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Related party transactions - Summary of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Food and paper | $ (1,498,853) | $ (1,457,720) | $ (1,227,293)
Occupancy and other operating expenses | (1,238,220) | (1,154,334) | (967,690)
Related party | Axionlog Distribution B.V. |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Food and paper | (338,543) | (319,232) | (256,704)
Occupancy and other operating expenses | (10,893) | (9,590) | (7,193)
Related party | Axionlog Distribution B.V. | Distribution fees |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Food and paper | (67,296) | (65,342) | (53,191)
Related party | Axionlog Distribution B.V. | Supplier purchases |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Food and paper | $ (271,247) | $ (253,890) | $ (203,513)

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- Definition Cost of rent for leases to third party owners of land and/or buildings of which company-operated restaurants are operated, as well as the depreciation of property and equipment (equipment, signs, seating, decor, leasehold improvements, buildings, etc.), and the amortization of initial fees paid for a restaurant opening, and the cost of advertising, promotion, operating supplies, utilities, cash collection fee, maintenance and repair, insurance, taxes and licenses, credit/debit card processing fees, etc. + References No definition available. + Details
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