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Restaurant Closure Costs and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Schedule of Reconciliation of the Impairment Liability) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Restaurant Closure Costs and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract] |
Lease termination costs for closed restaurants, beginning balance | $ 1,416
Charges | 13,843
Payments | (4,519)
Lease termination costs for closed restaurants, ending balance | $ 10,740

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