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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 29, 2012 | Feb. 01, 2012 Little Sheep Group Limited [Member]
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Future lease payments due from franchisees on a nominal basis | $ 430 |
Additional percentage of ownership acquired (in hundredths) |  | 66.00%

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