Revenue Recognition (Contract Assets and Liabilities - Deferred Gift Card Commissions Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2023	Sep. 25, 2022	Sep. 24, 2023	Sep. 25, 2022
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Current [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the period	$ 12,694	$ 12,338	$ 17,755	$ 17,793
Deferred gift card sales commissions amortization	(4,711)	(4,755)	(17,891)	(18,213)
Deferred gift card sales commissions capitalization	3,766	3,836	13,509	13,441
Other	(608)	(621)	(2,232)	(2,223)
Balance, end of the period	$ 11,141	$ 10,798	$ 11,141	$ 10,798

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period for the periodic realization of capitalized fees that were paid to salespeople, distributors, brokers, and agents at the time of the conclusion of the sale. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Amount, after accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer; classified as current.

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Amount of deferred sale inducement cost capitalized.

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Amount of expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their remaining economic lives, classified as other.

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