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Other (Income) Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss and other (income) expense, before tax | $ (1) | $ 1 | $ 7
Closures and impairment (income) expenses | 5 | 6 | 3
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net | $ (4) | $ (7) | $ (10)

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- Definition Includes the net gain or loss on sales of real estate on which we formerly operated a Company restaurant that was closed, lease reserves established when we cease using a property under an operating lease and subsequent adjustments to those reserves and other facility-related expenses from previously closed stores; in addition, the charge against earnings resulting from the impairment of restaurants we anticipate continuing to operate as Company stores. + References No definition available. + Details
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