Transactions with Del Taco (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012 PartnershipUnit
Transactions with Del Taco (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of other partnerships formed for acquisition	3

Number of other partnerships formed for acquisition.

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