Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Applebee's Property Lease Guarantee	Dec. 31, 2012 Applebee's Property Lease Guarantee	Dec. 31, 2013 Amended Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility	Feb. 28, 2013 Franchised Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri [Member] IHOP Restaurants	Sep. 30, 2013 Franchised Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri [Member] IHOP Restaurants	Dec. 31, 2013 Franchised Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri [Member] IHOP
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding purchase commitments	$ 90.9
Outstanding lease guarantees		417.8	448.5
Number Of Franchised Restaurants Filed For Bankruptcy Protection					19
Number of Restaurants Filed for Bankruptcy Protection Likely Returned to the Company					2
Franchise Bankruptcy Order Company Non Cash Charge to Deferred Rental Revenue							0.5
Number of Franchised Restaurants Filed For Bankruptcy Protection Still Operated by Franchisee Under Franchise Agreement						17
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity				$ 10.9