Dunkin Brands (DNKN) 10-K 27 Feb 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Feb. 22, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 29, 2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Entity Registrant Name	DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,357,204
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		82,636,134
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Public Float			$ 5,740
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Trading Symbol	DNKN

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 517,594	$ 1,018,317
Restricted cash	79,008	94,047
Accounts receivable, net	75,963	69,517
Notes and other receivables, net	64,412	52,332
Prepaid income taxes	27,005	21,927
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	49,491	48,193
Total current assets	813,473	1,304,333
Property, equipment, and software, net	209,202	181,542
Equity method investments	146,395	140,615
Goodwill	888,265	888,308
Other intangible assets, net	1,334,767	1,357,157
Other assets	64,479	65,478
Total assets	3,456,581	3,937,433
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	31,650	31,500
Capital lease obligations	476	596
Accounts payable	80,037	53,417
Deferred revenue	38,082	44,876
Other current liabilities	389,336	355,110
Total current liabilities	539,581	485,499
Long-term debt, net	3,010,626	3,035,857
Capital lease obligations	6,998	7,180
Unfavorable operating leases acquired	8,236	9,780
Deferred revenue	327,333	361,458
Deferred income taxes, net	204,027	214,345
Other long-term liabilities	72,577	77,853
Total long-term liabilities	3,629,797	3,706,473
Commitments and contingencies (note 17)
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 82,587,373 shares issued and 82,560,596 shares outstanding at December 29, 2018; 90,404,022 shares issued and 90,377,245 shares outstanding at December 30, 2017	82	90
Additional paid-in capital	642,017	724,114
Treasury stock, at cost; 26,777 shares at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017	(1,060)	(1,060)
Accumulated deficit	(1,338,709)	(968,148)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,127)	(9,535)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(712,797)	(254,539)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 3,456,581	$ 3,937,433

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	475,000,000	475,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	82,587,373	90,404,022
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	82,560,596	90,377,245

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 1,321,617	$ 1,275,551	$ 1,248,355
Operating costs and expenses:
Company-operated restaurant expenses	0	0	13,591
Advertising Expense	498,019	476,157	458,568
General and administrative expenses, net	246,792	243,828	241,824
Depreciation	19,932	20,084	20,458
Amortization of other intangible assets	21,113	21,335	22,079
Long-lived asset impairment charges	1,648	1,617	149
Total operating costs and expenses	923,018	900,334	891,686
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Net income (loss) of equity method investments	14,903	15,198	14,552
Other operating income (loss), net	(1,670)	627	9,381
Operating income	411,832	391,042	380,602
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income	7,200	3,313	582
Interest expense	(128,748)	(104,423)	(100,852)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions	0	(6,996)	0
Other income (loss), net	(1,083)	391	(1,195)
Total other expense, net	(122,631)	(107,715)	(101,465)
Income before income taxes	289,201	283,327	279,137
Provision for income taxes	59,295	12,118	103,848
Net income	229,906	271,209	175,289
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Earnings per share:
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.75	$ 2.99	$ 1.91
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	2.71	2.94	1.89
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.29	$ 1.2
Franchise fees and royalty income
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 578,342	$ 555,206	$ 536,396
Advertising fees and related income
Revenues:
Total revenues	493,590	470,984	453,553
Rental income
Revenues:
Total revenues	104,413	104,643	101,020
Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Total revenues	95,197	96,388	100,542
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products	77,412	77,012	77,608
Sales at company-operated restaurants
Revenues:
Total revenues	0	0	11,975
Other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues	50,075	48,330	44,869
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products	$ 58,102	$ 60,301	$ 57,409

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Effect of foreign currency translation, net of deferred tax expense (benefit) of $(93), $621, and $(638) for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively	(6,223)	14,824	(2,557)
Effect of interest rate swaps, net of deferred tax benefit of $778 and $882 for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	0	(1,144)	(1,299)
Other	631	658	(79)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	(5,592)	14,338	(3,935)
Comprehensive income	$ 224,314	$ 285,547	$ 171,354

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation, deferred tax effect	$ (93)	$ 621	$ (638)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps, deferred tax effect	0	(778)	(882)
Unrealized loss on pension plan, deferred tax effect	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Treasury stock, at cost	Accumulated deficit	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Noncontrolling interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 606	$ (163,046)				$ (163,154)	$ 108
Balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2015		92,470,000
Balance at Dec. 26, 2015	(220,743)	$ 92	$ 876,557	$ (1,075)	(1,076,479)	(20,046)	$ 208
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	175,289	$ 0	0	0	175,289	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(3,935)					(3,935)
Exercise of stock options, shares		433,000
Exercise of stock options	10,647	$ 1	10,646
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest	(208)						(208)
Dividends paid on common stock	(109,703)		(109,703)
Share-based compensation expense, shares		68,000
Share-based compensation expense	17,181		17,181
Repurchases of common stock	(55,000)		25,000	(80,000)
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		(1,707,000)
Retirement of treasury stock	0	$ (2)	(15,874)	80,000	(64,124)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	2,735		2,735
Other, shares		(29,000)
Other	195	$ 0	950	15	(770)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		91,293,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	(346,588)	$ 91	807,492	(1,060)	(1,129,238)	(23,873)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	271,209				271,209		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	14,338					14,338
Exercise of stock options, shares		1,158,000
Exercise of stock options	36,495	$ 1	36,494
Dividends paid on common stock	(117,003)		(117,003)
Share-based compensation expense, shares		46,000
Share-based compensation expense	14,926		14,926
Repurchases of common stock	(127,186)		0	(127,186)
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		(2,271,448)
Retirement of treasury stock	0	$ (2)	(18,861)	127,186	(108,323)
Other, shares		28,000
Other	$ (730)		1,066	0	(1,796)
Balance, shares at Dec. 30, 2017	90,377,245	90,254,000
Balance at Dec. 30, 2017	$ (254,539)	$ 90	724,114	(1,060)	(968,148)	(9,535)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	229,906				229,906		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(5,592)					(5,592)
Exercise of stock options, shares		2,721,000
Exercise of stock options	95,180	$ 3	95,177
Dividends paid on common stock	(114,828)		(114,828)
Share-based compensation expense, shares		61,000
Share-based compensation expense	14,879		14,879
Repurchases of common stock	(680,368)		0	(680,368)
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		(10,629,000)
Retirement of treasury stock	0	$ (11)	(81,160)	680,368	(599,197)
Other, shares		30,000
Other	$ 2,565		3,835	0	(1,270)
Balance, shares at Dec. 29, 2018	82,560,596	82,437,000
Balance at Dec. 29, 2018	$ (712,797)	$ 82	$ 642,017	$ (1,060)	$ (1,338,709)	$ (15,127)	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	45,031	45,239	46,267
Amortization of debt issuance costs	5,019	6,179	6,398
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions	0	6,996	0
Deferred income taxes	(9,897)	(121,247)	(26,362)
Provision for bad debt	631	457	53
Share-based compensation expense	14,879	14,926	17,181
Net income of equity method investments	(14,903)	(15,198)	(14,552)
Dividends received from equity method investments	4,509	4,711	5,247
Gain on sale of real estate and company-operated restaurants	0	(1)	(9,373)
Other, net	2,791	(1,766)	(2,172)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net	(19,776)	(18,496)	40,607
Prepaid income taxes, net	(4,996)	(2,441)	5,022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,561)	(6,481)	(3,695)
Accounts payable	26,974	5,066	5,374
Other current liabilities	34,144	30,031	(2,696)
Deferred revenue	(41,071)	59,606	33,651
Other, net	(2,725)	4,567	6,240
Net cash provided by operating activities	268,955	283,357	282,479
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, equipment, and software	(51,855)	(21,055)	(20,826)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and company-operated restaurants	0	854	20,523
Other, net	20	(102)	(4,006)
Net cash used in investing activities	(51,835)	(20,303)	(4,309)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		1,400,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(31,600)	(754,375)	(25,000)
Payment of debt issuance and other debt-related costs		(18,441)
Repurchases of common stock, including accelerated share repurchases	(680,368)	(127,186)	(55,000)
Dividends paid on common stock	(114,828)	(117,003)	(109,703)
Exercise of stock options	95,331	36,344	10,647
Other, net	(895)	(698)	(122)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(732,360)	418,641	(179,178)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(538)	572	(275)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(515,778)	682,267	98,717
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of year	1,114,099	431,832	333,115
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of year	598,321	1,114,099	431,832
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	74,775	135,927	125,681
Cash paid for interest	126,868	91,606	94,212
Noncash investing activities:
Property, equipment, and software included in accounts payable and other current liabilities	2,713	2,637	1,847
Purchase of leaseholds in exchange for capital lease obligations	325	449	624
Purchase of property, equipment, and software in exchange for note payable	1,500	0	0
Receivable from exercise of stock options included in notes and other receivables, net	$ 0	$ 151	$ 0

Description of business and org

Description of business and organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Text Block [Abstract]
Description of business and organization	Description of business and organization Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (“DBGI”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is one of the world’s leading franchisors of restaurants serving coffee and baked goods, as well as ice cream, within the quick service restaurant segment of the restaurant industry. We franchise and license a system of both traditional and nontraditional quick service restaurants and, in limited circumstances, have owned and operated locations. Through our Dunkin’ brand, we franchise restaurants featuring coffee, donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and related products. Additionally, we license Dunkin’ brand products sold in certain retail outlets such as retail packaged coffee, Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods, and ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee. Through our Baskin-Robbins brand, we franchise restaurants featuring ice cream, frozen beverages, and related products. Additionally, we distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to certain international markets for sale in Baskin-Robbins restaurants and certain retail outlets. Throughout these consolidated financial statements, “Dunkin’ Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “management” refer to DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole.

Summary of significant accounti

Summary of significant accounting policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of significant accounting policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (a) Fiscal year The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52- or 53-week year on a 13-week quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday when applicable with respect to the fourth fiscal quarter). The data periods contained within fiscal years 2018 and 2017 reflect the results of operations for the 52-week periods ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, and fiscal year 2016 reflects the results of operations for the 53-week period ended December 31, 2016 . (b) Basis of presentation and consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In fiscal year 2018, we adopted new guidance for revenue recognition related to contracts with customers and restated all financial statement amounts for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 (see note 3 ). We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. We also consider for consolidation an entity, in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. The principal entities in which we possess a variable interest include franchise entities and our equity method investees. We do not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities, except for our investments in various entities that are accounted for under the equity method. Additionally, we generally do not provide financial support to franchise entities in a typical franchise relationship. As our franchise and license arrangements provide our franchisee and licensee entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with potential franchise VIEs is attributable to aged trade and notes receivable balances, outstanding loan guarantees, and future lease payments due from franchisees (see note 11 ). Noncontrolling interests included within total stockholders’ deficit as of December 26, 2015 represented interests in a franchise entity that was deemed a variable interest entity and for which the Company was the primary beneficiary. During fiscal year 2016, the Company deconsolidated the noncontrolling interests from the Company's consolidated financial statements as it was no longer the primary beneficiary of the franchise entity. (c) Accounting estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended. Significant estimates are made in the calculations and assessments of the following: (a) allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivables, (b) impairment of tangible and intangible assets, (c) other-than-temporary impairment of equity method investments, (d) income taxes, (e) share-based compensation, (f) lease accounting estimates, (g) gift card/certificate breakage, and (h) contingencies. Estimates are based on historical experience, current conditions, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities when they are not readily apparent from other sources. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. (d) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash The Company continually monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions in which it maintains its deposits and investments. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , we maintained balances in various cash accounts in excess of federally insured limits. All highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Cash held related to the advertising funds and the Company’s gift card/certificate programs are classified as unrestricted cash as there are no legal restrictions on the use of these funds; however, the Company intends to use these funds solely to support the advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs rather than to fund operations. Total cash balances related to the advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were $207.3 million and $175.7 million , respectively. In accordance with the Company’s securitized financing facility, certain cash accounts have been established in the name of Citibank, N.A. (the “Trustee”) for the benefit of the Trustee and the noteholders, and are restricted in their use. The Company holds restricted cash which primarily represents (i) cash collections held by the Trustee, (ii) interest, principal, and commitment fee reserves held by the Trustee related to the Company’s notes (see note 8 ), and (iii) real estate reserves used to pay real estate obligations. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheets that are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Cash and cash equivalents $ 517,594 1,018,317 Restricted cash 79,008 94,047 Restricted cash, included in Other assets 1,719 1,735 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 598,321 1,114,099 (e) Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, notes and other receivables, accounts payable, and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. For long-term receivables, we review the creditworthiness of the counterparty on a quarterly basis, and adjust the carrying value as necessary. We believe the carrying value of long-term receivables of $5.0 million and $4.9 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, approximates fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 are summarized as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Total assets $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543 Total liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543 The deferred compensation liabilities relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. non-qualified deferred compensation plans (“NQDC Plans”), which allow for pre-tax deferral of compensation for certain qualifying employees and directors (see note 18 ). Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to hypothetical investments. The Company holds company-owned life insurance policies to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plans. The changes in the fair value of any company-owned life insurance policies are derived using determinable cash surrender value. As such, the company-owned life insurance policies are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP. The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Financial liabilities Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Long-term debt $ 3,042,276 3,011,843 3,067,357 3,156,099 The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is estimated primarily based on current market rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities or current bid prices for our long-term debt. Judgment is required to develop these estimates. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP. (f) Inventories Inventories consist primarily of ice cream products sold to certain international markets that are in-transit from our third-party manufacturer to our international licensees, during which time we hold title to such products. The majority of ice cream products are purchased from one supplier. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value, and cost is generally determined based on the actual cost of the specific inventory sold. An immaterial amount of inventories are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. (g) Property, equipment, and software Property, equipment, and software are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining lease term of the related asset. Estimated useful lives are as follows: Years Buildings 20 – 35 Leasehold improvements 5 – 20 Store, production, and other equipment 3 – 10 Software 3 – 7 Depreciation related to the U.S. Advertising Funds segment is included within advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Routine maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements, additions, or replacements that extend the life, increase capacity, or improve the safety or the efficiency of property are capitalized at cost and depreciated. Major improvements to leased property are capitalized as leasehold improvements and depreciated. Interest costs incurred during the acquisition period of capital assets are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset and depreciated. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. (h) Leases When determining lease terms, we begin with the point at which the Company obtains control and possession of the leased properties. We include option periods for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on the Company in such an amount that the renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured, which generally includes option periods through the end of the related franchise agreement term. We also include any rent holidays in the determination of the lease term. We record rent expense and rental income for leases and subleases, respectively, that contain scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the lease term as defined above. In certain cases, contingent rentals are based on sales levels of our franchisees, in excess of stipulated amounts. Contingent rentals are included in rental income and rent expense as they are earned or accrued, respectively. We occasionally provide to our sublessees, or receive from our landlords, tenant improvement allowances. Tenant improvement allowances paid to our sublessees are recorded as a deferred rent asset. For fixed asset and/or leasehold purchases for which we receive tenant improvement allowances from our landlords, we record the property and equipment and/or leasehold improvements gross and establish a deferred rent obligation. The deferred lease assets and obligations are amortized on a straight-line basis over the determined sublease and lease terms, respectively. Management regularly reviews sublease arrangements, where we are the lessor, for losses on sublease arrangements. We recognize a loss, discounted using credit-adjusted risk-free rates, when costs expected to be incurred under an operating prime lease exceed the anticipated future revenue stream of the operating sublease. Furthermore, for properties where we do not currently have an operational franchise or other third-party sublessee and are under long-term lease agreements, the present value of any remaining liability under the lease, discounted using credit-adjusted risk-free rates and net of estimated sublease recovery, is recognized as a liability and recorded as an operating expense at the time we cease use of the property. The value of any equipment and leasehold improvements related to a closed store is assessed for potential impairment (see note 2(i)). (i) Impairment of long-lived assets Long-lived assets that are used in operations are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable through undiscounted future cash flows. Recognition and measurement of a potential impairment is performed on assets grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level where identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair value is generally estimated by internal specialists based on the present value of anticipated future cash flows or, if required, with the assistance of independent third-party valuation specialists, depending on the nature of the assets or asset group. (j) Equity method investments The Company’s equity method investments consist of interests in B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. (“Japan JV”), BR-Korea Co., Ltd. (“South Korea JV”), and Palm Oasis Pty. Ltd. (“Australia JV”), which are accounted for in accordance with the equity method. The Company also previously accounted for an ownership interest in Coffee Alliance, S.L. (“Spain JV”) in accordance with the equity method, which interest was sold during fiscal year 2016 (see note 6 ). The Company evaluates its equity method investments for impairment whenever an event or change in circumstances occurs that may have a significant adverse impact on the fair value of the investment. If a loss in value has occurred and is deemed to be other than temporary, an impairment loss is recorded. Several factors are reviewed to determine whether a loss has occurred that is other than temporary, including absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment, the length and extent of the fair value decline, and the financial condition and future prospects of the investee. (k) Goodwill and other intangible assets Goodwill and trade names (“indefinite-lived intangibles”) have been assigned to our reporting units, which are also our operating segments, for purposes of impairment testing. Dunkin' U.S., Dunkin' International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International have indefinite-lived intangibles associated with them. We evaluate the remaining useful life of our trade names to determine whether current events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. In addition, all of our indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that a trade name is impaired. In the event we were to determine that the carrying value of a trade name would more likely than not exceed its fair value, quantitative testing would be performed which consists of a comparison of the fair value of each trade name with its carrying value, with any excess of carrying value over fair value being recognized as an impairment loss. For goodwill, we first perform a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount. In the event we were to determine that a reporting unit’s carrying value would more likely than not exceed its fair value, quantitative testing would be performed which consists of a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. The fair value of a reporting unit is an estimate of the amount for which the unit as a whole could be sold in a current transaction between willing parties. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value of the reporting unit and its fair value, but not exceeding the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. We have selected the first day of our fiscal third quarter as the date on which to perform our annual impairment test for all indefinite-lived intangible assets. We also test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of such indefinite-lived intangibles has been impaired. Other intangible assets consist primarily of franchise and international license rights (“franchise rights”) and operating lease interests acquired related to our prime leases and subleases (“operating leases acquired”). Franchise rights and favorable operating leases acquired recorded in the consolidated balance sheets were valued using an appropriate valuation method as of the date of acquisition. Amortization of franchise rights and favorable operating leases acquired is recorded as amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations and amortized over the respective franchise and lease terms using the straight-line method. Unfavorable operating leases acquired related to our prime and subleases are recorded in the liability section of the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized into rental expense and rental income, respectively, over the base lease term of the respective leases using the straight-line method. The weighted average amortization period for all unfavorable operating leases acquired is 18 years. Management makes adjustments to the carrying amount of such intangible assets and unfavorable operating leases acquired if they are deemed to be impaired using the methodology for long-lived assets (see note 2(i)), or when such license or lease agreements are reduced or terminated. (l) Contingencies The Company records reserves for legal and other contingencies when information available to the Company indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Predicting the outcomes of claims and litigation and estimating the related costs and exposures involve substantial uncertainties that could cause actual costs to vary materially from estimates. Legal costs incurred in connection with legal and other contingencies are expensed as the costs are incurred. (m) Foreign currency translation We translate assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations into U.S. dollars at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses at the average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) and stockholders’ deficit, net of deferred taxes. Foreign currency translation adjustments primarily result from our equity method investments, as well as subsidiaries located in Canada, the UK, Australia, and other foreign jurisdictions. Transactions resulting in foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations. (n) Revenue recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with a five-step revenue model, as follows: identifying the contract with the customer; identifying the performance obligations in the contract; determining the transaction price; allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Franchise fees and royalty income Domestically, the Company sells individual franchises as well as territory agreements in the form of store development agreements (“SDAs”) that grant the right to develop restaurants in designated areas. The franchise agreements and SDAs typically require the franchisee to pay initial nonrefundable franchise fees prior to opening the respective restaurants and continuing fees, or royalty income, on a weekly basis based upon a percentage of franchisee gross sales. The initial term of domestic franchise agreements is typically 20 years. Prior to the end of the franchise term or as otherwise provided by the Company, a franchisee may elect to renew the term of a franchise agreement and, if approved, will typically pay a renewal fee upon execution of the renewal term. If approved, a franchisee may transfer a franchise agreement or SDA to a new or existing franchisee, at which point a transfer fee is paid. Occasionally, the Company offers incentive programs to franchisees in conjunction with a franchise/license agreement, territory agreement, or renewal agreement. Internationally, the Company sells master franchise agreements that grant the master franchisee the right to develop and operate, and in some instances sub-franchise, a certain number of restaurants within a particular geographic area. The master franchisee is typically required to pay an upfront market entry fee upon entering into the master franchise agreement and an upfront initial franchise fee for each developed restaurant prior to each respective opening. For the Dunkin' brand and in certain Baskin-Robbins international markets, the master franchisee will also pay continuing fees, or royalty income, generally on a monthly basis based upon a percentage of sales. Generally, the master franchise agreement serves as the franchise agreement for the underlying restaurants, and the initial franchise term provided for each restaurant typically ranges between 10 and 20 years. Generally, the franchise license granted for each individual restaurant within an arrangement represents a single performance obligation. Therefore, initial franchise fees and market entry fees for each arrangement are allocated to each individual restaurant and recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement from the date of the restaurant opening. Royalty income is also recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement based on the royalties earned each period as the underlying sales occur. Renewal fees are generally recognized over the renewal term for the respective restaurant from the start of the renewal period. Transfer fees are recognized over the remaining term of the franchise agreement beginning at the time of transfer. Incentives provided to franchisees in conjunction with a franchise/license agreement, territory agreement, or renewal agreement are recognized over the remaining term of the respective agreement. Additionally, for Baskin-Robbins international markets that do not pay a royalty, a portion of the consideration from the sales of ice cream and other products is allocated to royalty income as consideration for the use of the franchise license, which is recognized when the related sales occur and is estimated based on royalty rates in effect for markets where the franchise license is sold on a standalone basis. Fees received or receivable that are expected to be recognized as revenue within one year are classified as current deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Advertising fees and related income Domestically and in limited international markets, franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay continuing advertising fees on a weekly basis based on a percentage of franchisee gross sales, which represents a portion of the consideration received for the single performance obligation of the franchise license. Continuing advertising fees are recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement based on the fees earned each period as the underlying sales occur. The Company and its franchisees sell gift cards that are redeemable for products in our Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins restaurants. The Company manages the gift card program, and therefore collects all funds from the activation of gift cards and reimburses franchisees for the redemption of gift cards in their restaurants. A liability for unredeemed gift cards, as well as historical gift certificates sold, is included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. There are no expiration dates or service fees charged on the gift cards. While the franchisees continue to honor all gift cards presented for payment, the likelihood of redemption may be determined to be remote for certain cards due to long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, the Company may recognize revenue from unredeemed gift cards (“breakage revenue”) if they are not subject to unclaimed property laws. For Dunkin’ gift cards enrolled in the DD Perks® Rewards loyalty program and other cards with expected similar redemption behavior, breakage is estimated and recognized at the point in time when the likelihood of redemption of any remaining card balance becomes remote, generally after a period of sufficient inactivity. Breakage revenue on all other Dunkin’ gift cards and all Baskin-Robbins gift cards is estimated and recognized over time in proportion to actual gift card redemptions, based on historical redemption rates. Significant judgment is required in estimating breakage rates and in determining whether to recognize breakage revenue over time or when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote. The Company also collects gift card program service fees from franchisees to offset the costs to administer the gift card program. The gift card program service fees are based on the volume of gift card transactions processed and are recognized as the underlying transactions occur. Rental income Rental income for base rentals is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including the amortization of any tenant improvement allowances paid (see note 2(h)). The differences between the straight-line rent amounts and amounts receivable under the leases are recorded as deferred rent assets in current or long-term assets, as appropriate. Contingent rental income is recognized as earned, and any amounts received from lessees in advance of achieving stipulated thresholds are deferred until such thresholds are actually achieved. Deferred contingent rentals are recorded as deferred revenue in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Sales of ice cream and other products We distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products and, in limited cases, Dunkin’ products to franchisees and licensees in certain international locations. Revenue from the sale of ice cream and other products, including distribution fees, is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the buyer, which is generally upon delivery. Payment for ice cream and other products is generally due within a relatively short period of time subsequent to delivery. Sales at company-operated restaurants Retail store revenues at company-operated restaurants were recognized when payments were tendered at the point of sale, net of sales tax and other sales-related taxes. As of December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the Company did not own or operate any restaurants. Other revenues Other revenues include fees generated by licensing our brand names and other intellectual property, as well as gains, net of losses and transactions costs, from the sales of restaurants that were not company-operated to new or existing franchisees. Licensing fees are recognized over the term of the expected license agreement, with sales-based license fees being recognized based on the amount earned each period as the underlying sales occur. Gains on the refranchise or sale of a restaurant are recognized over the term of the related agreement. (o) Allowance for doubtful accounts We monitor the financial condition of our franchisees and licensees and record provisions for estimated losses on receivables when we believe that our franchisees or licensees are unable to make their required payments. While we use the best information available in making our determination, the ultimate recovery of recorded receivables is also dependent upon future economic events and other conditions that may be beyond our control. Included in the allowance for doubtful notes and accounts receivables is a provision for uncollectible royalty, advertising fee, lease, ice cream, and licensing fee receivables. (p) Share-based payments We measure compensation cost at fair value on the date of grant for all share-based awards and recognize compensation expense over the service period that the awards are expected to vest. The Company has elected to recognize compensation cost for graded-vesting awards subject only to a service condition over the requisite service period of the entire award. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical and forecasted turnover. As a result of the required adoption of new accounting guidance, the Company began recording excess tax benefits to the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations beginning in fiscal year 2017, instead of additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets. As a result, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $19.7 million and $7.8 million for fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively, to provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations, and recorded $2.7 million for fiscal year 2016 to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets. (q) Income taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the expected future tax consequences of items that have been included in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and the respective tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effects of changes in tax rates and changes in apportionment of income between tax jurisdictions on deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the year in which the law is enacted or change in apportionment occurs (see note 16 ). Valuation allowances are provided when the Company does not believe it is more likely than not that it will realize the benefit of identified tax assets. We have made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due under the global intangible low-taxed income provision as a current period expense. A tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Estimates of interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in the provision f

