Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012	Jan. 02, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 9,467	$ 9,875	$ (4,325)
Net Income (loss) attributable to The Wendy's Company	7,083	9,875	(4,325)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6,096	(6,869)	12,666
Change in unrecognized pension loss, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $127, $(21) and $(54), respectively	(217)	(46)	95
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax benefit of $41	0	0	(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	5,879	(6,915)	12,702
Comprehensive income	15,346	2,960	8,377
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,384)	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to The Wendy's Company	$ 12,962	$ 2,960	$ 8,377