Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 25, 2012 Successor [Member]	Dec. 27, 2011 Predecessor [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 32,358	$ 78,394
Accounts and other receivables	5,201	8,041
Inventories	7,540	7,296
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,970	3,399
Deferred income taxes	7,292	16,369
Income taxes receivable	1,801
Total current assets	59,162	113,499
Facilities and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $28,912 and $143,793, respectively	142,672	131,744
Franchise rights, less accumulated amortization of $11,643 and $50,527, respectively	626,371	390,110
Goodwill	290,508	191,701
Other assets, net	49,761	21,674
Total assets	1,168,474	848,728
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	29,395	24,631
Accrued liabilities	49,040	62,893
Accrued interest	8,491	3,122
Income taxes payable		2,516
Current portion of insurance reserves	9,876	9,690
Current portion of debt	3,750	13,540
Total current liabilities	100,552	116,392
Long-term debt	560,313	359,160
Other deferred items	49,950	34,013
Insurance reserves	15,756	13,969
Deferred income taxes	207,278	123,734
Member's equity subject to redemption		3,250
Total long-term liabilities	833,297	534,126
Commitments and contingencies
Members' equity:
Membership interests (1,000 units authorized and 1,000 units issued and outstanding as of September 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011)
Member's capital	234,625	198,210
Total members' equity	234,625	198,210
Total liabilities and members' equity	$ 1,168,474	$ 848,728