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue recognition (a) Disaggregation of revenue Revenues are disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition and reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended ended December 29, 2018 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 483,883 29,375 20,111 7,532 — 540,901 15,096 555,997 Franchise fees 18,029 1,276 2,196 844 — 22,345 — 22,345 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 454,608 454,608 18,516 473,124 Other revenues 2,287 10,278 5 8 — 12,578 34,358 46,936 Total revenues recognized over time 504,199 40,929 22,312 8,384 454,608 1,030,432 67,970 1,098,402 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 3,261 — 106,284 — 109,545 (14,348 ) 95,197 Sales at company-operated restaurants — — — — — — — — Other revenues 1,698 257 29 170 — 2,154 985 3,139 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 1,698 3,518 29 106,454 — 111,699 (13,363 ) 98,336 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 505,897 44,447 22,341 114,838 454,608 1,142,131 54,607 1,196,738 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 20,466 20,466 Rental income 100,913 2,971 — 529 — 104,413 — 104,413 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 100,913 2,971 — 529 — 104,413 20,466 124,879 Total revenues $ 606,810 47,418 22,341 115,367 454,608 1,246,544 75,073 1,321,617 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.” Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 463,874 29,724 17,965 7,009 — 518,572 14,271 532,843 Franchise fees 18,455 978 1,853 1,077 — 22,363 — 22,363 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 440,441 440,441 1,542 441,983 Other revenues 2,185 10,564 7 8 — 12,764 32,893 45,657 Total revenues recognized over time 484,514 41,266 19,825 8,094 440,441 994,140 48,706 1,042,846 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 3,448 — 106,036 — 109,484 (13,096 ) 96,388 Sales at company-operated restaurants — — — — — — — — Other revenues 1,446 405 (55 ) 238 — 2,034 639 2,673 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 1,446 3,853 (55 ) 106,274 — 111,518 (12,457 ) 99,061 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 485,960 45,119 19,770 114,368 440,441 1,105,658 36,249 1,141,907 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 29,001 29,001 Rental income 101,073 3,089 — 481 — 104,643 — 104,643 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 101,073 3,089 — 481 — 104,643 29,001 133,644 Total revenues $ 587,033 48,208 19,770 114,849 440,441 1,210,301 65,250 1,275,551 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.” Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 448,609 28,909 16,791 6,618 — 500,927 14,315 515,242 Franchise fees 16,608 734 1,849 1,963 — 21,154 — 21,154 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 429,952 429,952 1,484 431,436 Other revenues 2,057 11,107 5 15 — 13,184 28,519 41,703 Total revenues recognized over time 467,274 40,750 18,645 8,596 429,952 965,217 44,318 1,009,535 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 2,632 — 110,628 — 113,260 (12,718 ) 100,542 Sales at company-operated restaurants 11,975 — — — — 11,975 — 11,975 Other revenues 1,296 529 (17 ) 357 — 2,165 1,001 3,166 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 13,271 3,161 (17 ) 110,985 — 127,400 (11,717 ) 115,683 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 480,545 43,911 18,628 119,581 429,952 1,092,617 32,601 1,125,218 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 22,117 22,117 Rental income 97,540 2,994 — 458 — 100,992 28 101,020 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 97,540 2,994 — 458 — 100,992 22,145 123,137 Total revenues $ 578,085 46,905 18,628 120,039 429,952 1,193,609 54,746 1,248,355 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.” (b) Contract balances Information about receivables and deferred revenue subject to ASC 606 is as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Balance Sheet Classification Receivables $ 81,609 76,455 Accounts receivable, net and Notes and other receivables, net Deferred revenue: Current $ 24,002 27,724 Deferred revenue—current Long-term 327,333 361,458 Deferred revenue—long term Total $ 351,335 389,182 Receivables relate primarily to payments due for royalties, franchise fees, advertising fees, sales of ice cream and other products, and licensing fees. Deferred revenue primarily represents the Company’s remaining performance obligations under its franchise and license agreements for which consideration has been received or is receivable, and is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the related agreement. The decrease in the deferred revenue balance as of December 29, 2018 was primarily driven by $30.0 million of revenues recognized that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 30, 2017 , as well as franchisee incentives provided during fiscal year 2018, offset by cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying our performance obligations. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , there were no contract assets from contracts with customers. (c) Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations Estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are either unsatisfied or partially satisfied at December 29, 2018 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year: 2019 $ 22,627 2020 18,996 2021 19,058 2022 18,981 2023 18,872 Thereafter 217,348 Total $ 315,882 The estimated revenue in the table above does not contemplate future franchise renewals or new franchise agreements for restaurants for which a franchise agreement or SDA does not exist at December 29, 2018 . Additionally, the table above excludes $61.0 million of consideration allocated to restaurants that are not yet open as of December 29, 2018 . The Company has applied the sales-based royalty exemption which permits exclusion of variable consideration in the form of sales-based royalties from the disclosure of remaining performance obligations in the table above. Additionally, the Company has applied the transition practical expedient that allows the Company to omit the above disclosures for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 . (d) Systemwide points of distribution The changes in franchised and company-operated points of distribution were as follows: Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Systemwide points of distribution: Franchised points of distribution in operation—beginning of year 20,520 20,080 19,308 Franchised points of distribution—opened 1,213 1,339 1,540 Franchised points of distribution—closed (821 ) (899 ) (819 ) Net transfers from company-operated points of distribution — — 51 Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of year 20,912 20,520 20,080 Company-operated points of distribution—end of year — — — Total systemwide points of distribution—end of year 20,912 20,520 20,080 During fiscal year 2016, the Company sold all remaining company-operated restaurants and recognized gains on sales of $7.6 million , which are included in other operating income, net in our consolidated statement of operations. As of December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the Company did not own or operate any restaurants. (e) Change in accounting principle In fiscal year 2018, the Company adopted new revenue recognition guidance which provides a single framework in which revenue is required to be recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the guidance using the full retrospective transition method which results in restating each prior reporting period presented, including the notes to the consolidated financial statements herein. The restated amounts include the application of a practical expedient that permitted the Company to reflect the aggregate effect of all modifications that occurred prior to fiscal year 2016 when identifying the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligations, determining the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligations. The Company implemented new business processes, internal controls, and modified information technology systems to assist in the ongoing application of the new guidance. Franchise Fees The adoption of the new guidance changed the timing of recognition of initial franchise fees, including master license and territory fees for our international business, and renewal and transfer fees. Previously, these fees were generally recognized upfront upon either opening of the respective restaurant, when a renewal agreement became effective, or upon transfer of a franchise agreement. The new guidance generally requires these fees to be recognized over the term of the related franchise license for the respective restaurant. Additionally, transfer fees were previously included within other revenues, but are now included within franchise fees and royalty income in the consolidated statements of operations. The new guidance did not materially impact the recognition of royalty income. Advertising The adoption of the new guidance changed the reporting of advertising fund contributions from franchisees and the related advertising fund expenditures, which were not previously included in the consolidated statements of operations. The new guidance requires these advertising fund contributions and expenditures to be reported on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of operations. The assets and liabilities held by the advertising funds, which were previously reported as restricted assets and liabilities of advertising funds, respectively, are now included within the respective balance sheet caption to which the assets and liabilities relate. Additionally, advertising costs that have been incurred by the Company outside of the advertising funds were previously included within general and administrative expenses, net, but are now included within advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Previously, breakage from Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins gift cards was recorded as a reduction to general and administrative expenses, net, to offset the related gift card program costs. In accordance with the new guidance, breakage revenue is now reported on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of operations within advertising fees and related income, and the related gift card program costs are included in advertising expenses. Ice Cream Royalty Allocation The adoption of the new guidance requires a portion of sales of ice cream products to be allocated to royalty income as consideration for the use of the franchise license. As such, a portion of sales of ice cream and other products has been reclassified to franchise fees and royalty income in the consolidated statements of operations under the new guidance. This allocation has no impact on the timing of recognition of the related sales of ice cream products or royalty income. Other Revenue Transactions The adoption of the new guidance requires certain fees generated by licensing of our brand names and other intellectual property to be recognized over the term of the related agreement, including a one-time upfront license fee recognized in connection with the Dunkin’ K-Cup® pod licensing agreement in fiscal year 2015. Additionally, gains associated with the refranchise, sale, or transfer of restaurants that were not company-operated to new or existing franchisees are recognized over the term of the related agreement under the new guidance, instead of upon closing of the sale transaction or transfer. Impacts to Prior Period Information The new guidance for revenue recognition impacted the Company's previously reported financial statements as follows: Consolidated Balance Sheets December 30, 2017 (In thousands) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Other revenue transactions Restated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,018,317 — — — 1,018,317 Restricted cash 94,047 — — — 94,047 Accounts receivables, net 51,442 — 18,075 — 69,517 Notes and other receivables, net 51,082 — 1,250 — 52,332 Restricted assets of advertising funds 47,373 — (47,373 ) — — Prepaid income taxes 21,879 — 48 — 21,927 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,695 — 15,498 — 48,193 Total current assets 1,316,835 — (12,502 ) — 1,304,333 Property, equipment, and software, net 169,005 — 12,537 — 181,542 Equity method investments 140,615 — — — 140,615 Goodwill 888,308 — — — 888,308 Other intangibles assets, net 1,357,157 — — — 1,357,157 Other assets 65,464 — 14 — 65,478 Total assets $ 3,937,384 — 49 — 3,937,433 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 31,500 — — — 31,500 Capital lease obligations 596 — — — 596 Accounts payable 16,307 — 37,110 — 53,417 Liabilities of advertising funds 58,014 — (58,014 ) — — Deferred revenue 39,395 1,502 (550 ) 4,529 44,876 Other current liabilities 326,078 — 29,032 — 355,110 Total current liabilities 471,890 1,502 7,578 4,529 485,499 Long-term debt, net 3,035,857 — — — 3,035,857 Capital lease obligations 7,180 — — — 7,180 Unfavorable operating leases acquired 9,780 — — — 9,780 Deferred revenue 11,158 328,183 (7,518 ) 29,635 361,458 Deferred income taxes, net 315,249 (91,488 ) — (9,416 ) 214,345 Other long-term liabilities 77,823 — 30 — 77,853 Total long-term liabilities 3,457,047 236,695 (7,488 ) 20,219 3,706,473 Stockholders’ equity (deficit) Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock 90 — — — 90 Additional paid-in-capital 724,114 — — — 724,114 Treasury stock, at cost (1,060 ) — — — (1,060 ) Accumulated deficit (705,007 ) (238,197 ) (196 ) (24,748 ) (968,148 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,690 ) — 155 — (9,535 ) Stockholders’ equity (deficit) 8,447 (238,197 ) (41 ) (24,748 ) (254,539 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 3,937,384 — 49 — 3,937,433 Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 (In thousands, except per share data) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Ice cream royalty allocation Other revenue transactions Restated Revenues: Franchise fees and royalty income $ 592,689 (51,754 ) — 14,271 — 555,206 Advertising fees and related income — — 470,984 — — 470,984 Rental income 104,643 — — — — 104,643 Sales of ice cream and other products 110,659 — — (14,271 ) — 96,388 Other revenues 52,510 (5,838 ) — — 1,658 48,330 Total revenues 860,501 (57,592 ) 470,984 — 1,658 1,275,551 Operating costs and expenses: Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants 60,301 — — — — 60,301 Cost of ice cream and other products 77,012 — — — — 77,012 Advertising expenses — — 476,157 — — 476,157 General and administrative expenses, net 248,975 — (5,147 ) — — 243,828 Depreciation 20,084 — — — — 20,084 Amortization of other intangible assets 21,335 — — — — 21,335 Long-lived asset impairment charges 1,617 — — — — 1,617 Total operating costs and expenses 429,324 — 471,010 — — 900,334 Net income of equity method investments 15,198 — — — — 15,198 Other operating income, net 627 — — — — 627 Operating income 447,002 (57,592 ) (26 ) — 1,658 391,042 Other income (expense), net: Interest income 3,313 — — — — 3,313 Interest expense (104,423 ) — — — — (104,423 ) Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions (6,996 ) — — — — (6,996 ) Other income, net 391 — — — — 391 Total other expense, net (107,715 ) — — — — (107,715 ) Income before income taxes 339,287 (57,592 ) (26 ) — 1,658 283,327 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (a) (11,622 ) 18,656 — — 5,084 12,118 Net income $ 350,909 (76,248 ) (26 ) — (3,426 ) 271,209 Earnings per share—basic $ 3.86 2.99 Earnings per share—diluted 3.80 2.94 (a) Adjustments for “Franchise fees” and “Other revenue transactions” include tax expense of $42.2 million and $4.3 million , respectively, related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, consisting of the re-measurement of the related deferred tax balances using the lower enacted corporate tax rate. Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (In thousands, except per share data) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Ice cream royalty allocation Other revenue transactions Restated Revenues: Franchise fees and royalty income $ 549,571 (27,490 ) — 14,315 — 536,396 Advertising fees and related income — — 453,553 — — 453,553 Rental income 101,020 — — — — 101,020 Sales of ice cream and other products 114,857 — — (14,315 ) — 100,542 Sales at company-operated restaurants 11,975 — — — — 11,975 Other revenues 51,466 (5,072 ) — — (1,525 ) 44,869 Total revenues 828,889 (32,562 ) 453,553 — (1,525 ) 1,248,355 Operating costs and expenses: Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants 57,409 — — — — 57,409 Cost of ice cream and other products 77,608 — — — — 77,608 Company-operated restaurant expenses 13,591 — — — — 13,591 Advertising expenses — — 458,568 — — 458,568 General and administrative expenses, net 246,814 — (4,990 ) — — 241,824 Depreciation 20,458 — — — — 20,458 Amortization of other intangible assets 22,079 — — — — 22,079 Long-lived asset impairment charges 149 — — — — 149 Total operating costs and expenses 438,108 — 453,578 — — 891,686 Net income of equity method investments 14,552 — — — — 14,552 Other operating income, net 9,381 — — — — 9,381 Operating income 414,714 (32,562 ) (25 ) — (1,525 ) 380,602 Other income (expense), net: Interest income 582 — — — — 582 Interest expense (100,852 ) — — — — (100,852 ) Other loss, net (1,195 ) — — — — (1,195 ) Total other expense, net (101,465 ) — — — — (101,465 ) Income before income taxes 313,249 (32,562 ) (25 ) — (1,525 ) 279,137 Provision for income taxes 117,673 (13,205 ) — — (620 ) 103,848 Net income $ 195,576 (19,357 ) (25 ) — (905 ) 175,289 Earnings per share—basic $ 2.14 1.91 Earnings per share—diluted 2.11 1.89 The adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance had no impact on the Company’s total cash flows. Adjustments presented in the cash flow information below result from full consolidation of the advertising funds, and reflect the investing activities, consisting solely of additions to property, equipment, and software, of such funds. Select Cash Flow Information (In thousands) Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Previously reported Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Restated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 276,908 6,449 283,357 Net cash used in investing activities (13,854 ) (6,449 ) (20,303 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 418,641 — 418,641 Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 682,267 — 682,267 Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 Previously reported Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Restated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 276,827 5,652 282,479 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,343 (5,652 ) (4,309 ) Net cash used in financing activities (179,178 ) — (179,178 ) Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 98,717 — 98,717

Advertising funds

Advertising funds	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Advertising Funds [Abstract]
Advertising funds	Advertising funds Assets and liabilities of the advertising funds, which are restricted in their use, included in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Accounts receivable, net $ 19,501 18,075 Notes and other receivables, net 16,050 1,250 Prepaid income taxes 11 48 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,978 15,498 Total current assets 50,540 34,871 Property, equipment, and software, net 15,187 12,537 Other assets 1,255 14 Total assets $ 66,982 47,422 Accounts payable $ 60,302 37,110 Deferred revenue—current (a) (743 ) (550 ) Other current liabilities 43,198 29,032 Total current liabilities 102,757 65,592 Deferred revenue—long-term (a) (6,775 ) (7,518 ) Other long-term liabilities 15 30 Total liabilities $ 95,997 58,104 (a) Amounts represent franchisee incentives that have been deferred and are being recognized over the terms of the respective franchise agreements.

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net	Property, equipment, and software, net Property, equipment, and software at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Land $ 40,394 35,673 Buildings 55,771 50,640 Leasehold improvements 157,976 157,310 Software, store, production, and other equipment 72,165 64,491 Construction in progress and software under development 30,446 7,270 Property, equipment, and software, gross 356,752 315,384 Accumulated depreciation (147,550 ) (133,842 ) Property, equipment, and software, net $ 209,202 181,542

Equity method investments

Equity method investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity method investments	Equity method investments The Company’s ownership interests in its equity method investments as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows: Entity Ownership Japan JV 43.3% South Korea JV 33.3% Australia JV 20.0% The Company previously held a 33.3% ownership interest in the Spain JV, which was sold during fiscal year 2016 for nominal consideration. Summary financial information for the equity method investments on an aggregated basis was as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Current assets $ 399,776 363,277 Current liabilities 143,689 140,113 Working capital 256,087 223,164 Property, plant, and equipment, net 162,718 165,442 Other assets 123,165 139,958 Long-term liabilities 55,830 48,429 Equity of equity method investments $ 486,140 480,135 Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Revenues $ 699,981 646,269 629,717 Gross profit 371,274 345,302 329,206 Net income 35,570 33,791 32,529 The comparison between the carrying value of the Company’s investments in the Japan JV and the South Korea JV and the underlying equity in net assets of those investments is presented in the table below (in thousands): Japan JV South Korea JV December 29, December 30, December 29, December 30, Carrying value of investment $ 16,517 13,886 130,580 127,225 Underlying equity in net assets of investment 35,428 35,045 135,275 133,161 Carrying value less than the underlying equity in net assets (a) $ (18,911 ) (21,159 ) (4,695 ) (5,936 ) (a) The deficits of carrying value relative to the underlying equity in net assets of the Japan JV and the South Korea JV as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 are primarily comprised of impairments of long-lived assets, net of tax, recorded in fiscal years 2015 and 2011, respectively. The carrying values of our investments in the Australia JV for any period presented were not material.

