Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2022

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill

The following table reflects the changes in carrying amounts of goodwill and goodwill by segment:

	December 28, 2022		December 29, 2021
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	36,884	$	36,884
Additions related to acquisition of Keke’s	35,213		—
Adjustments related to the acquisition of a Denny’s franchise unit	643		—
Balance, end of year	$	72,740	$	36,884
Goodwill by segment
Denny’s	$	37,527	$	36,884
Other	35,213		—
Total goodwill	$	72,740	$	36,884

Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	December 28, 2022				December 29, 2021
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
Trade names	$	79,687	$	—	$	44,087	$	—
Liquor licenses	120		—		120		—
Intangible assets with definite lives:
Reacquired franchise rights	10,489		5,697		12,218		6,199
Franchise agreements	10,700		265		—		—
Intangible assets, net	$	100,996	$	5,962	$	56,425	$	6,199

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	December 28, 2022				December 29, 2021
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
Trade names	$	79,687	$	—	$	44,087	$	—
Liquor licenses	120		—		120		—
Intangible assets with definite lives:
Reacquired franchise rights	10,489		5,697		12,218		6,199
Franchise agreements	10,700		265		—		—
Intangible assets, net	$	100,996	$	5,962	$	56,425	$	6,199

Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets With Definite Lives

Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets with definite lives in the next five years is as follows: 

	(In thousands)
2023	$	1,550
2024	1,480
2025	1,424
2026	1,256
2027	1,207