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Franchise Rights Acquired, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, aggregate amortization expense | $ 35,752,000 | $ 34,719,000 | $ 29,372,000
Franchise Rights |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure |  |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Franchise Rights | VPM |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure |  |  |
Amortization period |  | 2 years |
Franchise Rights | Weight Watchers of Greater Miami, Inc. |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure |  |  |
Amortization period |  | 3 months |

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