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System Optimization Gains, Net Assets Held for Sale (Details) $ in Thousands | Jan. 02, 2022 USD ($) number_of_restaurants | Apr. 04, 2021 number_of_restaurants | Jan. 03, 2021 USD ($) number_of_restaurants
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Long lived assets held for sale |  |  |
Number of restaurants classified as held for sale | number_of_restaurants | 0 |  | 43
Number of Manhattan restaurants classified as held for sale | number_of_restaurants | 4 | 4 |
Net restaurant assets held for sale |  |  |
Long lived assets held for sale |  |  |
Assets held for sale | $ | $ 0 |  | $ 20,587
Other assets held for sale |  |  |
Long lived assets held for sale |  |  |
Assets held for sale | $ | $ 3,541 |  | $ 1,732

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