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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 26, 2015 | Dec. 27, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reclassification of Retained Earnings to Common Stock for Share Repurchase | $ 1,124 | $ 725 | $ 640 |
Future lease payments due from franchisees on a nominal basis | $ 345 |  |  |
Little Sheep Group Limited [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additional percentage of ownership acquired (in hundredths) |  |  |  | 66.00%
Current ownership percentage | 93.00% |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners |  |  |  | 7.00%

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