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Segment Information Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2020 | Sep. 29, 2019 | Sep. 27, 2020 | Sep. 29, 2019
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |  |  |
Total revenues | $ 452,242 | $ 437,880 | $ 1,259,508 | $ 1,281,811
Wendy's U.S. |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |  |  |
Total revenues | 374,895 | 359,353 | 1,037,194 | 1,051,994
Wendy's International |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |  |  |
Total revenues | 17,264 | 17,931 | 46,739 | 50,959
Global Real Estate & Development |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |  |  |
Total revenues | $ 60,083 | $ 60,596 | $ 175,575 | $ 178,858

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