LEASES (Sale leaseback transaction) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2019 USD ($) Location
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of properties sold and leased back under operating leases \| Location	152
Sale leaseback transaction, gross proceeds	$ 495.0
Sale leaseback transaction, gross gain on sale	(309.7)
Sale leaseback transaction, current period gain recognized	35.2
Sale leaseback transaction, transaction costs	$ 7.9
Chili's Restaurants [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of properties sold and leased back under operating leases \| Location	151
Sale leaseback transaction, current period gain recognized	$ 26.8
Maggiano's Restaurants [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of properties sold and leased back under operating leases \| Location	1
Sale leaseback transaction, current period gain recognized	$ 0.5

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