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Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]  
Receivables [Table Text Block]
Receivables consist of the following:
 December 31,
(In thousands)20202019
Installment sales receivable$61,794 $56,370 
Trade and notes receivables36,256 33,354 
Total receivables98,050 89,724 
Less allowance for doubtful accounts(8,047)(5,601)
Total receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$90,003 $84,123 
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts [Table Text Block]
Changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows: 
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202020192018
Beginning allowance for doubtful accounts$5,601 $4,883 $4,167 
Estimated uncollectible payments and returns(1)
14,636 15,077 14,610 
Accounts written off, net of recoveries(12,190)(14,359)(13,894)
 Ending allowance for doubtful accounts$8,047 $5,601 $4,883 
(1) Uncollectible installment payments, franchisee obligations, and other corporate receivables are recognized in other store operating expenses in our condensed consolidated financial statements.