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Net intangible assets and goodwill (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of net intangible assets and goodwill
Net intangible assets and goodwill consist of the following at year-end:
 20232022
Net intangible assets (i)  
Computer software cost$129,581 $102,421 
Initial franchise fees17,671 14,804 
Reacquired franchised rights21,270 16,761 
Others940 1,940 
Total cost169,462 135,926 
Total accumulated amortization(111,333)(88,584)
Subtotal58,129 47,342 
Goodwill (ii)20232022
Brazil4,876 4,018 
Argentina1,276 1,276 
Mexico1,916 1,000 
Chile3,755 874 
Colombia74 59 
Subtotal11,897 7,227 
 $70,026 $54,569 

(i)Total amortization expense for fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $18,683, $12,497 and $10,932, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter is as follows: $29,359 for 2024, $18,357 for 2025; $5,030 for 2026; $3,379 for 2027; $649 for 2028; and thereafter $1,355.
(ii)Related to the acquisition of franchised restaurants and non-controlling interests in Chile.