Dunkin Brands (DNKN) 10-Q 8 May 19 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	May 03, 2019
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 30, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	DNKN
Entity Registrant Name	DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001357204
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		82,645,468

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 458,708	$ 517,594
Restricted cash	79,555	79,008
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,405 and $3,584 as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	78,246	75,963
Notes and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $931 and $884 as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	36,209	64,412
Prepaid income taxes	17,386	27,005
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51,865	49,491
Total current assets	721,969	813,473
Property, equipment, and software, net of accumulated depreciation of $163,903 and $147,550 as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	204,120	209,202
Operating lease assets	380,209	0
Equity method investments	142,156	146,395
Goodwill	888,276	888,265
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $241,923 and $265,762 as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	1,316,543	1,334,767
Other assets	72,100	64,479
Total assets	3,725,373	3,456,581
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	26,900	31,650
Operating lease liabilities	33,146	0
Capital lease obligations		476
Accounts payable	51,552	80,037
Deferred revenue	35,922	38,541
Other current liabilities	321,162	389,353
Total current liabilities	468,682	539,581
Long-term debt, net	3,008,745	3,010,626
Operating lease liabilities	393,235	0
Capital lease obligations		6,998
Deferred revenue	325,103	331,980
Deferred income taxes, net	198,597	204,027
Other long-term liabilities	22,304	83,164
Total long-term liabilities	3,947,984	3,629,797
Commitments and contingencies (note 9)
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; 82,663,316 shares issued and 82,601,734 shares outstanding as of March 30, 2019; 82,587,373 shares issued and 82,560,596 shares outstanding as of December 29, 2018	83	82
Additional paid-in capital	618,326	642,017
Treasury stock, at cost; 61,582 shares and 26,777 shares as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	(3,291)	(1,060)
Accumulated deficit	(1,288,758)	(1,338,709)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(17,653)	(15,127)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(691,293)	(712,797)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 3,725,373	$ 3,456,581

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 4,405	$ 3,584
Notes and other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	931	884
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	163,903	147,550
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 241,923	$ 265,762
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)	82,663,316	82,587,373
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	82,601,734	82,560,596
Treasury Stock, Shares	61,582	26,777

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 26, 2018	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues:
Revenue		$ 319,091		$ 301,342
Operating costs and expenses:
Advertising expenses		118,091		111,972
General and administrative expenses, net		56,203		59,824
Depreciation		4,621		5,033
Amortization of other intangible assets		4,633		5,375
Long-lived asset impairment charges		323		501
Total operating costs and expenses		219,986		213,549
Net income of equity method investments		2,230		2,033
Other operating income, net		37		5
Operating income		101,372		89,831
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income		1,831		1,642
Interest expense		(32,129)		(32,477)
Other loss, net		(4)		(327)
Total other expense, net		(30,302)		(31,162)
Income before income taxes		71,070		58,669
Provision for income taxes		18,747		8,517
Net income		$ 52,323		$ 50,152
Earnings per share:
Common-basic (in dollars per share)		$ 0.63		$ 0.58
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.63	$ 0.57	$ 0.57
Dividend per share of common stock declared (in usd per share)	$ 0.375
Franchise fees and royalty income
Revenues:
Revenue		$ 139,328		$ 132,507
Advertising fees and related income
Revenues:
Revenue		117,198		111,007
Rental income
Revenues:
Revenue		29,028		24,478
Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Revenue		20,733		21,777
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		16,640		16,864
Other revenues
Revenues:
Revenue		12,804		11,573
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		$ 19,475		$ 13,980

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Net income	$ 52,323	$ 50,152
Effect of foreign currency translation, net of deferred tax expense of $26 and $20 for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively	(2,353)	1,547
Other, net	(173)	628
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	(2,526)	2,175
Comprehensive income	$ 49,797	$ 52,327

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Deferred tax effect, foreign currency translation	$ 26	$ 20

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 52,323	$ 50,152
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	10,425	11,267
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,281	1,249
Deferred income taxes	(5,447)	(4,251)
Provision for bad debt	689	358
Share-based compensation expense	3,607	3,204
Net income of equity method investments	(2,230)	(2,033)
Dividends received from equity method investments	3,777	3,947
Other, net	194	371
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net	25,222	15,531
Prepaid income taxes, net	10,766	(6,962)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,967)	(11,352)
Accounts payable	(27,902)	7,891
Other current liabilities	(67,865)	(82,685)
Deferred revenue	(9,511)	(477)
Other, net	(4,354)	(2,413)
Net cash used in operating activities	(15,992)	(16,203)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, equipment, and software	(1,946)	(5,803)
Other, net	(304)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,250)	(5,803)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt	(7,912)	(7,875)
Dividends paid on common stock	(30,975)	(28,639)
Repurchases of common stock, including accelerated share repurchases	(129)	(650,368)
Exercise of stock options	3,830	18,175
Other, net	(5,065)	(731)
Net cash used in financing activities	(40,251)	(669,438)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	89	64
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(58,404)	(691,380)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	598,321
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	539,917
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	13,571	19,929
Cash paid for interest	30,763	34,917
Noncash investing activities:
Property, equipment, and software included in accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,405	$ 2,133
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	402
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, net	$ 856

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
Balance, shares at Dec. 30, 2017		90,254,000
Balance at Dec. 30, 2017	$ (254,539)	$ 90	$ 724,114	$ (1,060)	$ (968,148)	$ (9,535)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	50,152				50,152
Other comprehensive loss, net	2,175					2,175
Exercise of stock options, shares		773,000
Exercise of stock options	18,175	$ 1	18,174
Dividends paid on common stock	(28,639)		(28,639)
Share-based compensation expense, shares		38,000
Share-based compensation expense	3,204		3,204
Accelerated share repurchases of common stock	(650,368)		(130,000)	(520,368)
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		(8,479,000)
Retirement of treasury stock	0	$ (8)	(65,246)	520,368	(455,114)
Other, shares		12,000
Other	(441)		445	0	(886)
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2018		82,598,000
Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	$ (860,281)	$ 83	522,052	(1,060)	(1,373,996)	(7,360)
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)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	52,323				52,323
Other comprehensive loss, net	(2,526)					(2,526)
Exercise of stock options, shares		84,000
Exercise of stock options	3,830		3,830
Dividends paid on common stock	(30,975)		(30,975)
Share-based compensation expense, shares		143,000
Share-based compensation expense	1
Share-based compensation expense	3,607		3,606
Repurchases of common stock	129			129
Retirement of treasury stock (shares)		(2,000)
Retirement of treasury stock	0		(14)	129	(115)
Other, shares		1,000
Other	$ (4,626)		(138)	(2,231)	(2,257)
Balance, shares at Mar. 30, 2019	82,601,734	82,663,000
Balance at Mar. 30, 2019	$ (691,293)	$ 83	$ 618,326	$ (3,291)	$ (1,288,758)	$ (17,653)

