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Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Other Gain Loss On Disposal

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Number of New Restaurants Opened by Franchisees

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Proceeds recognized from extension of franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year.

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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount of liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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Amount of divestiture of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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The number of franchises purchased during the period when there are significant changes in franchisor-owned outlets or franchised outlets during the period.

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The number of franchises sold during the period when there are significant changes in franchisor-owned outlets or franchised outlets during the period.

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