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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]  
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs [Table Text Block]
Three Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)April 2, 2017April 3, 2016
Asset Impairments
Restaurant optimization(1)$(56)$---
Lease termination charges(2)1,182---
Restaurant closure expenses78
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.