...Moving to operations. We are encouraged by our second quarter 2021 operating performance, which has shown a continued return to normalcy as many of our franchisees have reported sales in line with or above pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the strength of our brands, the impact of easing local dining room restrictions and increased dining room capacities in certain markets as well as the continued rollout of vaccines, especially in the United States and Europe. These hard-earned gains continue to be a testament to the tenacity of not only our franchisees, but also our employees. While COVID is not completely in our rearview mirror and there is work to be done within the system, especially at the steakhouse brands in select international locations and in special venues such as cruise ships, stadiums and theme parks, I am pleased to report that our Fatburger, Buffalo's and Hurricane brands performed very well during the second quarter of 2021 with the brands posting system-wide sales growth...
