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Intangible And Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 01, 2011 | Jan. 02, 2010
Impaired Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Approximate amortization expense for intangible assets, key money deposits and other assets | $ 5,100,000 | $ 5,900,000 | $ 4,400,000
OYZTERBAY Trade Name [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Net of tax impairment charges |  | 837,000 | 400,000
ZODIAC Trade Names [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Net of tax impairment charges |  | $ 789,000 | $ 1,800,000

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