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Other General Expenses (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
General and Administrative Expenses |  |
General and administrative expenses | $ 47,651 | $ 51,135
General and administrative expenses |  |
General and Administrative Expenses |  |
Other general expenses (income) | 4,674 | (100)
Increase in other general expenses (income) from marketing fund investment | 4,800 |
Marketing fund investment amount | 5,000 |
Special charges |  | 10,619
Advisory and legal costs |  | 5,000
Increase in administrative expenses from higher management incentive costs and higher professional fees | 2,400 |
Administrative expenses | 42,977 | 40,616
General and administrative expenses | $ 47,651 | 51,135
General and administrative expenses | Series B Preferred Stock |  |
General and Administrative Expenses |  |
Starboard option valuation |  | $ 5,600

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