Summary of Refranchising and Franchise Acquisitions - Summary of Refranchising (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2019 USD ($) restaurant	Mar. 27, 2018 USD ($)
Franchise Acquisitions [Abstract]
Company-operated restaurants sold to franchisees \| restaurant	13
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants	$ 2,090	$ 0
Net assets sold (primarily furniture, fixtures and equipment)	(2,051)
Goodwill related to the company-operated restaurants sold to franchisees	(83)
Allocation to deferred franchise fees	(281)
Favorable sublease assets, net	260
Loss on sale of company-operated restaurants	$ (65)

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Retirement of the carrying amount of assets, primarily equipment, associated with all or a portion of company-operated restaurants sold during the period.

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The number of company-operated restaurants sold to franchisees during the period.

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Franchise Acquisitions [Abstract]

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The amount of net (unfavorable)/favorable lease assets/liabilities recorded during the period as a result of subleasing land, buildings and leasehold improvements to franchisees in connection with the sale of company-operated restaurants.

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Amount before tax of gain (loss) recognized on the sale or disposal of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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Amount of increase (decrease) of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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