Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Net income	$ 44,632	$ 9,467	$ 9,875
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16,271)	6,096	(6,869)
Change in unrecognized pension loss, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $37, $127, and $(21), respectively	(62)	(217)	(46)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of income tax provision of $468	744	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net	(15,589)	5,879	(6,915)
Comprehensive income	29,043	15,346	2,960
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	126	(2,384)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to The Wendy’s Company	$ 29,169	$ 12,962	$ 2,960