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(24) Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Insurance (Details) (Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member], Insurance Claims [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 01, 2012
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Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member] | Insurance Claims [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, possible loss per occurrence, maximum | $ 500

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