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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 10, 2019 item | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Loss contingency accrual | $ |  | $ 33,081
NEW YORK [Member] | Legal Proceedings [Member] |  |
Number of restaurants under litigation | item | 5 |

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