Transactions with Related Parties Other Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013 280 BT [Member]	Dec. 30, 2012 280 BT [Member]	Jan. 01, 2012 280 BT [Member]	Dec. 29, 2013 280 BT - Former Management of The Wendy's Company [Member]	Dec. 29, 2013 280 BT, Investors [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Distributions from Subsidiary, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Proceeds from Divestiture of Business, Percentage of Buyer Stock Received						18.50%
Investment Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage	80.10%			11.20%	8.70%