Goodwill and Intangibles - Future Expected Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Asset Amortization
2026	$ 27,049
2027	26,786
2028	26,783
2029	26,749
2030	26,497
Thereafter	273,915
Total	407,779
Liability Amortization
2026	(2,348)
2027	(2,324)
2028	(2,323)
2029	(2,322)
2030	(2,322)
Thereafter	(21,043)
Net Carrying Value	$ (32,682)	$ (1,086)	$ (1,903)

Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, after Year Five

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Five

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Four

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year One

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Three

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Two

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity

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Amount of amortization for asset, excluding financial asset and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized after fifth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in next fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in fifth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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