Revenue Disclosures - Changes in the Company's contract liability for deferred franchise and development fees (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2017	$ 81,433
Recognized as revenue during the year ended December 31, 2018	(11,220)
Fees deferred during the year ended December 30, 2018	4,482
Balance at December 31, 2018	$ 74,695

Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable.

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