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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Jan. 02, 2024
Revenue Recognition
Gift card breakage period	3 years
Revenue recognized	$ 24.5	$ 7.3	$ 7.3
Additional revenue recognized	17.3
Promotional programs
Revenue Recognition
Deferred revenue	26.8	31.3	27.5
Deferred revenue recognized	$ 26.1	$ 27.3	$ 23.3
Minimum
Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition for development and site fees over the life of the applicable licensee agreements (in years)	1 year
Maximum
Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition for development and site fees over the life of the applicable licensee agreements (in years)	15 years

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