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Property and Equipment - Impairment Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Franchise PPE Impair | $ 1,200 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,100
EchoPark PPE Impair | 2,700 | 41,700 | 0
Property and equipment impairment charges | 3,900 | 42,700 | 1,100
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment impairment charges | $ 3,900 | $ 42,700 | $ 1,100

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