Description of Business and Org

Description of Business and Organization	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
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. Through our Dunkin’ brand, we franchise restaurants featuring coffee, espresso, 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 unaudited consolidated financial statements, “Dunkin’ Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “management” refer to DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	(a) Disaggregation of revenue Revenues are disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition related to contracts with customers (“ASC 606”) and reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows (in thousands): Three months ended March 30, 2019 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 $ 117,097 6,103 5,913 1,905 — 131,018 3,149 134,167 Franchise fees 3,626 312 865 358 — 5,161 — 5,161 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 108,642 108,642 1,176 109,818 Other revenues 710 2,163 4 — — 2,877 9,058 11,935 Total revenues recognized over time 121,433 8,578 6,782 2,263 108,642 247,698 13,383 261,081 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 671 — 23,075 — 23,746 (3,013 ) 20,733 Other revenues 464 68 69 21 — 622 247 869 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 464 739 69 23,096 — 24,368 (2,766 ) 21,602 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 121,897 9,317 6,851 25,359 108,642 272,066 10,617 282,683 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 7,380 7,380 Rental income 27,848 960 — 220 — 29,028 — 29,028 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 27,848 960 — 220 — 29,028 7,380 36,408 Total revenues $ 149,745 10,277 6,851 25,579 108,642 301,094 17,997 319,091 (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.” Three months ended March 31, 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 $ 110,833 6,409 4,938 1,543 — 123,723 3,134 126,857 Franchise fees 4,707 289 448 206 — 5,650 — 5,650 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 104,167 104,167 259 104,426 Other revenues 535 2,277 2 — — 2,814 8,154 10,968 Total revenues recognized over time 116,075 8,975 5,388 1,749 104,167 236,354 11,547 247,901 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 678 — 23,972 — 24,650 (2,873 ) 21,777 Other revenues 245 93 (23 ) 47 — 362 243 605 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 245 771 (23 ) 24,019 — 25,012 (2,630 ) 22,382 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 116,320 9,746 5,365 25,768 104,167 261,366 8,917 270,283 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 6,581 6,581 Rental income 23,591 767 — 120 — 24,478 — 24,478 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 23,591 767 — 120 — 24,478 6,581 31,059 Total revenues $ 139,911 10,513 5,365 25,888 104,167 285,844 15,498 301,342 (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): March 30, December 29, Balance Sheet Classification Receivables $ 86,646 81,609 Accounts receivable, net and Notes and other receivables, net Deferred revenue: Current $ 22,605 24,002 Deferred revenue—current Long-term 320,326 327,333 Deferred revenue—long term Total $ 342,931 351,335 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 March 30, 2019 was primarily driven by $8.7 million of revenues recognized that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 29, 2018 , as well as franchisee incentives provided during fiscal year 2019, offset by cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying our performance obligations. As of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , 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 March 30, 2019 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year: 2019 (a) $ 15,788 2020 18,692 2021 18,752 2022 18,665 2023 18,582 Thereafter 215,956 Total $ 306,435 (a) Represents the estimate for remainder of fiscal year 2019 which excludes the three months ended March 30, 2019. 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 store development agreement does not exist at March 30, 2019 . Additionally, the table above excludes $60.7 million of consideration allocated to restaurants that were not yet open at March 30, 2019 . 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.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (a) Unaudited consolidated financial statements The consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 2019 and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 are unaudited. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 , included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. (b) 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 the three-month periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2019 . (c) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 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 4 ), 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Cash and cash equivalents $ 458,708 517,594 Restricted cash 79,555 79,008 Restricted cash, included in Other assets 1,654 1,719 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 539,917 598,321 (d) Fair value of financial instruments 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 the 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 are summarized as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Total assets $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759 Total liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759 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. 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Financial liabilities Long-term debt $ 3,035,645 3,067,173 3,042,276 3,011,843 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 midpoint 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. (e) 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , one master licensee, including its majority-owned subsidiaries, accounted for approximately 15% and 11% , respectively, of total accounts and notes receivable. No individual franchisee or master licensee accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for either of the three-month periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 . (f) Recent accounting pronouncements Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In fiscal year 2019, the Company adopted new guidance for lease accounting, which replaces existing lease accounting guidance. The Company adopted this new guidance in fiscal year 2019 using the modified retrospective transition method and elected the option to not restate comparative periods in the year of adoption, including amounts as of December 29, 2018 and for the three months ended March 31, 2018 included herein. As a result of adopting this new guidance on the first day of fiscal year 2019, substantially all of the Company's operating lease commitments were subject to the new guidance and were recognized as operating lease assets and liabilities, initially measured as the present value of future lease payments for the remaining lease term discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate based on the remaining lease term as of the adoption date. The Company recognized operating lease assets and liabilities of $388.8 million and $435.1 million , respectively, as of the first day of fiscal year 2019. The difference between the assets and liabilities is attributable to the reclassification of certain existing lease-related assets and liabilities as an adjustment to the right-of-use assets. Finance leases, previously known as capital leases, were not impacted by the adoption of the new guidance, as finance lease liabilities and the corresponding assets were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet under the previous guidance. The accounting guidance for lessors remained 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 are now presented on a gross basis upon adoption of the new guidance. The adoption of the new guidance resulted in the recognition of additional rental income and occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants of $4.7 million related to these lease costs during the three months ended March 30, 2019. The effects of the changes made to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 30, 2018 for the adoption of the new lease guidance were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 29, 2018 Adjustments due to adoption of the new lease guidance Balance at December 30, 2018 Assets Current assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 49,491 (4,720 ) 44,771 Operating lease assets — 388,811 388,811 Other intangible assets, net 1,334,767 (13,598 ) 1,321,169 Other assets 64,479 (961 ) 63,518 Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities — 33,822 33,822 Operating lease liabilities — 401,249 401,249 Other long-term liabilities (a) 83,164 (65,539 ) 17,625 (a) Other long-term liabilities at December 29, 2018 reflects certain reclassifications to conform to current period presentation as discussed below. The adoption of the new guidance had no impact on net cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities and had no impact on compliance with debt agreements. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the new guidance, which among other things, allowed the Company to continue utilizing historical classification of leases. However, the Company did not adopt the hindsight practical expedient, and therefore continued to utilize lease terms determined under previous lease guidance. See note 12 for additional information regarding our lease arrangements and the Company's updated lease accounting policies. In conjunction with the adoption of this new lease guidance and to conform to the current period presentation, the Company revised the presentation of certain lease liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities totaling $0.5 million and $4.6 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to current and long-term deferred revenue, respectively. Amounts separately presented as unfavorable operating leases acquired of $8.2 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to other long-term liabilities. Additionally, amounts separately presented as current capital lease obligations and long-term capital lease obligations of $0.5 million and $7.0 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively. There was no impact to total current liabilities and total long-term liabilities as a result of these reclassifications. (g) Subsequent events Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were filed.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Debt at March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands): March 30, December 29, 2015 Class A-2-II Notes $ 1,680,000 1,684,375 2017 Class A-2-I Notes 592,500 594,000 2017 Class A-2-II Notes 790,000 792,000 Other 1,363 1,400 Debt issuance costs, net of amortization (28,218 ) (29,499 ) Total debt 3,035,645 3,042,276 Less current portion of long-term debt 26,900 31,650 Total long-term debt $ 3,008,745 3,010,626 The Company's outstanding debt as of March 30, 2019 consisted of Series 2015-1 3.980% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2015 Class A-2-II Notes”), Series 2017-1 3.629% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2017 Class A-2-I Notes”), 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”) issued by DB Master Finance LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of DBGI. 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. In April 2019, the Master Issuer issued Series 2019-1 3.787% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2019 Class A-2-I Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $600.0 million , Series 2019-1 4.021% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2019 Class A-2-II Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $400.0 million , and Series 2019-1 4.352% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-III (the “2019 Class A-2-III Notes” and together with the 2019 Class A-2-I Notes and 2019 Class A-2-II Notes, the “2019 Class A-2 Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $700.0 million . In addition, the Master Issuer issued Series 2019-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “2019 Variable Funding Notes” and, together with the 2019 Class A-2 Notes, the “2019 Notes”), which allow for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of 2019 Variable Funding Notes and certain other credit instruments, including letters of credit. The proceeds received from the issuance of the 2019 Notes were used to repay the remaining $1.68 billion outstanding on the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes and to pay related transaction fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the 2019 Variable Funding Notes, the Master Issuer terminated the commitments with respect to its existing 2017 Variable Funding Notes. The 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Notes, and 2019 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 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Notes, and 2019 Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Notes, and 2019 Notes. The 2015 Class A-2-II Notes, 2017 Notes, and 2019 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 2019 Class A-2 Notes is May 2049, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the 2019 Class A-2-I Notes will be repaid by February 2024, the 2019 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid by May 2026, and the 2019 Class A-2-III Notes will be repaid by May 2029 (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”). If the 2019 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 2017 Class A-2 Notes and the 2019 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 2019 Class A-2-I Notes, 2019 Class A-2-II Notes, and 2019 Class A-2-III Notes bear interest at fixed rates equal to 3.787% , 4.021% , and 4.352% , respectively. If the 2019 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 2019 Class A-2-I Notes, 2019 Class A-2-II Notes, and 2019 Class A-2-III Notes equal to $6.0 million , $4.0 million , and $7.0 million , respectively, per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments beginning in August 2019. No principal payments are required if a specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of outstanding debt 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. 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 2019 Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to August 2024, subject to two additional one -year extensions. Borrowings under the 2019 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 2019 Variable Funding Notes are not repaid prior to August 2024 or prior to the end of the 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 2019 Variable Funding Notes which ranges from 0.50% to 1.00% based on utilization. As of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , $32.3 million and $32.4 million , respectively, of letters of credit were outstanding against the 2017 Variable Funding Notes which related primarily to interest reserves required under the base indenture and related supplemental indentures. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit as of March 30, 2019 or December 29, 2018 . The 2017 Notes and 2019 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 2017 Notes and 2019 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 2017 Notes and 2019 Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the assets pledged as collateral for the 2017 Notes and 2019 Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective, and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information, and similar matters. As noted above, the 2017 Notes and 2019 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 2017 Notes or the 2019 Notes on the applicable Anticipated Repayment Dates. The 2017 Notes and 2019 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 2017 Notes and 2019 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.

