Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details) (Red Lobster)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
May 15, 2014 Restaurant	May 25, 2014 Restaurant
Red Lobster
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of synergy restaurants closed	2	2

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Number of Synergy Restaurants Closed

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