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Noncontrolling Interests - Income before income taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2015
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Minority Interest [Line Items]      
Noncontrolling interests $ 6,282 $ 4,382 $ 3,442
Income before income taxes 119,147 114,255 106,109
Joint ventures      
Minority Interest [Line Items]      
Papa John's International, Inc. 9,725 6,932 5,121
Noncontrolling interests 6,282 4,382 3,442
Income before income taxes $ 16,007 $ 11,314 $ 8,563