(24) Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Other Loan Guarantees (Details) (Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member], New store development and equipment financing [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 01, 2012
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Loan guarantees, maximum amount	$ 12,071
Other liabilities [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations	$ 1,118