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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill by segment consisted of the following:
March 26, 2025December 25, 2024
(In thousands)
Denny’s$37,507 $37,507 
Other28,850 28,850 
Total goodwill$66,357 $66,357 

Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 March 26, 2025December 25, 2024
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
 (In thousands)
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
    
Trade names$79,687 $— $79,687 $— 
Liquor licenses120 — 120 — 
Intangible assets with definite lives:
    
Reacquired franchise rights9,135 6,385 9,135 6,188 
Franchise agreements8,216 1,379 10,603 1,618 
Intangible assets, net$97,158 $7,764 $99,545 $7,806 

Amortization expense for intangible assets with definite lives totaled $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the quarters ended March 26, 2025 and March 27, 2024, respectively.