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Basis Of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands | 4 Months Ended
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Jan. 21, 2018 USD ($) segment restaurant | Jan. 22, 2017 USD ($) restaurant
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of restaurants | restaurant | 2,250 | 2,261
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 |
Contractual obligation | 5.00% |
Marketing and advertising expense | $ 8,900 | $ 12,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements | 802 | 3,981
Net assets, adjusted balance | 200 |
Net periodic benefit cost excluding service cost | $ 100 | $ 600
Entity Operated Units |  |
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of restaurants | restaurant | 255 | 419
Franchised Units |  |
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of restaurants | restaurant | 1,995 | 1,842

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