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Gift card/certificate liability $ 183,464 239,531 Accrued payroll and benefits 18,696 26,544 Accrued interest 13,343 13,274 Accrued advertising expenses 55,653 52,536 Franchisee profit-sharing liability 5,010 13,764 Other 44,996 43,704 Total other current liabilities $ 321,162 389,353 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.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
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. 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, and certain non-recurring, 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 Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ U.S. $ 149,745 139,911 Dunkin’ International 6,851 5,365 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 10,277 10,513 Baskin-Robbins International 25,579 25,888 U.S. Advertising Funds 108,642 104,167 Total reportable segment revenues 301,094 285,844 Other 17,997 15,498 Total revenues $ 319,091 301,342 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 Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ U.S. $ 111,034 105,063 Dunkin’ International 4,831 3,206 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 6,323 7,235 Baskin-Robbins International 7,802 7,441 U.S. Advertising Funds — — Total reportable segments 129,990 122,945 Corporate and other (23,662 ) (27,238 ) Interest expense, net (30,298 ) (30,835 ) Amortization of other intangible assets (4,633 ) (5,375 ) Long-lived asset impairment charges (323 ) (501 ) Other loss, net (4 ) (327 ) Income before income taxes $ 71,070 58,669 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 Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ International $ (140 ) (444 ) Baskin-Robbins International 1,717 1,727 Total reportable segments 1,577 1,283 Other 653 750 Total net income of equity method investments $ 2,230 2,033

Stockholders_ Equity (Deficit)

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ deficit (a) Equity incentive plans During the three months ended March 30, 2019 , the Company granted stock options to purchase 619,306 shares of common stock and 50,287 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain employees. The stock options vest in equal annual amounts over a four -year period subsequent to the grant date, and have a maximum contractual term of seven years. The stock options were granted with a weighted average exercise price of $72.28 per share and had a weighted average grant-date fair value of $12.54 per share. The RSUs granted to employees vest in equal annual amounts over a three -year period subsequent to the grant date and had a weighted average grant-date fair value of $69.13 per unit. In addition, the Company granted 47,431 performance stock units (“PSUs”) to certain employees during the three months ended March 30, 2019 . These PSUs are generally eligible to cliff-vest approximately three years from the grant date. Of the total PSUs granted, 20,681 PSUs are subject to a service condition and a market vesting condition linked to the level of total shareholder return received by the Company’s stockholders during the performance period measured against the companies in the S&P 500 Composite Index (“TSR PSUs”). The remaining 26,750 PSUs granted 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 $86.97 per unit. 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 had a weighted average grant-date fair value of $69.19 per unit. 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. During the three months ended March 30, 2019 , contingently issuable restricted shares granted in fiscal year 2014 realized a 52.2% vesting percentage based upon level of performance achieved against the market vesting condition, and 78,300 restricted shares vested. Total compensation expense related to all share-based awards was $3.6 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 , respectively, and was included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations. (b) Accumulated other comprehensive loss The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands): Effect of foreign currency translation Other Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ (14,307 ) (820 ) (15,127 ) Other comprehensive loss, net (2,353 ) (173 ) (2,526 ) Balance as of March 30, 2019 $ (16,660 ) (993 ) (17,653 ) (c) Dividends The Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.3750 per share of common stock on March 20, 2019 , totaling approximately $31.0 million . On May 2, 2019 , the Company announced that its board of directors approved the next quarterly dividend of $0.3750 per share of common stock payable June 12, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 3, 2019 .

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings per share The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock is as follows (in thousands, except for share and per share data): Three months ended March 30, March 31, Net income—basic and diluted $ 52,323 50,152 Weighted average number of shares of common stock: Common—basic 82,620,759 86,451,167 Common—diluted 83,432,042 87,877,254 Earnings per share of common stock: Common—basic $ 0.63 0.58 Common—diluted 0.63 0.57 The weighted average number of shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation includes the dilutive effect of 811,283 and 1,426,087 equity awards for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 , respectively, using the treasury stock method. The weighted average number of shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for all periods excludes all contingently issuable equity awards for which the contingent vesting criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. As of March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 , there were 42,888 and 258,019 shares, respectively, 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 shares of common stock in the common diluted earnings per share calculation excludes 670,944 and 1,883,298 equity awards for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 , respectively, as they would be antidilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and contingencies (a) S upply 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , the Company was contingently liable under such supply chain agreements for approximately $107.4 million and $119.4 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 inconsequential amount of reserves related to supply chain commitments as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 . (b) Letters of credit As of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , the Company had standby letters of credit outstanding for a total of $32.3 million and $32.4 million , respectively. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit. (c) 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. As of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , an inconsequential amount was accrued related to outstanding litigation.

Related-Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
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): Three months ended March 30, March 31, B-R 31 Ice Cream Company., Ltd. $ 340 345 BR-Korea Co., Ltd. 1,183 946 Palm Oasis Ventures Pty. Ltd. 435 705 $ 1,958 1,996 As of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , the Company had $3.8 million and $5.5 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 $1.1 million and $1.0 million during the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 , respectively, primarily for the purchase of ice cream products.

