The amortization term of equipment incentives.

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The expiration term of customer incentive programs.

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The term of franchise agreements.

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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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-Topic 720
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Duration of a fiscal period, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but not limited to, weeks in a year or quarter.

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Expenditures for planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services. Costs of public relations and corporate promotions are typically considered to be marketing costs.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 220
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
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Significant Accounting Policies - Fiscal Year, Revenue Recognition and Advertising Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Length of fiscal year		364 days	371 days	364 days
Term of franchise agreement		10 years
Advertising and related costs		$ 60,800	$ 72,300	$ 70,900
PJMF
Contributions for additional advertising		$ 10,000
Papa Dough Rewards
Expiration window of rewards program	6 months
Minimum
Amortization term of equipment incentives		3 years
Maximum
Amortization term of equipment incentives		5 years