Other (Income) Expense (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 23, 2013	Mar. 24, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	$ (7)	$ (13)
Gain upon acquisition of Little Sheep	0	74
Foreign exchange net (gain) loss and other	(1)	8
Other (income) expense	(8)	(79)
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Gain upon acquisition of Little Sheep		74
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member] | China
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Acquisition-related deal costs		$ 6