2,091       2,091  
Income tax liability
          2  
 
           
Total long term liabilities
    9,186       9,583  
 
               
Equity:
               
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, par value $.01, 20,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, par value $.01, 200,000 shares authorized; 20,505 and 20,141 shares issued and outstanding at April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011, respectively
    205       202  
Additional paid-in capital
    129,536       129,026  
Accumulated comprehensive income
    92       12  
Accumulated deficit
    (42,870 )     (66,941 )
 
           
Total Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity
    86,963       62,299  
Noncontrolling interest
    166       167  
 
           
Total equity
    87,129       62,466  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 123,971     $ 101,725  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
                                                         
                        Accumulated              
    Common Stock     Additional             Other              
    Number of             Paid-In     Noncontrolling     Comprehensive     Accumulated        
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Interest     Income     Deficit     Equity  
Balance, January 2, 2011
    20,141     $ 202     $ 129,026     $ 167     $ 12     $ (66,941 )   $ 62,466  
Net income
                      107             24,071       24,178  
Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments
                            80             80  
 
                                                     
Comprehensive income
                                                  $ 24,258  
 
                                                     
Share based compensation
                366                         366  
Options exercised
    56             147                         147  
Restricted shares issued, net of cancellations
    308       3       (3 )                        
Distribution of noncontrolling interest
                      (108 )                 (108 )
 
                                         
Balance, April 3, 2011
    20,505     $ 205     $ 129,536     $ 166     $ 92     $ (42,870 )   $ 87,129  
 
                                         
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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
    (Unaudited)  
Operating activities
               
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
  $ 24,071     $ 1,038  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,435       3,628  
Amortization of deferred financing fees
    30       71  
Noncontrolling interest
    107       54  
Stock-based compensation
    366       251  
Deferred income taxes
    (21,284 )      
Other
    31       22  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable and other receivables
    (813 )     (761 )
Inventories
    (157 )     (5,622 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (421 )     73  
Accounts payable
    (148 )     1,286  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    416       (2,598 )
Deferred revenue
    (2,281 )     (2,189 )
 
           
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
    3,352       (4,747 )
Investing activities
               
Payments for property and equipment
    (1,428 )     (772 )
Proceeds from the disposal of property
           
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,428 )     (772 )
Financing activities
               
Distribution of noncontrolling interest
    (108 )     (97 )
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
           
Issuance of common stock
    147       28  
Payment of debt financing fees
          (189 )
Stock repurchase
          (73 )
 
           
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
    39       (331 )
 
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    1,963       (5,850 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    23,092       23,578  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 25,055     $ 17,728  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Noncash financing and investing transactions:
               
 
               
Accrual for leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment
  $ 40     $ 162  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
     The “Company” and “Caribou” refer to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. and its affiliates, collectively.
     The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of all interim periods reported herein. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate for a fair presentation of the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the year-end consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 000-51535).
     Principles of Consolidation
     The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., affiliates that it controls and a third party finance company (which exists for purposes of the Company’s revolving credit facility, as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K) where the Company is the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity. The affiliates are Caribou MSP Airport, a partnership in which the Company owns a 49% interest and that operates six coffeehouses, and Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc., a licensor of Caribou Coffee branded coffeehouses. The Company controls the daily operations of Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. and accordingly consolidates their results of operations. The Company provided a loan to its partner in Caribou MSP Airport for all of the partner’s equity contribution to the venture. Consequently, the Company bears all the risk of loss but does not control all decisions that may have a significant effect on the success of the venture. Therefore, the Company consolidates the Caribou MSP Airport, as it is the primary beneficiary in this variable interest entity. All material intercompany balances and transactions between Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., Caribou MSP Airport and Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. and the third party finance company have been eliminated in consolidation.
     Use of Estimates
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
     Fiscal Year End
     The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday falling nearest to December 31. Each fiscal year consists of four 13-week quarters in a 52-week year and three 13-week quarters and one 14-week fourth quarter in a 53-week year. Each fiscal quarter reported herein consists of two four-week months and one five-week month.
     The Company’s sales are somewhat seasonal, with the fourth quarter accounting for the highest sales volumes. Operating results for the thirteen week period ended April 3, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of future results that may be expected for the year ending January 1, 2012.

