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Related party transactions - Summary of Related Party Transactions (Details) - Axionlog Distribution B.V. - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Food and paper | $ (256,704) | $ (187,959) | $ (124,416)
Occupancy and other operating expenses | (7,193) | (5,108) | (3,667)
Logistics service fees from related party | 53,191 | 40,227 | 24,302
Suppliers purchase expense related party | $ 203,513 | $ 147,732 | $ 100,114

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