Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Goodwill

Changes in goodwill are summarized below (in thousands):

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	292,623
Acquisition of Wendy’s business	1,925
Other	15
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	294,563

Amortizable intangible assets

Intangible assets subject to amortization are summarized below (in thousands):

	September 30, 2014
	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
Amortizable intangible assets:
Franchise rights	$	688,610		$	(45,165	)	$	643,445
Favorable leasehold interests	14,508			(3,414		)	11,094
Unfavorable leasehold interests	(17,416		)	5,928			(11,488		)
	$	685,702		$	(42,651	)	$	643,051

	December 31, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
Amortizable intangible assets:
Franchise rights	$	671,780		$	(31,629	)	$	640,151
Favorable leasehold interests	13,937			(2,616		)	11,321
Unfavorable leasehold interests	(18,107		)	5,026			(13,081		)
	$	667,610		$	(29,219	)	$	638,391