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Net intangible assets and goodwill
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Net intangible assets and goodwill Net intangible assets and goodwill
Net intangible assets and goodwill consist of the following at year-end:

 20202019
Net intangible assets (i)  
Computer software cost$69,999 $75,224 
Initial franchise fees14,223 16,146 
Reacquired franchised rights16,884 13,296 
Letter of credit fees940 940 
Others1,000 1,000 
Total cost103,046 106,606 
Total accumulated amortization(71,601)(70,345)
Subtotal31,445 36,261 
Goodwill (ii)20202019
Brazil3,196 4,124 
Argentina1,276 1,585 
Chile1,047 988 
Colombia82 86 
Subtotal5,601 6,783 
 $37,046 $43,044 

(i)Total amortization expense for fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $11,822, $11,580 and $11,310, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter is as follows: $12,581 for 2021, $8,017 for 2022; $2,714 for 2023; $1,768 for 2024; $1,739 for 2025; and thereafter $4,626.
(ii)Related to the acquisition of franchised restaurants (Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and non-controlling interests in Chile.