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Business Acquisitions and Dispositions - Assets and Liabilities Classified as Held for Sale (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |  |
Property and equipment, net | $ 6,170 | $ 4,101
Franchise [Member] |  |
Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |  |
Property and equipment, net | 200 |
Properties Held for Sale [Member] |  |
Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |  |
Property and equipment, net | $ 6,000 | $ 4,100

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