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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Principles of Consolidation) (Details) - restaurant | Oct. 31, 2013 | Dec. 27, 2015
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Brazilian Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage |  | 20.00%
Maximum [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage |  | 50.00%
Franchised units [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Number of restaurants |  | 171
Brazilian Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Effective date of acquisition | Nov. 01, 2013 |
BPG Participacoes Ltda. [Member] | Fleming's Brazil [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage |  | 80.00%
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. [Member] | Fleming's Brazil [Member] |  |
Principles of Consolidation [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage |  | 20.00%

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