Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
October 2015 Share Repurchase Program
October Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
October Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Payments of dividends
Payments of Dividends
Dividends declared per common share (USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Treasury stock reissued (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Treasury stock reissued
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of non-current financial liabilities
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Excess tax deficiency from stock-based compensation, increase in income tax provision
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity classified awards expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Equity Classified Awards
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Equity Classified Awards
Liability classified awards expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Liability Classified Awards
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Liability Classified Awards
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Book income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Effective income tax rate (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Increase in effective tax rate due to adoption of new guidance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Gross unrecognized tax benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Expected change in unrecognized tax benefits
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued interest on income taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Accrued penalties on income taxes, less than
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, net
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Prepaid gift card costs
Prepaid Gift Cards
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made in advance related to gift card program which are expected to be relieved as gift cards are redeemed within one year.
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Long-term receivables, net
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred rent receivable
Deferred Rent Receivables, Net, Noncurrent
Non-current restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Gift card liability
Gift Card Liability, Current
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Current maturities of capital lease and financing obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Financing obligations, less current maturities
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred rent payable
Accrued Rent, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value, shares: 40,000,000 authorized; March 31, 2017 - 25,095,008 issued, 17,979,525 outstanding; December 31, 2016 - 25,134,223 issued, 17,969,636 outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost; shares: March 31, 2017 - 7,115,483; December 31, 2016 - 7,164,587
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Held in Trust Deposits
Held in Trust Deposits [Member]
Held in Trust Deposits [Member]
Held for Advertising Activity Deposits
Held for Advertising Activity Deposits [Member]
Held for Advertising Activity Deposits [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current restricted cash
Non-current restricted cash
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net income per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Less: Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Net income available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Effect of unvested participating restricted stock in two-class calculation
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Diluted
Net income available to common stockholders - diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net income per common share - basic (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income per common share - diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted average historical volatility (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Dividend yield (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected years until exercise (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted average fair value of options granted (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Non-cash interest expense
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Tax Benefit from Stock-based Compensation
Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified stock-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from stock-based compensation recognized on the income statement. This element increases net cash provided by operating activities.
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Closure and impairment charges
Impairment and Closure Charges Gross Noncash
Impairment and Closure Charges Gross Noncash
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Current income tax receivables and payables
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Gift card receivables and payables
Increase (Decrease) in Gift Card Receivables and Payables, Net
Increase (decrease) in gift card liability, gift card receivable, prepaid gift card costs and gift-card related accounts payable, net.
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Cash flows provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Principal receipts from notes, equipment contracts and other long-term receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Dividends paid on common stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Principal payments on capital lease and financing obligations
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash flows used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid in cash
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid in cash
Income Taxes Paid
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
LTIP
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Total compensation cost not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Award vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Multiplier for target award based on total shareholder return on common stock (percent)
Share Based Compensation, Multiplier for Target Award Based on Total Shareholder Return on Common Stock
Share Based Compensation, Multiplier for Target Award Based on Total Shareholder Return on Common Stock
Share-based compensation expense
Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restricted stock unit activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options, outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options, granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options, exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options, forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options, outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Options, vested and expected to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options, exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, beginning of period (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, granted (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, exercised (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, forfeited (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, end of period (per share)
Weighted average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, vested and expected to vest (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, exercisable (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options, vested and expected to vest, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options, vested and expected to vest, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock repurchased during period, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Cumulative amount of shares repurchased (in shares)
Cumulative Amount of Shares Repurchased
Cumulative Amount of Shares Repurchased
Cumulative payments for repurchase of common stock
Cumulative Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Cumulative Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Remaining dollar value of shares that may be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Applebee's
Applebee's [Member]
Applebee's [Member]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Property Lease Guarantee
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability for guaranteed leases
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor obligations
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Class of Treasury Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Franchise and restaurant revenues
Franchise and Restaurant Revenues
Franchise and Restaurant Revenues
Rental revenues
Rental Income
Rental income includes revenue from operating leases and interest income from direct financing leases.
Financing revenues
Financial Services Revenue
Total revenues
Revenues
Cost of revenues:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Franchise and restaurant expenses
Franchise and Restaurant Expenses
Franchise and Restaurant Expenses
Rental expenses
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses are costs of prime operating leases and interest expense on prime capital leases on franchisee-operated restaurants.
Total cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Closure and impairment charges, net
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Income before income tax provision
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income available to common stockholders:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net income available to common stockholders per share:
Basic (USD per share)
Diluted (USD per share)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends paid per common share (USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Franchisor Disclosure [Table]
Schedule of Franchisor Disclosure [Table]
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Franchised Units
Franchised Units [Member]
Company Operated
Entity Operated Units [Member]
IHOP
IHOP [Member]
IHOP
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of segments (segment)
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of restaurants (restaurant)
Number of Restaurants
Number of territories in which entity operates (territory)
Number of Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of countries in which entity operates (country)
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Franchise Operations
Franchise Operations [Member]
Franchise Operations [Member]
Rental Operations
Rental Operations [Member]
Rental Operations [Member]
Company Restaurants
Company Restaurants [Member]
Company Restaurants [Member]
Financing Operations
Financing Operations [Member]
Financing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Franchise revenues
Franchise Revenue
Company restaurants
Food and Beverage Revenue
Total revenues
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Segment profit
Net Income per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Restricted stock, granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock, released (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted stock, forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted stock, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, granted (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, released (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, forfeited (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance (per share)
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Fiscal Year and Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]