Advertising Funds

Advertising Funds	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [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): March 30, December 29, Accounts receivable, net $ 20,441 19,501 Notes and other receivables, net 12,075 16,050 Prepaid income taxes 74 11 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,367 14,978 Total current assets 49,957 50,540 Property, equipment, and software, net 15,562 15,187 Other assets 1,154 1,255 Total assets $ 66,673 66,982 Accounts payable $ 34,829 60,302 Deferred revenue—current (a) (743 ) (743 ) Other current liabilities 13,191 43,198 Total current liabilities 47,277 102,757 Deferred revenue—long-term (a) (6,589 ) (6,775 ) Other long-term liabilities 11 15 Total liabilities $ 40,699 95,997 (a) Amounts represent franchisee incentives that have been deferred and are being recognized over the terms of the respective franchise agreements.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [Abstract]
Unaudited Financial Statements	Unaudited consolidated financial statements The consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 2019 and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 are unaudited. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 , included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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 the three-month periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2019 .
Restricted Cash	Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 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 4 ), 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Cash and cash equivalents $ 458,708 517,594 Restricted cash 79,555 79,008 Restricted cash, included in Other assets 1,654 1,719 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 539,917 598,321
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair value of financial instruments 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 the 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 are summarized as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Total assets $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759 Total liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759 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. 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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Financial liabilities Long-term debt $ 3,035,645 3,067,173 3,042,276 3,011,843 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 midpoint 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.
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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 , one master licensee, including its majority-owned subsidiaries, accounted for approximately 15% and 11% , respectively, of total accounts and notes receivable. No individual franchisee or master licensee accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for either of the three-month periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 .
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent accounting pronouncements Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In fiscal year 2019, the Company adopted new guidance for lease accounting, which replaces existing lease accounting guidance. The Company adopted this new guidance in fiscal year 2019 using the modified retrospective transition method and elected the option to not restate comparative periods in the year of adoption, including amounts as of December 29, 2018 and for the three months ended March 31, 2018 included herein. As a result of adopting this new guidance on the first day of fiscal year 2019, substantially all of the Company's operating lease commitments were subject to the new guidance and were recognized as operating lease assets and liabilities, initially measured as the present value of future lease payments for the remaining lease term discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate based on the remaining lease term as of the adoption date. The Company recognized operating lease assets and liabilities of $388.8 million and $435.1 million , respectively, as of the first day of fiscal year 2019. The difference between the assets and liabilities is attributable to the reclassification of certain existing lease-related assets and liabilities as an adjustment to the right-of-use assets. Finance leases, previously known as capital leases, were not impacted by the adoption of the new guidance, as finance lease liabilities and the corresponding assets were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet under the previous guidance. The accounting guidance for lessors remained 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 are now presented on a gross basis upon adoption of the new guidance. The adoption of the new guidance resulted in the recognition of additional rental income and occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants of $4.7 million related to these lease costs during the three months ended March 30, 2019. The effects of the changes made to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 30, 2018 for the adoption of the new lease guidance were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 29, 2018 Adjustments due to adoption of the new lease guidance Balance at December 30, 2018 Assets Current assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 49,491 (4,720 ) 44,771 Operating lease assets — 388,811 388,811 Other intangible assets, net 1,334,767 (13,598 ) 1,321,169 Other assets 64,479 (961 ) 63,518 Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities — 33,822 33,822 Operating lease liabilities — 401,249 401,249 Other long-term liabilities (a) 83,164 (65,539 ) 17,625 (a) Other long-term liabilities at December 29, 2018 reflects certain reclassifications to conform to current period presentation as discussed below. The adoption of the new guidance had no impact on net cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities and had no impact on compliance with debt agreements. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the new guidance, which among other things, allowed the Company to continue utilizing historical classification of leases. However, the Company did not adopt the hindsight practical expedient, and therefore continued to utilize lease terms determined under previous lease guidance. See note 12 for additional information regarding our lease arrangements and the Company's updated lease accounting policies. In conjunction with the adoption of this new lease guidance and to conform to the current period presentation, the Company revised the presentation of certain lease liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities totaling $0.5 million and $4.6 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to current and long-term deferred revenue, respectively. Amounts separately presented as unfavorable operating leases acquired of $8.2 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to other long-term liabilities. Additionally, amounts separately presented as current capital lease obligations and long-term capital lease obligations of $0.5 million and $7.0 million as of December 29, 2018 were reclassified to other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively. There was no impact to total current liabilities and total long-term liabilities as a result of these reclassifications.
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were filed.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of revenue	Revenues are disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition related to contracts with customers (“ASC 606”) and reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows (in thousands): Three months ended March 30, 2019 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 $ 117,097 6,103 5,913 1,905 — 131,018 3,149 134,167 Franchise fees 3,626 312 865 358 — 5,161 — 5,161 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 108,642 108,642 1,176 109,818 Other revenues 710 2,163 4 — — 2,877 9,058 11,935 Total revenues recognized over time 121,433 8,578 6,782 2,263 108,642 247,698 13,383 261,081 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 671 — 23,075 — 23,746 (3,013 ) 20,733 Other revenues 464 68 69 21 — 622 247 869 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 464 739 69 23,096 — 24,368 (2,766 ) 21,602 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 121,897 9,317 6,851 25,359 108,642 272,066 10,617 282,683 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 7,380 7,380 Rental income 27,848 960 — 220 — 29,028 — 29,028 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 27,848 960 — 220 — 29,028 7,380 36,408 Total revenues $ 149,745 10,277 6,851 25,579 108,642 301,094 17,997 319,091 (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.” Three months ended March 31, 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 $ 110,833 6,409 4,938 1,543 — 123,723 3,134 126,857 Franchise fees 4,707 289 448 206 — 5,650 — 5,650 Advertising fees and related income — — — — 104,167 104,167 259 104,426 Other revenues 535 2,277 2 — — 2,814 8,154 10,968 Total revenues recognized over time 116,075 8,975 5,388 1,749 104,167 236,354 11,547 247,901 Revenues recognized at a point in time: Sales of ice cream and other products — 678 — 23,972 — 24,650 (2,873 ) 21,777 Other revenues 245 93 (23 ) 47 — 362 243 605 Total revenues recognized at a point in time 245 771 (23 ) 24,019 — 25,012 (2,630 ) 22,382 Total revenues recognized under ASC 606 116,320 9,746 5,365 25,768 104,167 261,366 8,917 270,283 Revenues not subject to ASC 606 Advertising fees and related income — — — — — — 6,581 6,581 Rental income 23,591 767 — 120 — 24,478 — 24,478 Total revenues not subject to ASC 606 23,591 767 — 120 — 24,478 6,581 31,059 Total revenues $ 139,911 10,513 5,365 25,888 104,167 285,844 15,498 301,342 (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): March 30, December 29, Balance Sheet Classification Receivables $ 86,646 81,609 Accounts receivable, net and Notes and other receivables, net Deferred revenue: Current $ 22,605 24,002 Deferred revenue—current Long-term 320,326 327,333 Deferred revenue—long term Total $ 342,931 351,335
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 March 30, 2019 is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year: 2019 (a) $ 15,788 2020 18,692 2021 18,752 2022 18,665 2023 18,582 Thereafter 215,956 Total $ 306,435 (a) Represents the estimate for remainder of fiscal year 2019 which excludes the three months ended March 30, 2019.
Impacts to prior period information, revenue recognition	The effects of the changes made to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 30, 2018 for the adoption of the new lease guidance were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 29, 2018 Adjustments due to adoption of the new lease guidance Balance at December 30, 2018 Assets Current assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 49,491 (4,720 ) 44,771 Operating lease assets — 388,811 388,811 Other intangible assets, net 1,334,767 (13,598 ) 1,321,169 Other assets 64,479 (961 ) 63,518 Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities — 33,822 33,822 Operating lease liabilities — 401,249 401,249 Other long-term liabilities (a) 83,164 (65,539 ) 17,625

