Transactions with Del Taco - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013 PartnershipUnit
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of other partnerships formed for acquisition	3

Number of other partnerships formed for acquisition.

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