Business Combinations and Divestitures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2011	Sep. 25, 2012	Sep. 27, 2011
Milwaukee Franchisee Acquisition [Member]
Schedule of supplemental pro forma information
Bakery-cafe sales, net			$ 1,172,057
Net income			97,623
North Carolina Franchisee Acquisition [Member]
Schedule of supplemental pro forma information
Bakery-cafe sales, net	406,697	1,383,863	1,186,152
Net income	$ 29,082	$ 122,153	$ 98,239