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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Franchisee leases sold with recourse provisions	$ 9.1	$ 13.3
Minimum term required for leases to recourse (in days)	90 days

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