Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 24, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair value of derivative instruments in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

The fair market value of the Partnership's swap portfolio was recorded within "Derivative Liability" on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 24, 2017, December 31, 2016, and September 25, 2016 as follows:

(In thousands)	September 24, 2017			December 31, 2016			September 25, 2016
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	$	(14,849	)	$	(17,721	)	$	(30,185	)

Effects of derivative instruments on income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss)

The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on income and other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 24, 2017 and September 25, 2016:

(In thousands)	Amount of Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)					Amount and Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)						Amount and Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Designated Derivatives	Nine months ended 9/24/2017		Nine months ended 9/25/2016			Designated Derivatives	Nine months ended 9/24/2017		Nine months ended 9/25/2016			Derivatives Not Designated	Nine months ended 9/24/2017		Nine months ended 9/25/2016
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	(4,671	)	Interest Expense	$	—	$	(851	)	Net effect of swaps	$	3,378	$	(2,596	)

The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on income and other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 24, 2017 and September 25, 2016:

(In thousands)	Amount of Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)				Amount and Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)					Amount and Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Designated Derivatives	Three months ended 9/24/2017		Three months ended 9/25/2016		Designated Derivatives	Three months ended 9/24/2017		Three months ended 9/25/2016		Derivatives Not Designated	Three months ended 9/24/2017		Three months ended 9/25/2016
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest Expense	$	—	$	—	Net effect of swaps	$	3,318	$	715