Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Franchise Operations [Member]
Franchise Operations [Member]
Franchise Operations [Member]
Company Restaurants [Member]
Company Restaurants [Member]
Company Restaurants [Member]
Rental Operations [Member]
Rental Operations [Member]
Rental Operations [Member]
Financing Operations [Member]
Financing Operations [Member]
Financing Operations [Member]
Corproate [Member]
Corproate [Member]
Corproate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Franchise Revenue
Franchise Revenue
Food and Beverage Revenue
Food and Beverage Revenue
Rental income
Rental Income
Rental income includes revenue from operating leases and interest income from direct financing leases.
Financial Services Revenue
Financial Services Revenue
Revenues
Revenues
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense Debt and Debt Discount
Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements and amortization of debt discount that was charged against earnings.
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Impairment and closure charges
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Goodwill (all franchise segment)
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Book tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Excercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Outstanding, Ending
Vested and Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Avg Share Prince, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Avg Share Price, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Weighted Avg Share Price, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Weighted Avg Share Price, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Weighted Avg Share Price, Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 2012
Weighted Avg Share Prince, Ending
Vested and expected to vest, weighted avg share price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable, weighted avg share price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Excercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Restricted Stock and RSUs Expected Recognized Over a Weighted Average Period
Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Restricted Stock and RSUs Expected Recognized Over a Weighted Average Period
Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Restricted Stock and RSUs Expected Recognized Over a Weighted Average Period
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Table]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Table]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Table]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Axis]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Axis]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Axis]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Domain]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Domain]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Domain]
First Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral
First Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral [Member]
Employers Matching Rate on First Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation [Member]
Second Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral
Second Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral [Member]
Second Tier of Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Pension Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Contributions Made to Benefit Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Contributions Made to Benefit Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Contributions Made to Benefit Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral, Percent
Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral, Percent
Employees Eligible Compensation Deferral, Percent
Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts [Table Text Block]
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) [Abstract]
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) [Abstract]
Differences in capitalization and depreciation and amortization of reacquired franchises and equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalization Depreciation Amortization of Reacquired Franchises and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalization Depreciation Amortization of Reacquired Franchises and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisition Financing Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisition Financing Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisition Financing Costs
Employee compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Deferred gain on sale of assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale of Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale of Assets
Book/tax difference in revenue recognition
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Michigan business tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Michigan business tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Michigan business tax
Kansas High Performance Incentive Program credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Kansas High Performance Incentive Program Credits, Amount
Deferred Tax Assets, Kansas High Performance Incentive Program Credits, Amount
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Differences between financial and tax accounting in the recognition of franchise and equipment sales
Deferred Tax Assets, Financial and Tax Accounting in the Recognition of Franchise and Equipment Sales
Deferred Tax Assets, Financial and Tax Accounting in the Recognition of Franchise and Equipment Sales
Differences in capitalization and depreciation (1)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Differences in Capitalization and Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Differences in Capitalization and Depreciation
Differences in acquisition financing costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Book/tax difference in revenue recognition
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income
Differences between book and tax basis of property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Net deferred tax (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Valuation Allowance - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - non current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Valuation allowane - non current
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - non current
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2012
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments
Less current portion (1)
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
The Company [Abstract]
The Company [Abstract]
Restaurant Concept [Table]
Restaurant Concept [Table]
Restaurant Concept [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
IHOP [Member]
International House Of Pancakes [Member]
International House of Pancakes ("IHOP") [Member]
Applebee's [Member]
Applebee's [Member]
Applebee's [Member]
Type of Operations [Axis]
Type of Operations [Axis]
Type of Operations [Axis]
Type of Operations [Domain]
Type of Operations [Domain]
Type of Operation [Domain]
Franchised Units [Member]
Franchised Units [Member]
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Number of Restaurant Concepts
Number of Restaurant Concepts
Number of Restaurant Concepts
Number of Restaurants
Number of Restaurants
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Leases [Abstract]
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Description and amounts of entity's leasing arrangements for operating and capital leases. This element can be used to disclose the entity's entire lease disclosure as a single block of text.
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Current Year [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Current Year [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Parent [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Franchise revenues
Company restaurant sales
Rental revenues
Financing revenues
Franchise expenses
Franchise Costs
Restaurant expenses
Restaurant Expenses
Company restaurant expenses are operating expenses at company-operated restaurants and include food, beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), labor, benefits, utilities, rent and other restaurant operating costs.
