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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill by Segment
The following table reflects the changes in carrying amounts of goodwill and goodwill by segment:
September 24, 2025
(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$66,357 
Additions related to the acquisition of five Keke’s franchise units
2,157 
Additions related to the acquisition of a Denny’s franchise unit410 
Write-offs and reclassifications associated with the sale of Keke's units(392)
Balance, end of period$68,532 
Goodwill by segment consisted of the following:
September 24, 2025December 25, 2024
(In thousands)
Denny’s$37,917 $37,507 
Other30,615 28,850 
Total goodwill$68,532 $66,357 
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 September 24, 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 rights8,008 5,107 9,135 6,188 
Franchise agreements8,217 1,654 10,603 1,618 
Intangible assets, net$96,032 $6,761 $99,545 $7,806 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 September 24, 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 rights8,008 5,107 9,135 6,188 
Franchise agreements8,217 1,654 10,603 1,618 
Intangible assets, net$96,032 $6,761 $99,545 $7,806