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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 28, 2013
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member]
Feb. 01, 2012
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Reclassification of Retained Earnings to Common Stock for Share Repurchase $ 640 $ 794 $ 483      
Future lease payments due from franchisees on a nominal basis $ 400          
Additional percentage of ownership acquired (in hundredths)         66.00%  
Current ownership percentage       93.00%   27.00%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest ownership percentage         7.00%