Goodwill and other intangible a

Goodwill and other intangible assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangible assets	Goodwill and other intangible assets The changes and carrying amounts of goodwill by reporting unit were as follows (in thousands): Dunkin’ U.S. Dunkin’ International Baskin-Robbins International Total Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Balances at December 31, 2016 $ 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,134 — 10,134 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,750 (294,478 ) 888,272 Effects of foreign currency adjustments — — — 36 — 36 — — — 36 — 36 Balances at December 30, 2017 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,170 — 10,170 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,786 (294,478 ) 888,308 Effects of foreign currency adjustments — — — (43 ) — (43 ) — — — (43 ) — (43 ) Balances at December 29, 2018 $ 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,127 — 10,127 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,743 (294,478 ) 888,265 Other intangible assets at December 29, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands): Weighted average amortization period (years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Definite-lived intangibles: Franchise rights 20 $ 358,154 (229,764 ) 128,390 Favorable operating leases acquired 18 51,405 (35,998 ) 15,407 Indefinite-lived intangible: Trade names N/A 1,190,970 — 1,190,970 $ 1,600,529 (265,762 ) 1,334,767 Other intangible assets at December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): Weighted average amortization period (years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Definite-lived intangibles: Franchise rights 20 $ 358,228 (211,892 ) 146,336 Favorable operating leases acquired 18 58,101 (38,250 ) 19,851 Indefinite-lived intangible: Trade names N/A 1,190,970 — 1,190,970 $ 1,607,299 (250,142 ) 1,357,157 The change in the gross carrying amount of favorable operating leases from December 30, 2017 to December 29, 2018 is primarily due to the impairment of favorable operating leases acquired resulting from lease terminations. Total estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year (a) : 2019 $ 20,536 2020 20,106 2021 19,734 2022 19,451 2023 19,098 (a) Amortization expense for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 includes estimated amortization of favorable leaserights of $2.1 million , $1.8 million , $1.5 million , $1.3 million , and $1.1 million , respectively, that will be included in Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants upon adoption of the new lease accounting guidance in fiscal year 2019 (see note 2 (v)).

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Debt at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, December 30, 2015 Class A-2-II Notes $ 1,684,375 1,701,875 2017 Class A-2-I Notes 594,000 600,000 2017 Class A-2-II Notes 792,000 800,000 Other 1,400 — Debt issuance costs, net of amortization (29,499 ) (34,518 ) Total debt 3,042,276 3,067,357 Less current portion of long-term debt 31,650 31,500 Total long-term debt $ 3,010,626 3,035,857 Securitized Financing Facility In January 2015, DB Master Finance LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of DBGI, issued Series 2015-1 3.262% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2015 Class A-2-I Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $750.0 million and Series 2015-1 3.980% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2015 Class A-2-II Notes” and, together with the 2015 Class A-2-I Notes, the “2015 Class A-2 Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $1.75 billion . In addition, the Master Issuer issued Series 2015-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “2015 Variable Funding Notes” and, together with the 2015 Class A-2 Notes, the “2015 Notes”), which allowed the Master Issuer to borrow up to $100.0 million on a revolving basis. The 2015 Variable Funding Notes could also be used to issue letters of credit. In October 2017, the Master Issuer issued Series 2017-1 3.629% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2017 Class A-2-I Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $600.0 million and Series 2017-1 4.030% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2017 Class A-2-II Notes” and, together with the 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, the “2017 Class A-2 Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $800.0 million . In addition, the Master Issuer issued Series 2017-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “2017 Variable Funding Notes” and, together with the 2017 Class A-2 Notes, the “2017 Notes”), which allow for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of 2017 Variable Funding Notes and certain other credit instruments, including letters of credit. A portion of the proceeds of the 2017 Notes was used to repay the remaining $731.3 million of principal outstanding on the 2015 Class A-2-I Notes and to pay related transaction fees. The additional net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, which included a return of capital to the Company’s shareholders in 2018 (see note 13 (b)). In connection with the issuance of the 2017 Variable Funding Notes, the Master Issuer terminated the commitments with respect to its existing 2015 Variable Funding Notes. The 2015 Notes and 2017 Notes were each issued in a securitization transaction pursuant to which most of the Company’s domestic and certain of its foreign revenue-generating assets, consisting principally of franchise-related agreements, real estate assets, and intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property, are held by the Master Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company that act as guarantors of the 2015 Notes and 2017 Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the 2015 Notes and 2017 Notes. The 2015 Notes and 2017 Notes were issued pursuant to a base indenture and related supplemental indentures (collectively, the “Indenture”) under which the Master Issuer may issue multiple series of notes. The legal final maturity date of the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Class A-2 Notes is in February 2045 and November 2047 , respectively, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid by February 2022 , the 2017 Class A-2-I Notes will be repaid by November 2024 , and the 2017 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid by November 2027 (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”). If the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes or the 2017 Class A-2 Notes have not been repaid or refinanced by their respective Anticipated Repayment Dates, a rapid amortization event will occur in which residual net cash flows of the Master Issuer, after making certain required payments, will be applied to the outstanding principal of the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and the 2017 Class A-2 Notes. Various other events, including failure to maintain a minimum ratio of net cash flows to debt service (“DSCR”), may also cause a rapid amortization event. Borrowings under the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, and 2017 Class A-2-II Notes bear interest at fixed rates equal to 3.980% , 3.629% , and 4.030% , respectively. If the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes or the 2017 Class A-2 Notes are not repaid or refinanced prior to their respective Anticipated Repayment Dates, incremental interest will accrue. Principal payments are required to be made on the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, and 2017 Class A-2-II Notes equal to $17.5 million , $6.0 million , and $8.0 million , respectively, per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments. No principal payments are required if a specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of long-term debt, net of cash to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the Indenture), is less than or equal to 5.0 to 1.0, though the Company intends to make the scheduled principal payments. Other events and transactions, such as certain asset sales and receipt of various insurance or indemnification proceeds, may trigger additional mandatory prepayments. It is anticipated that the principal and interest on the 2017 Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to November 2022 , subject to two additional one -year extensions. Borrowings under the 2017 Variable Funding Notes bear interest at a rate equal to a LIBOR rate plus 1.50% , or the lenders’ commercial paper funding rate plus 1.50% . If the 2017 Variable Funding Notes are not repaid prior to November 2022 or prior to the end of an extension period, if applicable, incremental interest will accrue. In addition, the Company is required to pay a 1.50% fee for letters of credit amounts outstanding and a commitment fee on the unused portion of the 2017 Variable Funding Notes which ranges from 0.50% to 1.00% based on utilization. Total debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized in connection with the issuance of the 2015 Notes were $41.3 million . During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, as a result of the repayment of the remaining $731.3 million of principal outstanding on the 2015 Class A-2-I Notes, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $7.0 million , consisting of a $6.3 million write-off of the remaining debt issuance costs related to the 2015 Class A-2-I Notes and $726 thousand of make-whole interest premium costs associated with the early repayment of the 2015 Class A-2-I Notes. Total debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized in connection with the issuance of the 2017 Notes were $17.7 million . The effective interest rate, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, was 4.1% , 3.8% , and 4.2% for the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Class A-2-I Notes, and 2017 Class A-2-II Notes, respectively, at December 29, 2018 . Total amortization of debt issuance costs related to the securitized financing facility was $5.0 million , $6.2 million , and $6.4 million for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, which is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , $32.4 million and $32.3 million , respectively, of letters of credit were outstanding against the 2017 Variable Funding Notes, which relate primarily to interest reserves required under the Indenture. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit as of December 29, 2018 or December 30, 2017 . The 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes are subject to a series of covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the Master Issuer maintains specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments, including mandatory prepayments in the event of a change of control as defined in the Indenture and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments in the case of the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the assets pledged as collateral for the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective, and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information, and similar matters. As noted above, the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to failure to maintain stated DSCR, failure to maintain an aggregate level of Dunkin’ U.S. retail sales on certain measurement dates, certain manager termination events, an event of default, and the failure to repay or refinance the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes or the 2017 Notes on the applicable Anticipated Repayment Dates. The 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, including events relating to non-payment of required interest, principal, or other amounts due on or with respect to the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and 2017 Notes, failure to comply with covenants within certain time frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of specified representations and warranties, failure of security interests to be effective, and certain judgments. Maturities of long-term debt Based on the Company's intention to make quarterly repayments and assuming repayment by the Anticipated Repayment Dates, the aggregate contractual principal payments of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes, the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, and other long term debt for 2019 through 2023 are as follows (in thousands): 2017 Class A-2-I Notes 2017 Class A-2-II Notes 2015 Class A-2-II Notes Other Total 2019 $ 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2020 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2021 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2022 6,000 8,000 1,631,875 150 1,646,025 2023 6,000 8,000 — 150 14,150

Derivative instruments and hedg

Derivative instruments and hedging transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative instruments and hedging transactions	Derivative instruments and hedging transactions The Company’s hedging instruments have historically consisted solely of interest rate swaps to hedge the Company’s variable-rate term loans. In September 2012, the Company entered into variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge the risk of increases in cash flows (interest payments) attributable to increases in three-month LIBOR above the designated benchmark interest rate being hedged, through November 2017. As a result of an amendment in February 2014 to the senior credit facility, the Company amended the interest rate swap agreements to align the embedded floors with the amended term loans. As of the date of the amendment, a pre-tax gain of $5.8 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Effective December 23, 2014 , the Company terminated all interest rate swap agreements with its counterparties in anticipation of the 2015 securitization transaction and related repayment of the outstanding term loans. In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the Company received total cash proceeds equivalent to fair value of the interest rate swaps at the termination date of $5.3 million , which was net of accrued interest owed to the counterparties of $1.0 million . Upon termination, cash flow hedge accounting was discontinued and the cumulative pre-tax gain of $1.8 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. As of December 27, 2014 , a pre-tax gain of $6.2 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which included the gain related to both the February 2014 amendment and December 2014 termination. This pre-tax gain was amortized on a straight-line basis to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations through November 23, 2017, the original maturity date of the swaps. The table below summarizes the effects of derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for fiscal year 2017 : Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings Consolidated statement of operations classification Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss) Interest rate swaps $ 1,922 Interest expense (1,922 ) Income tax effect (778 ) Provision for income taxes 778 Net of income taxes $ 1,144 (1,144 ) The table below summarizes the effects of derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for fiscal year 2016 : Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings Consolidated statement of operations classification Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss) Interest rate swaps $ 2,181 Interest expense (2,181 ) Income tax effect (882 ) Provision for income taxes 882 Net of income taxes $ 1,299 (1,299 )

Other current liabilities

Other current liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities Other current liabilities at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Gift card/certificate liability $ 239,531 228,783 Accrued payroll and benefits 26,544 30,768 Accrued interest 13,274 17,902 Accrued advertising expenses 52,536 35,210 Franchisee profit-sharing liability 13,764 13,243 Other 43,687 29,204 Total other current liabilities $ 389,336 355,110 The franchisee profit-sharing liability represents amounts owed to franchisees from the net profits primarily on the sale of Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods, retail packaged coffee, and ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee in certain retail outlets.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases The Company is the lessee on certain land leases (the Company leases the land and erects a building) or improved leases (lessor owns the land and building) covering restaurants and other properties. In addition, the Company has leased and subleased land and buildings to others. Many of these leases and subleases provide for future rent escalation and renewal options. In addition, contingent rentals, determined as a percentage of annual sales by our franchisees, are stipulated in certain prime lease and sublease agreements. The Company is generally obligated for the cost of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance relating to these leases. Such costs are typically charged to the sublessee based on the terms of the sublease agreements. The Company also leases certain office equipment and a fleet of automobiles under noncancelable operating leases. Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are the following amounts related to capital leases (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Leased property under capital leases (included in property, equipment, and software) $ 10,282 10,097 Accumulated depreciation (5,018 ) (4,442 ) Net leased property under capital leases $ 5,264 5,655 Capital lease obligations: Current $ 476 596 Long-term 6,998 7,180 Total capital lease obligations $ 7,474 7,776 Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are the following amounts related to assets leased to others under operating leases, where the Company is the lessor (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Land $ 38,151 33,430 Buildings 52,285 47,792 Leasehold improvements 147,515 147,743 Store, production, and other equipment 150 150 Construction in progress 1,606 1,741 Assets leased to others, gross 239,707 230,856 Accumulated depreciation (101,338 ) (94,450 ) Assets leased to others, net $ 138,369 136,406 Future minimum rental commitments to be paid and received by the Company at December 29, 2018 for all noncancelable leases and subleases are as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Capital leases Operating leases Subleases Fiscal year: 2019 $ 1,535 60,166 (72,751 ) (11,050 ) 2020 1,327 58,389 (69,704 ) (9,988 ) 2021 1,361 56,107 (66,154 ) (8,686 ) 2022 1,398 51,968 (60,282 ) (6,916 ) 2023 1,427 46,340 (51,532 ) (3,765 ) Thereafter 11,770 329,641 (304,954 ) 36,457 Total minimum rental commitments 18,818 $ 602,611 (625,377 ) (3,948 ) Less amount representing interest 11,344 Present value of minimum capital lease obligations $ 7,474 Rental expense under operating leases associated with franchised locations and company-operated locations is included in occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants and company-operated restaurant expenses, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. Rental expense under operating leases for all other locations, including corporate facilities, is included in general and administrative expenses, net, in the consolidated statements of operations. Total rental expense for all operating leases consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Base rentals $ 54,914 55,019 54,517 Contingent rentals 6,322 6,664 6,182 Total rental expense $ 61,236 61,683 60,699 Total rental income for all leases and subleases consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Base rentals $ 74,419 73,597 70,962 Contingent rentals 29,994 31,046 30,058 Total rental income $ 104,413 104,643 101,020

Segment information

Segment information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment information The Company is strategically aligned into two global brands, Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, which are further segregated between U.S. operations and international operations. Additionally, the Company administers and directs the development of all advertising and promotional programs in the U.S. As such, the Company has determined that it has five reportable segments: Dunkin’ U.S., Dunkin’ International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., Baskin-Robbins International, and U.S. Advertising Funds. Dunkin’ U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Dunkin’ International primarily derive their revenues through royalty income and franchise fees. Baskin-Robbins U.S. also derives revenue through license fees from a third-party license agreement and rental income. Dunkin’ U.S. also derives revenue through rental income. Prior to the sale of remaining company-operated restaurants in fiscal year 2016, Dunkin’ U.S. also derived revenue through retail sales at company-operated restaurants. Baskin-Robbins International primarily derives its revenues from sales of ice cream products, as well as royalty income, franchise fees, and license fees. U.S. Advertising Funds primarily derive revenues through continuing advertising fees from Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins franchisees. The operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed and evaluated separately by the Company’s senior management, which includes, but is not limited to, the chief executive officer. Senior management primarily evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on operating income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, impairment of our equity method investments, and other infrequent or unusual charges, which does not reflect the allocation of any corporate charges. This profitability measure is referred to as segment profit. When senior management reviews a balance sheet, it is at a consolidated level. The accounting policies applicable to each segment are generally consistent with those used in the consolidated financial statements. Revenues for all operating segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used, including the licensing fees earned from the Dunkin’ K-Cup® pod licensing agreement and sales of Dunkin' branded ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee and retail packaged coffee, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands): Revenues Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 606,810 587,033 578,085 Dunkin’ International 22,341 19,770 18,628 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 47,418 48,208 46,905 Baskin-Robbins International 115,367 114,849 120,039 U.S. Advertising Funds 454,608 440,441 429,952 Total reportable segment revenues 1,246,544 1,210,301 1,193,609 Other 75,073 65,250 54,746 Total revenues $ 1,321,617 1,275,551 1,248,355 Revenues for foreign countries are represented by the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International segments above. No individual foreign country accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for any fiscal year presented. Amounts included in “Corporate and other” in the segment profit table below include corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services, net of “Other” revenues reported above. Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands): Segment profit Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 466,094 445,118 435,734 Dunkin’ International 14,398 6,167 5,382 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 31,958 33,216 33,634 Baskin-Robbins International 36,189 39,505 39,990 U.S. Advertising Funds — — — Total reportable segments 548,639 524,006 514,740 Corporate and other (114,046 ) (110,012 ) (111,910 ) Interest expense, net (121,548 ) (101,110 ) (100,270 ) Amortization of other intangible assets (21,113 ) (21,335 ) (22,079 ) Long-lived asset impairment charges (1,648 ) (1,617 ) (149 ) Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions — (6,996 ) — Other income (loss), net (1,083 ) 391 (1,195 ) Income before income taxes $ 289,201 283,327 279,137 Net income of equity method investments is included in segment profit for the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International reportable segments. Amounts reported as “Other” in the segment profit table below include the reduction in depreciation and amortization, net of tax, reported by our equity method investees as a result of previously recorded impairment charges. Net income of equity method investments by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Net income (loss) of equity method investments Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ International $ (86 ) (83 ) 622 Baskin-Robbins International 11,711 11,117 9,803 Total reportable segments 11,625 11,034 10,425 Other 3,278 4,164 4,127 Total net income of equity method investments $ 14,903 15,198 14,552 Depreciation is reflected in segment profit for each reportable segment. Depreciation by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Depreciation Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 10,953 11,296 11,378 Dunkin’ International 41 31 27 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 282 320 272 Baskin-Robbins International 12 53 74 U.S. Advertising Funds 3,986 3,820 3,730 Total reportable segments 15,274 15,520 15,481 Corporate 8,644 8,384 8,707 Total depreciation $ 23,918 23,904 24,188 Depreciation related to the U.S. Advertising Funds is included within advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Property, equipment, and software, net by geographic region as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 is based on the physical locations within the indicated geographic regions and are as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 United States $ 209,106 181,470 International 96 72 Total property, equipment, and software, net $ 209,202 181,542

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

Stockholders' equity (deficit)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity (deficit)	Stockholders’ deficit (a) Common stock Common shares issued and outstanding included in the consolidated balance sheets include vested and unvested restricted shares. Common stock in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ deficit excludes unvested restricted shares. (b) Treasury stock In October 2015, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “October 2015 ASR Agreement”) with a third-party financial institution. Pursuant to the terms of the October 2015 ASR Agreement, the Company paid the financial institution $125.0 million from cash on hand and received an initial delivery of 2,527,167 shares of the Company’s common stock in October 2015, representing an estimate of 80% of the total shares expected to be delivered under the October 2015 ASR Agreement. Upon the final settlement of the October 2015 ASR Agreement in fiscal year 2016, the Company received an additional delivery of 483,913 shares of its common stock based on a weighted average cost per share of $41.51 over the term of the October 2015 ASR Agreement. During fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into and completed an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “2016 ASR Agreement”) with a third-party financial institution. Pursuant to the terms of the 2016 ASR Agreement, the Company paid the financial institution $30.0 million in cash and received 702,239 shares of the Company’s common stock in fiscal year 2016 based on a weighted average cost per share of $42.72 over the term of the 2016 ASR Agreement. Additionally, during fiscal year 2016, the Company repurchased a total of 520,631 shares of common stock in the open market at a weighted average cost per share of $48.02 from existing stockholders. The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method, and as such recorded an increase in treasury stock of $55.0 million during fiscal year 2016 for the shares repurchased under the 2016 ASR Agreement and in the open market, based on the fair market value of the shares on the dates of repurchase and direct costs incurred. Additionally, during fiscal year 2016, the Company reclassified $25.0 million from additional paid-in capital to treasury stock upon final settlement of the October 2015 ASR. During fiscal year 2016, the Company retired 1,706,783 shares of treasury stock, resulting in decreases in treasury stock and additional paid-in capital of $80.0 million and $15.9 million , respectively, and an increase in accumulated deficit of $64.1 million . During fiscal year 2017, the Company entered into and completed an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “2017 ASR Agreement”) with a third-party financial institution. Pursuant to the terms of the 2017 ASR Agreement, the Company paid the financial institution $100.0 million in cash and received 1,757,568 shares of the Company’s common stock during fiscal year 2017 based on a weighted average cost per share of $56.90 over the term of the 2017 ASR Agreement. Additionally, during fiscal year 2017, the Company repurchased a total of 513,880 shares of common stock in the open market at a weighted average cost per share of $52.90 from existing stockholders. During fiscal year 2017, the Company retired 2,271,448 shares of treasury stock repurchased under the 2017 ASR Agreement and in the open market, based on the fair market value of the shares on the dates of repurchase and direct costs incurred. The repurchase and retirement of these shares of treasury stock resulted in a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $18.9 million and an increase in accumulated deficit of $108.3 million . In February 2018, the Company entered into two accelerated share repurchase agreements (the “February 2018 ASR Agreements”) with two third-party financial institutions. Pursuant to the terms of the February 2018 ASR Agreements, the Company paid the financial institutions $650.0 million from cash on hand and received initial deliveries totaling 8,478,722 shares of the Company's common stock in February 2018, representing an estimate of 80% of the total shares expected to be delivered under the February 2018 ASR Agreements. Upon final settlement of the February 2018 ASR Agreements in August 2018, the Company received additional deliveries totaling 1,691,832 shares of its common stock based on a weighted average cost per share of $63.91 over the term of the February 2018 ASR Agreements. Additionally, during fiscal year 2018, the Company repurchased a total of 458,465 shares of common stock in the open market at a weighted average cost per share of $65.44 from existing stockholders. During fiscal year 2018, the Company retired 10,629,019 shares of treasury stock repurchased under the February 2018 ASR Agreements and in the open market, based on the fair market value of the shares on the dates of repurchase and direct costs incurred. The repurchase and retirement of these shares of treasury stock resulted in a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $81.2 million and an increase in accumulated deficit of $599.2 million . (c) Accumulated other comprehensive loss The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands): Effect of foreign currency translation Other Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balances at December 30, 2017 $ (8,084 ) (1,451 ) (9,535 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (6,223 ) 631 (5,592 ) Balances at December 29, 2018 $ (14,307 ) (820 ) (15,127 ) (d) Dividends During fiscal year 2018 , the Company paid dividends on common stock as follows: Dividend per share Total amount (in thousands) Payment date Fiscal year 2018: First quarter $ 0.3475 $ 28,639 March 21, 2018 Second quarter 0.3475 28,800 June 6, 2018 Third quarter 0.3475 28,596 September 5, 2018 Fourth quarter 0.3475 28,793 December 5, 2018 During fiscal year 2017 , the Company paid dividends on common stock as follows: Dividend per share Total amount (in thousands) Payment date Fiscal year 2017: First quarter $ 0.3225 $ 29,621 March 22, 2017 Second quarter 0.3225 29,226 June 14, 2017 Third quarter 0.3225 29,064 September 6, 2017 Fourth quarter 0.3225 29,092 December 6, 2017 On February 7, 2019 , the Company announced that its board of directors approved an increase to the next quarterly dividend to $0.3750 per share of common stock, payable on March 20, 2019 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2019 .