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [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 March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Cash and cash equivalents $ 458,708 517,594 Restricted cash 79,555 79,008 Restricted cash, included in Other assets 1,654 1,719 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 539,917 598,321
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 are summarized as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Total Assets: Company-owned life insurance $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Total assets $ 11,219 11,219 9,906 9,906 Liabilities: Deferred compensation liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759 Total liabilities $ 10,499 10,499 9,759 9,759
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): March 30, 2019 December 29, 2018 Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value Financial liabilities Long-term debt $ 3,035,645 3,067,173 3,042,276 3,011,843
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	The effects of the changes made to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 30, 2018 for the adoption of the new lease guidance were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 29, 2018 Adjustments due to adoption of the new lease guidance Balance at December 30, 2018 Assets Current assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 49,491 (4,720 ) 44,771 Operating lease assets — 388,811 388,811 Other intangible assets, net 1,334,767 (13,598 ) 1,321,169 Other assets 64,479 (961 ) 63,518 Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities — 33,822 33,822 Operating lease liabilities — 401,249 401,249 Other long-term liabilities (a) 83,164 (65,539 ) 17,625

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Gift card/certificate liability $ 183,464 239,531 Accrued payroll and benefits 18,696 26,544 Accrued interest 13,343 13,274 Accrued advertising expenses 55,653 52,536 Franchisee profit-sharing liability 5,010 13,764 Other 44,996 43,704 Total other current liabilities $ 321,162 389,353

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenues by Segment	Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands): Revenues Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ U.S. $ 149,745 139,911 Dunkin’ International 6,851 5,365 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 10,277 10,513 Baskin-Robbins International 25,579 25,888 U.S. Advertising Funds 108,642 104,167 Total reportable segment revenues 301,094 285,844 Other 17,997 15,498 Total revenues $ 319,091 301,342
Segment Profit by Segment	Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands): Segment profit Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ U.S. $ 111,034 105,063 Dunkin’ International 4,831 3,206 Baskin-Robbins U.S. 6,323 7,235 Baskin-Robbins International 7,802 7,441 U.S. Advertising Funds — — Total reportable segments 129,990 122,945 Corporate and other (23,662 ) (27,238 ) Interest expense, net (30,298 ) (30,835 ) Amortization of other intangible assets (4,633 ) (5,375 ) Long-lived asset impairment charges (323 ) (501 ) Other loss, net (4 ) (327 ) Income before income taxes $ 71,070 58,669
Equity in Net Income of Joint Ventures Reportable Segment	Net income of equity method investments by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Net income (loss) of equity method investments Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ International $ (140 ) (444 ) Baskin-Robbins International 1,717 1,727 Total reportable segments 1,577 1,283 Other 653 750 Total net income of equity method investments $ 2,230 2,033 Assets and liabilities of the advertising funds, which are restricted in their use, included in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Accounts receivable, net $ 20,441 19,501 Notes and other receivables, net 12,075 16,050 Prepaid income taxes 74 11 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,367 14,978 Total current assets 49,957 50,540 Property, equipment, and software, net 15,562 15,187 Other assets 1,154 1,255 Total assets $ 66,673 66,982 Accounts payable $ 34,829 60,302 Deferred revenue—current (a) (743 ) (743 ) Other current liabilities 13,191 43,198 Total current liabilities 47,277 102,757 Deferred revenue—long-term (a) (6,589 ) (6,775 ) Other long-term liabilities 11 15 Total liabilities $ 40,699 95,997 (a) Amounts represent franchisee incentives that have been deferred and are being recognized over the terms of the respective franchise agreements.

Stockholders_ Equity (Deficit_2

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands): Effect of foreign currency translation Other Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ (14,307 ) (820 ) (15,127 ) Other comprehensive loss, net (2,353 ) (173 ) (2,526 ) Balance as of March 30, 2019 $ (16,660 ) (993 ) (17,653 )

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock is as follows (in thousands, except for share and per share data): Three months ended March 30, March 31, Net income—basic and diluted $ 52,323 50,152 Weighted average number of shares of common stock: Common—basic 82,620,759 86,451,167 Common—diluted 83,432,042 87,877,254 Earnings per share of common stock: Common—basic $ 0.63 0.58 Common—diluted 0.63 0.57

Related-Party Transactions (Tab

Related-Party Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
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): Three months ended March 30, March 31, B-R 31 Ice Cream Company., Ltd. $ 340 345 BR-Korea Co., Ltd. 1,183 946 Palm Oasis Ventures Pty. Ltd. 435 705 $ 1,958 1,996

Advertising Funds (Tables)

