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A valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money (at a specified future date(s) more than one year from the reporting date, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest) for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible.

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The aggregate amount of gains or losses resulting from nonoperating activities (for example, interest and dividend revenue, property, plant and equipment impairment loss, and so forth).

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date(s) more than one year from the balance sheet date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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Notes Receivable, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Received

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(4) DFR Notes (Details) (The Wendy's Company [Member], Notes Receivable [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 09, 2010	Oct. 03, 2010	Dec. 28, 2008
The Wendy's Company [Member] \| Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable, Including Interest	$ 31,330
Notes Receivable, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Received	64.10%
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross	47,986
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable			21,227
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent			24,983
Income on collection of DFR Notes		$ 4,909