Equity incentive plans

Equity incentive plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity incentive plans	Equity incentive plans The Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) was adopted in May 2015, and is the only plan under which the Company currently grants awards. A maximum of 6,200,000 shares of common stock may be delivered in satisfaction of awards under the 2015 Plan. Prior to the 2015 Plan, the Company granted awards under the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) and the 2006 Executive Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2006 Plan”). Total share-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Time-vested stock options $ 7,575 8,611 10,654 Restricted stock units 4,569 4,337 3,608 2011 Plan restricted shares 1,172 701 1,793 Performance stock units 1,563 1,277 1,086 Other — — 40 Total share-based compensation $ 14,879 14,926 17,181 Total related tax benefit $ 22,749 8,339 6,955 The actual tax benefit realized from stock options exercised during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was $24.7 million , $11.1 million , and $4.1 million , respectively. Time-vested stock options Time-vested stock options granted under the 2011 Plan and 2015 Plan generally vest in equal annual amounts over a 4 -year period subsequent to the grant date, and as such are subject to a service condition, and also fully vest upon a change of control. The requisite service period over which compensation cost is being recognized is 4 years. The maximum contractual term of the stock options is 7 or 10 years. The fair value of time-vested stock options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model is impacted by the Company’s stock price and certain assumptions related to the Company’s stock and employees’ exercise behavior. The following weighted average assumptions were utilized in determining the fair value of the 2015 Plan options granted during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 : Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Weighted average grant-date fair value of share options granted $ 10.44 $ 9.87 $ 7.41 Weighted average assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 2.5 % 1.9 % 1.2 % Expected volatility 23.0 % 24.0 % 25.0 % Dividend yield 2.3 % 2.3 % 2.7 % Expected term (years) 4.40 4.88 4.90 The expected term for stock options granted during fiscal year 2018 is based on historical exercise behavior for similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules, and expectations of future employee behavior. The expected term for stock options granted during fiscal years 2017 and 2016 was estimated utilizing the simplified method. We utilized the simplified method because the Company did not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The risk-free interest rate assumption was based on yields of U.S. Treasury securities in effect at the date of grant with terms similar to the expected term. Expected volatility was estimated based on the Company’s historical volatility, and also considering historical volatility of peer companies over a period equivalent to the expected term. Additionally, the dividend yield was estimated based on dividends currently being paid on the underlying common stock at the date of grant. Estimated and actual forfeitures have not had a material impact on share-based compensation expense. A summary of the status of the time-vested stock options as of December 29, 2018 and changes during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average exercise price Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Share options outstanding at December 30, 2017 4,367,527 $ 47.63 4.6 Granted 909,027 59.60 Exercised (2,002,848 ) 46.36 Forfeited or expired (277,570 ) 51.92 Share options outstanding at December 29, 2018 2,996,136 51.71 4.7 $ 35.1 Share options exercisable at December 29, 2018 935,868 46.43 3.7 15.9 The total grant-date fair value of the time-vested options vested during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was $8.2 million , $9.9 million , and $10.6 million , respectively. The total intrinsic value of the time-vested stock options exercised was $44.8 million , $13.0 million , and $5.3 million for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. As of December 29, 2018 , there was $12.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the time-vested stock options. Unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.5 years. Restricted stock units The Company typically grants restricted stock units to certain employees and non-employee members of our board of directors. Restricted stock units granted to employees generally vest in three equal installments on each of the first three annual anniversaries of the grant date. Restricted stock units granted to non-employee members of our board of directors generally vest in one installment on the first anniversary of the grant date. A summary of the changes in the Company’s restricted stock units during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average grant-date fair value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Nonvested restricted stock units at December 30, 2017 175,426 $ 48.51 1.5 Granted 87,585 60.87 Vested (93,524 ) 48.52 Forfeited (9,605 ) 49.92 Nonvested restricted stock units at December 29, 2018 159,882 55.19 1.4 $ 10.1 The fair value of each restricted stock unit is determined on the date of grant based on our closing stock price, less the present value of expected dividends not received during the vesting period. The weighted average grant-date fair value of restricted stock units granted during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was $60.87 , $52.44 , and $44.34 , respectively. As of December 29, 2018 , there was $5.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.7 years. The total grant-date fair value of restricted stock units vested during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was $4.5 million , $4.1 million , and $3.5 million , respectively. 2011 Plan restricted shares During fiscal year 2014, the Company granted 27,096 restricted shares. The restricted shares vested in full during fiscal year 2016 based on a service condition, and had a grant-date fair value of $51.67 per share, which was determined on the date of grant based on the Company ’ s closing stock price. Additionally, the Company granted 150,000 contingently issuable restricted shares during fiscal year 2014. The contingently issuable restricted shares became eligible to vest on December 31, 2018 , subject to a service condition and a market vesting condition linked to the level of total shareholder return received by the Company’s shareholders during the performance period measured against the median total shareholder return of the companies in the S&P 500 Composite Index. The contingently issuable restricted shares were valued based on a Monte Carlo simulation model to reflect the impact of the total shareholder return market condition, resulting in a grant-date fair value of $37.94 per share. As of December 29, 2018 , there was an immaterial amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to these restricted shares. On December 31, 2018, or in fiscal year 2019, the contingently issuable restricted shares realized a 52.2% vesting percentage based upon level of performance achieved against the market vesting condition, and 78,300 restricted shares vested. The total grant-date fair value of 2011 Plan restricted shares vested during fiscal year 2016 was $1.4 million . No shares vested during fiscal years 2018 and 2017 . Performance stock units The Company granted 67,993 , 84,705 , and 121,030 performance stock units (“PSUs”) to certain employees during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, which are generally eligible to cliff-vest approximately three years from the grant date. Of the total PSUs granted in 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , 30,974 , 37,027 , and 39,684 PSUs, respectively, are subject to a service condition and a market vesting condition linked to the level of total shareholder return received by the Company ’ s shareholders during the performance period measured against the companies in the S&P 500 Composite Index (“TSR PSUs”). The remaining 37,019 , 47,678 , and 81,346 PSUs granted in 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, are subject to a service condition and a performance vesting condition based on the level of adjusted operating income growth achieved over the performance period (“AOI PSUs”). The maximum vesting percentage that could be realized for each of the TSR PSUs and the AOI PSUs is 200% based on the level of performance achieved for the respective awards. All of the PSUs are also subject to a one-year post-vesting holding period. The TSR PSUs were valued based on a Monte Carlo simulation model to reflect the impact of the total shareholder return market condition, resulting in a weighted average grant-date fair value of $65.52 , $67.52 , and $55.36 per unit granted in 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The probability of satisfying a market condition is considered in the estimation of the grant-date fair value for TSR PSUs and the compensation cost is not reversed if the market condition is not achieved, provided the requisite service has been provided. The AOI PSUs granted in 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 have a weighted average grant-date fair value of $57.10 , $52.44 , and $44.22 per unit, respectively. Total compensation cost for the AOI PSUs is determined based on the most likely outcome of the performance condition and the number of awards expected to vest based on the outcome. A summary of the changes in the Company’s PSUs during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average grant-date fair value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Nonvested performance stock units at December 30, 2017 148,586 $ 52.72 1.7 Granted 67,993 60.94 Forfeited (22,010 ) 57.35 Nonvested performance stock units at December 29, 2018 194,569 55.07 1.1 $ 12.3 As of December 29, 2018 , there was $3.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.8 years.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings per Share The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Net income—basic and diluted $ 229,906 271,209 175,289 Weighted average number of common shares: Common—basic 83,697,610 90,857,168 91,568,942 Common—diluted 84,960,791 92,231,436 92,538,282 Earnings per common share: Common—basic $ 2.75 2.99 1.91 Common—diluted 2.71 2.94 1.89 The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation includes the dilutive effect of 1,263,181 , 1,374,268 , and 969,340 equity awards for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, using the treasury stock method. The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for all periods excludes all contingently issuable equity awards outstanding for which the contingent vesting criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. As of December 29, 2018 , there were 184,744 shares, and at each of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , there were 150,000 shares related to equity awards that were contingently issuable and for which the contingent vesting criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. Additionally, the weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation excludes 726,203 , 1,382,486 , and 3,498,229 equity awards for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, as they would be antidilutive.

Income taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	Income taxes Income before income taxes was attributed to domestic and foreign taxing jurisdictions as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Domestic operations $ 266,080 261,760 252,815 Foreign operations 23,121 21,567 26,322 Income before income taxes $ 289,201 283,327 279,137 The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Current: Federal $ 43,992 102,349 97,972 State 21,270 27,922 28,430 Foreign 3,930 3,094 3,808 Current tax provision $ 69,192 133,365 130,210 Deferred: Federal $ (7,262 ) (117,054 ) (20,891 ) State (2,967 ) (5,900 ) (6,069 ) Foreign 332 1,707 598 Deferred tax benefit (9,897 ) (121,247 ) (26,362 ) Provision for income taxes $ 59,295 12,118 103,848 Tax Reform On December 22, 2017, the U.S. federal government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act significantly changed U.S. tax law by, among other things, reducing the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, establishing a modified territorial-style system for taxing foreign-source income of domestic multinational corporations, and imposing a one-time mandatory transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of certain foreign joint ventures and subsidiaries. As a result of the Tax Act, the Company recorded a provisional net tax benefit of $96.8 million during fiscal year 2017 primarily related to the remeasurement of certain U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities, partially offset by the tax effects associated with mandatory repatriation. During fiscal year 2018 , all of the Company’s 2017 U.S. federal and state tax returns were filed and the provisional net tax benefit from the Tax Act was finalized. There was no material change to the provisional amount recorded in fiscal year 2017 . Tax Rate The provision for income taxes differed from the expense computed using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for fiscal year 2018 and 35% for each of the fiscal years 2017 and 2016 due to the following: Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Computed federal income tax expense, at statutory rate 21.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes 6.6 5.2 5.1 Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations (1.5 ) (1.7 ) (3.1 ) Excess tax benefits (6.8 ) (2.8 ) — Change in valuation allowance 0.6 3.2 — Other permanent differences 0.6 (0.5 ) 0.1 Impact of Tax Act — (34.9 ) — Other, net — 0.8 0.1 Effective tax rate 20.5 % 4.3 % 37.2 % Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,134 — 2,013 — Capital leases 2,074 — 2,158 — Rent 9,332 — 9,452 — Property, equipment, and software 1,984 — 375 — Deferred compensation liabilities 10,789 — 15,033 — Deferred gift cards and certificates 17,402 — 16,676 — Deferred revenue 111,668 — 109,953 — Real estate reserves 980 — 1,153 — Franchise rights and other intangibles — 368,277 — 372,988 Unused net operating losses and foreign tax credits 3,270 — 1,912 — Other current liabilities 5,581 — 4,697 — Interest limitation carryforward 5,134 — — — Other 162 — 224 — 170,510 368,277 163,646 372,988 Valuation allowance (2,827 ) — (899 ) — Total $ 167,683 368,277 162,747 372,988 Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented on a net basis by jurisdiction in the consolidated balance sheets. Deferred tax assets for certain foreign jurisdictions totaling $3.4 million and $4.1 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. At December 29, 2018 , the Company had net operating and capital loss carryforwards in certain international jurisdictions of approximately $6.5 million , and recorded deferred tax assets of $0.9 million , net of valuation allowance, related to such loss carryforwards. All unused net operating losses, capital losses, and interest limitations may be carried forward indefinitely, subject to certain restrictions on their use. In addition, the Company had $1.8 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards that expire in 2028 on which a full valuation allowance has been recorded. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, and projections for future taxable income over the periods for which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes, as of December 29, 2018 , with the exception of a foreign tax credit carryforward and net operating loss carryforwards attributable to certain of our foreign subsidiaries for which valuation allowances have been recorded, it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets. The Company has not recognized a deferred tax liability of $10.3 million for potential foreign withholding taxes on the undistributed earnings, net of foreign tax credits, relating to our foreign joint ventures that arose in fiscal year 2018 and prior years because the Company currently does not expect those unremitted earnings to be distributed and become taxable to the Company in the future. In addition, the previously untaxed accumulated earnings and profits of our joint ventures were subject to U.S. tax in the one-time mandatory transition tax provision in fiscal year 2017 . A deferred tax liability will be recognized when the Company is no longer able to demonstrate that it plans to indefinitely reinvest undistributed earnings. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the undistributed earnings of these joint ventures were approximately $159.6 million and $147.4 million , respectively. The Company has not recognized a deferred tax liability for the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries since the previously untaxed accumulated earnings and profits of those subsidiaries were subject to tax in the one-time mandatory transition tax provision in fiscal year 2017 . Beginning in fiscal year 2018 , the income from these subsidiaries is considered global intangible low-taxed income and a portion of those earnings are included in taxable income in the year earned. In addition, such earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested outside the United States. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the amount of cash associated with indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings was approximately $22.7 million and $21.7 million , respectively. If in the future we decide to repatriate such foreign earnings, we could incur incremental U.S. federal and state income tax. However, our intention is to keep these funds indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to fund our U.S. operations. Unrecognized Tax Benefits At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions was $2.4 million and $1.5 million , respectively. At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the Company had approximately $0.7 million and $0.6 million , respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. During fiscal year 2018 , the Company recorded an uncertain tax position of $1.1 million due to uncertainty in the application of provisions of the Tax Act. The Company did not record a material amount related to potential interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , or 2016 . As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , there was $ 1.2 million and $1.3 million , respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the annual effective tax rate. The Company’s major tax jurisdiction subject to income tax is the United States, where periods dating back to tax years ended December 2015 remain open and subject to examination. A summary of the changes in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Balance at beginning of year $ 1,529 2,290 2,653 Increases related to prior year tax positions 3 206 267 Increases related to current year tax positions 1,121 65 161 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (170 ) (94 ) (33 ) Decreases related to settlements — (871 ) (191 ) Lapses of statutes of limitations — (140 ) (597 ) Effect of foreign currency adjustments (91 ) 73 30 Balance at end of year $ 2,392 1,529 2,290

Commitments and contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
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Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and contingencies (a) Lease commitments The Company is party to various leases for property, including land and buildings, leased automobiles, and office equipment under noncancelable operating and capital lease arrangements (see note 11 ). (b) Supply chain guarantees The Company has various supply chain agreements that provide for purchase commitments, the majority of which result in the Company being contingently liable upon early termination of the agreement. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the Company was contingently liable under such supply chain agreements for approximately $119.4 million and $116.7 million , respectively. For certain supply chain commitments, as product is purchased by the Company’s franchisees over the term of the agreement, the amount of the guarantee is reduced. The Company assesses the risk of performing under each of these guarantees on a quarterly basis, and, based on various factors including internal forecasts, prior history, and ability to extend contract terms, we accrued an immaterial amount of reserves related to supply chain commitments as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 . (c) Letters of credit At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the Company had standby letters of credit outstanding for a total of $32.4 million and $32.3 million , respectively. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit. (d) Legal matters The Company is engaged in several matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by the Company. At December 30, 2017 , $3.6 million was included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets to reflect the Company’s estimate of the probable losses incurred in connection with all outstanding litigation. At December 29, 2018 , an inconsequential amount was accrued related to outstanding litigation.

Retirement plans

Retirement plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement plans	Retirement plans 401(k) Plan Employees of the Company, excluding employees of certain international subsidiaries, are eligible to participate in a defined contribution retirement plan, the Dunkin’ Brands 401(k) Retirement Plan (“401(k) Plan”), under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the 401(k) Plan, employees may contribute up to 80% of their pre-tax eligible compensation, not to exceed the annual limits set by the IRS. The 401(k) Plan allows the Company to match participants’ contributions in an amount determined at the sole discretion of the Company. The Company matched participants’ contributions during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , up to a maximum of 4% of the employee’s eligible compensation. Employer contributions totaled $3.5 million , $3.4 million , and $3.3 million for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. NQDC Plans The Company also offers certain qualifying individuals, as defined by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), the ability to participate in the NQDC Plans. The NQDC Plans allow for pre-tax contributions of up to 50% of a participant’s base annual salary and other forms of compensation, as defined. The Company credits the amounts deferred with earnings and holds investments in company-owned life insurance policies to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plans. The NQDC Plans liability, included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, was $9.8 million and $13.5 million at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , total investments held for the NQDC Plans were $9.9 million and $10.8 million , respectively, and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Related-party transactions

Related-party transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Disclosure Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-party transactions	Related-party transactions The Company recognized revenues from its equity method investees, consisting of royalty income and sales of ice cream and other products, as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Japan JV $ 1,874 1,745 1,873 South Korea JV 4,569 4,525 4,030 Australia JV 6,002 4,242 4,277 $ 12,445 10,512 10,180 At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , the Company had $5.5 million and $5.1 million , respectively, of receivables from its equity method investees, which were recorded in accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company made net payments to its equity method investees totaling approximately $3.8 million , $3.3 million , and $3.2 million during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, primarily for the purchase of ice cream products. Upon sale of the Company's ownership interest in the Spain JV in fiscal year 2016 (see note 6 ), the Company recovered approximately $1.0 million in notes receivable repayments.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows (in thousands): Accounts receivable Short-term notes and other receivables Long-term notes and other Balance at December 26, 2015 $ 5,627 1,007 4,075 Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net 1,202 (189 ) (960 ) Write-offs and other (2,051 ) (479 ) (1,027 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 4,778 339 2,088 Provision for doubtful accounts, net 123 264 70 Write-offs and other (968 ) — (335 ) Balance at December 30, 2017 3,933 603 1,823 Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net 606 281 (256 ) Write-offs and other (955 ) — (81 ) Balance at December 29, 2018 $ 3,584 884 1,486

Quarterly financial data (unaud

Quarterly financial data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Quarterly financial data (unaudited)	Quarterly financial data (unaudited) Three months ended March 31, June 30, September 29, December 29, (In thousands, except per share data) Total revenues $ 301,342 350,640 350,011 319,624 Operating income 89,831 113,850 111,592 96,559 Net income 50,152 60,498 66,067 53,189 Earnings per share: Common—basic 0.58 0.73 0.80 0.64 Common—diluted 0.57 0.72 0.79 0.64 Three months ended April 1, July 1, September 30, December 30, (In thousands, except per share data) Total revenues $ 296,358 334,176 330,071 314,946 Operating income 86,773 106,836 105,272 92,161 Net income 44,293 51,092 41,170 134,654 Earnings per share: Common—basic 0.48 0.56 0.46 1.49 Common—diluted 0.48 0.55 0.45 1.47

