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Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable Net of Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts Receivable | $ 93,090 | $ 98,159
Customers |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts Receivable | 67,359 | 60,879
Corporate |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts Receivable | 12,600 | 18,171
Franchisee |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts Receivable | $ 13,131 | $ 19,109

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