Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Related Party Transactions (Details)

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (Former franchisee appointed as board member, USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
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Oct. 02, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
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Oct. 02, 2011
Related Party Transactions        
Number of privately-held entities 3   3  
Period of completion of lease assumption prior to appointment of related party to the company's board     3 years  
Minimum
       
Related Party Transactions        
Percentage of interests held in privately-held entity that hold leases for restaurants owned by the entity 45.00%   45.00%  
Maximum
       
Related Party Transactions        
Percentage of interests held in privately-held entity that hold leases for restaurants owned by the entity 100.00%   100.00%  
Three privately-held entities
       
Related Party Transactions        
Number of restaurants for which privately-held entities hold leases 3   3  
Rent and other related payments $ 237,000 $ 226,000 $ 935,000 $ 873,000
Future minimum lease commitments $ 4,200,000   $ 4,200,000