DEFERRED CHARGES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
DEFERRED CHARGES
Initial franchise fees	$ 5,957	$ 6,201
Deferred financing costs	7,846	9,500
Deferred charges, gross	13,803	15,701
Less accumulated amortization	3,533	6,806
Deferred charges, net	10,270	8,895
Amortization expense
Initial franchise fees	411	355	511
Deferred financing costs	1,854	2,288	1,293
Amortization expense	2,265	2,643	1,804
Future amortization expense
2014	1,862
2015	1,837
2016	1,573
2017	1,278
2018	812
Thereafter	2,908
Deferred charges, net	$ 10,270	$ 8,895