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Contingencies and Legal Matters (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2010 former_employee | Jan. 17, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrual of loss contingency |  | $ 3,800 | $ 3,800
Lease guarantee |  | $ 27,500 |
Qdoba guaranteed leases, remaining term |  | 15 years |
Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc. |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of former employees | former_employee | 5 |  |

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