Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 24, 2017

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 nine months ended September 24, 2017 and September 25, 2016 is as follows:

(In thousands)	Goodwill (gross)		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Goodwill (net)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	259,528	$	(79,868	)	$	179,660
Foreign currency translation	5,350		—			5,350
Balance at September 24, 2017	$	264,878	$	(79,868	)	$	185,010
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	290,679	$	(79,868	)	$	210,811
Foreign currency translation	4,649		—			4,649
Balance at September 25, 2016	$	295,328	$	(79,868	)	$	215,460

Partnership's other intangible assets

As of September 24, 2017, December 31, 2016, and September 25, 2016, the Partnership’s other intangible assets consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
September 24, 2017
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	36,794	$	—		$	36,794
License / franchise agreements	3,361		(1,623		)	1,738
Total other intangible assets	$	40,155	$	(1,623	)	$	38,532
December 31, 2016
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	35,603	$	—		$	35,603
License / franchise agreements	3,326		(1,092		)	2,234
Total other intangible assets	$	38,929	$	(1,092	)	$	37,837
September 25, 2016
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	35,866	$	—		$	35,866
License / franchise agreements	1,475		(911		)	564
Total other intangible assets	$	37,341	$	(911	)	$	36,430