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
     Revenue Recognition
     The Company recognizes retail coffeehouse sales for products and services when payment is tendered at the point of sale. Sales tax collected from customers is presented net of amounts expected to be remitted to various tax jurisdictions. Accordingly, sales taxes have no effect on the Company’s reported net sales in the accompanying statements of operations.
     Revenue from the sale of products to commercial, franchise or on-line customers is recognized when ownership and price risk of the products are legally transferred to the customer, which is generally upon the shipment of goods. Revenues include any applicable shipping and handling costs invoiced to the customer, and the expense of such shipping and handling costs is included in cost of sales.
     The Company sells stored value cards of various denominations. Cash receipts related to stored value card sales are deferred when initially received and revenue is recognized when the card is redeemed and the related products are delivered to the customer. Such amounts are classified as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company will honor all stored value cards presented for payment; however, the Company has determined that the likelihood of redemption is remote for certain card balances due to long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, to the extent management determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, card and certificate balances may be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company uses the redemption recognition method and recognizes the estimated value of abandoned cards as a percentage of every stored value card redeemed and includes the amount in coffeehouse sales. Such amounts represent the Company’s experience regarding unused balances related to stored value cards redeemed. The Company excludes stored value card balances sold in jurisdictions which require remittance of unused balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws.
     Territory development fees and initial franchise fees are recognized upon substantial performance of services for a new territory or coffeehouse, which is generally upon the opening of a new coffeehouse. Royalties based upon a percentage of reported sales are recognized on a monthly basis when earned. Cash payments received in advance for territory development fees or initial franchise fees are recorded as deferred revenue until earned.
     All revenues are recognized net of any discounts, returns, allowances and sales incentives, including coupon redemptions and rebates. The Company periodically participates in trade-promotion programs such as shelf price reductions and consumer coupon programs that require the Company to estimate and accrue the expected cost of such programs. Coupons are recognized as a liability when distributed based upon expected consumer redemptions. The Company maintains liabilities based on historical experience and management’s judgment at the end of each period for the estimated expenses incurred, but unpaid for these programs
     Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
     Allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on historical experience, customer credit risk and application of the specific identification method. A summary of the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    April 3,   January 2,
    2011   2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts — accounts receivable
  $ 1     $ 20  
Allowance for doubtful accounts — other receivables
    201       192  
     Operating Leases and Rent Expense
     Certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease term or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term and renewal periods that are reasonably assured. The difference between rent expense and rent paid is recorded as deferred rent and is included in “accrued expenses” and “deferred rent liability” in the consolidated balance sheets. Contingent rents, including those based on a percentage of retail

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sales over stated levels, and rental payment increases based on a contingent future event are accrued over the respective contingency periods when the achievement of such targets or events are deemed to be probable by the Company.
3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In January 2010, the FASB issued further guidance under ASC No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 requires disclosures about the transfers of investments between levels in the fair value hierarchy and disclosures relating to the reconciliation of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3 investments). ASC 820 is effective for the fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the update on January 3, 2011. The adoption of ASC 820 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
4. Derivative Financial Instruments
     The Company evaluates various strategies in managing its exposure to market-based risks, such as entering into hedging transactions to manage its exposure to fluctuating dairy commodity prices.
     The Company records all derivatives on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. For those cash flow hedges that have been designated and qualify as an effective accounting hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the hedged exposure affects net income. For those cash flow hedges that are not designated or do not qualify as an effective accounting hedge, the entire derivative gain or loss is recorded in earnings as incurred.
     As of April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011, the Company had accumulated net derivative gains of $92 thousand and $12 thousand, respectively, in other comprehensive income, all of which pertains to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments that will be realized within 12 months and will also continue to experience fair value changes before affecting earnings. Based on notional amounts, as of April 3, 2011, the Company had dairy commodity futures contracts representing approximately four hundred eighteen thousand gallons. The Company’s cash flow derivative instruments contain credit-risk-related contingent features. At April 3, 2011, the Company, in the normal course of business, has not posted or received collateral related to these contingent features.
     The Company had no derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as of April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011.
     The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated financial statements for the periods ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 (in thousands):
                                 
    Gain/(Loss)   Gain/(Loss)
    Recognized in OCI   Reclassified into Earnings
Contract Type   April 3, 2011   April 4, 2010   April 3, 2011   April 4, 2010
Cash flow commodity hedges
  $ 87     $ (35 )   $ 7     $ (17 )
5. Fair Value Measurements
     Generally Accepted Accounting Principles define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, and establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
    Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
 
    Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
 
    Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

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     The following table presents the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 3, 2011 (in thousands):
                                 
    Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
Assets:
                               
Cash
  $ 4,261     $ 4,261     $  —     $  —  
Money market funds
  $ 20,794     $ 20,794     $     $  
Derivatives
  $ 92     $ 92     $     $  
     The following table presents the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 2, 2011 (in thousands):
                                 
    Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
Assets:
                               
Cash
  $ 5,303     $ 5,303     $  —     $  —  
Money market funds
  $ 17,789     $ 17,789     $     $  
Derivatives
  $ 12     $ 12     $     $  
     Cash and cash equivalents include cash held at FDIC-insured financial institutions and highly liquid money market funds. The fair value of money market funds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets, thus they are considered to be Level 1 instruments.
     Derivative assets consist of commodity futures contracts. Where applicable, the Company uses quoted prices in an active market for identical derivative assets and liabilities that are traded in exchanges. These derivative assets are included in Level 1.
6. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
                 
    April 3,     January 2,  
    2011     2011  
 
Coffee
  $ 19,345     $ 18,880  
Merchandise held for sale
    3,712       4,015  
Supplies
    3,031       3,036  
 
           
 
  $ 26,088     $ 25,931  
 
           
     At April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011, the Company had fixed price inventory purchase commitments, primarily for green coffee, aggregating approximately $36.6 million and $26.9 million, respectively. These commitments are for less than one year.
7. Equity and Stock Based Compensation
     The Company maintains stock compensation plans, which provide for the granting of non-qualified stock options and restricted stock to officers and key employees and certain non-employees. Stock options have been granted at prices equal to the fair market values as of the dates of grant. Options and restricted stock generally vest over four years and options generally expire ten years from the grant date. Upon exercise of an option, new shares of stock are issued by the Company. Stock-based compensation expense for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 was approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively and is included in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Stock option activity during the period indicated is as follows (in thousands, except per share and life data):
                         
            Weighted   Weighted
    Number of   Average   Average
    Shares   Exercise Price   Contract Life
 
