Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) - Continuing Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 275	$ 283
Accumulated Amortization	(155)	(150)
Definite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense	12	13	$ 13
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2016	10
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2017	9
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2018	7
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2019	7
Approximate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets - 2020	6
Franchise contract rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	99	99
Accumulated Amortization	(73)	(70)
Lease tenancy rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	56	55
Accumulated Amortization	(9)	(9)
Reacquired franchise rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	84	92
Accumulated Amortization	(49)	(49)
Other [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	36	37
Accumulated Amortization	(24)	(22)
KFC | Trademarks/brands [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 31	$ 31