Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2011

Summary of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]

Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized

	2011			2010			2009
Restaurants sold to franchisees		332			219			194
New restaurants opened by franchisees		58			37			59
Initial franchise fees received	$	15,898		$	10,218		$	10,538
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants:
Cash	$	119,275		$	66,152		$	94,927
Notes receivable		1,000			25,809			21,575
		120,275			91,961			116,502
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)		(52,943	)		(35,113	)		(33,007	)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants		(3,469	)		(1,860	)		(2,482	)
Other (1)		(2,738	)		-			(2,371	)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants, net	$	61,125		$	54,988		$	78,642

(1) In 2011, primarily represents future lease commitments and impairment costs associated with three locations we closed in connection with the sale of the related markets. In 2009, represents a loss of $2.4 million related to the anticipated sale of a lower performing Jack in the Box company-operated market. This loss was included in gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings.

Purchase Price Allocations On Franchise Acquisitions

	2011			2010		2009
Restaurants acquired from franchisees		32			16		22
Property and equipment	$	6,934		$	6,756	$	5,182
Reacquired franchise rights		386			301		-
Goodwill		24,300			1,058		2,536
Liabilities assumed		(117	)		-		-
Gains on the acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants (1)		(426	)		-		(958	)
Total consideration	$	31,077		$	8,115	$	6,760

(1) Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.