                       
Outstanding, January 2, 2011
    1,466     $ 3.77     6.88 Yrs
Granted
        $          
Exercised
    (57 )   $ 2.61          
Forfeited
    (8 )   $ 4.84          
 
                       
Outstanding, April 3, 2011
    1,401     $ 3.81     6.60 Yrs
 
                       
 
                       
Options vested at April 3, 2011
    860     $ 4.77     6.11 Yrs
 
                       
     Restricted Stock activity during the period indicated is as follows (in thousands, except per share and life data):
                         
            Weighted     Weighted  
    Number of     Average Grant Date     Average  
    Shares     Fair Value     Contract Life  
Outstanding, January 2, 2011
    405     $ 6.43          
Granted
    310     $ 9.14          
Vested
    (82 )   $ 7.07          
Forfeited
    (2 )   $ 7.52          
 
                   
Outstanding, April 3, 2011
    631     $ 7.68     3.25 Yrs
 
                     
8. Income Taxes
     The Company recognized a tax benefit of $21.3 million and $0.2 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010, respectively. In the first thirteen week period of 2011, our net income tax benefit consisted primarily of a reduction of the majority of our valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets as described further below. Our effective income tax rate differs from the statutory income tax rate primarily as a result of the reduction of a portion of our valuation allowance, our use of federal net operating losses (NOLs) to offset current federal tax expense and our use of tax credits to offset current state tax expense.
     A valuation allowance was originally recorded against our deferred tax assets as we determined the realization of these assets did not meet the more likely than not criteria. At January 2, 2011, we had a valuation allowance aggregating $27.1 million. During the first thirteen weeks of 2011, we determined that a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets was not necessary and recorded a partial reversal of the deferred tax valuation allowance of $21.4 million. We considered the available positive and negative evidence, including our recent earnings trend and expected continued future taxable income including the following discrete events: (1) our attainment of three years of cumulative income and (2) the finalization of our current year and long range financial plan which projects sufficient future taxable income. As of April 3, 2011, we continued to maintain a valuation allowance for the remainder of our gross deferred tax assets.
9. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
     Basic and diluted net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. common shareholders per share for the thirteen week periods ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010, were as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010  
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
  $ 23,071     $ 1,038  
 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    19,848       19,509  
Dilutive impact of stock-based compensation
    757       804  
 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding — dilutive
    20,605       20,313  
 
           
Basic net income per share
  $ 1.21     $ 0.05  
Diluted net income per share
  $ 1.17     $ 0.05  

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     For both the thirteen week period ended April 3, 2011and the thirteen week period ended April 4, 2010 there were 0.3 million equity awards excluded from the calculation of shares applicable to diluted net income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
10. Master Franchise Agreement
     In November 2004, the Company entered into a Master Franchise Agreement with a franchisee. The agreement provides the franchisee the right to develop, subfranchise or operate 250 Caribou Coffee coffeehouses in 12 Middle Eastern countries. The Agreement expires in November 2012 and provides for certain renewal options.
     In connection with the agreement, the franchisee paid the Company a nonrefundable deposit aggregating $3.3 million. In addition to the deposit, the franchisee is obligated to pay the Company $20 thousand per franchised/subfranchised coffeehouse (initial franchise fee) opened for the first 100 Caribou Coffee Coffeehouses and $15 thousand for each additional franchised/subfranchised coffeehouse opened (after the first 100). The agreement provides for $5 thousand of the initial deposit received by the Company to be applied against the initial franchise fee as discussed herein. Monthly royalty payments ranging from 3%-5% of gross sales are also due to the Company.
     As of April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011, the Company included $1.9 million of the deposit in long term liabilities as deferred revenue and $0.3 million in current liabilities as deferred revenue on its balance sheet. The initial deposit will be amortized into income on a pro rata basis along with the initial franchise fee payments received in connection with the execution of the franchise or subfranchise agreements at the time of the coffeehouse opening. The current portion of deferred revenue represents the franchise fees for the coffeehouses estimated to be opened during the subsequent twelve months per the development schedule in the Master Franchise Agreement. At April 3, 2011, there were 68 coffeehouses operating under this Agreement.
11. Revolving Credit Facility
     On February 19, 2010, the Company entered into a sale leaseback arrangement with a third party finance company whereby from time to time the Company sells equipment to the finance company, and, immediately following the sale, it leases back all of the equipment it sold to such third party. The Company does not recognize any gain or loss on the sale of the assets. The maximum amount of equipment the Company can sell and leaseback is $15.0 million, with an option for an additional $10.0 million. The agreement expires on December 31, 2011. Annual rent payable under the lease arrangement is equal to the amount outstanding under the lease financing arrangement multiplied by the applicable Federal Funds effective rate plus a specified margin or the lenders prime rate plus a specified margin.
     The finance company funds its obligations under the lease financing arrangement through a revolving credit facility that it entered into with a commercial lender also on February 19, 2010. The terms of the revolving credit facility are economically equivalent to the lease financing arrangement such that the amount of rent payments and unpaid acquisition costs under the lease financing arrangement are at all times equal to the interest and principal under the revolving credit facility. The Company consolidates the third party finance company as the Company is the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity due to the terms and provisions of the lease financing arrangement. Accordingly, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets include all assets and liabilities of the third party finance company under the captions property and equipment and revolving credit facility, respectively. The Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations include all the operations of the finance company including all interest expense related to the revolving credit facility. Notwithstanding this presentation, the Company’s obligations are limited to its obligations under the lease financing arrangement and the Company has no obligations under the revolving credit facility. The third party finance company was established solely for the purpose of facilitating the Company’s sale leaseback arrangement. The finance company does not have any other assets or liabilities or income and expense other than those associated with the revolving credit facility. At April 3, 2011 there was no property and equipment leased under this arrangement.

