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(24) Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Japan Joint Venture (Details) (Japan JV [Member], Wendy's Restaurants, LLC [Member]) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  | 2 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2012 | Feb. 21, 2012 Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] USD ($) | Feb. 21, 2012 Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] JPY (¥) | Feb. 21, 2012 Additional Guarantees Expected [Member] JPY (¥)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage of majority owners | 51.00% |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 49.00% |  |  |
Subsequent event, amount |  | $ 2,900 | ¥ 220,800 | ¥ 5,000

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