Real Estate Assets - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) store	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) store	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Real Estate [Abstract]
Number of operating stores held-for-sale \| store	7		7
Loss on real estate assets held for sale \| $	$ 54,659	$ 0	$ 54,659	$ 0

Gains losses on real estate transactions and earn out from prior acquisition and sales of other assets

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