Note 8. Restaurant Operations Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Note 8. Restaurant Operations Revenues
Net sales	$ 189,051	$ 195,067
Franchise royalties and fees	5,556	4,350
Other	1,087	878
Restaurant operations revenue	$ 195,694	$ 200,295

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Revenue earned during the period from consideration (often a percentage of the franchisee's sales) received for the right to operate a business using the entity's name, merchandise, services, methodologies, promotional support, marketing, and supplies.

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Amount, after sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts, of revenue classified as other.

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