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Accounts Receivable, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Government segment: |  |
Write-offs of accounts receivable | $ 300 | $ 400
Increase in bad debt expense | 830 | 805
Restaurant/Retail |  |
Government segment: |  |
Allowances for doubtful accounts | $ 1,800 | $ 1,300

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