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Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 11, 2016 USD ($)
Franchise lending program guarantee |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, amount of guarantee | $ 19
Total loans outstanding | $ 53
Property Lease Guarantee [Member] |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Year longest lease expires | 2065
Potential amount of undiscounted payments we could be required to make in the event of non-payment by the primary lessee | $ 550
Present value of potential payments we could be required to make in the event of non-payment by the primary lessee | $ 475

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