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     Both the lease financing arrangement and the revolving credit facility above were entered into on February 19, 2010. Simultaneously, the Company terminated a similar lease financing arrangement and revolving credit facility with a different commercial lender. Upon termination of old lease financing arrangement and revolving credit facility, the Company wrote off $0.1 million in deferred financing fees and capitalized $0.3 million in deferred financing fees related to the new lease arrangement and revolving credit facility, which will be amortized over the life of the agreements.
     The terms of the sale leaseback agreement contain certain financial covenants and limitations on the amount used for expansion activities based on leverage ratios and interest coverage ratios of the Company. The Company is liable for 0.5% commitment fee on any unused portion of the facility. There are no amounts outstanding under the facility at April 3, 2011 or January 2, 2011.
     Unamortized deferred financing fees capitalized on the balance sheet totaled $0.1 million as of April 3, 2011 and January 2, 2011. Interest payable under the new revolving credit facility is equal to the amount outstanding under the facility multiplied by the applicable LIBOR rate plus a specified margin.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
     From time to time, the Company becomes involved in certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that any such ordinary course legal proceedings to which it is currently a party will have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
13. Segment Reporting
     Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the Company’s management reviews financial information for decision making purposes. The Company has three reportable operating segments: retail coffeehouses, commercial and franchise. “Unallocated corporate” includes expenses pertaining to corporate administrative functions that support the operating segments but are not specifically attributable to or managed by any segment and are not included in the reported financial results of the operating segments. All of the segment sales are from external customers.
     Retail Coffeehouses
     The Company’s retail segment represented 79.7% and 82.9% of total net sales for first thirteen weeks of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The retail segment operated 409 company-owned coffeehouses located in 16 states and the District of Columbia, as of April 3, 2011. The coffeehouses offer customers high-quality premium coffee and espresso-based beverages, food, and also offer specialty teas, whole bean coffee, branded merchandise and related products.
     Commercial
     The Company’s commercial segment represented 16.1% and 13.4% of total net sales for first thirteen weeks of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The commercial segment sells high-quality premium whole and ground coffee to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues, on-line customers.
     Franchise
     The Company’s franchise segment represented 4.2% and 3.7% of total net sales for first thirteen weeks of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The franchise segment sells franchises to operate Caribou Coffee brand coffeehouses to domestic and international franchisees. As of April 3, 2011, there were 135 franchised coffeehouses in U.S and international markets.

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     The tables below present information by operating segment for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 (in thousands):
Thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2011
                                         
    Retail                     Unallocated        
    Coffeehouses     Commercial     Franchise     Corporate     Total  
Total net sales
  $ 57,611     $ 11,657     $ 3,007     $     $ 72,275  
Costs of sales and related occupancy costs
    24,143       7,313       1,780             33,236  
Operating expenses
    23,977       1,300       129             25,406  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,903       29       4             2,936  
General and administrative expenses
    2,257                   5,545       7,802  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
  $ 4,331     $ 3,015     $ 1,094     $ (5,545 )     2,895  
 
                             
Identifiable assets
  $ 30,913     $ 295     $ 45     $ 7,460     $ 38,713  
Capital expenditures
  $ 496     $ 65     $     $ 530     $ 1,091  
Thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2010
                                         
    Retail                     Unallocated        
    Coffeehouses     Commercial     Franchise     Corporate     Total  
Total net sales
  $ 55,597     $ 8,987     $ 2,467     $     $ 67,051  
Costs of sales and related occupancy costs
    23,575       6,294       1,530             31,399  
Operating expenses
    23,681       979       302             24,962  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,129       13       3             3,145  
General and administrative expenses
    1,847                   4,662       6,509  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
  $ 3,365     $ 1,701     $ 632     $ (4,662 )     1,036  
 
                             
Identifiable assets
  $ 35,962     $ 184     $ 61     $ 8,116     $ 44,323  
Capital expenditures
  $ 576     $     $ 57     $ 193     $ 826  
     All of the Company’s assets are located in the United States, and approximately 2.1% of the Company’s consolidated sales come from outside the United States. No customer accounts for 10% or more of the Company’s sales.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
     The information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2011 contained in the our Form 10-K (File No. [000-51535]).
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
     Certain statements in this report and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Caribou Coffee are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as management’s current expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, incurrence of net losses, adverse effects of management focusing on implementation of a growth strategy, failure to develop and maintain the Caribou Coffee brand and other factors disclosed in the our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report.
Overview
     Founded in 1992, we are one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to our customers. Based on number of coffeehouses, we are the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 3, 2011, we had 544 retail locations, including 135 franchised locations. Our coffeehouses are located in 20 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. Our coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by our guests who are provided with an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Our coffeehouses offer customers high-quality premium coffee and espresso-based beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items. We believe we create a unique experience for customers through a combination of high-quality products, a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment and customer service. Our success in the retail channel has elevated the Caribou Coffee brand and created demand across other channels, including various commercial and foodservice categories. We sell our high-quality whole bean and ground coffee to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, office coffee providers, airlines, hotels, sports and entertainment venues, college campuses and on-line customers nationwide. We seek to continue to grow our brand internationally through franchise agreements and we expect to selectively enter into franchising partnerships domestically. Through our multi-channel approach, we believe we offer a total coffee solution platform to our customers.
     Our comparable coffeehouse sales have significantly improved driven by the expansion of our food product offerings such as hot oatmeal and breakfast sandwiches. We have reported positive comparable coffeehouse sales over the previous six quarters, including 4.3% for the quarter ending April 3, 2011. Our commercial segment has also experienced accelerated growth and in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 represented 16% of total net sales, up from less than 5% in 2007. Caribou Coffee whole bean and ground coffee products are found in grocery, mass merchant and club stores in over 40 states, allowing us to expand our brand recognition through this segment and reach customers across the United States. We also sell our blended coffees and license our brand to Keurig, Inc., an industry leader in single-cup brewing technology, for sale and use in its K-Cup single serve line of business. This enables Caribou Coffee products to be available in all 50 states. Our franchise segment franchises our brand to partners to operate Caribou Coffee branded coffeehouses in domestic and international markets. In addition, we sell Caribou Coffee branded products to our partners for resale in these franchised locations.
Critical Accounting Policies
     The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2011, (File No. [000-51535]) includes a summary of the critical accounting policies we believe are the most important to aid in understanding our financial condition

