Goodwill And Franchise Rights Goodwill Accounting Policy (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 01, 2012

Goodwill and Franchise Rights [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill. The Company is required to review goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently, when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. If the determined fair value of goodwill is less than the related carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The Company performs its annual impairment assessment as of December 31 and does not believe circumstances have changed since the last assessment date which would make it necessary to reassess their values.

Franchise Rights. Amounts allocated to franchise rights for each acquisition of Burger King restaurants are amortized using the straight-line method over the average remaining term of the acquired franchise agreements plus one twenty-year renewal period.