Rental expenses
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses are costs of prime operating leases and interest expense on prime capital leases on franchisee-operated restaurants.
Financing expenses
Financing Expenses
Represents the charge against earnings during the period primarily related to the cost of restaurant equipment.
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Other (income) expense
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Intercompany dividend
Intercompany Dividend
Intercompany Dividend
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Major Classes, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Major Classes, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block]
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income or Loss [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income or Loss [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income or Loss [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Franchise Segment [Policy Text Block]
Franchise Segment [Policy Text Block]
Franchise Segment [Policy Text Block]
Company Segment [Policy Text Block]
Company Segment [Policy Text Block]
Company Segment [Policy Text Block]
Rental Segment [Policy Text Block]
Rental Segment [Policy Text Block]
Rental Segment [Policy Text Block]
Financing Segment [Policy Text Block]
Financing Segment [Policy Text Block]
Financing Segment [Policy Text Block]
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Construction in Progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Properties Under Capital Lease Obligations
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation
Capitalized Interest, Net of Amortization
Capitalized Interest, Net of Amortization
Capitalized Interest, Net of Amortization
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
Partially Guaranteed Third Party Financing Program [Member]
Partially Guaranteed Third Party Financing Program [Member]
Partially Guaranteed Third Party Financing Program [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Number of Opt Ins Relating to Collective Action Suit Against Applebees
Number of Opt Ins Relating to Collective Action Suit Against Entity
Number of Opt Ins Relating to Collective Action Suit Against Entity
Maximum Third Party Financing Available to Qualified Franchisees
Maximum Third Party Financing Available to Qualified Franchisees
Maximum Third Party Financing Available to Qualified Franchisees
Percent of Loans Advanced Guaranteed
Percent of Loans Advanced Guaranteed
Percent of Loans Advanced Guaranteed
Number of Franchisees With Loans Outstanding Under Third Party Financing Program
Number of Franchises With Loans Outstanding Under Third Party Financing Program
Number of Franchises With Loans Outstanding Under Third Party Financing Program
Loan Amounts Outstanding Under Third Party Qualified Financing Program
Loan Amounts Outstanding Under Third Party Qualified Financing Program
Loan Amounts Outstanding Under Third Party Qualified Financing Program
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits
Unused Letters of Credit For Collateralizing Obligations With Insurance Companies For Outstanding Claims
Unused Letters of Credit For Collateralizing Obligations With Insurance Companies For Outstanding Claims
Unused Letters of Credit For Collateralizing Obligations With Insurance Companies For Outstanding Claims
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Obligations [Abstract]
Financing Obligations [Abstract]
Sale Leaseback Transaction Disclosure [Text Block]
Sale Leaseback Transaction Disclosure [Text Block]
9.5% Senior Notes due 2018 [Abstract]
9.5% Senior Notes due 2018 [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
October 2010 Refinancing [Member]
Refinancing of Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes, due Oct 2018, fixed rate 9.5% [Member]
Senior Notes, due Oct 2018, fixed rate 9.5% [Member]
Senior Notes, due Oct 2018, fixed rate 9.5% [Member]
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Amended Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Amended Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Amended Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Expenses and Fees Amortization Period
Expenses and Fees Amortization Period
Expenses and Fees Amortization Period
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Interest Expense Debt and Debt Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Period of Payment Outstanding Causing Default Under the Indenture
Period of Payment Outstanding Causing Default Under the Indenture
Period of Payment Outstanding Causing Default Under the Indenture
2012
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Comulsory Purchase Price Under Change of Control
Comulsory Purchase Price Under Change of Control
Comulsory Purchase Price Under Change of Control
Comulsory Purchase Price Under Sale of Assets Under Certain Circumstances
Compulsory Purchase Price Under Sale of Assets Under Certain Circumstances
Compulsory Purchase Price Under Sale of Assets Under Certain Circumstances
Minimum Aggregate Principal Amount Required for Trustees or Other Holders to Declare Principal and Accrued Interest Immediately Due
Minimum Aggregate Principal Amount Required for Trustees or Other Holders to Declare Principal and Accrued Interest Immediately Due
Minimum Aggregate Principal Amount Required for Trustees or Other Holders to Declare Principal and Accrued Interest Immediately Due
Maximum Amount of Aggregate Principal Redeemed With Net Proceeds Raised in One or More Equity Offerings
