Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and incentive management fees incurred
Basic management fees	$ 34,426	$ 31,485	$ 25,218
Incentive management fees	5,020	4,034	3,025
Total basic and incentive management fees	39,446	35,519	28,243
License and Franchise Agreements
Franchise assessments	28,193	26,689	22,200
Franchise royalties	11,903	11,582	10,732
Total franchise costs	$ 40,096	$ 38,271	$ 32,932
Minimum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)	1.50%	1.50%	1.50%
Maximum
Management Agreements
Basic management fees (as a percent)	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Renovation and Construction Commitments
Remaining construction commitments	$ 79,600