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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Feb. 08, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 24, 2022 USD ($) | Apr. 17, 2019 purchaser | Aug. 31, 2010 formerEmployee | Jul. 06, 2025 USD ($) | Sep. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Accruals for legal matters |  |  |  |  | $ 18,800 |
Legal accruals |  |  |  |  | 18,750 | $ 16,220
Lease guarantee |  |  |  |  | $ 18,700 |
Qdoba guaranteed leases, remaining term |  |  |  |  | 13 years |
Jack in the Box |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of former employees | formerEmployee |  |  |  | 5 |  |
Damages awarded |  | $ 6,400 |  |  |  |
Interest Expense, Interest-Bearing Liability |  |  |  |  | $ 9,900 |
J&D Restaurant Group v. Jack in the Box Inc. |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Damages awarded | $ 8,000 |  |  |  |  |
Number of perspective purchasers | purchaser |  |  | 2 |  |  |

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