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ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND ESTIMATED LEASE TERMINATION AND OTHER CLOSING COSTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2017

Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs [Abstract]

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				Three Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)				April 2, 2017			April 3, 2016
Asset Impairments
	Restaurant optimization(1)			$	(56)		$	---
	Lease termination charges(2)				1,182			---
Restaurant closure expenses					7			8
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs				$	1,133		$	8
(1) Gains resulting primarily from recapture of deferred rent credits, net of other costs incurred.
(2) Primarily related to Chicago-area refranchised restaurants and former Chicago field office. See Note 14 - Variable Interest Entities.

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