Maximum Amount of Aggregate Principal Redeemed With Net Proceeds Raised in One or More Equity Offerings
Maximum Amount of Aggregate Principal Redeemed With Net Proceeds Raised in One or More Equity Offerings
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Lease [Table]
Lease [Table]
Lease [Table]
LeaseType [Axis]
LeaseType [Axis]
LeaseType [Axis]
Lease Type [Domain]
Lease Type [Domain]
LeaseType [Domain]
Direct Financing Leases [Member]
Direct Financing Leases [Member]
Direct Financing Leases [Member]
Net Investment Equipment Lease [Member]
Net Investment Equipment Lease [Member]
Net Investment Equipment Lease [Member]
Lease [Line Items]
Lease [Line Items]
Lease [Line Items]
Total minimum rents receivable
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
Total minimum leases receivable
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
Less unearned income
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income
Less unearned income
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Deferred Income
Net investment in direct financing lease receivables
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases
Net investment in equipment leases receivables
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases
Less current portion
Net Investment in Leases Receivable, Current
Net Investment in Leases Receivable, Current
Long-term direct financing lease receivable
Net Investment in Leases Receivable, Noncurrent
Net Investment in Leases Receivable, Noncurrent
Contingent Rental Income Over Base Rent
Capital Leases, Contingent Rental Payments Received
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Principal receipts from long-term receivables
Proceeds from Notes and Equipment Contracts receivable
The cash inflow from the principal repayments on notes and equipment contracts receivable.
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Issuance of debt
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) for Period, Net
Issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payment of debt
Repayments of Debt
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Dividends
Payments of Dividends
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Other Financing Activities
Other Financing Activities
Other Financing Activities
Intercompany transfers
Intercompany Transfers
Intercompany Transfers
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Receivables [Table Text Block]
Leases Receivable [Table Text Block]
Leases Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rents to Be Received on Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rents to Be Received on Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rents to Be Received on Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, by Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, by Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Equipment Leases Receivable [Member]
Equipment Leases Receivable [Member]
Equipment Leases Receivable [Member]
Franchise Fee Note Receivable [Member]
Franchise Fee Note Receivable [Member]
Franchise Fee Note Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Gift card receivables
Gift Card Receivables
Gift Card Receivables
Credit card receivables
Credit Card Receivables
Notes receivable
Notes Receivable
Notes Receivable
Financing receivable
Financing Receivable
Other
Other Receivables
Receivables
Accounts, Other, Notes and Financing Receivables, Gross
Accounts, Other, Notes, and Financing Receivables, Gross
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Receivables, net
Accounts, Other, Notes, and Finance Receivables, Net
Accounts, Other, Notes, and Finance Receivables, Net
Less: current portion
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Long-term receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Equipment Lease Receivable Average Annual Interest Rate
Equipment Lease Receivable Average Annual Interest Rate
Equipment Lease Receivable Average Annual Interest Rate
Financing Franchise Fee Notes Receivable Lease Term
Financing Franchise Fee Notes Receivable Lease Term
Financing Franchise Fee Notes Receivable Lease Term
IHOP Franchise Fee Notes 5-8 Yrs Average Annual Interest Rate
IHOP Franchise Fee Notes 5-8 Yrs Average Annual Interest Rate
IHOP Franchise Fee Notes 5-8 Yrs Average Annual Interest Rate
Minimum Days Outstanding Before Delinquent
Minimum Days Outstanding Before Delinquent
Minimum Days Outstanding Before Delinquent
Amount of Financing Receivables Delinquent
Amount of Financing Receivables Delinquent
Amount of Financing Receivables Delinquent
Amount of Financing Receivables Included in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Amount of Financing Receivables Included in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Amount of Financing Receivables Included in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Provisions
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions
Charge-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs
Recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recoveries
Balance at end of period
Debt [Abstract]
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
IHOP [Member]
IHOP [Member]
IHOP
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies Disclosure [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Significant Accounting Policies and Accounting Changes [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies and Accounting Changes [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies and Accounting Changes [Text Block]
Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Perpetual Stock [Member]
Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Perpetual Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Convertible Stock Initial Stated Value
Convertible Stock Initial Stated Value
Convertible Stock Initial Stated Value
Preferred Stock Dividend Rate per Annum, Increase due to Passed Dividends Accrued and Unpaid
Preferred Stock Dividend Rate per Annum, Increase due to Passed Dividends Accrued and Unpaid
Preferred Stock Dividend Rate per Annum, Increase due to Passed Dividends Accrued and Unpaid
Preferred Stock, Maximum Dividend Rate per Annum
Preferred Stock, Maximum Dividend Rate per Annum
Preferred Stock, Maximum Dividend Rate per Annum
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Preferred Stock Accretion Rate per Annum
Preferred Stock Accretion Rate per Annum
Preferred Stock Accretion Rate per Annum
Aggregate Accretion of Series B Convertible Stock
Aggregate Accretion of Preferred Convertible Stock
Aggregate Accretion of Preferred Convertible Stock
Preferred Stock, Accretion Value for Conversion
Preferred Stock, Accretion Value for Conversion
Preferred Stock, Accretion Value for Conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued per Aggregate Accretion Value Unit
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued per Aggregate Accretion Value Unit
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued per Accretion Value Unit
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Common Stock Repurchased Average Cost Per Share
Common Stock Repurchased Average Cost Per Share
Common Stock Repurchased Average Cost Per Share
Current Federal Income Tax Expense
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 4.25% [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 4.25% [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 4.25%
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 6.0% [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 6.0% [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, due Oct 2017, variable rate 6.0% [Member]
New Term Loan [Member]
New Term Loan [Member]
New Term Loan [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Outstanding
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Outstanding
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Outstanding
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Instruments (Narrative) [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Quarter
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Quarter
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Quarter
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Annum
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Annum
Mandatory Prepayment of Debt, Percent per Annum
Upfront Fee on Debt, Percent
Upfront Fee on Debt, Percent
Upfront Fee on Debt, Percent
LIBOR Rate Floor
LIBOR Rate Floor
LIBOR Rate Floor
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
Base Rate Floor
Base Rate Floor
Base Rate Floor
Federal Funds Rate Additional Margin
Federal Funds Rate Additional Margin
Federal Funds Rate Additional Margin
One Month LIBOR Rate Floor
One Month LIBOR Rate Floor
One Month LIBOR Rate Floor
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin Uplift
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin Uplift
One Month LIBOR Rate Additional Margin Uplift
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Assets Held For Sale [Roll Forward]
Assets Held For Sale [Roll Forward]
Assets Held For Sale [Roll Forward]
Balance December 31, 2010
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Assets Transferred to Held For Sale
Assets Transferred to Held For Sale
Assets Transferred to Held For Sale
Assets Sold
Assets Held For Sale Sold
Assets Held For Sale Sold
Assets Refranchised
Assets Refranchised
Assets Refranchised
Other
Other Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Balance December 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Interest rate swap, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Temporary decline in available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income Tax Benefit Allocated to Interest Rate Swap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (Loss) Income per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)to cash flows provided by operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Non-cash interest expense
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt and temporary equity
Impairment and closure charges
Impairment and Closure Charges Gross Noncash
Impairment and Closure Charges Gross Noncash
Deferred income taxes
Increase Decrease Deferred Tax Expense Benefit
Increase Decrease Deferred Tax Expense Benefit
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Tax Benefit from Stock-based Compensation
Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified stock-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from stock-based compensation recognized on the income statement. This element increases net cash provided by operating activities.
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Gain on disposition of assets
Other
Other Cash and Noncash Changes in Operating Activities
Transactions that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus are removed when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method combined with the net change during the reporting period in the value of other assets or liabilities used in operating activities that are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element.
