A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, including but not limited to, (1) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in
current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain our key employees; (2) factors beyond our control that
affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors
under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and / or licensing authorities; (3) changes in applicable
laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that the Company may be adversely
affected by other economic, business, and / or competitive factors; and (5) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10 - K filed on March 30, 2016 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q filed on August 15, 2016.
Since 2014, the concept of pre-existing conditions
affecting coverage or rates no longer exists in the US:
Under current law, health insurance companies can't refuse to cover you or charge you more just because you have a «pre-existing condition» — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts.