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Long-Term Debt - Financial Covenants Include Required Specified Ratios (Details) | Dec. 31, 2024
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Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio | 215.00%
Maximum Consolidated Total Lease Adjusted Leverage Ratio | 307.00%
Required ratio |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio | 120.00%
Maximum Consolidated Total Lease Adjusted Leverage Ratio | 575.00%

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