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Significant Accounting Policies – Revenue Recognition (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018
Term of franchise agreement | 10 years
Minimum |
Amortization term of equipment incentives | 3 years
Maximum |
Amortization term of equipment incentives | 5 years

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