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and results of operations. We believe those critical accounting policies are significant or involve additional management judgment due to the sensitivity of the methods, assumptions, and estimates necessary in determining the related asset and liability amounts.
Fiscal Periods
     Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday falling nearest to December 31. Each fiscal year consists of four 13-week quarters in a 52-week year and three 13-week quarters and one 14-week fourth quarter in a 53-week year. Each fiscal quarter reported herein will consist of two four-week months and one five-week month.
     Our sales are somewhat seasonal, with the fourth quarter accounting for the highest sales volumes. Operating results for the thirteen week period ended April 3, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of future results that may be expected for the year ending January 1, 2012.
Thirteen Weeks Ended April 3, 2011 vs. Thirteen Weeks Ended April 4, 2010
Results of Operations
     The following table presents the consolidated statements of operations as well as the percentage relationship to total net sales of items included in our consolidated statement of operations:
                                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended             Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,     %     April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010     Change     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)             As a % of total net sales  
Statement of Operations Data:
                                       
Net sales:
                                       
Coffeehouse
  $ 57,611     $ 55,597       3.6 %     79.7 %     82.9 %
Commercial and franchise
    14,664       11,454       28.0 %     20.3 %     17.1 %
 
                             
Total net sales
    72,275       67,051       7.8 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs
    33,236       31,399       5.9 %     46.0 %     46.8 %
Operating expenses
    25,406       24,962       1.8 %     35.2 %     37.2 %
Depreciation and amortization
    2,936       3,145       (6.6 )%     4.1 %     4.7 %
General and administrative expenses
    7,802       6,509       19.9 %     10.8 %     9.7 %
 
                             
Operating income
    2,895       1,036       179.4 %     4.0 %     1.5 %
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest income
    5       5       %     %     %
Interest expense
    (56 )     (106 )     (47.2 )%     (0.1 )%     (0.2 )%
 
                             
Income before benefit from income taxes and noncontrolling interest
    2,844       935       204.2 %     3.9 %     1.4 %
Benefit from income taxes
    21,334       157       13,488.5 %     (29.8 )%     0.2 %
 
                             
Net income
    24,178       1,092       2,114.1 %     33.7 %     1.6 %
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    107       54       98.1 %     0.1 %     0.1 %
 
                             
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
  $ 24,071     $ 1,038       2,219.0 %     33.5 %     1.5 %
 
                             
Net Sales
     Net sales increased $5.2 million, or 7.8%, to $72.3 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $67.1 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. Each of our business segments contributed significantly to our consolidated revenue growth. Coffeehouse net sales increased $2.0 million, or 3.6%, to $57.6 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $55.6 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. Commercial and franchise sales increased by $3.2 million, or 28.0%, to $14.7 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $11.5 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. Commercial segment sales grew by $2.7 million or 29.7%, based on increased sales to existing customers. Franchise sales grew by $0.5 million or 21.9% primarily due to new franchise and license locations added in the second half of last year, as well as international product sales related to new store development pipeline fill.

