EQUITY - Noncontrolling Interest (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Outstanding number of units (in shares) \| shares	114,559
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, convertible shares, conversion ratio	1
Redemption value	$ 3,000	$ 3,400	$ 4,700
Four Corners Property Trust
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	99.86%
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	0.14%
Distribution to limited partners	$ 153

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