Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Property and Equipment Depreciable Lives

The general ranges of depreciable and amortizable lives are as follows:

Category	Depreciable Life
Buildings and improvements	25 - 40 years
Leaseholds and improvements	Shorter of primary lease term or between three to 40 years
Equipment and fixtures	Two to 10 years
Properties under capital leases	Primary lease term or remaining primary lease term

Schedule of Reclassification of Prior Period Expenses

Amounts previously reported as inventories at December 31, 2011 have been restated to conform to current classifications. Food and beverage inventories at company restaurants are now included in "other current assets" and inventories of unactivated gift cards are now included in "prepaid gift cards."

	As Originally Reported		As Currently Reported
	(In thousands)
Inventories	$	12,031	$	—
Prepaid gift cards	$	36,643	$	45,412
Other current assets	$	8,051	$	11,313