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Acquisition of businesses (Schedule of Non-Significant Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 5,939 | $ 7,078
Franchised Restaurants |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Property and equipment | 413 | 429
Identifiable intangible assets | 56 | 5,346
Goodwill | 0 | 200
Gain on purchase of franchised restaurants | 0 | (4,808)
Purchase price | 469 | 1,167
Restaurants sold in exchange | 0 | (261)
Settlement of franchise receivables | (469) | (36)
Net cash paid at acquisition date | $ 0 | $ 870

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