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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 25, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill by Segment
The following table reflects the changes in carrying amounts of goodwill and goodwill by segment:
June 25, 2025
(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$66,357 
Additions related to the acquisition of five Keke’s franchise units2,157 
Additions related to the acquisition of a Denny’s franchise unit404 
Write-offs and reclassifications associated with the sale of Keke's units(392)
Balance, end of period$68,526 
Goodwill by segment consisted of the following:
June 25, 2025December 25, 2024
(In thousands)
Denny’s$37,911 $37,507 
Other30,615 28,850 
Total goodwill$68,526 $66,357 
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 June 25, 2025December 25, 2024
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
 (In thousands)
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
    
Trade names$79,687 $— $79,687 $— 
Liquor licenses120 — 120 — 
Intangible assets with definite lives:
    
Reacquired franchise rights9,722 6,599 9,135 6,188 
Franchise agreements8,217 1,517 10,603 1,618 
Intangible assets, net$97,746 $8,116 $99,545 $7,806 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 June 25, 2025December 25, 2024
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
 (In thousands)
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
    
Trade names$79,687 $— $79,687 $— 
Liquor licenses120 — 120 — 
Intangible assets with definite lives:
    
Reacquired franchise rights9,722 6,599 9,135 6,188 
Franchise agreements8,217 1,517 10,603 1,618 
Intangible assets, net$97,746 $8,116 $99,545 $7,806