Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Unredeemed gift cards, net	$ 65,537	$ 86,287
Compensation and related employment taxes	40,271	60,123
Capital Expenditures	55,511	41,329
Insurance	31,504	31,545
Taxes, other than income taxes	15,192	17,618
Fresh dough and other product operations	8,515	8,236
Utilities	5,980	5,488
Occupancy costs	7,108	5,017
Deferred Revenue	5,163	2,852
Advertising	6,358	5,729
Loyalty program	2,581	3,362
Other	17,903	18,206
Total	$ 261,623	$ 285,792