Gains on sale of refranchised locations.

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Number Of Entities For Which Restaurant Locations Were Sold

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Number Of Restaurant Locations Sold

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Ownership percentage retained in sale of refranchised restaurant.

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Refranchising restaurant costs and expenses, net of revenue.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount classified as liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of.

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REFRANCHISING - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
REFRANCHISING - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2021 USD ($) location entity	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2020 USD ($)
Refranchising Of Restaurant Locations Line Items [Line Items]
Liabilities related to assets classified as held for sale	$ 4,906		$ 4,906		$ 9,892
Gains on sale of refranchised locations	500		1,600	$ (800)
Refranchising restaurant operating costs	$ 200	$ 300	$ 900	$ 1,100
Locations sold \| location			2
Number of entities for which restaurant locations were sold \| entity			2
Ownership percentage retained in sale of refranchised restaurant	49.00%		49.00%
Non-Affiliated Investor
Refranchising Of Restaurant Locations Line Items [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	51.00%		51.00%