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Costs and Expenses
     Cost of sales and related occupancy costs. Cost of sales and related occupancy costs increased $1.8 million, or 5.9%, to $33.2 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $31.4 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010, primarily due to higher sales. On a dollar basis, this growth was attributable to increased volume across each of our operating segments. As a percentage of total net sales, cost of sales and related occupancy costs decreased to 46.0% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 46.8% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. The decrease as a percentage of sales was due to pricing action taken in the quarter, as well as leveraging higher sales against fixed occupancy costs in our coffeehouse segment.
     Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $0.4 million, or 1.8%, to $25.4 million in the first thirteen weeks of fiscal 2011, from $25.0 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. On a dollar basis, this increase was primarily driven by an increase in variable expenses related to our increase in sales volume in the quarter, such as labor in our retail coffeehouse channel. Operating expenses as a percentage of total net sales decreased to 35.2% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 37.2% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010 as we were able to gain leverage on these categories from our increase in sales, and benefitted from a shift in our overall sales mix to our commercial channel, which has a lower operating expense component than our retail coffeehouses.
     Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.2 million, or 6.6%, to $2.9 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $3.1 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This decrease is due to a lower depreciable asset base from reduced capital spending in fiscal years 2010 and 2009.
     General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million, or 19.9%, to $7.8 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $6.5 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. As a percentage of total net sales, general and administrative expenses was 10.8% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, compared to 9.7% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This increase is due to resources added in the latter half of 2010 to support of key initiatives, including marketing, product management and real estate
     Interest income. Interest income remained relatively flat at $0.1 million for both the first thirteen weeks of 2011 and 2010.
     Interest expense. Interest expense remained relatively flat at $0.1 million for both the first thirteen weeks of 2011 and 2010. We had no outstanding borrowings during the first thirteen weeks of 2011 or 2010.
     Tax benefit. In the first thirteen weeks of 2011, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $21.3 million compared to a tax benefit of $0.2 million in first thirteen weeks of 2010. In the first thirteen week period of 2011, our net income tax benefit consisted primarily of a reduction of the majority of our valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets as described further below. Our effective income tax rate differs from the statutory income tax rate primarily as a result of the reduction of a portion of our valuation allowance, our use of federal net operating losses (NOLs) to offset current federal tax expense and our use of tax credits to offset current state tax expense.
     A valuation allowance was originally recorded against our deferred tax assets as we determined the realization of these assets did not meet the more likely than not criteria. At January 2, 2011, we had a valuation allowance aggregating $27.1 million. During the first thirteen weeks of 2011, we determined that a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets was not necessary and recorded a partial reversal of the deferred tax valuation allowance of $21.3 million. We considered the available positive and negative evidence, including our recent earnings trend and expected continued future taxable income including the following discrete events: (1) our attainment of three years of cumulative income and (2) the finalization of our current year and long range financial plan which projects sufficient future taxable income. As of April 3, 2011, we continued to maintain a valuation allowance for the remainder of our gross deferred tax assets.
Operating Segments
     Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews financial information for decision making purposes. We have three reportable operating segments: retail, commercial and franchise. “Unallocated corporate” includes expenses pertaining to corporate administrative functions that support the operating segments but are not specifically attributable to or managed by any segment and are not included in the

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reported financial results of the operating segments. The following tables summarize our results of operations by segment for the first thirteen weeks of fiscal 2011 and 2010.
Retail Coffeehouses
                                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended             Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,     %     April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010     Change     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)             As a % of coffeehouse sales  
 
                                       
Coffeehouse sales
  $ 57,611     $ 55,597       3.6 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Costs of sales and related occupancy costs
    24,143       23,575       2.4 %     41.9 %     42.4 %
Operating expenses
    23,977       23,681       1.2 %     41.6 %     42.6 %
Depreciation and amortization
    2,903       3,129       (7.2 )%     5.0 %     5.6 %
General and administrative expenses
    2,257       1,847       22.2 %     3.9 %     3.3 %
 
                             
Operating income
  $ 4,331     $ 3,365       28.7 %     7.5 %     6.1 %
 
                             
     The retail segment operates company-owned coffeehouses. As of April 3, 2011, there were 409 company-owned coffeehouses in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
Sales
     Coffeehouse sales increased $2.0 million, or 3.6%, to $57.6 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $55.6 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This increase was driven by a 4.3% increase in comparable coffeehouse sales in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The increase in comparable coffeehouse sales was primarily due to the successful expansion of our food platform through the launch of breakfast sandwiches.
Costs and Expenses
     Cost of sales and related occupancy costs. Cost of sales and related occupancy costs increased $0.6 million, or 2.4%, to $24.1 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $23.6 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. The increase in total dollars was driven primarily by increase cost of goods related to our 4.3% growth in comparable coffeehouse sales. Cost of sales and related occupancy costs as a percentage of coffeehouse net sales decreased to 41.9% for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 42.4% for the first thirteen weeks of 2010 due to leveraging higher sales volume over our fixed occupancy costs.
     Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $0.3 million, or 1.2%, to $24.0 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $23.7 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. On a dollar basis, this increase was due to an increase in variable expenses, such as labor related to our 4.3% increase in comparable coffeehouses sales, when compared to the prior year. As a percentage of coffeehouse net sales, operating expenses decreased to 41.6% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 42.6% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010, as we were able to gain leverage on fixed costs within these categories from our increase in sales and lower marketing spend in the quarter.
     Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.2 million, or 7.2%, to $2.9 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $3.1 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. Depreciation and amortization was lower in the quarter due to a lower depreciable asset base.
     General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased $0.4 million, or 22.2%, to $2.3 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $1.8 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This increase was due to resources added in the latter half of 2010 to support of key initiatives, including marketing, product management and real estate.

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Commercial
                                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended             Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,     %     April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010     Change     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)             As a % of commercial sales  
Sales
  $ 11,657     $ 8,987       29.7 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Costs of sales and related occupancy costs
    7,313       6,294       16.2 %     62.7 %     70.0 %
Operating expenses
    1,300       979       32.8 %     11.2 %     10.9 %
Depreciation and amortization
    29       13       123.1 %     0.2 %     0.1 %
 
