Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning	$ 292,623
Acquisition of Wendy’s business	1,925
Other	15
Goodwill, Ending	294,563
Amortizable intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	(45,165)	(31,629)
Net Book Value	643,445	640,151
Franchise rights
Amortizable intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	688,610	671,780
Accumulated Amortization	(45,165)	(31,629)
Net Book Value	643,445	640,151
Favorable leasehold interests
Amortizable intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	14,508	13,937
Accumulated Amortization	(3,414)	(2,616)
Net Book Value	11,094	11,321
Unfavorable leasehold interests
Amortizable intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	(17,416)	(18,107)
Accumulated Amortization	5,928	5,026
Net Book Value	(11,488)	(13,081)
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Amortizable intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	685,702	667,610
Accumulated Amortization	(42,651)	(29,219)
Net Book Value	$ 643,051	$ 638,391