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(22) Retirement Benefit Plans Executive Plan (Details) (Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member], Supplemental executive retirement plans, defined benefit [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 01, 2012
Jan. 02, 2011
Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member] | Supplemental executive retirement plans, defined benefit [Member]
   
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]    
Supplemental executive retirement plan, liabilities $ 4,450 $ 5,391