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Franchise and License Fees and Income | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012
Franchise And License Fees And Income Disclosure [Abstract] |
Franchise and license fees and income | Franchise and License Fees and Income
|  | 2012 |  | 2011 |  | 2010
Initial fees, including renewal fees |  | $ | 92 |  |  | $ | 83 |  |  | $ | 68 |
Initial franchise fees included in Refranchising (gain) loss |  | (24 | ) |  | (21 | ) |  | (15 | )
|  | 68 |  |  | 62 |  |  | 53 |
Continuing fees and rental income |  | 1,732 |  |  | 1,671 |  |  | 1,507 |
|  | $ | 1,800 |  |  | $ | 1,733 |  |  | $ | 1,560 |

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