Unfavorable Leases Estimated Future Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013
Unfavorable Lease [Line Items]
2014	$ 16
2015	13
2016	10
2017	7
2018	4
Thereafter	2
Total	$ 52

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization income expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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Amount after amortization of leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life.

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