Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2016

Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]

Geographic Information [Table Text Block]

The tables below present revenues and properties information by geographic area. The table below does not include revenues and properties related to the Bakery. As discussed in Note 2, on May 31, 2015, Wendy’s completed the sale of 100% of its membership interest in the Bakery. As a result of the sale, the Bakery’s operations as well as the Bakery’s assets and liabilities, for all periods presented through its May 31, 2015 date of sale are included in discontinued operations.

	U.S.		Canada		Other International		Total
2015
Revenues	$	1,749,131	$	104,003	$	17,163	$	1,870,297
Properties	1,198,553		29,296		95		1,227,944
2014
Revenues	$	1,734,164	$	247,792	$	16,546	$	1,998,502
Properties	1,202,545		38,538		87		1,241,170
2013
Revenues	$	2,150,134	$	255,216	$	18,319	$	2,423,669
Properties	1,075,944		57,232		36		1,133,212