Revenue Recognition - Deferred Development and Franchise Fees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Dec. 26, 2018	Jun. 28, 2018	Jun. 27, 2018
Change in deferred development and franchise fees [Roll Forward]
Deferred development and franchise fee liability	$ 17.2		$ 0.0
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of ASC 606		$ 18.1
Additions	0.4
Amount recognized to franchise and other revenue	$ (1.3)

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