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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Rent expense, net of sub-lease rental income | $ 31.2 | $ 29.7 | $ 31.7
Franchisee leases sold with recourse provisions | $ 7.7 | $ 13.3 |
Minimum term required for leases to recourse (in days) | 90 days |  |
Workforce Subject To Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements | 2,600 |  |
Percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements | 23.00% |  |
Workforce Subject To Collective Bargaining Agreements Expiring 2013 [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements | 1,200 |  |
Collective bargaining agreements year of expiration | 2014 |  |

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- Definition Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. + References No definition available. + Details
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