Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 01, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of changes in Partnership's carrying value of goodwill

A summary of changes in the Partnership’s carrying value of goodwill for the six months ended July 1, 2012 is as follows:

(In thousands)	Goodwill (gross)			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Goodwill (net)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	323,358		$	(79,868	)	$	243,490
Foreign currency translation	(251		)	—			(251		)
July 1, 2012	$	323,107		$	(79,868	)	$	243,239

Partnership's other intangible assets

At July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011, and June 26, 2011 the Partnership’s other intangible assets consisted of the following:

July 1, 2012	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
(In thousands)
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	39,799	$	—	$	39,799
License / franchise agreements	790		340		450
Total other intangible assets	$	40,589	$	340	$	40,249
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	39,835	$	—	$	39,835
License / franchise agreements	760		322		438
Total other intangible assets	$	40,595	$	322	$	40,273
June 26, 2011
(In thousands)
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	40,403	$	—	$	40,403
License / franchise agreements	716		300		416
Non-compete agreements	200		200		—
Total other intangible assets	$	41,319	$	500	$	40,819