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Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Operating Expenses (Income), net Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Other operating expenses (income), net, consist of the following (in millions):
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings
$
7

 
$
19

 
$
29

Litigation settlements and reserves, net
2

 
11

 
2

Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange
(15
)
 
(33
)
 
77

Other, net
(4
)
 
11

 
1

Other operating expenses (income), net
$
(10
)
 
$
8

 
$
109


Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflects accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with litigation matters.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Other, net during 2018 is comprised primarily of a payment in connection with the settlement of certain provisions associated with the 2017 redemption of our preferred shares as a result of changes in Treasury regulations.