Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 423	$ 417
Accumulated Amortization	(173)	(149)
Definite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense	28	31	29
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2013	27
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2014	24
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2015	23
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2016	23
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2017	21
Trademarks/brands [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	440	31
Franchise contract rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	131	130
Accumulated Amortization	(84)	(77)
Lease tenancy rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	57	58
Accumulated Amortization	(12)	(12)
Favorable operating leases [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	21	29
Accumulated Amortization	(11)	(13)
Reacquired franchise rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	163	167
Accumulated Amortization	(47)	(33)
Other [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	51	33
Accumulated Amortization	(19)	(14)
KFC | Trademarks/brands [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	31	31
Little Sheep [Member] | Trademarks/brands [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 409	$ 0