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Current income tax receivables and payables
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Gift card liability
Increase (Decrease) in Gift Card Liability
Other accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Cash flows provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and assets held for sale
Principal receipts from notes, equipment contracts and other long-term receivables
Cash flows provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
Repayments under revolving credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayment of long-term debt (including tender premiums)
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Purchase of DineEquity common stock
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
Payment of debt issuance costs
Principal payments on capital lease and financing obligations
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Dividends paid (including Series A redemption premiums)
Repurchase of restricted stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Change in restricted cash
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash flows used in financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Supplemental disclosures
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Impairments and Closure Charges [Abstract]
Impairments and Closure Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment Depreciable Lives [Table Text Block]
Property and Equipment Depreciable Lives [Table Text Block]
Property and Equipment Depreciable Lives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reclassification of Prior Period Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reclassification of Prior Period Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reclassification of Prior Period Expenses
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Table]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Table]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Table]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Tradename [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Liquor Licenses [Member]
Liquor Licenses [Member]
Liquor Licenses [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Franchising Rights [Member]
Franchise Rights [Member]
Recipes and Menus [Member]
Recipes and Menus [Member]
Recipes and Menus [Member]
Leaseholds [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Type of Intangible Assets [Axis]
Type of Intangible Assets [Axis]
Type of Intangible Assets [Axis]
Type of Intangible Assets [Domain]
Type of Intangible Assets [Domain]
Type of Intangible Assets [Domain]
Not Subject to Amortization [Member]
Indefinite lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Member]
Indefinite lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Subject to Amortization [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning of Period
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, End of Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning of Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Refranchising
Refranchising Adjustments to Intangible Assets
Refranchising Adjustments to Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, End of Period
Total Other Intangible Assets, Beginning of Period
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current
Total Other Intangible Assets, End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted average historical volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected years until exercise
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation, Fair Value Assumptions, Forfeitures Rate
Share-based Compensation, Fair Value Assumptions, Forfeitures Rate
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table]
Schedule of Impairment and Closure Charges [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Support Center Sale Leaseback Agreement [Member]
Support Center Sale Leaseback Agreement [Member]
Support Center Sale Leaseback Agreement [Member]
Restaurant Concept [Axis]
Restaurant Concept [Axis]
Restaurant Concept [Axis]
Restaurant Concept [Domain]
Restaurant Concept [Domain]
Restaurant Concept [Domain]
Applebee's Restaurant Support Center [Member]
Applebee's Restaurant Support Center [Member]
Applebee's Restaurant Support Center [Member]
Investment Geographic Region [Axis]
Investment Geographic Region [Axis]
Investment Geographic Region [Domain]
Investment Geographic Region [Domain]
Lenexa, Kansas [Member]
Lenexa, Kansas [Member]
Lenexa, Kansas [Member]
Minnesota and Wisconsin [Member]
Minnesota and Wisconsin [Member]
Minnesota and Wisconsin [Member]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Line Items]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Line Items]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Line Items]
Lenexa lease termination
Business Exit Costs
Long-lived Tangible Asset Impairment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Other closure charges
Other Restructuring Costs
Impairment
Total Impairment and closure charges
Payments Made For Sublease Termination Fees and Related Closing Costs
Payments for Restructuring
Company Operated Restaurants Sold
Company Operated Restaurants Sold
Company Operated Restaurants Sold
Restaurants With Fee Ownership
Restaurants With Fee Ownership
Restaurants With Fee Ownership
Impaired Company Operated Restaurants
Impaired Company Operated Restaurants
Impaired Company Operated Restaurants
Impaired Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company
Impaired Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company
Impaired Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company
Restaurants Held for Sale Written Down Based on Estimated Sales Value
Restaurants Held for Sale Written Down Based on Estimated Sales Value
Restaurants Held for Sale Written Down Based on Estimated Sales Value
Impaired Parcels of Real Estate
Impaired Parcels of Real Estate
Impaired Parcels of Real Estate
Impaired Fee Ownership Company Operated Restaurants
Impaired Fee Ownership Company Operated Restaurants
Impaired Fee Ownership Company Operated Restaurants
IHOP Cafe Company Operated Restaurants Closed
Company Operated Restaurants Closed
Company Operated Restaurants Closed
Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company and Closed
Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company and Closed
Franchise Restaurants Taken Back by the Company and Closed
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock, at cost
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beg
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Stockholders' Equity, Beg
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beg
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares, Beg
Treasury Stock, Shares
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Repurchase of restricted shares
Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of restricted shares
Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Net issuance of shares pursuant to stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Net issuance of shares pursuant to stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Reissuance of treasury stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Reissuance of treasury stock, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit from stock options exercised
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Dividends—Series A preferred stock
Conversion of Series B preferred stock
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Conversion of Series B preferred stock
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted
Accretion of Series B preferred stock
Preferred Stock, Accretion of Redemption Discount
Purchase of DineEquity common stock
Purchase of DineEquity common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Treasury Stock, Shares, End
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, End
Stockholders' Equity, End
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, End
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefit [Abstract]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefit [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning of Period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Change as a Result of Current Year Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Change as a Result of Current Year Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Change as a Result of Current Year Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, End of Period
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment excluding Long Lived Assets Held-for-Sale [Text Block]
Disclosure of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, building and production equipment. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives and income statement disclosures. This element may be used as a single block of text to include the entire PPE disclosure, including data and tables. This element excludes long lived assets held for sale.
