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RISK MANAGEMENT AND USE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 24, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 24, 2018
Derivative financial instruments
Settlement of hedge transactions				$ 807
Realized losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		$ 20	$ 60
Amount estimated to be reclassified as an increase to interest expense			$ 100
Interest rate swap
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount					$ 150,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Termination Premium	$ 800
Designated \| Cash flow
Derivative financial instruments
Settlement of hedge transactions	$ 800