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Acquisition of businesses - Schedule of Non-Significant Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 11,897 | $ 7,227 |
Exchange of assets | (3,538) | 0 | $ 0
Net cash paid at acquisition date | 2,081 | 4,800 | 185
Franchised restaurants |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment | 2,063 | 3,254 | 185
Identifiable intangible assets | 2,760 | 1,349 | 0
Goodwill | 4,380 | 1,843 | 0
Liabilities assumed | (154) | 0 | 0
Gain on purchase of franchised restaurants | 0 | (830) | 0
Purchase price | 9,049 | 5,616 | 185
Seller financing | (3,430) | (320) | 0
Exchange of assets | (3,538) | 0 | 0
Settlement of franchise receivables | 0 | (496) | 0
Net cash paid at acquisition date | $ 2,081 | $ 4,800 | $ 185

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