Summary of significant accoun_2

Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Year	Fiscal year The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52- or 53-week year on a 13-week quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday when applicable with respect to the fourth fiscal quarter). The data periods contained within fiscal years 2018 and 2017 reflect the results of operations for the 52-week periods ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, and fiscal year 2016 reflects the results of operations for the 53-week period ended December 31, 2016 .
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	(b) Basis of presentation and consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In fiscal year 2018, we adopted new guidance for revenue recognition related to contracts with customers and restated all financial statement amounts for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 (see note 3 ). We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. We also consider for consolidation an entity, in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. The principal entities in which we possess a variable interest include franchise entities and our equity method investees. We do not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities, except for our investments in various entities that are accounted for under the equity method. Additionally, we generally do not provide financial support to franchise entities in a typical franchise relationship. As our franchise and license arrangements provide our franchisee and licensee entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with potential franchise VIEs is attributable to aged trade and notes receivable balances, outstanding loan guarantees, and future lease payments due from franchisees (see note 11 ). Noncontrolling interests included within total stockholders’ deficit as of December 26, 2015 represented interests in a franchise entity that was deemed a variable interest entity and for which the Company was the primary beneficiary. During fiscal year 2016, the Company deconsolidated the noncontrolling interests from the Company's consolidated financial statements as it was no longer the primary beneficiary of the franchise entity.
Accounting Estimates	Accounting estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended. Significant estimates are made in the calculations and assessments of the following: (a) allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivables, (b) impairment of tangible and intangible assets, (c) other-than-temporary impairment of equity method investments, (d) income taxes, (e) share-based compensation, (f) lease accounting estimates, (g) gift card/certificate breakage, and (h) contingencies. Estimates are based on historical experience, current conditions, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities when they are not readily apparent from other sources. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash The Company continually monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions in which it maintains its deposits and investments. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , we maintained balances in various cash accounts in excess of federally insured limits. All highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Cash held related to the advertising funds and the Company’s gift card/certificate programs are classified as unrestricted cash as there are no legal restrictions on the use of these funds; however, the Company intends to use these funds solely to support the advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs rather than to fund operations. Total cash balances related to the advertising funds and gift card/certificate programs as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were $207.3 million and $175.7 million , respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, notes and other receivables, accounts payable, and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. For long-term receivables, we review the creditworthiness of the counterparty on a quarterly basis, and adjust the carrying value as necessary. We believe the carrying value of long-term receivables of $5.0 million and $4.9 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, approximates fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 are summarized as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Total assets $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543 Total liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543 The deferred compensation liabilities relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. non-qualified deferred compensation plans (“NQDC Plans”), which allow for pre-tax deferral of compensation for certain qualifying employees and directors (see note 18 ). Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to hypothetical investments. The Company holds company-owned life insurance policies to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plans. The changes in the fair value of any company-owned life insurance policies are derived using determinable cash surrender value. As such, the company-owned life insurance policies are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP. The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Financial liabilities Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Long-term debt $ 3,042,276 3,011,843 3,067,357 3,156,099 The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is estimated primarily based on current market rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities or current bid prices for our long-term debt. Judgment is required to develop these estimates. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consist primarily of ice cream products sold to certain international markets that are in-transit from our third-party manufacturer to our international licensees, during which time we hold title to such products. The majority of ice cream products are purchased from one supplier. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value, and cost is generally determined based on the actual cost of the specific inventory sold. An immaterial amount of inventories are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property and Equipment	Property, equipment, and software Property, equipment, and software are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining lease term of the related asset. Estimated useful lives are as follows: Years Buildings 20 – 35 Leasehold improvements 5 – 20 Store, production, and other equipment 3 – 10 Software 3 – 7 Depreciation related to the U.S. Advertising Funds segment is included within advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Routine maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements, additions, or replacements that extend the life, increase capacity, or improve the safety or the efficiency of property are capitalized at cost and depreciated. Major improvements to leased property are capitalized as leasehold improvements and depreciated. Interest costs incurred during the acquisition period of capital assets are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset and depreciated.
Leases	Leases When determining lease terms, we begin with the point at which the Company obtains control and possession of the leased properties. We include option periods for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on the Company in such an amount that the renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured, which generally includes option periods through the end of the related franchise agreement term. We also include any rent holidays in the determination of the lease term. We record rent expense and rental income for leases and subleases, respectively, that contain scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the lease term as defined above. In certain cases, contingent rentals are based on sales levels of our franchisees, in excess of stipulated amounts. Contingent rentals are included in rental income and rent expense as they are earned or accrued, respectively. We occasionally provide to our sublessees, or receive from our landlords, tenant improvement allowances. Tenant improvement allowances paid to our sublessees are recorded as a deferred rent asset. For fixed asset and/or leasehold purchases for which we receive tenant improvement allowances from our landlords, we record the property and equipment and/or leasehold improvements gross and establish a deferred rent obligation. The deferred lease assets and obligations are amortized on a straight-line basis over the determined sublease and lease terms, respectively. Management regularly reviews sublease arrangements, where we are the lessor, for losses on sublease arrangements. We recognize a loss, discounted using credit-adjusted risk-free rates, when costs expected to be incurred under an operating prime lease exceed the anticipated future revenue stream of the operating sublease. Furthermore, for properties where we do not currently have an operational franchise or other third-party sublessee and are under long-term lease agreements, the present value of any remaining liability under the lease, discounted using credit-adjusted risk-free rates and net of estimated sublease recovery, is recognized as a liability and recorded as an operating expense at the time we cease use of the property. The value of any equipment and leasehold improvements related to a closed store is assessed for potential impairment (see note 2(i)). (
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of long-lived assets Long-lived assets that are used in operations are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable through undiscounted future cash flows. Recognition and measurement of a potential impairment is performed on assets grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level where identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair value is generally estimated by internal specialists based on the present value of anticipated future cash flows or, if required, with the assistance of independent third-party valuation specialists, depending on the nature of the assets or asset group.
Equity method investments	Equity method investments The Company’s equity method investments consist of interests in B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. (“Japan JV”), BR-Korea Co., Ltd. (“South Korea JV”), and Palm Oasis Pty. Ltd. (“Australia JV”), which are accounted for in accordance with the equity method. The Company also previously accounted for an ownership interest in Coffee Alliance, S.L. (“Spain JV”) in accordance with the equity method, which interest was sold during fiscal year 2016 (see note 6 ). The Company evaluates its equity method investments for impairment whenever an event or change in circumstances occurs that may have a significant adverse impact on the fair value of the investment. If a loss in value has occurred and is deemed to be other than temporary, an impairment loss is recorded. Several factors are reviewed to determine whether a loss has occurred that is other than temporary, including absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment, the length and extent of the fair value decline, and the financial condition and future prospects of the investee.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and other intangible assets Goodwill and trade names (“indefinite-lived intangibles”) have been assigned to our reporting units, which are also our operating segments, for purposes of impairment testing. Dunkin' U.S., Dunkin' International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International have indefinite-lived intangibles associated with them. We evaluate the remaining useful life of our trade names to determine whether current events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. In addition, all of our indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that a trade name is impaired. In the event we were to determine that the carrying value of a trade name would more likely than not exceed its fair value, quantitative testing would be performed which consists of a comparison of the fair value of each trade name with its carrying value, with any excess of carrying value over fair value being recognized as an impairment loss. For goodwill, we first perform a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount. In the event we were to determine that a reporting unit’s carrying value would more likely than not exceed its fair value, quantitative testing would be performed which consists of a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. The fair value of a reporting unit is an estimate of the amount for which the unit as a whole could be sold in a current transaction between willing parties. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value of the reporting unit and its fair value, but not exceeding the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. We have selected the first day of our fiscal third quarter as the date on which to perform our annual impairment test for all indefinite-lived intangible assets. We also test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of such indefinite-lived intangibles has been impaired. Other intangible assets consist primarily of franchise and international license rights (“franchise rights”) and operating lease interests acquired related to our prime leases and subleases (“operating leases acquired”). Franchise rights and favorable operating leases acquired recorded in the consolidated balance sheets were valued using an appropriate valuation method as of the date of acquisition. Amortization of franchise rights and favorable operating leases acquired is recorded as amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations and amortized over the respective franchise and lease terms using the straight-line method. Unfavorable operating leases acquired related to our prime and subleases are recorded in the liability section of the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized into rental expense and rental income, respectively, over the base lease term of the respective leases using the straight-line method. The weighted average amortization period for all unfavorable operating leases acquired is 18 years. Management makes adjustments to the carrying amount of such intangible assets and unfavorable operating leases acquired if they are deemed to be impaired using the methodology for long-lived assets (see note 2(i)), or when such license or lease agreements are reduced or terminated.
Contingencies	Contingencies The Company records reserves for legal and other contingencies when information available to the Company indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Predicting the outcomes of claims and litigation and estimating the related costs and exposures involve substantial uncertainties that could cause actual costs to vary materially from estimates. Legal costs incurred in connection with legal and other contingencies are expensed as the costs are incurred.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign currency translation We translate assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations into U.S. dollars at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses at the average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) and stockholders’ deficit, net of deferred taxes. Foreign currency translation adjustments primarily result from our equity method investments, as well as subsidiaries located in Canada, the UK, Australia, and other foreign jurisdictions. Transactions resulting in foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with a five-step revenue model, as follows: identifying the contract with the customer; identifying the performance obligations in the contract; determining the transaction price; allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Franchise fees and royalty income Domestically, the Company sells individual franchises as well as territory agreements in the form of store development agreements (“SDAs”) that grant the right to develop restaurants in designated areas. The franchise agreements and SDAs typically require the franchisee to pay initial nonrefundable franchise fees prior to opening the respective restaurants and continuing fees, or royalty income, on a weekly basis based upon a percentage of franchisee gross sales. The initial term of domestic franchise agreements is typically 20 years. Prior to the end of the franchise term or as otherwise provided by the Company, a franchisee may elect to renew the term of a franchise agreement and, if approved, will typically pay a renewal fee upon execution of the renewal term. If approved, a franchisee may transfer a franchise agreement or SDA to a new or existing franchisee, at which point a transfer fee is paid. Occasionally, the Company offers incentive programs to franchisees in conjunction with a franchise/license agreement, territory agreement, or renewal agreement. Internationally, the Company sells master franchise agreements that grant the master franchisee the right to develop and operate, and in some instances sub-franchise, a certain number of restaurants within a particular geographic area. The master franchisee is typically required to pay an upfront market entry fee upon entering into the master franchise agreement and an upfront initial franchise fee for each developed restaurant prior to each respective opening. For the Dunkin' brand and in certain Baskin-Robbins international markets, the master franchisee will also pay continuing fees, or royalty income, generally on a monthly basis based upon a percentage of sales. Generally, the master franchise agreement serves as the franchise agreement for the underlying restaurants, and the initial franchise term provided for each restaurant typically ranges between 10 and 20 years. Generally, the franchise license granted for each individual restaurant within an arrangement represents a single performance obligation. Therefore, initial franchise fees and market entry fees for each arrangement are allocated to each individual restaurant and recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement from the date of the restaurant opening. Royalty income is also recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement based on the royalties earned each period as the underlying sales occur. Renewal fees are generally recognized over the renewal term for the respective restaurant from the start of the renewal period. Transfer fees are recognized over the remaining term of the franchise agreement beginning at the time of transfer. Incentives provided to franchisees in conjunction with a franchise/license agreement, territory agreement, or renewal agreement are recognized over the remaining term of the respective agreement. Additionally, for Baskin-Robbins international markets that do not pay a royalty, a portion of the consideration from the sales of ice cream and other products is allocated to royalty income as consideration for the use of the franchise license, which is recognized when the related sales occur and is estimated based on royalty rates in effect for markets where the franchise license is sold on a standalone basis. Fees received or receivable that are expected to be recognized as revenue within one year are classified as current deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Advertising fees and related income Domestically and in limited international markets, franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay continuing advertising fees on a weekly basis based on a percentage of franchisee gross sales, which represents a portion of the consideration received for the single performance obligation of the franchise license. Continuing advertising fees are recognized over the term of the respective franchise agreement based on the fees earned each period as the underlying sales occur. The Company and its franchisees sell gift cards that are redeemable for products in our Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins restaurants. The Company manages the gift card program, and therefore collects all funds from the activation of gift cards and reimburses franchisees for the redemption of gift cards in their restaurants. A liability for unredeemed gift cards, as well as historical gift certificates sold, is included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. There are no expiration dates or service fees charged on the gift cards. While the franchisees continue to honor all gift cards presented for payment, the likelihood of redemption may be determined to be remote for certain cards due to long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, the Company may recognize revenue from unredeemed gift cards (“breakage revenue”) if they are not subject to unclaimed property laws. For Dunkin’ gift cards enrolled in the DD Perks® Rewards loyalty program and other cards with expected similar redemption behavior, breakage is estimated and recognized at the point in time when the likelihood of redemption of any remaining card balance becomes remote, generally after a period of sufficient inactivity. Breakage revenue on all other Dunkin’ gift cards and all Baskin-Robbins gift cards is estimated and recognized over time in proportion to actual gift card redemptions, based on historical redemption rates. Significant judgment is required in estimating breakage rates and in determining whether to recognize breakage revenue over time or when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote. The Company also collects gift card program service fees from franchisees to offset the costs to administer the gift card program. The gift card program service fees are based on the volume of gift card transactions processed and are recognized as the underlying transactions occur. Rental income Rental income for base rentals is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including the amortization of any tenant improvement allowances paid (see note 2(h)). The differences between the straight-line rent amounts and amounts receivable under the leases are recorded as deferred rent assets in current or long-term assets, as appropriate. Contingent rental income is recognized as earned, and any amounts received from lessees in advance of achieving stipulated thresholds are deferred until such thresholds are actually achieved. Deferred contingent rentals are recorded as deferred revenue in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Sales of ice cream and other products We distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products and, in limited cases, Dunkin’ products to franchisees and licensees in certain international locations. Revenue from the sale of ice cream and other products, including distribution fees, is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the buyer, which is generally upon delivery. Payment for ice cream and other products is generally due within a relatively short period of time subsequent to delivery. Sales at company-operated restaurants Retail store revenues at company-operated restaurants were recognized when payments were tendered at the point of sale, net of sales tax and other sales-related taxes. As of December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the Company did not own or operate any restaurants. Other revenues Other revenues include fees generated by licensing our brand names and other intellectual property, as well as gains, net of losses and transactions costs, from the sales of restaurants that were not company-operated to new or existing franchisees. Licensing fees are recognized over the term of the expected license agreement, with sales-based license fees being recognized based on the amount earned each period as the underlying sales occur. Gains on the refranchise or sale of a restaurant are recognized over the term of the related agreement.
Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts We monitor the financial condition of our franchisees and licensees and record provisions for estimated losses on receivables when we believe that our franchisees or licensees are unable to make their required payments. While we use the best information available in making our determination, the ultimate recovery of recorded receivables is also dependent upon future economic events and other conditions that may be beyond our control. Included in the allowance for doubtful notes and accounts receivables is a provision for uncollectible royalty, advertising fee, lease, ice cream, and licensing fee receivables.
Share-Based Payment	Share-based payments We measure compensation cost at fair value on the date of grant for all share-based awards and recognize compensation expense over the service period that the awards are expected to vest. The Company has elected to recognize compensation cost for graded-vesting awards subject only to a service condition over the requisite service period of the entire award. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical and forecasted turnover. As a result of the required adoption of new accounting guidance, the Company began recording excess tax benefits to the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations beginning in fiscal year 2017, instead of additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets. As a result, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $19.7 million and $7.8 million for fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively, to provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations, and recorded $2.7 million for fiscal year 2016 to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets.
Income Taxes	Income taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the expected future tax consequences of items that have been included in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and the respective tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effects of changes in tax rates and changes in apportionment of income between tax jurisdictions on deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the year in which the law is enacted or change in apportionment occurs (see note 16 ). Valuation allowances are provided when the Company does not believe it is more likely than not that it will realize the benefit of identified tax assets. We have made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due under the global intangible low-taxed income provision as a current period expense. A tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Estimates of interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in the provision for income taxes.
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive income Comprehensive income is primarily comprised of net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, and gains and losses on interest rate swaps, and is reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, net of taxes, for all periods presented.
Deferred Financing Costs	Debt issuance costs Debt issuance costs represent capitalizable costs incurred related to the issuance and refinancing of the Company’s long-term debt (see note 8 ). As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , debt issuance costs of $29.5 million and $34.5 million , respectively, are included in long-term debt, net in the consolidated balance sheets, and are being amortized over the remaining maturities of the debt, based on projected required repayments, using the effective interest rate method
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of credit risk The Company is subject to credit risk through its accounts receivable consisting primarily of amounts due from franchisees and licensees for franchise fees, royalty income, advertising fees, and sales of ice cream and other products. In addition, we have note and lease receivables from certain of our franchisees and licensees. The financial condition of these franchisees and licensees is largely dependent upon the underlying business trends of our brands and market conditions within the quick service restaurant industry. This concentration of credit risk is mitigated, in part, by the large number of franchisees and licensees of each brand and the short-term nature of the franchise and license fee and lease receivables. As of each of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , one master licensee, including its majority-owned subsidiaries, accounted for approximately 11% of total accounts and notes receivable. No individual franchisee or master licensee accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , or 2016 . (u) Advertising expenses Advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations includes advertising expenses incurred by the Company, primarily through advertising funds, including those expenses for the administration of the gift card program. The Company expenses production costs of commercial advertising upon first airing and expenses the costs of communicating the advertising in the period in which the advertising occurs. Costs of print advertising and certain promotion-related items are deferred and expensed the first time the advertising is displayed. Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets include $15.0 million and $15.5 million at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively, that was related to advertising. Advertising expenses are allocated to interim periods in relation to the related revenues. When revenues of the advertising fund exceed the related advertising expenses, advertising costs are accrued up to the amount of revenues.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent accounting pronouncements Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new guidance for revenue recognition related to contracts with customers (“ASC 606”), except for contracts within the scope of other standards, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. The Company retrospectively adopted this new guidance in fiscal year 2018. See note 3 for further disclosure of the impact of the new guidance. In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance which aligns recognition of breakage for prepaid stored-value products such as prepaid gift cards with the breakage guidance in ASC 606. The new guidance requires recognition of the estimated breakage amount either proportionally as redemption occurs or when redemption is remote, if the entity does not expect to be entitled to breakage. The Company adopted this guidance in fiscal year 2018. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance allowing companies the option to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit the stranded income tax effects resulting from the enactment of the tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) that was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Company early adopted this standard during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and has elected to present the change in the period of adoption. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance for lease accounting, which replaces existing lease accounting guidance. The new guidance aims to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2019 with early adoption permitted, and modified retrospective application is required with an option to not restate comparative periods in the period of adoption. The Company will adopt this new guidance in fiscal year 2019 without restating comparative periods. Substantially all of the Company’s operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and will be recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption, initially measured as the present value of future lease payments, thereby having a material impact to its consolidated balance sheet. We do not expect the adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated statements of operations or cash flows, or compliance with debt agreements. The Company expects to elect the package of practical expedients permitted under the new guidance, which includes allowing the Company to continue utilizing historical classification of leases. However, the Company does not expect to adopt the hindsight practical expedient, and therefore expects to continue to utilize lease terms determined under existing lease guidance. The Company is party to various operating leases for property, including land and buildings, as well as leases for office equipment and automobiles. The Company expects the adoption of the new guidance will result in the recognition of operating lease assets and liabilities of approximately $390 million to $405 million and $435 million to $450 million , respectively, for these leases. The difference between the assets and liabilities will be attributable to the reclassification of certain existing lease-related assets and liabilities as an adjustment to the right-of-use assets. The Company has not yet finalized quantifying the impact, if any, of leases included in certain other contracts. The accounting guidance for lessors will remain largely unchanged from previous guidance, with the exception of the presentation of certain lease costs that the Company passes through to lessees, including but not limited to, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. These costs are generally paid by the Company and reimbursed by the lessee. Historically, these costs have been recorded on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations, but will be presented gross upon adoption of the new guidance. The Company expects the adoption of the new guidance will result in the recognition of additional rental income and occupancy expenses–franchised restaurants of approximately $15 million to $20 million annually beginning in fiscal year 2019. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the adoption of this new guidance will have on financial statement disclosures, in addition to evaluating business processes and internal controls related to lease accounting to assist in the ongoing application of the new guidance.
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Subsequent events have been evaluated up through the date that these consolidated financial statements were filed.

Summary of significant accoun_3

Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheets that are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Cash and cash equivalents $ 517,594 1,018,317 Restricted cash 79,008 94,047 Restricted cash, included in Other assets 1,719 1,735 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 598,321 1,114,099
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 are summarized as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Total assets $ 9,906 9,906 10,836 10,836 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543 Total liabilities $ 9,759 9,759 13,543 13,543
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Debt	The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Financial liabilities Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Long-term debt $ 3,042,276 3,011,843 3,067,357 3,156,099
Property and Equipment	Estimated useful lives are as follows: Years Buildings 20 – 35 Leasehold improvements 5 – 20 Store, production, and other equipment 3 – 10 Software 3 – 7 Property, equipment, and software at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Land $ 40,394 35,673 Buildings 55,771 50,640 Leasehold improvements 157,976 157,310 Software, store, production, and other equipment 72,165 64,491 Construction in progress and software under development 30,446 7,270 Property, equipment, and software, gross 356,752 315,384 Accumulated depreciation (147,550 ) (133,842 ) Property, equipment, and software, net $ 209,202 181,542

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of revenue	Revenues are disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition and reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended ended December 29, 2018 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 483,883 29,375 20,111 7,532 — 540,901 15,096 555,997 Franchise fees 18,029 1,276 2,196 844 — 22,345 — 22,345 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 454,608 454,608 18,516 473,124 Other revenues 2,287 10,278 5 8 — 12,578 34,358 46,936 Total revenues recognized over time 504,199 40,929 22,312 8,384 454,608 1,030,432 67,970 1,098,402 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 3,261 — 106,284 — 109,545 (14,348 ) 95,197 Sales at company-operated restaurants — — — — — — — — Other revenues 1,698 257 29 170 — 2,154 985 3,139 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 1,698 3,518 29 106,454 — 111,699 (13,363 ) 98,336 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 505,897 44,447 22,341 114,838 454,608 1,142,131 54,607 1,196,738 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 20,466 20,466 Rental income 100,913 2,971 — 529 — 104,413 — 104,413 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 100,913 2,971 — 529 — 104,413 20,466 124,879 Total revenues $ 606,810 47,418 22,341 115,367 454,608 1,246,544 75,073 1,321,617 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.” Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 463,874 29,724 17,965 7,009 — 518,572 14,271 532,843 Franchise fees 18,455 978 1,853 1,077 — 22,363 — 22,363 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 440,441 440,441 1,542 441,983 Other revenues 2,185 10,564 7 8 — 12,764 32,893 45,657 Total revenues recognized over time 484,514 41,266 19,825 8,094 440,441 994,140 48,706 1,042,846 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 3,448 — 106,036 — 109,484 (13,096 ) 96,388 Sales at company-operated restaurants — — — — — — — — Other revenues 1,446 405 (55 ) 238 — 2,034 639 2,673 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 1,446 3,853 (55 ) 106,274 — 111,518 (12,457 ) 99,061 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 485,960 45,119 19,770 114,368 440,441 1,105,658 36,249 1,141,907 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 29,001 29,001 Rental income 101,073 3,089 — 481 — 104,643 — 104,643 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 101,073 3,089 — 481 — 104,643 29,001 133,644 Total revenues $ 587,033 48,208 19,770 114,849 440,441 1,210,301 65,250 1,275,551 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.” Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 Dunkin' U.S. Baskin-Robbins U.S. Dunkin' International Baskin-Robbins International U.S. Advertising Funds Total reportable segment revenues Other (a) Total revenues Revenues recognized under ASC 606 Revenues recognized over time: Royalty income $ 448,609 28,909 16,791 6,618 — 500,927 14,315 515,242 Franchise fees 16,608 734 1,849 1,963 — 21,154 — 21,154 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 429,952 429,952 1,484 431,436 Other revenues 2,057 11,107 5 15 — 13,184 28,519 41,703 Total revenues recognized over time 467,274 40,750 18,645 8,596 429,952 965,217 44,318 1,009,535 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 2,632 — 110,628 — 113,260 (12,718 ) 100,542 Sales at company-operated restaurants 11,975 — — — — 11,975 — 11,975 Other revenues 1,296 529 (17 ) 357 — 2,165 1,001 3,166 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 13,271 3,161 (17 ) 110,985 — 127,400 (11,717 ) 115,683 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 480,545 43,911 18,628 119,581 429,952 1,092,617 32,601 1,125,218 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 22,117 22,117 Rental income 97,540 2,994 — 458 — 100,992 28 101,020 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 97,540 2,994 — 458 — 100,992 22,145 123,137 Total revenues $ 578,085 46,905 18,628 120,039 429,952 1,193,609 54,746 1,248,355 (a) Revenues reported as “Other” include revenues earned through certain licensing revenues, revenues generated from online training programs for franchisees, advertising fees and related income from international advertising funds, and breakage and other revenue related to the gift card program, all of which are not allocated to a specific segment. Additionally, the allocation of royalty income from sales of ice cream and other products is reported as “Other.”
Contract balances	Information about receivables and deferred revenue subject to ASC 606 is as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Balance Sheet Classification Receivables $ 81,609 76,455 Accounts receivable, net and Notes and other receivables, net Deferred revenue: Current $ 24,002 27,724 Deferred revenue—current Long-term 327,333 361,458 Deferred revenue—long term Total $ 351,335 389,182
Franchised and company-operated points of distribution	The changes in franchised and company-operated points of distribution were as follows: Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Systemwide points of distribution: Franchised points of distribution in operation—beginning of year 20,520 20,080 19,308 Franchised points of distribution—opened 1,213 1,339 1,540 Franchised points of distribution—closed (821 ) (899 ) (819 ) Net transfers from company-operated points of distribution — — 51 Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of year 20,912 20,520 20,080 Company-operated points of distribution—end of year — — — Total systemwide points of distribution—end of year 20,912 20,520 20,080
Estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations	Estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are either unsatisfied or partially satisfied at December 29, 2018 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year: 2019 $ 22,627 2020 18,996 2021 19,058 2022 18,981 2023 18,872 Thereafter 217,348 Total $ 315,882
Impacts to prior period information, revenue recognition	The new guidance for revenue recognition impacted the Company's previously reported financial statements as follows: Consolidated Balance Sheets December 30, 2017 (In thousands) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Other revenue transactions Restated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,018,317 — — — 1,018,317 Restricted cash 94,047 — — — 94,047 Accounts receivables, net 51,442 — 18,075 — 69,517 Notes and other receivables, net 51,082 — 1,250 — 52,332 Restricted assets of advertising funds 47,373 — (47,373 ) — — Prepaid income taxes 21,879 — 48 — 21,927 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,695 — 15,498 — 48,193 Total current assets 1,316,835 — (12,502 ) — 1,304,333 Property, equipment, and software, net 169,005 — 12,537 — 181,542 Equity method investments 140,615 — — — 140,615 Goodwill 888,308 — — — 888,308 Other intangibles assets, net 1,357,157 — — — 1,357,157 Other assets 65,464 — 14 — 65,478 Total assets $ 3,937,384 — 49 — 3,937,433 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 31,500 — — — 31,500 Capital lease obligations 596 — — — 596 Accounts payable 16,307 — 37,110 — 53,417 Liabilities of advertising funds 58,014 — (58,014 ) — — Deferred revenue 39,395 1,502 (550 ) 4,529 44,876 Other current liabilities 326,078 — 29,032 — 355,110 Total current liabilities 471,890 1,502 7,578 4,529 485,499 Long-term debt, net 3,035,857 — — — 3,035,857 Capital lease obligations 7,180 — — — 7,180 Unfavorable operating leases acquired 9,780 — — — 9,780 Deferred revenue 11,158 328,183 (7,518 ) 29,635 361,458 Deferred income taxes, net 315,249 (91,488 ) — (9,416 ) 214,345 Other long-term liabilities 77,823 — 30 — 77,853 Total long-term liabilities 3,457,047 236,695 (7,488 ) 20,219 3,706,473 Stockholders’ equity (deficit) Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock 90 — — — 90 Additional paid-in-capital 724,114 — — — 724,114 Treasury stock, at cost (1,060 ) — — — (1,060 ) Accumulated deficit (705,007 ) (238,197 ) (196 ) (24,748 ) (968,148 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,690 ) — 155 — (9,535 ) Stockholders’ equity (deficit) 8,447 (238,197 ) (41 ) (24,748 ) (254,539 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 3,937,384 — 49 — 3,937,433 Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 (In thousands, except per share data) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Ice cream royalty allocation Other revenue transactions Restated Revenues: Franchise fees and royalty income $ 592,689 (51,754 ) — 14,271 — 555,206 Advertising fees and related income — — 470,984 — — 470,984 Rental income 104,643 — — — — 104,643 Sales of ice cream and other products 110,659 — — (14,271 ) — 96,388 Other revenues 52,510 (5,838 ) — — 1,658 48,330 Total revenues 860,501 (57,592 ) 470,984 — 1,658 1,275,551 Operating costs and expenses: Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants 60,301 — — — — 60,301 Cost of ice cream and other products 77,012 — — — — 77,012 Advertising expenses — — 476,157 — — 476,157 General and administrative expenses, net 248,975 — (5,147 ) — — 243,828 Depreciation 20,084 — — — — 20,084 Amortization of other intangible assets 21,335 — — — — 21,335 Long-lived asset impairment charges 1,617 — — — — 1,617 Total operating costs and expenses 429,324 — 471,010 — — 900,334 Net income of equity method investments 15,198 — — — — 15,198 Other operating income, net 627 — — — — 627 Operating income 447,002 (57,592 ) (26 ) — 1,658 391,042 Other income (expense), net: Interest income 3,313 — — — — 3,313 Interest expense (104,423 ) — — — — (104,423 ) Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions (6,996 ) — — — — (6,996 ) Other income, net 391 — — — — 391 Total other expense, net (107,715 ) — — — — (107,715 ) Income before income taxes 339,287 (57,592 ) (26 ) — 1,658 283,327 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (a) (11,622 ) 18,656 — — 5,084 12,118 Net income $ 350,909 (76,248 ) (26 ) — (3,426 ) 271,209 Earnings per share—basic $ 3.86 2.99 Earnings per share—diluted 3.80 2.94 (a) Adjustments for “Franchise fees” and “Other revenue transactions” include tax expense of $42.2 million and $4.3 million , respectively, related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, consisting of the re-measurement of the related deferred tax balances using the lower enacted corporate tax rate. Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (In thousands, except per share data) Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Previously reported Franchise fees Advertising Ice cream royalty allocation Other revenue transactions Restated Revenues: Franchise fees and royalty income $ 549,571 (27,490 ) — 14,315 — 536,396 Advertising fees and related income — — 453,553 — — 453,553 Rental income 101,020 — — — — 101,020 Sales of ice cream and other products 114,857 — — (14,315 ) — 100,542 Sales at company-operated restaurants 11,975 — — — — 11,975 Other revenues 51,466 (5,072 ) — — (1,525 ) 44,869 Total revenues 828,889 (32,562 ) 453,553 — (1,525 ) 1,248,355 Operating costs and expenses: Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants 57,409 — — — — 57,409 Cost of ice cream and other products 77,608 — — — — 77,608 Company-operated restaurant expenses 13,591 — — — — 13,591 Advertising expenses — — 458,568 — — 458,568 General and administrative expenses, net 246,814 — (4,990 ) — — 241,824 Depreciation 20,458 — — — — 20,458 Amortization of other intangible assets 22,079 — — — — 22,079 Long-lived asset impairment charges 149 — — — — 149 Total operating costs and expenses 438,108 — 453,578 — — 891,686 Net income of equity method investments 14,552 — — — — 14,552 Other operating income, net 9,381 — — — — 9,381 Operating income 414,714 (32,562 ) (25 ) — (1,525 ) 380,602 Other income (expense), net: Interest income 582 — — — — 582 Interest expense (100,852 ) — — — — (100,852 ) Other loss, net (1,195 ) — — — — (1,195 ) Total other expense, net (101,465 ) — — — — (101,465 ) Income before income taxes 313,249 (32,562 ) (25 ) — (1,525 ) 279,137 Provision for income taxes 117,673 (13,205 ) — — (620 ) 103,848 Net income $ 195,576 (19,357 ) (25 ) — (905 ) 175,289 Earnings per share—basic $ 2.14 1.91 Earnings per share—diluted 2.11 1.89 The adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance had no impact on the Company’s total cash flows. Adjustments presented in the cash flow information below result from full consolidation of the advertising funds, and reflect the investing activities, consisting solely of additions to property, equipment, and software, of such funds. Select Cash Flow Information (In thousands) Fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Previously reported Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Restated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 276,908 6,449 283,357 Net cash used in investing activities (13,854 ) (6,449 ) (20,303 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 418,641 — 418,641 Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 682,267 — 682,267 Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 Previously reported Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance Restated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 276,827 5,652 282,479 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,343 (5,652 ) (4,309 ) Net cash used in financing activities (179,178 ) — (179,178 ) Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 98,717 — 98,717