Advertising Funds (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities of Adverting Funds	Net income of equity method investments by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): Net income (loss) of equity method investments Three months ended March 30, March 31, Dunkin’ International $ (140 ) (444 ) Baskin-Robbins International 1,717 1,727 Total reportable segments 1,577 1,283 Other 653 750 Total net income of equity method investments $ 2,230 2,033 Assets and liabilities of the advertising funds, which are restricted in their use, included in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Accounts receivable, net $ 20,441 19,501 Notes and other receivables, net 12,075 16,050 Prepaid income taxes 74 11 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,367 14,978 Total current assets 49,957 50,540 Property, equipment, and software, net 15,562 15,187 Other assets 1,154 1,255 Total assets $ 66,673 66,982 Accounts payable $ 34,829 60,302 Deferred revenue—current (a) (743 ) (743 ) Other current liabilities 13,191 43,198 Total current liabilities 47,277 102,757 Deferred revenue—long-term (a) (6,589 ) (6,775 ) Other long-term liabilities 11 15 Total liabilities $ 40,699 95,997 (a) Amounts represent franchisee incentives that have been deferred and are being recognized over the terms of the respective franchise agreements.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee	Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets were the following amounts related to operating and finance lease assets and liabilities (in thousands): March 30, December 29, Consolidated balance sheet classification Assets: Operating lease assets $ 380,209 — Operating lease assets Finance lease assets (a) 5,514 5,264 Property, equipment, and software, net Total lease assets $ 385,723 5,264 Liabilities: Current: Operating lease liabilities $ 33,146 — Operating lease liabilities Finance lease liabilities 509 476 Other current liabilities Long-term: Operating lease liabilities 393,235 — Operating lease liabilities Finance lease liabilities 7,058 6,998 Other long-term liabilities Total lease liabilities $ 433,948 7,474 (a) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $5.2 million and $5.0 million as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively.
Schedule of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted-Average Discount Rate	The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for operating and finance leases as of March 30, 2019 were as follows: March 30, Weighted average remaining lease term: Operating leases 12.2 Finance leases 11.7 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 4.6 % Finance leases 20.3 %
Lease, Cost	Lease costs and rental income for the three months ended March 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Three months ended March 30, Finance lease cost: Amortization of lease assets (a) $ 150 Interest on lease liabilities (b) 267 Total finance lease cost $ 417 Operating lease cost (c) $ 14,154 Variable lease cost (c) 6,094 Short-term lease cost (c) 2,695 Rental income (d) 29,028 (a) Amortization of finance lease assets is included in depreciation in the consolidated statements of operations. (b) Interest recognized on finance lease liabilities is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. (c) Operating and variable lease costs associated with franchised locations are included in occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants in the consolidated statements of operations. Operating, variable, and short-term lease costs for all other leases, including corporate facilities, vehicles, and other non-franchised assets are included in general and administrative expenses, net, and advertising expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. (d) Rental income in the consolidated statements of operations primarily consists of sublease income. Lease income relating to variable lease payments was $10.3 million . Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands): Three months ended March 30, Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 14,140 Operating cash flows from finance leases 267 Financing cash flows from finance leases 163
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	Future lease commitments to be paid and received by the Company as of March 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Finance leases Operating leases Subleases Fiscal year: 2019 (a) $ 1,197 37,703 (49,880 ) (10,980 ) 2020 1,473 55,519 (70,074 ) (13,082 ) 2021 1,405 54,518 (66,581 ) (10,658 ) 2022 1,398 51,763 (60,708 ) (7,547 ) 2023 1,427 46,657 (52,000 ) (3,916 ) Thereafter 11,771 331,009 (309,491 ) 33,289 Total lease commitments 18,671 577,169 (608,734 ) (12,894 ) Less amount representing interest 11,104 150,788 Present value of lease liabilities $ 7,567 426,381
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity	Future lease commitments to be paid and received by the Company as of March 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Finance leases Operating leases Subleases Fiscal year: 2019 (a) $ 1,197 37,703 (49,880 ) (10,980 ) 2020 1,473 55,519 (70,074 ) (13,082 ) 2021 1,405 54,518 (66,581 ) (10,658 ) 2022 1,398 51,763 (60,708 ) (7,547 ) 2023 1,427 46,657 (52,000 ) (3,916 ) Thereafter 11,771 331,009 (309,491 ) 33,289 Total lease commitments 18,671 577,169 (608,734 ) (12,894 ) Less amount representing interest 11,104 150,788 Present value of lease liabilities $ 7,567 426,381
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Future lease commitments to be paid and received by the Company as of December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Finance 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 lease commitments 18,818 602,611 (625,377 ) (3,948 ) Less amount representing interest 11,344 Present value of lease liabilities $ 7,474
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity	Future lease commitments to be paid and received by the Company as of March 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Finance leases Operating leases Subleases Fiscal year: 2019 (a) $ 1,197 37,703 (49,880 ) (10,980 ) 2020 1,473 55,519 (70,074 ) (13,082 ) 2021 1,405 54,518 (66,581 ) (10,658 ) 2022 1,398 51,763 (60,708 ) (7,547 ) 2023 1,427 46,657 (52,000 ) (3,916 ) Thereafter 11,771 331,009 (309,491 ) 33,289 Total lease commitments 18,671 577,169 (608,734 ) (12,894 ) Less amount representing interest 11,104 150,788 Present value of lease liabilities $ 7,567 426,381
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future lease commitments to be paid and received by the Company as of December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands): Payments Receipts Net leases Finance 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 lease commitments 18,818 602,611 (625,377 ) (3,948 ) Less amount representing interest 11,344 Present value of lease liabilities $ 7,474

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 319,091	$ 301,342
Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	301,094	285,844
Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	17,997	15,498
United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	149,745	139,911
United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	10,277	10,513
United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	108,642	104,167
International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,851	5,365
International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	25,579	25,888
Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	12,804	11,573
Rental income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	29,028	24,478
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	36,408	31,059
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	29,028	24,478
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	7,380	6,581
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	27,848	23,591
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	960	767
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	220	120
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	7,380	6,581
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	7,380	6,581
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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	29,028	24,478
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	29,028	24,478
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	27,848	23,591
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	960	767
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Rental income | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	220	120
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	282,683	270,283
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	272,066	261,366
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	10,617	8,917
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	121,897	116,320
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	9,317	9,746
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	108,642	104,167
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,851	5,365
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	25,359	25,768
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	261,081	247,901
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	247,698	236,354
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	13,383	11,547
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	121,433	116,075
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	8,578	8,975
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	108,642	104,167
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,782	5,388
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,263	1,749
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	134,167	126,857
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	131,018	123,723
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	3,149	3,134
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	117,097	110,833
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,103	6,409
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	5,913	4,938
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Royalty income | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,905	1,543
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	5,161	5,650
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	5,161	5,650
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	3,626	4,707
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	312	289
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	865	448
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Franchise fees | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	358	206
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	109,818	104,426
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	108,642	104,167
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,176	259
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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	108,642	104,167
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Advertising fees and related income | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	11,935	10,968
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,877	2,814
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	9,058	8,154
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	710	535
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,163	2,277
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | United States | Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	4	2
Revenues recognized over time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	21,602	22,382
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	24,368	25,012
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(2,766)	(2,630)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	464	245
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | United States | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	739	771
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]
Revenue	0	0
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	69	(23)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	23,096	24,019
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	869	605
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	622	362
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	247	243
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]
Revenue	464	245
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]
Revenue	68	93
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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	69	(23)
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Other revenues | International | Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	21	47
Revenues recognized at a point in time: | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Sales of ice cream and other products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	20,733	21,777
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]
Revenue	23,746	24,650
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]
Revenue	(3,013)	(2,873)
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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	671	678
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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	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]
Revenue	$ 23,075	$ 23,972

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)customer	Mar. 31, 2018customer	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Financial reporting and operating period, quarter	91 days	91 days
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 3,035,645		$ 3,042,276
Term loans, Estimated fair value	$ 3,067,173		$ 3,011,843
Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Financial reporting and operating period, year	364 days
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Percentage of receivable from one master licensee account	15.00%		11.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Concentration risk, customer	1		1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Concentration risk, number of customers | customer	0	0
Manufacture and/or Distributer [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Narrative [Line Items]
Concentration risk, customer	0	0

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Receivables	$ 86,646,000	$ 81,609,000
Current	22,605,000	24,002,000
Long-term	320,326,000	327,333,000
Total	342,931,000	351,335,000
Deferred revenue, revenue recognized	8,700,000
Contract with customer, asset	$ 0	$ 0

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018	Jul. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 458,708	$ 517,594
Restricted cash	79,555	79,008
Restricted cash, included in Other assets	1,654	1,719
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ 539,917	$ 598,321	$ 422,719	$ 1,114,099

Revenue Recognition - Performan

Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2018-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 15,788
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	18,692
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	18,752
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	18,665
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	18,582
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	215,956
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	306,435
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	$ 60,700

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 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	$ 11,219	$ 9,906
Liabilities	10,499	9,759
Company-owned life insurance
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	11,219	9,906
Deferred compensation liabilities
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Liabilities	10,499	9,759
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	11,219	9,906
Liabilities	10,499	9,759
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Company-owned life insurance
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	11,219	9,906
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Deferred compensation liabilities
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Liabilities	$ 10,499	$ 9,759

