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Summary Of Refranchisings and Franchisee Development (Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized) (Details) - restaurant | 4 Months Ended
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Jan. 17, 2021 | Jan. 19, 2020
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract] |  |
Number of Company-operated restaurants sold to franchisees | 0 | 0

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