Income Taxes (Details) (Narrative) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Details) (Narrative) [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Relates to Massachusetts Legislation Requiring Unitary Businesses to File Combined Reports [Member]
Relates to Massachusetts Legislation Requiring Unitary Businesses to File Combined Reports [Member]
Relates to Massachusetts Legislation Requiring Unitary Businesses to File Combined Reports [Member]
Relates to Various State Net Operating Carryovers for DineEquity, IHOP, and Subsidiaries [Member]
Relates to Various State Net Operating Carryovers for DineEquity, IHOP, and Subsidiaries [Member]
Relates to Various State Net Operating Carryovers for DineEquity, IHOP, and Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Penalties and Interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Penalties and Interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Penalties and Interest
Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefit Expected to be Paid Within One Year
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Decrease in Accrued Interest Resulting From Release of Liabilities for Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related to Gift Card Income Deferral as a Result of New IRS Guidance, Net
Decrease in Accrued Interest Resulting From Release of Liabilities for Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related to Gift Card Income Deferral as a Result of New IRS Guidance, Net
Decrease in Accrued Interest Resulting From Release of Liabilities for Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related to Gift Card Income Deferral as a Result of New IRS Guidance, Net
Various NOL Carryovers of State Taxes Expiring 2012 Through 2030 if Unused
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Estimated Decrease in 2012
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Estimated Decrease next year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Estimated Decrease next year
Stock-Based Incentive Plans (narrative) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Incentive Plans (narrative) [Abstract]
DineEquity, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
DineEquity, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
DineEquity, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
IHOP Corp. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
IHOP Corp. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
IHOP Corp. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
2005 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
2005 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
2005 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Shares Approved for Issuance
Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]
Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]
Disclosures related to accounts comprising stockholders' equity. Includes: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings;(2)amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (3) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (4) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; and (5) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Franchise Rights [Member]
Leaseholds and Other [Member]
Leaseholds and Other [Member]
Leaseholds and Other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Income tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]
Income tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State and other taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Change in unrecognized tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
State adjustments including audits and settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlements, Domestic
Compensation related tax credits, net of deduction offsets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Changes in tax rates and state laws
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate
Kansas high performance incentive program credits
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, High Performance Incentive Program Credits
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, High Performance Incentive Program Credits
Goodwill intangibles adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Non-deductible preferred stock issuance costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Non-deductible preferred stock issuance costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Non-deductible preferred stock issuance costs
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Goodwill [Text Block]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Current Year [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Current Year [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current
Assets held for sale
Intercompany
Due from Affiliate, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Long-term receivables
Property and equipment, net
Other intangible assets, net
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Investment in Subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Gift card liability
Gift Card Liability, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Financing obligations
Sale Leaseback Financing Obligations
The sale leaseback financing obligations due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, accounted for under the financing method.
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Sale Leaseback Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Sale Leaseback Transactions [Table Text Block]
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Segment Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue
Segment Expenses:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Company restaurant expenses
Total segment expenses
Cost of Revenue
Gross segment profit
Gross Profit
General and administrative expenses
Debt modification costs
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Less: Series A preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Less: Accretion of Series B preferred stock
Less: Net (income) loss allocated to unvested participating restricted stock
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Unvested Participating Restricted Stock
The amount of net income (loss) which is allocated to unvested participating restricted stock.
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders per share
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Consolidated Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Consolidating Financial Information
Consolidated Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of the condensed financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows), normally using the registrant (parent) as the sole domain member.
Impairment And Closure Charges Disclosure [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Impairment and Closure Charges
Impairment and Closure Charges Disclosure [Text Block]
Description of impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill impairment as well as closure charges. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulaten the entire disclosure including data and tables.
Future Minimum Lease Rents Due [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Rents Due [Abstract]
Asset Cost of Leased Property
Asset Cost of Leased Property
Asset Cost of Leased Property
Carrying Amount on Leased Property
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Contingent Rent Expense on Leases
Contingent Rent Expense on Leases
Contingent Rent Expense on Leases
Minimum Rent Expense on Leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
2012
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Current
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Current
2013
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Two Years
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Two Years
2014
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Three Years
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Three Years
2015
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Four Years
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Four Years
2016
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Five Years
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Thereafter
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Thereafter
Total minimum rents receivable
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Total
Direct Financing Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Total
2012
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Current
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Current
2013
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Two Years
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Three Years
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Four Years
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Five Years
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Thereafter
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Thereafter
Total minimum rents receivable
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Total
Operating Lease Sub Lease Receivable Due Total
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Current assets:
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid gift cards
Prepaid Gift Cards
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made in advance related to gift card marketing which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year.