Revenue Recognition - Impacts o

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 458,708		$ 517,594
Restricted cash	79,555		79,008
Accounts receivables, net	78,246		75,963
Notes and other receivables, net	36,209		64,412
Prepaid income taxes	17,386		27,005
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51,865	$ 44,771	49,491
Total current assets	721,969		813,473
Property and equipment, net	204,120		209,202
Equity method investments	142,156		146,395
Goodwill	888,276		888,265
Other intangibles assets, net	1,316,543	1,321,169	1,334,767
Other assets	72,100	63,518	64,479
Total assets	3,725,373		3,456,581
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	26,900		31,650
Capital lease obligations			476
Accounts payable	51,552		80,037
Deferred revenue	35,922		38,541
Other current liabilities	321,162		389,353
Total current liabilities	468,682		539,581
Long-term debt, net	3,008,745		3,010,626
Capital lease obligations			6,998
Deferred revenue	325,103		331,980
Deferred income taxes, net	198,597		204,027
Other long-term liabilities	22,304	$ 17,625	83,164
Total long-term liabilities	3,947,984		3,629,797
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock	0		0
Common stock	83		82
Additional paid-in capital	618,326		642,017
Treasury stock, at cost; 61,582 shares and 26,777 shares as of March 30, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively	(3,291)		(1,060)
Accumulated deficit	(1,288,758)		(1,338,709)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(17,653)		(15,127)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(691,293)		(712,797)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 3,725,373		$ 3,456,581

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 51,865	$ 44,771	$ 49,491
Operating lease assets	380,209	388,811	0
Other intangibles assets, net	1,316,543	1,321,169	1,334,767
Other assets	72,100	63,518	64,479
Operating lease liabilities	33,146	33,822	0
Operating lease liabilities	393,235	401,249	0
Other long-term liabilities	$ 22,304	17,625	$ 83,164
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(4,720)
Operating lease assets		388,811
Other intangibles assets, net		(13,598)
Other assets		(961)
Operating lease liabilities		33,822
Operating lease liabilities		401,249
Other long-term liabilities		$ (65,539)

Revenue Recognition - Impacts_2

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues:
Revenue	$ 319,091		$ 301,342
Operating costs and expenses:
Advertising expenses	118,091		111,972
General and administrative expenses, net	56,203		59,824
Depreciation	4,621		5,033
Amortization of other intangible assets	4,633		5,375
Long-lived asset impairment charges	323		501
Total operating costs and expenses	219,986		213,549
Net income of equity method investments	2,230		2,033
Other operating income, net	37		5
Operating income	101,372		89,831
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income	1,831		1,642
Interest expense	(32,129)		(32,477)
Other loss, net	(4)		(327)
Total other expense, net	(30,302)		(31,162)
Income before income taxes	71,070		58,669
Provision for income taxes	18,747		8,517
Net income	$ 52,323		$ 50,152
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63		$ 0.58
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63	$ 0.57	$ 0.57
Franchise fees and royalty income
Revenues:
Revenue	$ 139,328		$ 132,507
Advertising fees and related income
Revenues:
Revenue	117,198		111,007
Rental income
Revenues:
Revenue	29,028		24,478
Ice cream and other products
Revenues:
Revenue	20,733		21,777
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	16,640		16,864
Other revenues
Revenues:
Revenue	12,804		11,573
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	19,475		13,980
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenues:
Revenue	$ 282,683		$ 270,283

Summary of Significant Accoun_8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	$ 22,605,000		$ 24,002,000
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent	320,326,000		327,333,000
Other current liabilities	321,162,000		389,353,000
Other long-term liabilities	22,304,000	$ 17,625,000	83,164,000
Operating lease assets	380,209,000	388,811,000	0
Operating Lease, Liability	426,381,000
Additional rental income and occupancy expenses-franchised restuarants	4,700,000
Capital lease obligations			476,000
Capital lease obligations			6,998,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current			500,000
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent			4,600,000
Other long-term liabilities		(65,539,000)
Unfavorable Operating Leases Acquired			8,200,000
Operating lease assets		$ 388,811,000
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 435,100,000
Capital lease obligations			(500)
Capital lease obligations			(700)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 Adjustment 1 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other current liabilities			(500,000)
Other long-term liabilities			(4,600,000)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 Adjustment 2 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other current liabilities			500,000
Other long-term liabilities			$ 7,000,000

Revenue Recognition - Impacts_3

Revenue Recognition - Impacts of Revenue Guidance, Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	$ (15,992)	$ (16,203)
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,250)	(5,803)
Net cash used in financing activities	(40,251)	(669,438)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ (58,404)	$ (691,380)

Debt Schedule (Details)

Debt Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net	$ (28,218)	$ (29,499)
Long-term debt	3,035,645	3,042,276
Current portion of long-term debt	26,900	31,650
Long-term debt, net	3,008,745	3,010,626
Twenty Fifteen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	1,680,000	1,684,375
Twenty Seventeen Class A-2-I Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	592,500	594,000
Twenty Seventeen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	790,000	792,000
Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 1,363	$ 1,400

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit	$ 32,300,000		$ 32,400,000
Amounts drawn on letters of credit	$ 0		0
Debt Instrument Number of Extension	2
DebtInstrumentExtensionPeriod	1 year
Twenty Fifteen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.98%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 1,680,000,000		1,684,375,000
Twenty Seventeen Class A-2-I Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.629%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 592,500,000		594,000,000
Twenty Seventeen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.03%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 790,000,000		$ 792,000,000
Variable Funding Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Twenty Nineteen Class A-2-I Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.787%
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment		$ 6,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 600,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Twenty Nineteen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.021%
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment		$ 4,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 400,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Twenty Nineteen Class A-2-III Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.352%
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment		$ 7,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		700,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Twenty Nineteen Variable Funding Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		150,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Twenty Fifteen Class A-2-II Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross		$ 1,680,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Libor Rate Loans [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Libor Rate Loans [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
Base Rate [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Libor Rate Loans [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.50%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	1.00%

Other Current Liabilities (Deta

Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Gift card/certificate liability	$ 183,464	$ 239,531
Accrued payroll and benefits	18,696	26,544
Accrued interest	13,343	13,274
Accrued advertising expenses	55,653	52,536
Franchisee profit-sharing liability	5,010	13,764
Other	44,996	43,704
Total other current liabilities	$ 321,162	$ 389,353

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	5

Segment Information - Revenues

Segment Information - Revenues by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 319,091	$ 301,342
Other
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	17,997	15,498
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	301,094	285,844
Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	149,745	139,911
Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	6,851	5,365
Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	10,277	10,513
Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	25,579	25,888
Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 108,642	$ 104,167

Segment Information - Segment P

Segment Information - Segment Profit by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Corporate and other	$ (23,662)	$ (27,238)
Interest expense, net	(30,298)	(30,835)
Amortization of other intangible assets	(4,633)	(5,375)
Long-lived asset impairment charges	(323)	(501)
Other loss, net	(4)	(327)
Income before income taxes	71,070	58,669
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	129,990	122,945
Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	111,034	105,063
Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	4,831	3,206
Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	6,323	7,235
Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	7,802	7,441
Operating Segments | U.S. Advertising Funds | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information - Equity in

Segment Information - Equity in Net Income of Joint Ventures Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments, excluding impairment	$ 2,230	$ 2,033
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments, excluding impairment	653	750
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments, excluding impairment	1,577	1,283
Operating Segments | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments, excluding impairment	(140)	(444)
Operating Segments | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income of equity method investments, excluding impairment	$ 1,717	$ 1,727

