Investments in Affiliates

12 Months Ended

Dec. 25, 2016

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Investments in Affiliates

Investments in Affiliates

We have a minority equity investment in Pie Squared Holdings, LLC, a California-based restaurant concept which had a balance of $3,920 and $6,726 for the fiscal years ended December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, respectively. As of December 25, 2016, Pie Squared Holdings operated 19 and franchised 26 PizzaRev fast-casual pizza restaurants, including 2 restaurants operated by us. We also have the right to open company-owned locations in certain states. Investments in affiliates is included in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.