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Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Image Activation Incentives (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Franchisee Incentives [Line Items]    
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 17,060us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount  
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]    
Franchisee Incentives [Line Items]    
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount 6,000us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount
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Minimum [Member]    
Franchisee Incentives [Line Items]    
Years of reduction in royalty payment attributable to incentive program 1 year  
Maximum [Member]    
Franchisee Incentives [Line Items]    
Years of reduction in royalty payment attributable to incentive program 2 years  
General and Administrative Expense [Member]    
Franchisee Incentives [Line Items]    
Franchisee Incentive Program, Cost $ 4,369wen_FranchiseeIncentiveProgramCashPayments
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$ 9,178wen_FranchiseeIncentiveProgramCashPayments
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