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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) | Dec. 31, 2012
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Required Ratio [Member] |
Financial covenants related to amended subordination and guaranty agreement |
Minimum consolidated liquidity ratio | 1.05
Minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.20
Maximum consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio | 5.50
Minimum EBTDAR to rent ratio | 1.50
Actual Ratio [Member] |
Financial covenants related to amended subordination and guaranty agreement |
Minimum consolidated liquidity ratio | 1.15
Minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.69
Maximum consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio | 3.94
Minimum EBTDAR to rent ratio | 3.14

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