                             
Operating income
  $ 3,015     $ 1,701       77.1 %     25.9 %     18.9 %
 
                             
     The commercial segment sells high-quality premium whole bean and ground coffee to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and on-line customers. In addition, we sell our blended coffees and license our brand to Keurig for sale and use in its K-Cup single serve line of business. Keurig, an industry leader in single cup brewing technology, facilitates the sale and distribution of Caribou K-Cups. As of April 3, 2011, Caribou Coffee can be found in over 40 states and in 7,500 stores through our Caribou-managed sales channel. Caribou Coffee K-Cups are found in, we believe, an additional 17,000 stores across all 50 states.
Sales
     Sales increased $2.7 million, or 29.7%, to $11.7 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $9.0 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. Sales growth in our commercial channel was achieved through sales growth from existing and new customers in our grocery channel, sales related to the Keurig single-serve platform and increasing penetration in foodservice channels.
Costs and Expenses
     Cost of sales and related occupancy costs. Cost of sales and related occupancy costs increased $1.0 million, or 16.2%, to $7.3 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $6.3 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. On a dollar basis, this increase in cost of sales was primarily related to the 29.7% increase in sales volume in this segment. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales and related occupancy costs decreased to 62.7% for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from 70.0% for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This decrease in cost of sales and related occupancy costs as a percentage of sales was due to selective price increases taken during the quarter to offset our expected rising coffee costs that will occur throughout the year as the rising commodity costs will impact our weighted average coffee cost.
     Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $0.3 million, or 32.8%, to $1.3 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $1.0 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses increased to 11.2% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 10.9% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010 . The increase is attributable to higher labor, marketing, and other operating costs as we invest in our team and infrastructure to support our growing commercial segment.
Franchise
                                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended             Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,     %     April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010     Change     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)             As a % of franchise sales  
Sales
  $ 3,007     $ 2,467       21.9 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Costs of sales and related occupancy costs
    1,780       1,530       16.3 %     59.2 %     62.0 %
Operating expenses
    129       302       (57.3 )%     4.3 %     12.2 %
Depreciation and amortization
    4       3       33.3 %     0.1 %     0.1 %
 
                             
Operating income
  $ 1,094     $ 632       73.1 %     36.4 %     25.6 %
 
                             

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     The franchise segment franchises our brand to partners to operate Caribou Coffee branded kiosks and coffeehouses in domestic and international markets. In addition, we sell Caribou Coffee branded products to our partners for resale in these franchised locations. As of April 3, 2011, there were 135 franchised coffeehouses in the U.S and international markets.
Sales
     Sales increased $0.5 million, or 21.9%, to $3.0 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $2.5 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010 primarily due to higher royalties and product sales to our franchisees. As of the end of the first 13 weeks of 2011 we have 12 more franchise locations than we had as of the end of the first 13 weeks of 2010.
Costs and Expenses
     Cost of sales and related occupancy costs. Cost of sales and related occupancy costs increased $0.3 million, or 16.3%, to $1.8 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $1.5 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010 due primarily to our increase in product sales to our franchise partners. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales and related occupancy costs decreased to 59.2% for the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from 62.0% for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This decrease in cost of sales and related occupancy costs as a percentage of sales was due to selective price increases taken during the quarter to offset our expected rising coffee costs that will occur throughout the year as the rising commodity costs will impact our weighted average coffee cost.
     Operating expenses. Operating expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 57.3%, to $0.1 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from $0.3 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses decreased to 4.3% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from 12.2% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010. This decrease is primarily related to lower labor costs related to open positions that we expect to fill during fiscal year 2011.
Unallocated Corporate
                                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended             Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3,     April 4,     %     April 3,     April 4,  
    2011     2010     Change     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)             As a % of total net sales  
General and administrative expenses
    5,545       4,662       18.9 %     7.7 %     7.0 %
 
                             
Operating loss
  $ (5,545 )   $ (4,662 )     18.9 %     7.7 %     7.0 %
 
                             
     General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased $0.9 million, or 18.9%, to $5.5 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 from $4.7 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. As a percentage of total net sales, general and administrative expenses increased to 7.7% in the first thirteen weeks of 2011, from 7.0% in the first thirteen weeks of 2010.This increase was due to resources added in the latter half of 2010 to support of key initiatives, including marketing, product management and real estate.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
     The following table summarizes our cash flow activity and should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
                         
    Thirteen Weeks Ended    
    April 3,   April 4,   Increase /
    2011   2010   (Decrease)
    (In thousands)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
  $ 3,352     $ (4,747 )   $ 8,099  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,428 )     (772 )     (656 )
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
    39       (331 )     370  
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,963     $ (5,850 )   $ 7,813  
     
