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Intangible Franchise Rights and Goodwill - Roll-Forward of Intangible Franchise Rights by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Intangible Franchise Rights [Roll Forward] |  |
BALANCE | $ 285,632 | $ 284,876
Additions through acquisitions | 19,963 | 18,168
Disposals | (4,872) |
Impairments | (38,740) | (19,332)
Currency translation | (2,353) | 1,920
BALANCE | 259,630 | 285,632
U.S. |  |
Intangible Franchise Rights [Roll Forward] |  |
BALANCE | 255,981 | 260,534
Additions through acquisitions | 11,540 | 8,035
Disposals | (4,872) |
Impairments | (38,255) | (12,588)
Currency translation | 0 | 0
BALANCE | 224,394 | 255,981
U.K. |  |
Intangible Franchise Rights [Roll Forward] |  |
BALANCE | 29,483 | 17,337
Additions through acquisitions | 8,423 | 10,133
Disposals | 0 |
Impairments | (485) | 0
Currency translation | (2,329) | 2,013
BALANCE | 35,092 | 29,483
Brazil |  |
Intangible Franchise Rights [Roll Forward] |  |
BALANCE | 168 | 7,005
Additions through acquisitions | 0 | 0
Disposals | 0 |
Impairments | 0 | (6,744)
Currency translation | (24) | (93)
BALANCE | $ 144 | $ 168

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