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Leases Lessee Lease Narrative (Details) | Sep. 28, 2025 number_of_restaurants
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Lessee, Lease, Description |
Number of restaurants | 7,363
Land And Building - Company Owned | Entity Operated Units |
Lessee, Lease, Description |
Number of restaurants | 155
Building - Company Owned; Land - Leased | Entity Operated Units |
Lessee, Lease, Description |
Number of restaurants | 141
Land And Building - Leased | Entity Operated Units |
Lessee, Lease, Description |
Number of restaurants | 139
Entity Operated Units, Total [Member] | Entity Operated Units |
Lessee, Lease, Description |
Number of restaurants | 435

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