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Property and Equipment - Impairment Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Franchise PPE Impair | $ 1,101 | $ 25,832 | $ 3,890
EchoPark PPE Impair | 19,667 | 1,582 | 1,004
Property and equipment impairment charges | $ 20,768 | $ 27,414 | $ 4,894

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