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(18) Merger Restructuring (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2012	Jan. 02, 2011	Jan. 03, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Merger restructuring	$ 0	$ 0	$ 11,096
Severance and retention incentive compensation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost incurred			14,197
Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Merger restructuring	0	0	8,088
Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member] \| Severance and retention incentive compensation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost incurred			$ 11,189

Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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