Stockholders_ Equity (Deficit_3

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 20, 2019	Nov. 26, 2018	Mar. 21, 2018	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Payments for repurchase of common stock				$ 129	$ 650,368
Dividend per share of common stock paid (in usd per share)	$ 0.375		$ 0.3475
Dividends paid on common stock			$ 31,000	$ 30,975	28,639
Dividend per share of common stock declared (in usd per share)		$ 0.375
Performance Shares [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)				47,431
2011 Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Options granted				619,306
Grant price (in usd per share)				$ 72.28
Options, grant date fair value (in usd per share)				12.54
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 86.97
Compensation expense related to share-based awards				$ 3,600	$ 3,200
2011 Plan | Employee Stock Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based compensations, vesting period				4 years
Options, maximum contractual term				7 years
2011 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)				50,287
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 69.13
2011 Plan | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Maximum vesting percentage				200.00%
2011 Plan | Performance Shares [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)				26,750
Share-based compensations, vesting period				3 years
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 69.19
Maximum vesting percentage				52.20%
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period				78,300
Post award vesting holding period				1 year
Employee [Member] | 2011 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based compensations, vesting period				3 years

Stockholders_ Equity (Deficit_4

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Changes in Total Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 30, 2017	$ (712,797)
Net income	52,323	$ 50,152
Other comprehensive loss, net	(2,526)	2,175
Dividends paid on common stock	(30,975)	(28,639)
Exercise of stock options	3,830	18,175
Share-based compensation expense	3,607	3,204
Other, net	(4,626)	$ (441)
Balance as of September 29, 2018	$ (691,293)

Stockholders_ Equity (Deficit_5

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 29, 2018	$ (15,127)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(2,526)
Balance as of March 30, 2019	(17,653)
Effect of foreign currency translation
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 29, 2018	(14,307)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(2,353)
Balance as of March 30, 2019	(16,660)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Movement in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 29, 2018	(820)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(173)
Balance as of March 30, 2019	$ (993)

Earnings Per Shares - Additiona

Earnings Per Shares - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Dilutive securities, effect on basic earnings per share, including options and restrictive units	811,283	1,426,087
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive security excluded from calculation, restricted stock awards (in shares)	42,888	258,019
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	670,944	1,883,298

Earnings per Share - Computatio

Earnings per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands-basic and diluted	$ 52,323		$ 50,152
Weighted average number of common shares:
Common-basic (in shares)	82,620,759		86,451,167
Common-diluted (in shares)	83,432,042		87,877,254
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Common-basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63		$ 0.58
Common-diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63	$ 0.57	$ 0.57

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit	$ 32,300,000	$ 32,400,000
Amounts drawn on letters of credit	0	0
Supply Commitment
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation, maximum exposure	$ 107,400,000	$ 119,400,000

Related-Party Transactions - Ad

Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 1,958	$ 1,996
Royalties receivable from joint ventures	3,800		$ 5,500
B-R 31 Ice Cream Company., Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	340	345
BR-Korea Co., Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	1,183	946
Palm Oasis Ventures Pty. Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	435	705
Joint Ventures [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to joint ventures	$ 1,100	$ 1,000

Advertising Funds (Details)

Advertising Funds (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivables, net	$ 78,246		$ 75,963
Notes and other receivables, net	36,209		64,412
Prepaid income taxes	17,386		27,005
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51,865	$ 44,771	49,491
Total current assets	721,969		813,473
Property and equipment, net	204,120		209,202
Other assets	72,100	63,518	64,479
Total assets	3,725,373		3,456,581
Accounts payable	51,552		80,037
Deferred revenue	35,922		38,541
Other current liabilities	321,162		389,353
Total current liabilities	468,682		539,581
Deferred revenue	325,103		331,980
Other long-term liabilities	22,304	$ 17,625	83,164
Total long-term liabilities	3,947,984		3,629,797
U.S. Advertising Funds
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivables, net	20,441		19,501
Notes and other receivables, net	12,075		16,050
Prepaid income taxes	74		11
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,367		14,978
Total current assets	49,957		50,540
Property and equipment, net	15,562		15,187
Other assets	1,154		1,255
Total assets	66,673		66,982
Accounts payable	34,829		60,302
Deferred revenue	(743)		(743)
Other current liabilities	13,191		43,198
Total current liabilities	47,277		102,757
Deferred revenue	(6,589)		(6,775)
Other long-term liabilities	11		15
Total long-term liabilities	$ 40,699		$ 95,997

Leases - Consolidated Balance S

Leases - Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
Assets:
Operating lease assets	$ 380,209	$ 388,811	$ 0
Finance lease assets	5,514
Total lease assets	385,723
Current:
Operating lease liabilities	33,146	33,822	0
Finance lease liabilities	509
Long-term:
Operating lease liabilities	393,235	$ 401,249	0
Finance lease liabilities	7,058
Total lease liabilities	433,948
Accumulated depreciation	$ 5,200
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Property, equipment, and software, net			5,264
Other current liabilities			476
Other long-term liabilities			6,998
Total lease liabilities			7,474
Accumulated depreciation			$ 5,000

Leases - Weighted Average Remai

Leases - Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted-Average Discount Rate (Details)	Mar. 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases	12 years 2 months 12 days
Finance leases	11 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	4.60%
Finance leases	20.30%

Leases - Lease Costs and Rental

Leases - Lease Costs and Rental Income (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Amortization of lease assets	$ 150
Interest on lease liabilities	267
Total finance lease cost	417
Operating lease cost	14,154
Variable lease cost	6,094
Short-term lease cost	2,695
Rental income	29,028
Variable lease payments	$ 10,300

Leases - Cash Paid for Amounts

Leases - Cash Paid for Amounts included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 14,140
Operating cash flows from finance leases	267
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$ 163

Leases - Future Rental Commitme

Leases - Future Rental Commitments to be Paid (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
lessee, lease, lease not yet commenced, liability	$ 15,100
Finance leases
2019	1,197
2020	1,473
2021	1,405
2022	1,398
2023	1,427
Thereafter	11,771
Total lease commitments	18,671
Less amount representing interest	11,104
Present value of lease liabilities	7,567
Operating leases
2019	37,703
2020	55,519
2021	54,518
2022	51,763
2023	46,657
Thereafter	331,009
Total lease commitments	577,169
Less amount representing interest	150,788
Present value of lease liabilities	426,381
Receipts Subleases
2019	(49,880)
2020	(70,074)
2021	(66,581)
2022	(60,708)
2023	(52,000)
Thereafter	(309,491)
Total lease commitments	(608,734)
Net leases
2019	(10,980)
2020	(13,082)
2021	(10,658)
2022	(7,547)
2023	(3,916)
Thereafter	33,289
Total lease commitments	$ (12,894)

Leases - Future Rental Commit_2

Leases - Future Rental Commitments to be Paid and Received (Prior Accounting Standard) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Finance leases
2019	$ 1,535
2020	1,327
2021	1,361
2020	1,398
2021	1,427
Thereafter	11,770
Total lease commitments	18,818
Less amount representing interest	11,344
Present value of lease liabilities	7,474
Operating leases
2019	60,166
2020	58,389
2021	56,107
2022	51,968
2023	46,340
Thereafter	329,641
Total lease commitments	602,611
Subleases
2019	(72,751)
2020	(69,704)
2021	(66,154)
2022	(60,282)
2023	(51,532)
Thereafter	(304,954)
Total lease commitments	(625,377)
Net leases
2019	(11,050)
2020	(9,988)
2021	(8,686)
2022	(6,916)
2023	(3,765)
Thereafter	36,457
Total lease commitments	$ (3,948)

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Details)	Mar. 30, 2019
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	10 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	10 years
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	20 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	20 years