Property and equipment, net (Ta

Property and equipment, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Estimated useful lives are as follows: Years Buildings 20 – 35 Leasehold improvements 5 – 20 Store, production, and other equipment 3 – 10 Software 3 – 7 Property, equipment, and software at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Land $ 40,394 35,673 Buildings 55,771 50,640 Leasehold improvements 157,976 157,310 Software, store, production, and other equipment 72,165 64,491 Construction in progress and software under development 30,446 7,270 Property, equipment, and software, gross 356,752 315,384 Accumulated depreciation (147,550 ) (133,842 ) Property, equipment, and software, net $ 209,202 181,542

Equity method investments (Tabl

Equity method investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	The Company’s ownership interests in its equity method investments as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were as follows: Entity Ownership Japan JV 43.3% South Korea JV 33.3% Australia JV 20.0% The comparison between the carrying value of the Company’s investments in the Japan JV and the South Korea JV and the underlying equity in net assets of those investments is presented in the table below (in thousands): Japan JV South Korea JV December 29, December 30, December 29, December 30, Carrying value of investment $ 16,517 13,886 130,580 127,225 Underlying equity in net assets of investment 35,428 35,045 135,275 133,161 Carrying value less than the underlying equity in net assets (a) $ (18,911 ) (21,159 ) (4,695 ) (5,936 ) (a) The deficits of carrying value relative to the underlying equity in net assets of the Japan JV and the South Korea JV as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 are primarily comprised of impairments of long-lived assets, net of tax, recorded in fiscal years 2015 and 2011, respectively.
Summary Financial Information For Joint Venture Operations	Summary financial information for the equity method investments on an aggregated basis was as follows (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Current assets $ 399,776 363,277 Current liabilities 143,689 140,113 Working capital 256,087 223,164 Property, plant, and equipment, net 162,718 165,442 Other assets 123,165 139,958 Long-term liabilities 55,830 48,429 Equity of equity method investments $ 486,140 480,135 Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Revenues $ 699,981 646,269 629,717 Gross profit 371,274 345,302 329,206 Net income 35,570 33,791 32,529

Goodwill and other intangible_2

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The changes and carrying amounts of goodwill by reporting unit were as follows (in thousands): Dunkin’ U.S. Dunkin’ International Baskin-Robbins International Total Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment charges Net Balance Balances at December 31, 2016 $ 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,134 — 10,134 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,750 (294,478 ) 888,272 Effects of foreign currency adjustments — — — 36 — 36 — — — 36 — 36 Balances at December 30, 2017 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,170 — 10,170 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,786 (294,478 ) 888,308 Effects of foreign currency adjustments — — — (43 ) — (43 ) — — — (43 ) — (43 ) Balances at December 29, 2018 $ 1,148,579 (270,441 ) 878,138 10,127 — 10,127 24,037 (24,037 ) — 1,182,743 (294,478 ) 888,265
Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets at December 29, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands): Weighted average amortization period (years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Definite-lived intangibles: Franchise rights 20 $ 358,154 (229,764 ) 128,390 Favorable operating leases acquired 18 51,405 (35,998 ) 15,407 Indefinite-lived intangible: Trade names N/A 1,190,970 — 1,190,970 $ 1,600,529 (265,762 ) 1,334,767 Other intangible assets at December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): Weighted average amortization period (years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Definite-lived intangibles: Franchise rights 20 $ 358,228 (211,892 ) 146,336 Favorable operating leases acquired 18 58,101 (38,250 ) 19,851 Indefinite-lived intangible: Trade names N/A 1,190,970 — 1,190,970 $ 1,607,299 (250,142 ) 1,357,157
Total Estimated Amortization Expense	The change in the gross carrying amount of favorable operating leases from December 30, 2017 to December 29, 2018 is primarily due to the impairment of favorable operating leases acquired resulting from lease terminations. Total estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year (a) : 2019 $ 20,536 2020 20,106 2021 19,734 2022 19,451 2023 19,098 (a) Amortization expense for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 includes estimated amortization of favorable leaserights of $2.1 million , $1.8 million , $1.5 million , $1.3 million , and $1.1 million , respectively, that will be included in Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants upon adoption of the new lease accounting guidance in fiscal year 2019 (see note 2 (v)).

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Debt at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, December 30, 2015 Class A-2-II Notes $ 1,684,375 1,701,875 2017 Class A-2-I Notes 594,000 600,000 2017 Class A-2-II Notes 792,000 800,000 Other 1,400 — Debt issuance costs, net of amortization (29,499 ) (34,518 ) Total debt 3,042,276 3,067,357 Less current portion of long-term debt 31,650 31,500 Total long-term debt $ 3,010,626 3,035,857
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Maturities of long-term debt Based on the Company's intention to make quarterly repayments and assuming repayment by the Anticipated Repayment Dates, the aggregate contractual principal payments of the 2017 Class A-2 Notes, the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, and other long term debt for 2019 through 2023 are as follows (in thousands): 2017 Class A-2-I Notes 2017 Class A-2-II Notes 2015 Class A-2-II Notes Other Total 2019 $ 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2020 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2021 6,000 8,000 17,500 150 31,650 2022 6,000 8,000 1,631,875 150 1,646,025 2023 6,000 8,000 — 150 14,150

Derivative instruments and he_2

Derivative instruments and hedging transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The table below summarizes the effects of derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for fiscal year 2017 : Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings Consolidated statement of operations classification Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss) Interest rate swaps $ 1,922 Interest expense (1,922 ) Income tax effect (778 ) Provision for income taxes 778 Net of income taxes $ 1,144 (1,144 ) The table below summarizes the effects of derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for fiscal year 2016 : Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings Consolidated statement of operations classification Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss) Interest rate swaps $ 2,181 Interest expense (2,181 ) Income tax effect (882 ) Provision for income taxes 882 Net of income taxes $ 1,299 (1,299 )

Other current liabilities (Tabl

Other current liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 consisted of the following (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Gift card/certificate liability $ 239,531 228,783 Accrued payroll and benefits 26,544 30,768 Accrued interest 13,274 17,902 Accrued advertising expenses 52,536 35,210 Franchisee profit-sharing liability 13,764 13,243 Other 43,687 29,204 Total other current liabilities $ 389,336 355,110

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets	Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are the following amounts related to capital leases (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Leased property under capital leases (included in property, equipment, and software) $ 10,282 10,097 Accumulated depreciation (5,018 ) (4,442 ) Net leased property under capital leases $ 5,264 5,655 Capital lease obligations: Current $ 476 596 Long-term 6,998 7,180 Total capital lease obligations $ 7,474 7,776
Leases of Lessor in Balance Sheet	Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are the following amounts related to assets leased to others under operating leases, where the Company is the lessor (in thousands): December 29, December 30, Land $ 38,151 33,430 Buildings 52,285 47,792 Leasehold improvements 147,515 147,743 Store, production, and other equipment 150 150 Construction in progress 1,606 1,741 Assets leased to others, gross 239,707 230,856 Accumulated depreciation (101,338 ) (94,450 ) Assets leased to others, net $ 138,369 136,406
Schedule of Future Minimum Retal Payments and Receipts for Capital and Operating Leases	Future minimum rental commitments to be paid and received by the Company at December 29, 2018 for all noncancelable leases and subleases are as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Capital leases Operating leases Subleases Fiscal year: 2019 $ 1,535 60,166 (72,751 ) (11,050 ) 2020 1,327 58,389 (69,704 ) (9,988 ) 2021 1,361 56,107 (66,154 ) (8,686 ) 2022 1,398 51,968 (60,282 ) (6,916 ) 2023 1,427 46,340 (51,532 ) (3,765 ) Thereafter 11,770 329,641 (304,954 ) 36,457 Total minimum rental commitments 18,818 $ 602,611 (625,377 ) (3,948 ) Less amount representing interest 11,344 Present value of minimum capital lease obligations $ 7,474
Schedule of Rent Expense	Total rental expense for all operating leases consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Base rentals $ 54,914 55,019 54,517 Contingent rentals 6,322 6,664 6,182 Total rental expense $ 61,236 61,683 60,699
Schedule of Rental Income	Total rental income for all leases and subleases consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Base rentals $ 74,419 73,597 70,962 Contingent rentals 29,994 31,046 30,058 Total rental income $ 104,413 104,643 101,020

Segment information (Tables)

Segment information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information by Segment and Geographical Area	Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands): Revenues Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 606,810 587,033 578,085 Dunkin’ International 22,341 19,770 18,628 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 47,418 48,208 46,905 Baskin-Robbins International 115,367 114,849 120,039 U.S. Advertising Funds 454,608 440,441 429,952 Total reportable segment revenues 1,246,544 1,210,301 1,193,609 Other 75,073 65,250 54,746 Total revenues $ 1,321,617 1,275,551 1,248,355 Revenues for foreign countries are represented by the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International segments above. No individual foreign country accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for any fiscal year presented. Amounts included in “Corporate and other” in the segment profit table below include corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services, net of “Other” revenues reported above. Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands): Segment profit Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 466,094 445,118 435,734 Dunkin’ International 14,398 6,167 5,382 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 31,958 33,216 33,634 Baskin-Robbins International 36,189 39,505 39,990 U.S. Advertising Funds — — — Total reportable segments 548,639 524,006 514,740 Corporate and other (114,046 ) (110,012 ) (111,910 ) Interest expense, net (121,548 ) (101,110 ) (100,270 ) Amortization of other intangible assets (21,113 ) (21,335 ) (22,079 ) Long-lived asset impairment charges (1,648 ) (1,617 ) (149 ) Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions — (6,996 ) — Other income (loss), net (1,083 ) 391 (1,195 ) Income before income taxes $ 289,201 283,327 279,137 Net income of equity method investments is included in segment profit for the Dunkin’ International and Baskin-Robbins International reportable segments. Amounts reported as “Other” in the segment profit table below include the reduction in depreciation and amortization, net of tax, reported by our equity method investees as a result of previously recorded impairment charges. Net income of equity method investments by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Net income (loss) of equity method investments Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ International $ (86 ) (83 ) 622 Baskin-Robbins International 11,711 11,117 9,803 Total reportable segments 11,625 11,034 10,425 Other 3,278 4,164 4,127 Total net income of equity method investments $ 14,903 15,198 14,552 Depreciation is reflected in segment profit for each reportable segment. Depreciation by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Depreciation Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Dunkin’ U.S. $ 10,953 11,296 11,378 Dunkin’ International 41 31 27 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 282 320 272 Baskin-Robbins International 12 53 74 U.S. Advertising Funds 3,986 3,820 3,730 Total reportable segments 15,274 15,520 15,481 Corporate 8,644 8,384 8,707 Total depreciation $ 23,918 23,904 24,188 Depreciation related to the U.S. Advertising Funds is included within advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Property, equipment, and software, net by geographic region as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 is based on the physical locations within the indicated geographic regions and are as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 United States $ 209,106 181,470 International 96 72 Total property, equipment, and software, net $ 209,202 181,542

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

Stockholders' equity (deficit) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands): Effect of foreign currency translation Other Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balances at December 30, 2017 $ (8,084 ) (1,451 ) (9,535 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (6,223 ) 631 (5,592 ) Balances at December 29, 2018 $ (14,307 ) (820 ) (15,127 )
Schedule of Dividends Paid	During fiscal year 2018 , the Company paid dividends on common stock as follows: Dividend per share Total amount (in thousands) Payment date Fiscal year 2018: First quarter $ 0.3475 $ 28,639 March 21, 2018 Second quarter 0.3475 28,800 June 6, 2018 Third quarter 0.3475 28,596 September 5, 2018 Fourth quarter 0.3475 28,793 December 5, 2018 During fiscal year 2017 , the Company paid dividends on common stock as follows: Dividend per share Total amount (in thousands) Payment date Fiscal year 2017: First quarter $ 0.3225 $ 29,621 March 22, 2017 Second quarter 0.3225 29,226 June 14, 2017 Third quarter 0.3225 29,064 September 6, 2017 Fourth quarter 0.3225 29,092 December 6, 2017

Equity incentive plans (Tables)

Equity incentive plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share based compensation expense	Total share-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Time-vested stock options $ 7,575 8,611 10,654 Restricted stock units 4,569 4,337 3,608 2011 Plan restricted shares 1,172 701 1,793 Performance stock units 1,563 1,277 1,086 Other — — 40 Total share-based compensation $ 14,879 14,926 17,181 Total related tax benefit $ 22,749 8,339 6,955
Summary of valuation assumptions	The following weighted average assumptions were utilized in determining the fair value of the 2015 Plan options granted during fiscal years 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 : Fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Weighted average grant-date fair value of share options granted $ 10.44 $ 9.87 $ 7.41 Weighted average assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 2.5 % 1.9 % 1.2 % Expected volatility 23.0 % 24.0 % 25.0 % Dividend yield 2.3 % 2.3 % 2.7 % Expected term (years) 4.40 4.88 4.90
Summary of status of nonexecutive and 2011 Plan options	A summary of the status of the time-vested stock options as of December 29, 2018 and changes during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average exercise price Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Share options outstanding at December 30, 2017 4,367,527 $ 47.63 4.6 Granted 909,027 59.60 Exercised (2,002,848 ) 46.36 Forfeited or expired (277,570 ) 51.92 Share options outstanding at December 29, 2018 2,996,136 51.71 4.7 $ 35.1 Share options exercisable at December 29, 2018 935,868 46.43 3.7 15.9
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of changes in resticted shares	A summary of the changes in the Company’s restricted stock units during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average grant-date fair value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Nonvested restricted stock units at December 30, 2017 175,426 $ 48.51 1.5 Granted 87,585 60.87 Vested (93,524 ) 48.52 Forfeited (9,605 ) 49.92 Nonvested restricted stock units at December 29, 2018 159,882 55.19 1.4 $ 10.1
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, performance-based units, vested and expected to vest	A summary of the changes in the Company’s PSUs during fiscal year 2018 is presented below: Number of shares Weighted average grant-date fair value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) Nonvested performance stock units at December 30, 2017 148,586 $ 52.72 1.7 Granted 67,993 60.94 Forfeited (22,010 ) 57.35 Nonvested performance stock units at December 29, 2018 194,569 55.07 1.1 $ 12.3

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Net income—basic and diluted $ 229,906 271,209 175,289 Weighted average number of common shares: Common—basic 83,697,610 90,857,168 91,568,942 Common—diluted 84,960,791 92,231,436 92,538,282 Earnings per common share: Common—basic $ 2.75 2.99 1.91 Common—diluted 2.71 2.94 1.89

Income taxes (Tables)

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	Income before income taxes was attributed to domestic and foreign taxing jurisdictions as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Domestic operations $ 266,080 261,760 252,815 Foreign operations 23,121 21,567 26,322 Income before income taxes $ 289,201 283,327 279,137
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Current: Federal $ 43,992 102,349 97,972 State 21,270 27,922 28,430 Foreign 3,930 3,094 3,808 Current tax provision $ 69,192 133,365 130,210 Deferred: Federal $ (7,262 ) (117,054 ) (20,891 ) State (2,967 ) (5,900 ) (6,069 ) Foreign 332 1,707 598 Deferred tax benefit (9,897 ) (121,247 ) (26,362 ) Provision for income taxes $ 59,295 12,118 103,848
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The provision for income taxes differed from the expense computed using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for fiscal year 2018 and 35% for each of the fiscal years 2017 and 2016 due to the following: Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Computed federal income tax expense, at statutory rate 21.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes 6.6 5.2 5.1 Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations (1.5 ) (1.7 ) (3.1 ) Excess tax benefits (6.8 ) (2.8 ) — Change in valuation allowance 0.6 3.2 — Other permanent differences 0.6 (0.5 ) 0.1 Impact of Tax Act — (34.9 ) — Other, net — 0.8 0.1 Effective tax rate 20.5 % 4.3 % 37.2 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands): December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,134 — 2,013 — Capital leases 2,074 — 2,158 — Rent 9,332 — 9,452 — Property, equipment, and software 1,984 — 375 — Deferred compensation liabilities 10,789 — 15,033 — Deferred gift cards and certificates 17,402 — 16,676 — Deferred revenue 111,668 — 109,953 — Real estate reserves 980 — 1,153 — Franchise rights and other intangibles — 368,277 — 372,988 Unused net operating losses and foreign tax credits 3,270 — 1,912 — Other current liabilities 5,581 — 4,697 — Interest limitation carryforward 5,134 — — — Other 162 — 224 — 170,510 368,277 163,646 372,988 Valuation allowance (2,827 ) — (899 ) — Total $ 167,683 368,277 162,747 372,988
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A summary of the changes in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Balance at beginning of year $ 1,529 2,290 2,653 Increases related to prior year tax positions 3 206 267 Increases related to current year tax positions 1,121 65 161 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (170 ) (94 ) (33 ) Decreases related to settlements — (871 ) (191 ) Lapses of statutes of limitations — (140 ) (597 ) Effect of foreign currency adjustments (91 ) 73 30 Balance at end of year $ 2,392 1,529 2,290

