Reportable Segment Information Schedule Of Financial Information For Company's Franchising Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reportable Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 175,245	$ 159,736
Operating income (loss)	41,404	41,172
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	31,034	31,528
Franchising [Member]
Reportable Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues	174,642	159,683
Operating income (loss)	57,457	54,210
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	56,452	54,219
SkyTouch Technology [Member]
Reportable Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues	270	53
Operating income (loss)	(5,430)	(3,506)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(5,430)	(3,506)
Corporate & Other [Member]
Reportable Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues	333	0
Operating income (loss)	(10,623)	(9,532)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$ (19,988)	$ (19,185)