     Cash and cash equivalents as of April 3, 2011 were $25.1 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $23.1 million as of January 2, 2011. Generally, our principal requirements for cash are capital expenditures and funding operations. Capital expenditures include maintenance and remodeling of existing coffeehouses, general and administrative expenditures for items like management information systems and costs for expanding production capacity to meet the growth demands of our business. Currently our requirements for capital have been funded through cash flow from operations.
     Net cash provided by operating activities for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 was $3.4 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $4.7 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. The $8.1 million increase in cash provided by operating activities was the result of higher earnings and less cash used for working capital in the first thirteen weeks of 2011 compared with the first thirteen weeks of 2010 as we built higher inventory balances in the first thirteen weeks of 2010.
     Net cash used in investing activities during the first thirteen weeks of 2011 was $1.4 million, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $0.8 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010 due to higher capital expenditures in 2011.
     Net cash provided by financing activities for the first thirteen weeks of 2011 was $0.1 million compared to net cash used by financing activities of $0.3 million for the first thirteen weeks of 2010. The increase in financing cash provided is due to cash received from stock option exercises in the first 13 weeks of 2011 as well as no payments of debt financing fees related to debt amendments in the current year period.
     Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, including the pace of our expansion, real estate markets, the availability of suitable site locations and the nature of the arrangements negotiated with landlords for new coffeehouses as well as lease termination costs associated with existing underperforming coffeehouse leases. We expect capital expenditures for fiscal 2011 to be in the range of $13 to $15 million. We believe that our current liquidity and cash flow from operations will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our operations for at least 12 months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
     Other than our coffeehouse leases, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. As of April 3, 2011, we were committed to fixed and price-to-be-fixed green coffee purchase contracts with deliveries expected through December 2012. We only contract for green coffee expected to be used in the normal course of business. We believe, based on relationships established with our suppliers in the past, the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commitments is remote.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In January 2010, the FASB issued further guidance under ASC No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 requires disclosures about the transfers of investments between levels in the fair value hierarchy and disclosures relating to the reconciliation of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3 investments). ASC 820 is effective for the fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the update on January 3, 2011. The adoption of ASC 820 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Key Financial Metrics
     We review our operations based on both financial and non-financial metrics. Among the key financial metrics upon which management focuses in reviewing our performance are comparable coffeehouse net sales, EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), cash flow from operations before general and administrative expenses, general and

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administrative expenses and capital expenditures. Among the key non-financial metrics upon which management focuses in reviewing performance are the number of new coffeehouse openings, average check and transaction count.
     The following table sets forth non-GAAP metrics and operating data that do not otherwise appear in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010:
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3, 2011     April 4, 2010  
    (In thousands, except operating data)  
Non-GAAP Metrics:
               
EBITDA(1)
  $ 6,223     $ 4,610  
 
               
Operating Data:
               
Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales(2)
    4.3 %     5.2 %
Company-Owned:
               
Coffeehouses open at beginning of period
    410       413  
Coffeehouses opened during the period
           
Coffeehouses closed during the period
    1        
 
           
Coffeehouses open at end of period:
               
Total Company-Owned
    409       413  
Franchised:
               
Coffeehouses opened at beginning of period
    131       121  
Coffeehouses opened during the period
    9       2  
Coffeehouses closed during the period
    5        
 
           
Coffeehouses open at end of period:
               
Total Franchised
    135       123  
 
           
Total coffeehouses open at end of period
    544       536  
 
           
 
(1)   See reconciliation and discussion of non-GAAP measures which follow at the end of this section.
 
(2)   Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales compares the net sales of coffeehouses during a fiscal period to the net sales from the same coffeehouses for the equivalent period in the prior year. A coffeehouse is included in this calculation beginning in its thirteenth full fiscal month of operations. A closed coffeehouse is included in the calculation for each full month that the coffeehouse was open in both fiscal periods. Franchised coffeehouses are not included in the comparable coffeehouse net sales calculations.
EBITDA is equal to net income (loss) excluding: (a) interest expense; (b) interest income; (c) depreciation and amortization; and (d) income taxes.
     We believe EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance for the following reason:
    Coffeehouse leases are generally short-term (5-10 years) and Caribou must depreciate all of the cost associated with those leases on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term excluding renewal options (unless such renewal periods are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease). The Company opened a net 206 company-operated coffeehouses from the beginning of fiscal 2003 through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2011. As a result, management believes depreciation expense is disproportionately large when compared to the sales from a significant percentage of the coffeehouses that are in their initial years of operations. Also, many of the assets being depreciated have actual useful lives that exceed the initial lease term excluding renewal options. Consequently, management believes that adjusting for depreciation and amortization is useful for evaluating the operating performance of the coffeehouses. Furthermore, the Company recorded a significant tax benefit in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 related to the reversal of a valuation allowance against accumulated net operating losses and other deferred tax assets. Consequently,

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      management believes that adjusting for the impact of income taxes is useful in evaluating the overall performance of the Company.
     Our management uses EBITDA:
    As a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our coffeehouse operations;
 
    For planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget;
 
    To evaluate our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand our business.
     EBITDA as calculated by us is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. In addition, EBITDA: (a) does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined by GAAP; (b) is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund our cash flow needs; and (c) should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or our other financial information as determined under GAAP.
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 3, 2011     April 4, 2010  
    (Thousands)  
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
  $ 24,071     $ 1,038  
Interest expense
    56       106  
Interest income
    (5 )     (5 )
Depreciation and amortization(1)
    3,435       3,628  
Benefit from income taxes
    (21,334 )     (157 )
 
           
EBITDA
  $ 6,223     $ 4,610  
 
           
 
(1)   Includes depreciation and amortization associated with our headquarters and roasting facility that are categorized as general and administrative expenses and cost of sales and related occupancy costs on our statement of operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks.
     Not applicable.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.
     We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and the operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of April 3, 2011, in ensuring that material information relating to us required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 3, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
     From time to time, the Company becomes involved in certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that any such ordinary course legal proceedings to which it is currently a party will have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
     There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
     Not applicable.
     Use of Proceeds
     Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
     Not applicable.
Item 4. Reserved.
     Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
3.1*   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011 (File No. 000-51535)).
 
3.2*   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011 (File No. 000-51535)).
 
4.1*   Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Resgistrant (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed September 6, 2005 (File No. 333-126691)).
 
31.1   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Asterisk (*) indicates exhibit previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as indicated in parentheses.

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SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Michael Tattersfield    
    Michael Tattersfield   
    Chief Executive Officer and President   
 
Date: May 5, 2011

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