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Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]  
Receivables [Table Text Block] Receivables consist of the following:
 December 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Installment sales receivable$66,276 $61,794 
Trade and notes receivables68,581 36,256 
Total receivables134,857 98,050 
Less allowance for doubtful accounts(8,479)(8,047)
Total receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$126,378 $90,003 
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts [Table Text Block]
Changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202120202019
Beginning allowance for doubtful accounts$8,047 $5,601 $4,883 
Estimated uncollectible payments and returns(1)
14,397 14,636 15,077 
Accounts written off, net of recoveries(13,965)(12,190)(14,359)
Ending allowance for doubtful accounts$8,479 $8,047 $5,601 
(1) Uncollectible installment payments, franchisee obligations, and other corporate receivables are recognized in other store operating expenses in our consolidated financial statements.