Related-party transactions (Tab

Related-party transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Disclosure Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	The Company recognized revenues from its equity method investees, consisting of royalty income and sales of ice cream and other products, as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended December 29, December 30, December 31, Japan JV $ 1,874 1,745 1,873 South Korea JV 4,569 4,525 4,030 Australia JV 6,002 4,242 4,277 $ 12,445 10,512 10,180

Allowance for doubtful accoun_2

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows (in thousands): Accounts receivable Short-term notes and other receivables Long-term notes and other Balance at December 26, 2015 $ 5,627 1,007 4,075 Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net 1,202 (189 ) (960 ) Write-offs and other (2,051 ) (479 ) (1,027 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 4,778 339 2,088 Provision for doubtful accounts, net 123 264 70 Write-offs and other (968 ) — (335 ) Balance at December 30, 2017 3,933 603 1,823 Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net 606 281 (256 ) Write-offs and other (955 ) — (81 ) Balance at December 29, 2018 $ 3,584 884 1,486

Quarterly financial data (una_2

Quarterly financial data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data	Three months ended March 31, June 30, September 29, December 29, (In thousands, except per share data) Total revenues $ 301,342 350,640 350,011 319,624 Operating income 89,831 113,850 111,592 96,559 Net income 50,152 60,498 66,067 53,189 Earnings per share: Common—basic 0.58 0.73 0.80 0.64 Common—diluted 0.57 0.72 0.79 0.64 Three months ended April 1, July 1, September 30, December 30, (In thousands, except per share data) Total revenues $ 296,358 334,176 330,071 314,946 Operating income 86,773 106,836 105,272 92,161 Net income 44,293 51,092 41,170 134,654 Earnings per share: Common—basic 0.48 0.56 0.46 1.49 Common—diluted 0.48 0.55 0.45 1.47

Summary of significant accoun_4

Summary of significant accounting policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)customer	Dec. 30, 2017USD ($)customer	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)customer
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes		$ 59,295	$ 12,118	$ 103,848
Cash held, advertising funds and gift card/certificate program		207,300	175,700
Carrying value of long term receivables		5,000	4,900
Long-term debt		3,042,276	3,067,357
Fair value of long term debt		$ 3,011,843	3,156,099
Amortization period of unfavorable operating leases		18 years
Deferred financing costs		$ 29,500	$ 34,500
Number of customer that accounted for more than 10% of accounts and notes receivable | customer		1	1
Number of customer that accounted for more than 10% of revenue | customer		0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities		$ 268,955	$ 283,357	$ 282,479
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(732,360)	418,641	$ (179,178)
Prepaid Advertising		$ 15,000	$ 15,500
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Franchise agreements initial term, domestic		10
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Franchise agreements initial term, domestic	20
Buildings | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		20 years
Buildings | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		35 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		5 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		20 years
Software, store, production, and other equipment | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		3 years
Software, store, production, and other equipment | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		10 years
Software Development | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		3 years
Software Development | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment		7 years
Customer Concentration Risk
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		11.00%	11.00%
Sales Revenue, Net
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		10.00%	0.00%	10.00%
Restatement Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
Significant Accounting Policies Additional Disclosures [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes		$ 19,700	$ 7,800	$ 2,700

Summary of significant accoun_5

Summary of significant accounting policies - Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 517,594	$ 1,018,317
Restricted cash	79,008	94,047
Restricted cash, included in Other assets	1,719	1,735
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ 598,321	$ 1,114,099	$ 431,832	$ 333,115

Summary of significant accoun_6

Summary of significant accounting policies - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance	$ 9,906	$ 10,836
Total assets	9,906	10,836
Deferred compensation liabilities	9,759	13,543
Total liabilities	9,759	13,543
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance	9,906	10,836
Total assets	9,906	10,836
Deferred compensation liabilities	9,759	13,543
Total liabilities	$ 9,759	$ 13,543

Summary of significant accoun_7

Summary of significant accounting policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Buildings | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	20 years
Buildings | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	35 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	5 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	20 years
Equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	3 years
Equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	10 years
Software Development | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	3 years
Software Development | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property plant and equipment	7 years

Summary of significant accoun_8

Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of significant accounting policies - Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted (Details) - Subsequent event - Restatement Adjustment - Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)
Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset	$ 390,000
Lease liability	435,000
Additional rent income	15,000
Occupancy expenses-franchised restaurants	15,000
Maximum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset	405,000
Lease liability	450,000
Additional rent income	20,000
Occupancy expenses-franchised restaurants	$ 20,000

Revenue Recognition - Additiona

Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other operating income (loss), net		$ (1,670)	$ 627	$ 9,381
Minimum
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Franchise agreements initial term, domestic		10
Maximum
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Franchise agreements initial term, domestic	20
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other operating income (loss), net				$ 7,600

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,321,617	$ 1,275,551	$ 1,248,355
Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,246,544	1,210,301	1,193,609
Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	75,073	65,250	54,746
United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	606,810	587,033	578,085
United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	47,418	48,208	46,905
United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	454,608	440,441	429,952
International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,341	19,770	18,628
International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	115,367	114,849	120,039
Advertising fees and related income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	493,590	470,984	453,553
Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		48,330	44,869
Sales at company-operated restaurants
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	11,975
Rental income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	104,413	104,643	101,020
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	124,879	133,644	123,137
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	104,413	104,643	100,992
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	20,466	29,001	22,145
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	100,913	101,073	97,540
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,971	3,089	2,994
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	529	481	458
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	20,466	29,001	22,117
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	20,466	29,001	22,117
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	104,413	104,643	101,020
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	104,413	104,643	100,992
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	28
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	100,913	101,073	97,540
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,971	3,089	2,994
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	529	481	458
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,196,738	1,141,907	1,125,218
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,142,131	1,105,658	1,092,617
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	54,607	36,249	32,601
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	505,897	485,960	480,545
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	44,447	45,119	43,911
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	454,608	440,441	429,952
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,341	19,770	18,628
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	114,838	114,368	119,581
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,098,402	1,042,846	1,009,535
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,030,432	994,140	965,217
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	67,970	48,706	44,318
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	504,199	484,514	467,274
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	40,929	41,266	40,750
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	454,608	440,441	429,952
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,312	19,825	18,645
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	8,384	8,094	8,596
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	555,997	532,843	515,242
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	540,901	518,572	500,927
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	15,096	14,271	14,315
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	483,883	463,874	448,609
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	29,375	29,724	28,909
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	20,111	17,965	16,791
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	7,532	7,009	6,618
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,345	22,363	21,154
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,345	22,363	21,154
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	18,029	18,455	16,608
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,276	978	734
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,196	1,853	1,849
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	844	1,077	1,963
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	473,124	441,983	431,436
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	454,608	440,441	429,952
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	18,516	1,542	1,484
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	454,608	440,441	429,952
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	46,936	45,657	41,703
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	12,578	12,764	13,184
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	34,358	32,893	28,519
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,287	2,185	2,057
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	10,278	10,564	11,107
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	5	7	5
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	8	8	15
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	98,336	99,061	115,683
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	111,699	111,518	127,400
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	(13,363)	(12,457)	(11,717)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,698	1,446	13,271
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	3,518	3,853	3,161
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	29	(55)	(17)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	106,454	106,274	110,985
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	3,139	2,673	3,166
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,154	2,034	2,165
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	985	639	1,001
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,698	1,446	1,296
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	257	405	529
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	29	(55)	(17)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	170	238	357
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	95,197	96,388	100,542
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	109,545	109,484	113,260
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	(14,348)	(13,096)	(12,718)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	3,261	3,448	2,632
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	106,284	106,036	110,628
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	11,975
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	11,975
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | Operating segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | United States | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	11,975
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | United States | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | United States | Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | International | Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales at company-operated restaurants | International | Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Current	$ 38,082,000	$ 44,876,000
Long-term	327,333,000	361,458,000
Deferred revenue, revenue recognized	30,000,000
Contract with customer, asset	0	0
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Receivables	81,609,000	76,455,000
Current	24,002,000	27,724,000
Long-term	327,333,000	361,458,000
Total	$ 351,335,000	$ 389,182,000

Revenue Recognition - Performan

Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 22,627
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 18,996
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 19,058
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 18,981
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 18,872
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 217,348
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: (nil)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 315,882
Restaurants, not yet open | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: (nil)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 61,000

Revenue Recognition - Systemwid

Revenue Recognition - Systemwide Points of Distribution (Details) - point	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Change In Franchised And Company-Operated Points of Distribution [Roll Forward]
Franchised points of distribution in operation—beginning of year	20,520	20,080	19,308
Franchised points of distribution—opened	1,213	1,339	1,540
Franchised points of distribution—closed	(821)	(899)	(819)
Net transfers from company-operated points of distribution	0	0	51
Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of year	20,912	20,520	20,080
Company-operated points of distribution—end of year	0	0	0
Total systemwide points of distribution—end of year	20,912	20,520	20,080

Revenue Recognition - Impacts o

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 517,594	$ 1,018,317
Restricted cash		94,047
Accounts receivables, net	75,963	69,517
Notes and other receivables, net	64,412	52,332
Restricted assets of advertising funds		0
Prepaid income taxes	27,005	21,927
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	49,491	48,193
Total current assets	813,473	1,304,333
Property and equipment, net	209,202	181,542
Equity method investments	146,395	140,615
Goodwill	888,265	888,308	$ 888,272
Other intangibles assets, net	1,334,767	1,357,157
Other assets	64,479	65,478
Total assets	3,456,581	3,937,433
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	31,650	31,500
Capital lease obligations	476	596
Accounts payable	80,037	53,417
Liabilities of advertising funds		0
Deferred revenue		44,876
Other current liabilities	389,336	355,110
Total current liabilities	539,581	485,499
Long-term debt, net	3,010,626	3,035,857
Capital lease obligations	6,998	7,180
Unfavorable operating leases acquired		9,780
Deferred revenue		361,458
Deferred income taxes, net		214,345
Other long-term liabilities	72,577	77,853
Total long-term liabilities	3,629,797	3,706,473
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	82	90
Additional paid-in capital	642,017	724,114
Treasury stock, at cost; 26,777 shares as of September 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017		(1,060)
Accumulated deficit	(1,338,709)	(968,148)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,127)	(9,535)
Total stockholders’ deficit		(254,539)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 3,456,581	3,937,433
Previously reported
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		1,018,317
Restricted cash		94,047
Accounts receivables, net		51,442
Notes and other receivables, net		51,082
Restricted assets of advertising funds		47,373
Prepaid income taxes		21,879
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		32,695
Total current assets		1,316,835
Property and equipment, net		169,005
Equity method investments		140,615
Goodwill		888,308
Other intangibles assets, net		1,357,157
Other assets		65,464
Total assets		3,937,384
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		31,500
Capital lease obligations		596
Accounts payable		16,307
Liabilities of advertising funds		58,014
Deferred revenue		39,395
Other current liabilities		326,078
Total current liabilities		471,890
Long-term debt, net		3,035,857
Capital lease obligations		7,180
Unfavorable operating leases acquired		9,780
Deferred revenue		11,158
Deferred income taxes, net		315,249
Other long-term liabilities		77,823
Total long-term liabilities		3,457,047
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock		0
Common stock		90
Additional paid-in capital		724,114
Treasury stock, at cost; 26,777 shares as of September 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017		(1,060)
Accumulated deficit		(705,007)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(9,690)
Total stockholders’ deficit		8,447
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		3,937,384
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Current assets:
Total current assets		0
Total assets		0
Current liabilities:
Deferred revenue		1,502
Total current liabilities		1,502
Deferred revenue		328,183
Deferred income taxes, net		(91,488)
Total long-term liabilities		236,695
Stockholders’ deficit:
Accumulated deficit		(238,197)
Total stockholders’ deficit		(238,197)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		0
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income
Current assets:
Accounts receivables, net		18,075
Notes and other receivables, net		1,250
Restricted assets of advertising funds		(47,373)
Prepaid income taxes		48
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		15,498
Total current assets		(12,502)
Property and equipment, net		12,537
Other assets		14
Total assets		49
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		37,110
Liabilities of advertising funds		(58,014)
Deferred revenue		(550)
Other current liabilities		29,032
Total current liabilities		7,578
Deferred revenue		(7,518)
Other long-term liabilities		30
Total long-term liabilities		(7,488)
Stockholders’ deficit:
Accumulated deficit		(196)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		155
Total stockholders’ deficit		(41)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		49
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenue transactions
Current assets:
Total current assets		0
Total assets		0
Current liabilities:
Deferred revenue		4,529
Total current liabilities		4,529
Deferred revenue		29,635
Deferred income taxes, net		(9,416)
Total long-term liabilities		20,219
Stockholders’ deficit:
Accumulated deficit		(24,748)
Total stockholders’ deficit		(24,748)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		$ 0

Revenue Recognition - Impacts_2

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Income tax benefit provision										$ 96,800
Revenues:
Total revenues									$ 1,321,617	1,275,551	$ 1,248,355
Operating costs and expenses:
Company Operated Restaurant Expenses										13,591
Advertising expenses									498,019	476,157	458,568
General and administrative expenses, net									246,792	243,828	241,824
Depreciation									19,932	20,084	20,458
Amortization of other intangible assets									21,113	21,335	22,079
Long-lived asset impairment charges									1,648	1,617	149
Total operating costs and expenses									923,018	900,334	891,686
Net income of equity method investments									14,903	15,198	14,552
Other operating income (loss), net									(1,670)	627	9,381
Operating income	$ 96,559	$ 111,592	$ 113,850	$ 89,831	$ 92,161	$ 105,272	$ 106,836	$ 86,773	411,832	391,042	380,602
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income									7,200	3,313	582
Interest expense									(128,748)	(104,423)	(100,852)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt										(6,996)
Other income (loss), net									(1,083)	391	(1,195)
Total other expense, net									(122,631)	(107,715)	(101,465)
Income before income taxes									289,201	283,327	279,137
Provision for income taxes									59,295	12,118	103,848
Net income	$ 53,189	$ 66,067	$ 60,498	$ 50,152	$ 134,654	$ 41,170	$ 51,092	$ 44,293	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.80	$ 0.73	$ 0.58	$ 1.49	$ 0.46	$ 0.56	$ 0.48	$ 2.75	$ 2.99	$ 1.91
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.79	$ 0.72	$ 0.57	$ 1.47	$ 0.45	$ 0.55	$ 0.48	$ 2.71	$ 2.94	$ 1.89
Franchise fees
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Income tax benefit provision										$ 42,200
Franchise fees and royalty income
Revenues:
Total revenues										555,206	$ 536,396
Advertising fees and related income
Revenues:
Total revenues										470,984	453,553
Rental income
Revenues:
Total revenues									$ 104,413	104,643	101,020
Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Total revenues									95,197	96,388	100,542
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products									77,412	77,012	77,608
Sales at company-operated restaurants
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	11,975
Other revenue transactions
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Income tax benefit provision										4,300
Other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues										48,330	44,869
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products										60,301	57,409
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenues:
Total revenues									$ 1,196,738	1,141,907	1,125,218
Previously reported
Revenues:
Total revenues										860,501	828,889
Operating costs and expenses:
Company Operated Restaurant Expenses										13,591
Advertising expenses										0	0
General and administrative expenses, net										248,975	246,814
Depreciation										20,084	20,458
Amortization of other intangible assets										21,335	22,079
Long-lived asset impairment charges										1,617	149
Total operating costs and expenses										429,324	438,108
Net income of equity method investments										15,198	14,552
Other operating income (loss), net										627	9,381
Operating income										447,002	414,714
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income										3,313	582
Interest expense										(104,423)	(100,852)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt										(6,996)
Other income (loss), net										391	(1,195)
Total other expense, net										(107,715)	(101,465)
Income before income taxes										339,287	313,249
Provision for income taxes										(11,622)	117,673
Net income										$ 350,909	$ 195,576
Common-basic (in dollars per share)										$ 3.86	$ 2.14
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)										$ 3.80	$ 2.11
Previously reported | Franchise fees and royalty income
Revenues:
Total revenues										$ 592,689	$ 549,571
Previously reported | Rental income
Revenues:
Total revenues										104,643	101,020
Previously reported | Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Total revenues										110,659	114,857
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products										77,012	77,608
Previously reported | Sales at company-operated restaurants
Revenues:
Total revenues											11,975
Previously reported | Other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues										52,510	51,466
Previously reported | Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of ice cream and other products										60,301	57,409
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Revenues:
Total revenues										(57,592)	(32,562)
Operating costs and expenses:
Total operating costs and expenses										0	0
Operating income										(57,592)	(32,562)
Other income (expense), net:
Total other expense, net										0	0
Income before income taxes										(57,592)	(32,562)
Provision for income taxes										18,656	(13,205)
Net income										(76,248)	(19,357)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Revenues:
Total revenues										(51,754)	(27,490)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Ice cream royalty allocation
Revenues:
Total revenues										14,271	14,315
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising
Revenues:
Total revenues										470,984	453,553
Operating costs and expenses:
Advertising expenses										476,157	458,568
General and administrative expenses, net										(5,147)	(4,990)
Total operating costs and expenses										471,010	453,578
Operating income										(26)	(25)
Other income (expense), net:
Total other expense, net										0	0
Income before income taxes										(26)	(25)
Net income										(26)	(25)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income
Revenues:
Total revenues										470,984	453,553
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Ice cream royalty allocation
Revenues:
Total revenues										0	0
Operating costs and expenses:
Total operating costs and expenses										0	0
Operating income										0	0
Other income (expense), net:
Total other expense, net										0	0
Income before income taxes										0	0
Net income										0	0
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Total revenues										(14,271)	(14,315)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenue transactions
Revenues:
Total revenues										1,658	(1,525)
Operating costs and expenses:
Total operating costs and expenses										0	0
Operating income										1,658	(1,525)
Other income (expense), net:
Total other expense, net										0	0
Income before income taxes										1,658	(1,525)
Provision for income taxes										5,084	(620)
Net income										(3,426)	(905)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Revenues:
Total revenues										(5,838)	(5,072)
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenue transactions
Revenues:
Total revenues										$ 1,658	$ (1,525)

Revenue Recognition - Impacts_3

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	$ 268,955	$ 283,357	$ 282,479
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(51,835)	(20,303)	(4,309)
Net cash used in financing activities	(732,360)	418,641	(179,178)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ (515,778)	682,267	98,717
Previously reported
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities		276,908	276,827
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(13,854)	1,343
Net cash used in financing activities		418,641	(179,178)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		682,267	98,717
Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities		6,449	5,652
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(6,449)	(5,652)
Net cash used in financing activities		0	0
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		$ 0	$ 0

Property and equipment, net (De

Property and equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 356,752	$ 315,384
Accumulated depreciation	(147,550)	(133,842)
Property and equipment, net	209,202	181,542
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	40,394	35,673
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	55,771	50,640
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	157,976	157,310
Software, store, production, and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	72,165	64,491
Construction in progress and software under development
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 30,446	$ 7,270

Equity method investments Owner

Equity method investments Ownership Percentage (Details)	Dec. 29, 2018
Japan JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	43.30%
South Korea JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	33.30%
Australia JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	20.00%
Spain JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	33.30%

Equity method investments Summa

Equity method investments Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Current assets	$ 399,776	$ 363,277
Current liabilities	143,689	140,113
Working capital	256,087	223,164
Property, plant, and equipment, net	162,718	165,442
Other assets	123,165	139,958
Long-term liabilities	55,830	48,429
Equity of equity method investments	486,140	480,135
Equity method, revenues	699,981	646,269	$ 629,717
Equity method, gross profit	371,274	345,302	329,206
Equity method, net income	$ 35,570	$ 33,791	$ 32,529

Equity method investments Compa

Equity method investments Comparison of Carrying Value of Investmetn and Underlying Equity in Net Assets of Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 146,395	$ 140,615
Japan JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	16,517	13,886
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets	35,428	35,045
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity	(18,911)	(21,159)
South Korea JV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	130,580	127,225
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets	135,275	133,161
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity	$ (4,695)	$ (5,936)

Goodwill and other intangible_3

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 1,182,743	$ 1,182,786	$ 1,182,750
Accumulated impairment charges	(294,478)	(294,478)	(294,478)
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(43)	36
Net Balance	888,265	888,308	888,272
Dunkin’ U.S.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	1,148,579	1,148,579	1,148,579
Accumulated impairment charges	(270,441)	(270,441)	(270,441)
Effects of foreign currency adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0	0
Net Balance	878,138	878,138	878,138
Dunkin’ International
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	10,127	10,170	10,134
Accumulated impairment charges	0	0	0
Effects of foreign currency adjustments	(43)	36
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(43)	36
Net Balance	10,127	10,170	10,134
Baskin-Robbins International
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	24,037	24,037	24,037
Accumulated impairment charges	(24,037)	(24,037)	(24,037)
Effects of foreign currency adjustments	0	0
Net Balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and other intangible_4

Goodwill and other intangible assets Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,600,529	$ 1,607,299
Accumulated amortization	(265,762)	(250,142)
Net carrying amount	1,334,767	1,357,157
Trade names | Indefinite-lived intangible:
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,190,970	1,190,970
Net carrying amount	$ 1,190,970	$ 1,190,970
Franchise rights | Definite-lived intangibles:
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (years)	20 years	20 years
Gross carrying amount	$ 358,154	$ 358,228
Accumulated amortization	(229,764)	(211,892)
Net carrying amount	$ 128,390	$ 146,336
Favorable operating leases acquired | Definite-lived intangibles:
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (years)	18 years	18 years
Gross carrying amount	$ 51,405	$ 58,101
Accumulated amortization	(35,998)	(38,250)
Net carrying amount	$ 15,407	$ 19,851

Total Estimated Amortization Ex

Total Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,019	$ 20,536
2,020	20,106
2,021	19,734
2,022	19,451
2,023	19,098
Favorable leaserights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,019	2,100
2,020	1,800
2,021	1,500
2,022	1,300
2,023	$ 1,100

Debt Debt - Disclosure (Details

Debt Debt - Disclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loans	$ 3,042,276	$ 3,067,357
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(29,499)	(34,518)
Less current portion of long-term debt	31,650	31,500
Total long-term debt	3,010,626	3,035,857
2015 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,684,375	1,701,875
2017 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	792,000	800,000
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,400	0
2017 Class A-2-I Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 594,000	$ 600,000