Assets held for sale
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities:
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Current maturities of capital lease and financing obligations
Capital Lease and Financing Obligations, Current
Capital Lease and Financing Obligations, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Financing obligations, less current maturities
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Convertible preferred stock, Series B, at accreted value, shares:10,000,000 authorized; 35,000 issued; 2011 - 34,900 outstanding; 2010 - 35,000 outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, shares: 40,000,000 authorized; 2011 - 24,658,985 issued, 18,060,206 outstanding; 2010 - 24,382,991 issued, 18,183,083 outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost; shares: 2011 - 6,598,779; 2010 - 6,199,908
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series A preferred stock dividends
Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividends
Less: Accretion of Series B preferred stock
Accretion of Preferred Stock
Increase in the initial stated value of Preferred stock at the rate of 6% per annum, compounded quarterly, commencing on the issue date of such share.
Less: Net (income) loss allocated to unvested participating restricted stock
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders - basic
Effect of unvested participating restricted stock
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Including Options and Restrictive Stock Units
Effect of dilutive securities, Convertible Series B preferred stock
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator - net income available to common shareholders - diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic
Effect of dilutive securities, Stock Options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Effect of dilutive securities, Convertible Series B preferred stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Year of Cash Flow [Axis]
Year of Cash Flow [Axis]
Year of Cash Flow [Axis]
Year of Cash Flow [Domain]
Year of Cash Flow [Domain]
Year of Cash Flow [Domain]
2012 [Member]
Due Current [Member]
Due Current [Member]
2015 [Member]
Due in Four Years [Member]
Due in Four Years [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction Agreement for Properties
Sale Leaseback Transaction Agreement for Properties [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction Agreement for Properties [Member]
Master Lease Agreement [Member]
Master Lease Agreement [Member]
Master Lease Agreement [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
2012
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within One Year
2013
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Two Years
2014
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Three Years
2015
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Four Years
2016
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Five Years
Thereafter
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Less interest
Interest Portion of Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Total financing obligations
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Less current portion
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments Sale Leaseback Transactions, Current
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments Sale Leaseback Transactions, Current
Long-term financing obligations
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments Sale Leaseback Transactions, Noncurrent
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments Sale Leaseback Transactions, Noncurrent
Number of Monthly Leaseback Obligation Payments in Fiscal Year
Number of Monthly Leaseback Obligation Payments in Fiscal Year
Number of Monthly Leaseback Obligation Payments in Fiscal Year
Parcels of Real Property Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Parcels of Real Property Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Parcels of Real Property Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds
Number of Options to Extend Initial Sale Leaseback Term
Number of Options to Extend Initial Sale Leaseback Term
Number of Options to Extend Initial Sale Leaseback Term
Sales Leaseback Term
Sales Leaseback Term
Sales Leaseback Term
Extensions Period for Option to Extend Sale Leaseback Initial Term, In Years
Extensions Period for Option to Extend Sale Leaseback Initial Term, In Years
Extensions Period for Option to Extend Sale Leaseback Initial Term, In Years
Properties Assigned to Franchisee or Released From Lessor
Properties Assigned to Franchisee or Released From Lessor
Properties Assigned to Franchisee or Released From Lessor
Reduction in Property and Equipment and Financing Obligations as a Result of Sales Transactions
Reduction in Property and Equipment and Financing Obligations as a Result of Sales Transactions
Reduction in Property and Equipment and Financing Obligations as a Result of Sales Transactions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Board of Directors [Member]
Board of Directors [Member]
Board of Directors [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Outstanding
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Outstanding
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Outstanding
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Released in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share Price
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Price
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Price
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Released in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding at end of period
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Axis]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Axis]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Axis]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Domain]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Domain]
Restaurant Franchising Agreement [Domain]
Second Agreement [Member]
Second Agreement [Member]
Second Agreement [Member]
Memphis, Tennessee [Member]
Memphis, Tennessee [Member]
Memphis, Tennessee [Member]
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Discontinued Operation or Asset Disposal [Member]
Discontinued Operation or Asset Disposal [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Gain Sale of Company Operated Restaurants Sold
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Assets Held For Sale Disclosure [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Assets Held for Sale
Assets Held for Sale Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of long-lived assets held for sale. Disclosure may include the description of the facts and circumstances leading to the expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the carrying value of the assets held for sale, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss).
