Revenues and Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 15, 2012	Jun. 17, 2011	Jun. 15, 2012	Jun. 17, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,368	$ 1,284	$ 2,351	$ 2,176
Property and equipment, net	11,347		11,347		11,383
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,296	1,210	2,230	2,060
Property and equipment, net	10,840		10,840		10,874
Australia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	10	4	16	4
Property and equipment, net	131		131		136
Brazil
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	8	9	14	14
Property and equipment, net	38		38		42
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	28	30	52	53
Property and equipment, net	127		127		126
Chile
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	11	8	15	12
Property and equipment, net	61		61		58
Mexico
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6	6	10	10
Property and equipment, net	22		22		23
New Zealand
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	9	8	14	9
Property and equipment, net	128		128		124
United Kingdom
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 9		$ 14