Debt - Securitized Financing Fa

Debt - Securitized Financing Facility (Details)	Jan. 26, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 23, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, number of extensions	2
Debt instrument, extension period	1 year
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions			$ 0	$ (6,996,000)	$ 0
Standby letters of credit		$ 32,300,000	32,400,000	32,300,000
Amounts drawn on letters of credit		0	0	0
3.62% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Noted, Class A-2-I
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, principal	$ 750,000,000
2015 Class A-2-I Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percent						3.98%
Repayments of debt		731,300,000
Annual principal payments, quarterly installments			17,500,000
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost		6,300,000
Make-whole interest premium		726,000
3.90% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, principal	1,750,000,000
Variable funding notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, principal	$ 100,000,000						$ 150,000,000
2017 Class A-2-I Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percent						3.629%
Debt instrument, principal						$ 600,000,000
Annual principal payments, quarterly installments			$ 6,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			3.80%
2017 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percent						4.03%
Debt instrument, principal						$ 800,000,000
Annual principal payments, quarterly installments			$ 8,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			4.20%
2017 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs		$ 17,700,000		17,700,000
2015 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			4.10%
Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs								$ 41,300,000
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)			$ 5,000,000	$ 6,200,000	$ 6,400,000
Revolving credit facility | Term loan | LIBOR rate loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
Revolving credit facility | Term loan | LIBOR rate loans | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
Revolving credit facility | Term loan | LIBOR rate loans | Base rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
Minimum | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage			0.50%
Maximum | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage			1.00%

Debt - Senior Credit Facility (

Debt - Senior Credit Facility (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Debt Additional Information [Abstract]
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions	$ 0	$ 6,996	$ 0

Debt - Future Maturities (Detai

Debt - Future Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	$ 31,650
2,019	31,650
2,020	31,650
2,022	1,646,025
2,021	14,150
2017 Class A-2-I Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	6,000
2,019	6,000
2,020	6,000
2,022	6,000
2,021	6,000
2017 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	8,000
2,019	8,000
2,020	8,000
2,022	8,000
2,021	8,000
2015 Class A-2-II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	17,500
2,019	17,500
2,020	17,500
2,022	1,631,875
2,021	0
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	$ 150

Derivative instruments and he_3

Derivative instruments and hedging transactions - Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized gain (loss), before tax	$ 5.8
Derivative, gain			$ 6.2
Interest rate swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, fair value		$ 5.3
Derivative, gain		1.8
Other current liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest payable		$ 1

Derivative instruments and he_4

Derivative instruments and hedging transactions - Derivative Effects (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, interest rate swaps		$ 1,922	$ (2,181)
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, income tax effect		(778)	882
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, net of income taxes		1,144	(1,299)
Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss), interest expense		(1,922)	(2,181)
Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss), provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 0	778	882
Total effect on other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	$ 0	$ (1,144)	$ (1,299)

Other current liabilities (Deta

Other current liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Gift card/certificate liability	$ 239,531	$ 228,783
Accrued payroll and benefits	26,544	30,768
Accrued interest	13,274	17,902
Accrued Advertising, Current	52,536	35,210
Franchisee profit-sharing liability	13,764	13,243
Other	43,687	29,204
Total other current liabilities	$ 389,336	$ 355,110

Leases - Capital Leases Include

Leases - Capital Leases Included in Company's Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Leased property under capital leases (included in property, equipment, and software)	$ 10,282	$ 10,097
Accumulated depreciation	(5,018)	(4,442)
Net leased property under capital leases	5,264	5,655
Current	476	596
Long-term	6,998	7,180
Total capital lease obligations	$ 7,474	$ 7,776

Leases - Operating Leases Inclu

Leases - Operating Leases Included in Company's Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	$ 239,707	$ 230,856
Accumulated depreciation	(101,338)	(94,450)
Assets leased to others, net	138,369	136,406
Land
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	38,151	33,430
Buildings
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	52,285	47,792
Leasehold improvements
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	147,515	147,743
Store, production, and other equipment
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	150	150
Construction in progress and software under development
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets leased to others, gross	$ 1,606	$ 1,741

Leases - Future Minimum Rental

Leases - Future Minimum Rental Commitments to be Paid and Received (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2018	$ 1,535
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2019	1,327
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2020	1,361
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2021	1,398
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2022	1,427
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	11,770
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	18,818
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	11,344
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	7,474
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2018	60,166
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2019	58,389
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2020	56,107
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2021	51,968
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2022	46,340
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	329,641
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	602,611
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, 2018	(72,751)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, 2019	(69,704)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, 2020	(66,154)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, 2021	(60,282)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, 2022	(51,532)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter	(304,954)
Subleases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable	(625,377)
Net Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due (Receivable), Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, 2018	(11,050)
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, 2019	(9,988)
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, 2020	(8,686)
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, 2021	(6,916)
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, 2022	(3,765)
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases, Thereafter	36,457
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Subleases	$ (3,948)

Leases - Rent Expense, Operatin

Leases - Rent Expense, Operating (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Base rentals	$ 54,914	$ 55,019	$ 54,517
Contingent rentals	6,322	6,664	6,182
Total rental expense	$ 61,236	$ 61,683	$ 60,699

Leases - Rent Income (Details)

Leases - Rent Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Base rentals	$ 74,419	$ 73,597	$ 70,962
Contingent rentals	29,994	31,046	30,058
Total rental income	$ 104,413	$ 104,643	$ 101,020

Segment information - Additiona

Segment information - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018customerbrandsegment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of brands | brand	2
Number of reportable segments | segment	5
Number of Customers Accounted for More than 10% of Total Revenues | customer	0

Segment information - Revenues

Segment information - Revenues by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,321,617	$ 1,275,551	$ 1,248,355
Other	75,073	65,250	54,746
Operating segments
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,246,544	1,210,301	1,193,609
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	606,810	587,033	578,085
Operating segments | Dunkin’ International | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	22,341	19,770	18,628
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	47,418	48,208	46,905
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins International | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	115,367	114,849	120,039
Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 454,608	$ 440,441	$ 429,952

Segment information - Segment P

Segment information - Segment Profit by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Corporate and other	(114,046)	(110,012)	(111,910)
Interest expense, net	(121,548)	(101,110)	(100,270)
Depreciation and amortization	(21,113)	(21,335)	(22,079)
Long-lived asset impairment charges	(1,648)	(1,617)	(149)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions	0	(6,996)	0
Other gains, net	(1,083)	391	(1,195)
Income before income taxes	289,201	283,327	279,137
Operating segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	548,639	524,006	514,740
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	466,094	445,118	435,734
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	14,398	6,167	5,382
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	31,958	33,216	33,634
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	36,189	39,505	39,990
Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total reportable segments	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment information - Equity in

Segment information - Equity in Net Income of Joint Ventures Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments	$ 14,903	$ 15,198	$ 14,552
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Other	3,278	4,164	4,127
Operating segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments	11,625	11,034	10,425
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments	(86)	(83)	622
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments	$ 11,711	$ 11,117	$ 9,803

Segment information - Depreciat

Segment information - Depreciation and Amortization by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 23,918	$ 23,904	$ 24,188
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	8,644	8,384	8,707
Operating segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	15,274	15,520	15,481
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	10,953	11,296	11,378
Operating segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	41	31	27
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	282	320	272
Operating segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	12	53	74
Operating segments | U.S. Advertising Funds | United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 3,986	$ 3,820	$ 3,730

Segment information - Property

Segment information - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, equipment, and software, net	$ 209,202	$ 181,542
United States
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, equipment, and software, net	209,106	181,470
International
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, equipment, and software, net	$ 96	$ 72

Stockholders' equity (deficit_2

Stockholders' equity (deficit) Share Repurchase (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2018	Feb. 29, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase program amount						$ 30,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased						702,239
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 42.72
Increase in treasury stock		$ 680,368	$ 127,186	$ 55,000
Accumulated deficit
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period			$ 108,300
Common stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		10,629,000	2,271,448	1,707,000
Additional paid-in capital
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Increase in treasury stock		$ 0	$ 0	$ (25,000)
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, other				25,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period			18,900
Treasury stock, at cost
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Increase in treasury stock		$ 680,368	$ 127,186	$ 80,000
Common stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchased stock		458,465	513,880	520,631
Average cost per share		$ 65.44	$ 52.90	$ 48.02
October 2015 ASR Agreement
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase program amount							$ 125,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased			483,913				2,527,167
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 41.51
Percentage of total shares expected to be repurchased							80.00%
October 2015 ASR Agreement | Accumulated deficit
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period				$ 64,100
October 2015 ASR Agreement | Common stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period				$ 80,000
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)				1,706,783
October 2015 ASR Agreement | Additional paid-in capital
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period				$ 15,900
October 2015 ASR Agreement | Treasury stock, at cost
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Increase in treasury stock				$ 55,000
May 2017 ASR Agreement
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase program amount			$ 100,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased			1,757,568
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 56.90
February 2018 ASR Agreement
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase program amount					$ 650,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased					8,478,722
Percentage of total shares expected to be repurchased					80.00%
Repurchased stock	1,691,832
Average cost per share	$ 63.91
Accelerated Share Repurchases Repurchase One | February 2018 ASR Agreement | Accumulated deficit
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)		$ 599,200
Accelerated Share Repurchases Repurchase One | February 2018 ASR Agreement | Additional paid-in capital
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)		$ 81,200
Accelerated Share Repurchases Repurchase One | February 2018 ASR Agreement | Treasury stock, at cost
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		10,629,019,000

Stockholders' equity (deficit_3

Stockholders' equity (deficit) Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (9,535)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,592)
Balance at end of period	(15,127)
Other
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(1,451)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	631
Balance at end of period	(820)
Effect of foreign currency translation
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(8,084)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,223)
Balance at end of period	$ (14,307)

Stockholders' equity (deficit_4

Stockholders' equity (deficit) Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Dividend per share of common stock paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.3475	$ 0.3475	$ 0.3475	$ 0.3475	$ 0.3225	$ 0.3225	$ 0.3225	$ 0.3225
Dividends paid on common stock	$ 28,793	$ 28,596	$ 28,800	$ 28,639	$ 29,092	$ 29,064	$ 29,226	$ 29,621	$ 114,828	$ 117,003	$ 109,703
Dividend declared, payment date	Dec. 5, 2018	Sep. 5, 2018	Jun. 6, 2018	Mar. 21, 2018	Dec. 6, 2017	Sep. 6, 2017	Jun. 14, 2017	Mar. 22, 2017

Stockholders' deficit - Additio

Stockholders' deficit - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	Feb. 06, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Stockholders Equity Additional Information [Abstract]
Dividend per share of common stock declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.3750	$ 1.39	$ 1.29	$ 1.2

Equity incentive plans - Textua

Equity incentive plans - Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options		$ 24,700,000	$ 11,100,000	$ 4,100,000
Grant-date fair value, vested		8,200,000	9,900,000	10,600,000
Intrinsic value of options exercised in period		44,800,000	13,000,000	5,300,000
Unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options		12,300,000
Allocated Share-based compensation expense		$ 14,879,000	14,926,000	17,181,000
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period		4 years
Restricted shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense		$ 0	0	40,000
Employee stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs, weighed average period		2 years 6 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant-date fair value, vested		$ 4,500,000	$ 4,100,000	$ 3,500,000
Unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options		$ 5,500,000
Unrecognized compensation costs, weighed average period		1 year 8 months 12 days
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 60.87	$ 52.44	$ 44.34
Granted		87,585
Allocated Share-based compensation expense		$ 4,569,000	$ 4,337,000	$ 3,608,000
Vested (in shares)		93,524
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs, weighed average period		1 year 9 months 18 days
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 60.94
Granted		67,993	84,705	121,030
Unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested awards		$ 3,800,000
Allocated Share-based compensation expense		$ 1,563,000	$ 1,277,000	$ 1,086,000
Award vesting rights, percentage		200.00%
Equity Incentive Plan 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)				$ 51.67
Granted				27,096
Grant-date fair value, vested		$ 0	0	$ 1,400,000
Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Restricted shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)				$ 37.94
Granted				150,000
Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Employee stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares, Granted		909,027
Allocated Share-based compensation expense		$ 7,575,000	$ 8,611,000	$ 10,654,000
Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Employee stock option | Common stock | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award requisite service period		4 years
Maximum contractual term		7 years
Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Employee stock option | Common stock | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum contractual term		10 years
Performance based shares based on shareholder return | Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 65.52	$ 67.52	$ 55.36
Granted		30,974	37,027	39,684
Performance based shares subject to service condition and performance vesting condition | Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 57.10	$ 52.44	$ 44.22
Granted		37,019	47,678	81,346
Nonexecutive | Stock Incentive Plan 2006 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum shares of common stock that may be delivered in satisfaction of awards (in shares)				6,200,000
Subsequent event | Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Restricted shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting rights, percentage	52.20%
Vested (in shares)	78,300

Equity incentive plans Equity i

Equity incentive plans Equity incentive plans - Schedule of Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	$ 14,879	$ 14,926	$ 17,181
Total related tax benefit	22,749	8,339	6,955
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	4,569	4,337	3,608
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	1,563	1,277	1,086
Restricted shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	0	0	40
Equity Incentive Plan 2011 | Employee stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	7,575	8,611	10,654
Equity 2011 plan restricted shares | Employee stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,172	$ 701	$ 1,793

Equity incentive plans - Assump

Equity incentive plans - Assumptions In Determining Fair Value of Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Weighted average grant-date fair value of share options granted	$ 10.44	$ 9.87	$ 7.41
Weighted average assumptions: Risk-free interest rate	2.50%	1.90%	1.20%
Weighted average assumptions: Expected Volatility	23.00%	24.00%	25.00%
Weighted average assumptions: Dividend yield	2.30%	2.30%	0.00%
Weighted average assumptions: Expected term (years)	4 years 4 months 24 days	4 years 10 months 17 days	4 years 10 months 25 days

Equity incentive plans - Status

Equity incentive plans - Status of Company Stock Options (Details) - Equity Incentive Plan 2011 - Employee stock option - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, Share options outstanding, beginning balance	4,367,527
Number of shares, Granted	909,027
Number of Shares, Exercised	(2,002,848)
Number of shares, Forfeited or expired	(277,570)
Number of shares, Share options outstanding, ending balance	2,996,136	4,367,527
Number of shares, Share options exercisable	935,868
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted average exercise price, Share options outstanding, beginning balance	$ 47.63
Weighted average exercise price, Granted	59.60
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised	46.36
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited or expired	51.92
Weighted average exercise price, Share options outstanding, ending balance	51.71	$ 47.63
Weighted average exercise price, Share options exercisable	$ 46.43
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Share options outstanding	4 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Share options exercisable	3 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions), Share options outstanding	$ 35.1
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions), Share options exercisable	$ 15.9

Equity incentive plans - Restic

Equity incentive plans - Resticted Shares Rollforward (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, beginning balance	175,426
Granted	87,585
Vested	(93,524)
Forfeited	(9,605)
Number of shares, ending balance	159,882	175,426
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, beginning balance (usd per share)	$ 48.51
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)	60.87	$ 52.44	$ 44.34
Vested (usd per share)	48.52
Forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)	49.92
Number of shares, ending balance (usd per share)	$ 55.19	$ 48.51
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 4 months 24 days	1 year 6 months
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions)	$ 10.1

Equity incentive plans - Summar

Equity incentive plans - Summary of Changes in Company's PSUs (Details) - Performance shares - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, beginning balance	148,586
Granted (in shares)	67,993	84,705	121,030
Forfeited (in shares)	(22,010)
Number of shares, ending balance	194,569	148,586
Nonvested performance stock units, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 55.07	$ 52.72
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)	60.94
Forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 57.35
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 1 month 6 days	1 year 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions)	$ 12.3

Earnings per Share Computation

Earnings per Share Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands-basic and diluted	$ 53,189	$ 66,067	$ 60,498	$ 50,152	$ 134,654	$ 41,170	$ 51,092	$ 44,293	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Weighted average number of common shares - basic and diluted:
Common-basic (in shares)									83,697,610	90,857,168	91,568,942
Common-diluted (in shares)									84,960,791	92,231,436	92,538,282
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.80	$ 0.73	$ 0.58	$ 1.49	$ 0.46	$ 0.56	$ 0.48	$ 2.75	$ 2.99	$ 1.91
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.79	$ 0.72	$ 0.57	$ 1.47	$ 0.45	$ 0.55	$ 0.48	$ 2.71	$ 2.94	$ 1.89

Earnings Per Shares - Additiona

Earnings Per Shares - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average number of common shares, dilutive effect (in shares)	1,263,181	1,374,268	969,340
Anti-dilutive security excluded from calculation, restricted stock awards (in shares)	184,744	150,000	150,000
Out-of-the-money-stock-options excluded from calculation, common diluted earnings per share (in shares)	726,203	1,382,486	3,498,229

Income taxes - Additional Infor

Income taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Income tax benefit provision	$ 96,800
DTA, foreign jurisdiction	4,000	$ 3,400
Operating loss carryforwards		6,500
DTA, operating loss carryforwards		900
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes, net	214,345	204,027
Undistributed earnings of foreign operations	147,400	159,600
Indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings, cash	21,700	22,700
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,529	2,392	$ 2,290	$ 2,653
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and income tax penalties	600	700
Unrecognized tax benefits, would impact effective tax rate	$ 1,300	1,200
Joint Ventures
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes, net		10,300
Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards, subject to expire 2028		$ 1,800

Income taxes - Income Before Ta

Income taxes - Income Before Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic operations	$ 266,080	$ 261,760	$ 252,815
Foreign operations	23,121	21,567	26,322
Income before income taxes	$ 289,201	$ 283,327	$ 279,137

Income taxes - Components of Pr

Income taxes - Components of Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current:
Federal	$ 43,992	$ 102,349	$ 97,972
State	21,270	27,922	28,430
Foreign	3,930	3,094	3,808
Current tax provision	69,192	133,365	130,210
Deferred:
Federal	(7,262)	(117,054)	(20,891)
State	(2,967)	(5,900)	(6,069)
Foreign	332	1,707	598
Deferred tax benefit	(9,897)	(121,247)	(26,362)
Provision for income taxes	$ 59,295	$ 12,118	$ 103,848

Income taxes - Income Tax Rate

Income taxes - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Computed federal income tax expense, at statutory rate	21.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes	6.60%	5.20%	5.10%
Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations	(1.50%)	(1.70%)	(3.10%)
Excess tax benefits	(6.80%)	(2.80%)	0.00%
Change in valuation allowance	0.60%	3.20%	0.00%
Other permanent differences	0.60%	(0.50%)	0.10%
Impact of Tax Act	0.00%	(34.90%)	0.00%
Other, net	0.00%	0.80%	0.10%
Effective tax rate	20.50%	4.30%	37.20%

Income taxes - Components of De

Income taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$ 2,134	$ 2,013
Deferred tax assets, Capital leases	2,074	2,158
Deferred tax assets, Rent, Noncurrent	9,332	9,452
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment	1,984	375
Deferred tax liabilities, Property and equipment	0	0
Deferred tax assets, Deferred compensation and long-term incentive accrual	10,789	15,033
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other	17,402	16,676
Deferred tax assets, Deferred revenue, Noncurrent	111,668	109,953
Deferred tax assets, Real estate rserves, Noncurrent	980	1,153
Deferred tax liabilities, Franchise rights and other intangibles	368,277	372,988
Deferred tax assets, Unused foreign tax credits	3,270	1,912
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities	5,581	4,697
Deferred Tax Assets, Interest Limitation Carryforward	5,134
Deferred tax assets, Other, Noncurrent	162	224
Deferred tax liabilities, Other, Noncurrent	0	0
Deferred tax assets, Gross, Noncurrent	170,510	163,646
Deferred tax liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	368,277	372,988
Deferred tax assets, Valuation allowance, Noncurrent	(2,827)	(899)
Deferred tax assets, Total noncurrent	$ 167,683	$ 162,747

Income taxes - Change in Unreco

Income taxes - Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,529	$ 2,290	$ 2,653
Increases related to prior year tax positions	3	206	267
Increases related to current year tax positions	1,121	65	161
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(170)	(94)	(33)
Decreases related to settlements	0	(871)	(191)
Lapses of statutes of limitations	0	(140)	(597)
Effect of foreign currency adjustments, increase		73	30
Effect of foreign currency adjustments, decrease	(91)
Balance at end of year	$ 2,392	$ 1,529	$ 2,290

Commitments and contingencies -

Commitments and contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit	$ 32,400	$ 32,300
Amounts drawn on letters of credit	0	0
Contingent liabilities related to legal matters		3,600
Supply commitment
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation, maximum exposure	$ 119,400	$ 116,700

Retirement plans - Textual (Det

Retirement plans - Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum annual contribution percentage, 401(k)	80.00%
Employer contributions 401(k)	$ 3.5	$ 3.4	$ 3.3
NQDC maximum pretax contribution percentage	50.00%
NQDC plan liability	$ 9.8	13.5
NQDC investments held	$ 9.9	$ 10.8
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employer match percentage 401(k)	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%

Related-party transactions - Ad

Related-party transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalties receivable from joint ventures	$ 5,500	$ 5,100
Revenue from related parties	12,445
B-R 31 Ice Cream Company., Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	1,874	1,745	$ 1,873
BR-Korea Co., Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	4,569	4,525	4,030
Palm Oasis Ventures Pty. Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	6,002	4,242	4,277
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty received from joint venture		10,512	10,180
Joint Ventures
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, purchases from related party	$ 3,800	$ 3,300	3,200
Coffee Alliance, S.L. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Recovery of note receivables			$ 1,000

Allowance for doubtful accoun_3

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net	$ (631)	$ (457)	$ (53)
Accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,933	4,778	5,627
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net	606	123	1,202
Write-offs and other	(955)	(968)	(2,051)
Ending balance	3,584	3,933	4,778
Short-term notes and other receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	603	339	1,007
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net	281	264	(189)
Write-offs and other	0	0	(479)
Ending balance	884	603	339
Long-term notes and other receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,823	2,088	4,075
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net	(256)	70	(960)
Write-offs and other	(81)	(335)	(1,027)
Ending balance	$ 1,486	$ 1,823	$ 2,088

Quarterly financial data (una_3

Quarterly financial data (unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 319,624	$ 350,011	$ 350,640	$ 301,342	$ 314,946	$ 330,071	$ 334,176	$ 296,358
Operating income	96,559	111,592	113,850	89,831	92,161	105,272	106,836	86,773	$ 411,832	$ 391,042	$ 380,602
Net income (loss)	$ 53,189	$ 66,067	$ 60,498	$ 50,152	$ 134,654	$ 41,170	$ 51,092	$ 44,293	$ 229,906	$ 271,209	$ 175,289
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.80	$ 0.73	$ 0.58	$ 1.49	$ 0.46	$ 0.56	$ 0.48	$ 2.75	$ 2.99	$ 1.91
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.79	$ 0.72	$ 0.57	$ 1.47	$ 0.45	$ 0.55	$ 0.48	$ 2.71	$ 2.94	$ 1.89