v3.8.0.1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2018 CAD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Event of default, loan due In full, term (in days) | 90 days |  |
Portion that company might be obligated to repay in the event franchisees defaulted |  | $ 42,900,000 |
Fair value of franchisee-related borrowings |  | 500,000 |
Loan facility to franchisees, maximum commitment amount |  | 85,000,000.0 |
Loss contingency accrual |  | 1,500,000 | $ 7,300,000
Reserve for unfunded loan commitments |  | 600,000 | 600,000
Unused credit card lines |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Remaining credit available |  | 355,800,000 | $ 354,500,000
Minimum |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Range of possible loss not accrued |  | 0 |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss |  | 1,000,000 |
Maximum |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Range of possible loss not accrued |  | 1,000,000 |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss |  | $ 6,000,000 |
Franchise Loan Facility |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Loan facility maximum Canadian sub facility commitment amount | $ 25,000,000 |  |

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