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Total revenue
Gross Profit
Franchised Company Operated Restaurants in the Quarter
Franchised Company Operated Restaurants in the Quarter
Franchised Company Operated Restaurants in the Quarter
Charges related to the termination of sublease for Applebee's Support Center
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Charges Related to the Retirement of Debt and Series A Preferred Stock
Charges Related to the Retirement of Debt and Series A Preferred Stock
Charges Related to the Retirement of Debt and Series A Preferred Stock
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
St. Louis, Missouri [Member]
St. Louis, Missouri [Member]
St. Louis, Missouri [Member]
New England [Member]
New England [Member]
New England [Member]
Washington DC [Member]
Washington DC [Member]
Washington DC [Member]
First Agreement [Member]
First Agreement [Member]
First Agreement [Member]
Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Company Operated Restaurants Taken Back to be Refranchised
Company Operated Restaurants Taken Back to be Refranchised
Company Operated Restaurants Taken Back to be Refranchised
Assets Held For Sale Sold
Number of Company Operated Restaurants
Number of Company Operated Restaurants
Number of Company Operated Restaurants
Reacquired Franchises and Equipment
Reacquired Franchises and Equipment Held for Sale
Reacquired Franchises and Equipment Held for Sale
Restaurants With Assets Included in Assets Held for Sale
Restaurants With Assets Included in Assets Held for Sale
Restaurants With Assets Included in Assets Held for Sale
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants
Parcels of Land Intended for Future Restaurant Development
Parcels of Land Intended for Future Restaurant Development
Parcels of Land Intended for Future Restaurant Development
Restaurant Held for Refranchising
Restaurant Held for Refranchising
Restaurant Held for Refranchising
Company Operated Restaurants Franchised and Sale of Related Restaurant Assets
Company Operated Restaurants Franchised and Sale of Related Restaurant Assets
Company Operated Restaurants Franchised and Sale of Related Assets
Refranchised Restaurants
Refranchised Restaurants
Refranchised Restaurants
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants Were Sold
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants Were Sold
Parcels of Land With Refranchised Restaurants Were Sold
Company Operated Restaurant Subject to Leaseback
Company Operated Restaurant Subject to Leaseback
Company Operated Restaurant Subject to Leaseback
Restaurants Subject to Leaseback Sold
Restaurants Subject to Leaseback Sold
Restaurants Subject to Leaseback Sold
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Reclassification, By Line Item [Axis]
Reclassification, By Line Item [Axis]
Reclassification, By Line Item [Axis]
Reclassification by Line Item [Domain]
Reclassification by Line Item [Domain]
Reclassification by Line Item [Domain]
Rental Expense [Member]
Rental Expense [Member]
Rental Expense [Member]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Member]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Member]
Impairment and Closure Charges [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Franchise Revenues [Member]
Franchise Revenues [Member]
Franchise Revenues [Member]
Franchise Expense [Member]
Franchise Expense [Member]
Franchise Expense [Member]
Financing Revenues [Member]
Financing Revenues [Member]
Financing Revenues [Member]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Nine Largest Franchisees [Member]
Nine Largest Franchisees [Member]
Nine Largest Franchisees [Member]
IHOP [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Largest Franchisee
Concentration Risk, Largest Franchisee
Concentration Risk, Largest Franchisee
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts Receivable, Net
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Number of Restaurants Reacquired Until Refranchised
Number of Restaurants Reacquired Until Refranchised
Number of Restaurants Reacquired Until Refranchised
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment [Abstract]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment [Abstract]
Other Expense, Reclassified Amount, Allocation
Other Expense, Reclassified Amount, Allocation
Other Expense, Reclassified Amount, Allocation
Restricted Cash, Reclassification, Allocation
Restricted Cash, Reclassification, Allocation
Restricted Cash, Reclassification, Allocation
Other Intangible Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Convertible Preferred Stock [Axis]
Convertible Preferred Stock [Axis]
Convertible Preferred Stock [Axis]
Preferred Convertible Stock [Domain]
Preferred Convertible Stock [Domain]
Preferred Convertible Stock [Domain]
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B [Member]
Series B [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares