National CineMedia (NCMI) 10-K 24 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Feb. 20, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 29, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NCMI
Entity Registrant Name	National CineMedia, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,377,630
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 906,947,844
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,035,309

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 23	$ 31.7
Short-term marketable securities		26.1	13.2
Receivables, net of allowance of $6.3 and $5.6, respectively		160.5	148.9
Prepaid expenses		3.1	2.8
Income tax receivable		2.4	2.5
Current portion of notes receivable - founding members	[1]	5.6	4.2
Other current assets		0.4	0.3
Total current assets		221.1	203.6
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $64.1 and $64.1, respectively		29.6	25.1
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $118.9 and $91.9, respectively		560.5	566.7
Deferred tax assets		209.1	217.1
Long-term notes receivable, net of current portion - founding members	[1]	8.3	12.5
Other investments		6.6	5.4
Long-term marketable securities		19.6	40.5
Debt issuance costs, net		1.9	2.3
Other assets		0.7	0.5
Total non-current assets		836.3	870.1
TOTAL ASSETS		1,057.4	1,073.7
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Amounts due to founding members		42.7	35.5
Payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		18.4	26.2
Accrued expenses		19.6	19.8
Accrued payroll and related expenses		12.2	18.1
Accounts payable		17.4	14.9
Deferred revenue		10.3	10.2
Total current liabilities		120.6	124.7
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs of $10.7 and $10.6, respectively		924.3	925.4
Deferred tax liability		48.3	50.1
Income tax payable		2	4.9
Payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		143.4	140.3
Total non-current liabilities		1,118	1,120.7
Total liabilities		1,238.6	1,245.4
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12)
EQUITY/(DEFICIT):
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding, respectively
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 175,000,000 shares authorized, 59,874,412 and 59,239,154 issued and outstanding, respectively		0.6	0.6
Additional paid in capital (deficit)		(207.7)	(221.5)
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings)		(215.6)	(186.1)
Total NCM, Inc. stockholders’ equity/(deficit)		(422.7)	(407)
Noncontrolling interests		241.5	235.3
Total equity/(deficit)		(181.2)	(171.7)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY/DEFICIT		$ 1,057.4	$ 1,073.7
[1]	Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 6.3	$ 5.6
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	64.1	64.1
Accumulated amortization, intangible assets	118.9	91.9
Debt issuance costs, long-term	$ 10.7	$ 10.6
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	59,874,412	59,239,154
Common stock, shares outstanding	59,874,412	59,239,154

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue (including revenue from founding members of $29.1, $30.2 and $38.7, respectively)		$ 447.6	$ 446.5	$ 394
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Advertising operating costs		30	30.8	26.4
Network costs		17.1	17.8	18.3
Theater access fees—founding members	[1]	75.1	72.5	70.6
Selling and marketing costs		72.8	72.3	57.6
Merger termination fee and related merger costs			34.3	7.5
Administrative and other costs		43.8	38.6	29.5
Depreciation and amortization		35.8	32.2	32.4
Total		274.6	298.5	242.3
OPERATING INCOME		173	148	151.7
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interest on borrowings		54	52.2	52.6
Interest income		(1.5)	(1.6)	(1.8)
Accretion of interest on the discounted payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		13.9	14.1	14.6
Amortization of terminated derivatives			1.6	10
Loss on early retirement of debt		10.4
Other non-operating expense			0.2	0.8
Total		76.8	66.5	76.2
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		96.2	81.5	75.5
Income tax expense		9.2	17.8	9.9
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME		87	63.7	65.6
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		61.6	48.3	52.2
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.		$ 25.4	$ 15.4	$ 13.4
NET INCOME PER NCM, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic		$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
Diluted		$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		59,788,026	58,979,508	58,709,534
Diluted		60,605,570	59,589,299	59,005,320
Dividends declared per common share		$ 0.88	$ 0.88	$ 1.38
[1]	Comprised of payments per theater attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theaters included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INC5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue from founding members	$ 29.1	$ 30.2	$ 38.7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME, NET OF TAX OF $9.2, $17.8 AND $9.9, RESPECTIVELY	$ 87	$ 63.7	$ 65.6
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Amortization of terminated derivatives, net of tax of $0.0, $0.3 and $1.8, respectively		1.3	8.2
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	87	65	73.8
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	61.6	49.2	57.6
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.	$ 25.4	$ 15.8	$ 16.2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COM7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income, tax	$ 9.2	$ 17.8	$ 9.9
Amortization of terminated derivatives, tax	$ 0	$ 0.3	$ 1.8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY/(DEFICIT) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital (Deficit) [Member]	Retained Earnings (Distribution In Excess Of Earnings) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance at Dec. 26, 2013	$ (146.1)	$ 0.6	$ (271.7)	$ (80)	$ (3.2)	$ 208.2
Balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2013		58,519,137
Distributions to founding members	(79.4)					(79.4)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	16.4		7.5			8.9
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	0.1		(1.6)			1.7
Comprehensive income, net of tax	73.8			13.4	2.8	57.6
Share-based compensation issued, value	(0.6)		(0.6)
Share-based compensation issued, shares		231,789
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	7.8		5.3			2.5
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0.1		0.1
Cash dividends declared	(80.8)			(80.8)
Balance at Jan. 01, 2015	(208.7)	$ 0.6	(261)	(147.4)	(0.4)	199.5
Balance, shares at Jan. 01, 2015		58,750,926
Distributions to founding members	(82.2)					(82.2)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	100.7		44.4			56.3
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	(7.2)		(15.1)			7.9
Issuance of shares, value	3.2		3.2
Issuance of shares, shares		200,000
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC	(3.2)		(3.2)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	65			15.4	0.4	49.2
Share-based compensation issued, value	(0.1)		(0.1)
Share-based compensation issued, shares		288,228
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	15		10.4			4.6
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(0.1)		(0.1)
Cash dividends declared	(54.1)			(54.1)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ (171.7)	$ 0.6	(221.5)	(186.1)	0	235.3
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015	59,239,154	59,239,154
Distributions to founding members	$ (75.1)					(75.1)
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset	21.1		9.2			11.9
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes	(2)		(3.4)			1.4
Comprehensive income, net of tax	87			25.4		61.6
Share-based compensation issued, value	(4.4)		(4.4)
Share-based compensation issued, shares		635,258
Share-based compensation expense/capitalized	18.8		12.4			6.4
Cash dividends declared	(54.9)			(54.9)
Balance at Dec. 29, 2016	$ (181.2)	$ 0.6	$ (207.7)	$ (215.6)	$ 0	$ 241.5
Balance, shares at Dec. 29, 2016	59,874,412	59,874,412

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQU9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY/(DEFICIT) (PARENTHETICAL) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.88	$ 0.88	$ 1.38	$ 1.38

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income	$ 87	$ 63.7	$ 65.6
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax expense	11.6	12.1	12.6
Depreciation and amortization	35.8	32.2	32.4
Non-cash share-based compensation	18.3	14.8	7.7
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(0.1)	0.1
Accretion of interest on the discounted payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement	13.9	14.1	14.6
Reversal of income tax reserve	(2.9)
Amortization of terminated derivatives		1.6	10
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2.6	2.6	2.8
Other	0.7	1.1	(0.2)
Cash distributions from non-consolidated entities	0.2	0.2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	(13.5)	(35.5)	2.7
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(4.1)	7.8	(10.3)
Amounts due to founding members	(0.1)	1.4	3
Payment to founding members under tax receivable agreement	(25.3)	(21.1)	(27.1)
Deferred revenue		1.7	3.8
Income taxes and other	(1.1)	8.7	0.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	133.5	105.3	117.9
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(12.9)	(12.6)	(8.7)
Purchases of marketable securities	(54.7)	(70.6)	(116.8)
Proceeds from sale and maturities of marketable securities	62.8	83.1	120.8
Purchases of intangible assets from network affiliates	(2.3)	(2.7)	(3)
Proceeds from note receivable - founding members	2.8	4.2	4.2
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(4.3)	1.4	(3.5)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of dividends	(54.6)	(52.3)	(81)
Proceeds from borrowings under the revolving credit facility	126	215	138
Repayments of borrowings under the revolving credit facility	(177)	(171)	(136)
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes due 2026	250
Redemption of Senior Notes due 2021	(207.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(4.8)		(0.6)
Founding member integration payments	2.4	2.6	2.1
Distributions to founding members	(67.6)	(82.7)	(77.5)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		0.1	(0.1)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0.5	1.3	0.8
Repurchase of stock for restricted stock tax withholding	(4.9)	(1.4)	(1.4)
Net cash used in financing activities	(137.9)	(88.4)	(155.7)
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(8.7)	18.3	(41.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	31.7	13.4	54.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	23	31.7	13.4
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activity:
Purchase of an intangible asset with NCM LLC equity	21.1	100.7	16.4
Accrued distributions to founding members	39.9	32.4	32.9
Purchase of subsidiary equity with NCM, Inc. equity		3.2
Increase in cost and equity method investments	2	3.1	1.2
Increase (decrease) in dividends not requiring cash in the period	0.3	1.8	(0.2)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	52.5	49.7	49.9
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	0.5	$ (2.7)	$ (5.2)
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Redemption premium paid and write-off of debt issuance costs	$ 10.4

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NCM, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware as a holding company with the sole purpose of becoming a member and sole manager of NCM LLC, a limited liability company owned by NCM, Inc., AMC, Regal and Cinemark. The terms “NCM”, “the Company” or “we” shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be deemed to include the consolidated entity. The Company operates the largest digital in-theater network in North America, allowing NCM LLC to sell advertising under ESAs with the founding members and certain third-party theater circuits under long-term network affiliate agreements referred to in this document as “network affiliates”, which have terms from three to twenty years. As of December 29, 2016, NCM LLC had 137,194,745 common membership units outstanding, of which 59,874,412 (43.7%) were owned by NCM, Inc., 27,072,701 (19.7%) were owned by Regal, 26,384,644 (19.2%) were owned by Cinemark and 23,862,988 (17.4%) were owned by AMC. The membership units held by the founding members are exchangeable into NCM, Inc. common stock on a one-for-one basis. Recent Transactions On May 5, 2014, NCM, Inc. entered into the Merger Agreement to merge with Screenvision. On November 3, 2014, the DOJ filed a lawsuit seeking to enjoin the merger. On March 16, 2015, the Company announced the termination of the Merger Agreement and the lawsuit was dismissed. After the Merger Agreement was terminated, NCM LLC reimbursed NCM, Inc. for certain expenses pursuant to an indemnification agreement among NCM LLC, NCM, Inc. and the founding members. On March 17, 2015, NCM LLC paid Screenvision an approximate $26.8 million termination payment on behalf of NCM, Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2015, NCM LLC also either paid directly or reimbursed NCM, Inc. for the legal and other merger-related costs of approximately $15.0 million ($7.5 million incurred by NCM, Inc. during the year ended January 1, 2015 and approximately $7.5 million incurred by NCM LLC during the year ended December 31, 2015). The Company and the founding members each bore a pro rata portion of the merger termination fee and the related merger expenses based on their aggregate ownership percentages in NCM LLC when the expenses were incurred. Basis of Presentation The Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes of NCM, Inc. in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation (refer to Note 6— Income Taxes As a result of the various related-party agreements discussed in Note 8— Related Party Transactions Advertising is the principal business activity of the Company and is the Company’s only reportable segment under the requirements of ASC 280 – Segment Reporting. Estimates —The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include those related to the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, share-based compensation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Period — The Company has a 52-week or 53-week fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25. Fiscal years 2015 and 2016 contained 52 weeks and fiscal year 2014 contained 53 weeks. Throughout this document, the fiscal years are referred to as set forth below: Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 29, 2016 2016 December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014 Revenue Recognition —The Company derives revenue principally from the advertising business, which includes on-screen and lobby network (LEN) advertising and lobby promotions and advertising on entertainment websites and mobile applications owned by us and other companies. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company considers the terms of each arrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. On-screen advertising consists of national and local advertising. National advertising is sold on a cost per thousand (CPM) basis, while local and regional advertising is sold on a per-screen, per-week basis and to a lesser extent on a CPM basis. The Company recognizes national advertising as impressions (or theater attendees) are delivered and recognizes local on-screen advertising revenue during the period in which the advertising airs as dictated by sales contracts. The Company recognizes revenue derived from lobby network and promotions when the advertising is displayed in theater lobbies and recognizes revenue from branded entertainment websites and mobile applications when the online or mobile impressions are served. The Company may make contractual guarantees to deliver a specified number of impressions to view the customers’ advertising. If those contracted number of impressions are not delivered, the Company will run additional advertising to deliver the contracted impressions at a later date. The deferred portion of the revenue associated with the undelivered impressions is referred to as a make-good provision. In rare cases, the Company will make a cash refund of the portion of the contract related to the undelivered impressions. The Company defers the revenue associated with the make-good until the advertising airs to the theater attendance specified in the advertising contract. The make-good provision is recorded within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received, or invoices are issued, in advance of revenue being earned. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability as it is expected to be earned within the next twelve months. The Company recorded non-cash revenue of $0.0 million, $3.1 million and $1.2 million during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, where the Company received equity securities in privately held companies as consideration. The Company recorded the revenue at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based upon the fair value of the advertising sold for cash within contracts. Barter Transactions —The Company enters into barter transactions that exchange advertising program time for products and services used principally for selling and marketing activities. The Company records barter transactions at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based on fair value received for similar advertising from cash paying customers. Revenues for advertising barter transactions are recognized when advertising is provided, and products and services received are charged to expense when used. Revenue from barter transactions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was $2.5 million, $2.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Expense recorded from barter transactions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was $2.3 million, $2.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Operating Costs —Advertising-related operating costs primarily include personnel and other costs related to advertising fulfillment, payments due to unaffiliated theater circuits under the network affiliate agreements, and to a lesser extent, production costs of non-digital advertising. Payments to the founding members of a theater access fee is comprised of a payment per theater attendee, a payment per digital screen and a payment per digital cinema projector equipped in the theaters, all of which escalate over time. Refer to Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” Network costs include personnel, satellite bandwidth, repairs, and other costs of maintaining and operating the digital network and preparing advertising and other content for transmission across the digital network. Cash and Cash Equivalents —All highly liquid debt instruments and investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents and are considered available-for-sale securities. There are cash balances in a bank in excess of the federally insured limits or in the form of a money market demand account with a major financial institution. Restricted Cash —As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, other non-current assets included restricted cash of $0.3 million, which secures a letter of credit used as a lease deposit on the Company’s New York office. Marketable Securities —The Company’s marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market information and pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market. Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers —Bad debts are provided for using the allowance for doubtful accounts method based on historical experience and management’s evaluation of outstanding receivables at the end of the period. Receivables are written off when management determines amounts are uncollectible. Trade accounts receivable are uncollateralized and represent a large number of geographically dispersed debtors. The collectability risk with respect to national and regional advertising is reduced by transacting with founding members or large, national advertising agencies who have strong reputations in the advertising industry and clients with stable financial positions. The Company has smaller contracts with thousands of local clients that are not individually significant. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no advertising agency groups or individual customers through which the Company sources national advertising revenue representing more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding gross receivable balance. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no customers that accounted for more than 10% of revenue. Receivables consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Trade accounts $ 166.0 $ 153.6 Other 0.8 0.9 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (6.3 ) (5.6 ) Total $ 160.5 $ 148.9 Long-lived Assets —Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation or amortization. Generally, the equipment associated with the digital network of the founding member theaters is owned by the founding members, while the equipment associated with network affiliate theaters is owned by the Company. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. The Company records depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life Software and website development costs developed or obtained for internal use are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350— Internal Use Software Website Development Costs The Company assesses impairment of long-lived assets pursuant with ASC 360 – Property, Plant and Equipment. Intangible assets —Intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theaters of the founding members and network affiliates and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. In its impairment testing, the Company estimates the fair value of its ESAs or network affiliate agreements by determining the estimated future cash flows associated with the ESAs or network affiliate agreements. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the intangible asset is written down to its estimated fair value. Significant judgment is involved in estimating long-term cash flow forecasts. The Company has not recorded impairment charges related to intangible assets. Other Investments —Other investments consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.0 $ 1.2 Other investments (2) 5.6 4.2 Total $ 6.6 $ 5.4 (1) Refer to Note 8— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities. The Company reviews investments accounted for under the cost and equity methods for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be fully recoverable. In order to determine whether the carrying value of investments may have experienced an “other-than-temporary” decline in value necessitating the write-down of the recorded investment, the Company considers various factors including the investees financial condition and quality of assets, the length of time the investee has been operating, the severity and nature of losses sustained in current and prior years, qualifications in accountant’s reports due to liquidity or going concern issues, investee announcements of adverse changes, downgrading of investee debt, regulatory actions, loss of principal customers, negative operating cash flows or working capital deficiencies and the recording of an impairment charge by the investee for goodwill, intangible or long-lived assets. If a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company writes down its investment to fair value. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $0.7 million, $0.0 million and $0.0 million, respectively. The impairment charge during 2016 brought the investment to a remaining fair value of $0.0 million. Amounts Due to/from Founding Members —Amounts due to/from founding members include amounts due for the theater access fee, offset by a receivable for advertising time purchased by the founding members on behalf of their beverage concessionaire plus any amounts outstanding under other contractually obligated payments. Payments to or received from the founding members against outstanding balances are made monthly. Available cash distributions are made quarterly. Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which differences are expected to be recovered or settled pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740 – Income Taxes . The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance if it is deemed more likely than not that all or a portion of its deferred income tax assets will not be realized, which will be assessed on an on-going basis. In addition, income tax rules and regulations are subject to interpretation and the application of those rules and regulations require judgment by the Company and may be challenged by the taxation authorities. The Company follows ASC 740-10-25, which requires the use of a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. Only tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are recognized. The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Refer to Note 6— Income Taxes . Debt Issuance Costs —In relation to the issuance of outstanding debt discussed in Note 9— Borrowings , there is a balance of $12.6 million and $12.9 million in deferred financing costs as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The debt issuance costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying obligations and are included in interest on borrowings, which approximates the effective interest method. The changes in debt issuance costs are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7 Debt issuance payments 4.8 — 0.6 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.6 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs (2.5 ) — — Ending balance $ 12.6 $ 12.9 $ 15.5 Share-Based Compensation — Through 2012, the Company issued stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Since 2013, the Company has only issued restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of Company three-year cumulative performance measures and service conditions or only service conditions whereby they vest ratably over three years. Compensation expense of restricted stock that vests upon the achievement of Company performance measures is based on management’s financial projections and the probability of achieving the projections, which require considerable judgment. A cumulative adjustment is recorded to share-based compensation expense in periods that management changes its estimate of the number of shares expected to vest. Ultimately, the Company adjusts the expense recognized to reflect the actual vested shares following the resolution of the performance conditions. Dividends are accrued when declared on unvested restricted stock that is expected to vest and are only paid with respect to shares that actually vest. Compensation cost of stock options was based on the estimated grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires that the Company make estimates of various factors. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation Share-Based Compensation Fair Value Measurements — Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Derivative Instruments — NCM LLC terminated its interest rate swap agreements that were used to hedge its interest rate risk associated with its term loan. The Company amortized into earnings the balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) related to these swaps over the remaining period of the term loan. Consolidation —NCM, Inc. consolidates the accounts of NCM LLC under the provisions of ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Under Accounting Standards Update 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), a limited partnership is a variable interest entity unless a simple majority or lower threshold of all limited partners unrelated to the general partner have kick-out or participating rights. The non-managing members of NCM LLC do not have dissolution rights or removal rights. NCM, Inc. has evaluated the provisions of the NCM LLC membership agreement and has concluded that the various rights of the non-managing members are not substantive participating rights under ASC 810, as they do not limit NCM, Inc.’s ability to make decisions in the ordinary course of business. As such, the Company concluded that NCM LLC is a variable interest entity and determined that NCM, Inc. should consolidate the accounts of NCM LLC pursuant to ASU 2015-02 because 1) it has the power to direct the activities of NCM LLC in its role as managing member and 2) NCM, Inc. has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, NCM LLC that could potentially be significant provided its 43.7% ownership in NCM LLC. Prior to the prospective adoption of ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of 2016, the Company reached the same conclusion under previous guidance in ASC 810 to consolidate NCM LLC. The following table presents the changes in NCM, Inc.’s equity resulting from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers to or from noncontrolling interests (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 25.4 $ 15.4 $ 13.4 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 9.2 44.4 7.5 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (3.4 ) (15.1 ) (1.6 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC — (3.2 ) — Issuance of shares — 3.2 — Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 31.2 $ 44.7 $ 19.3 Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, Income Statement Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2015-02 on a prospective basis. ASU 2015-02 amends current consolidation guidance by modifying the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities, eliminating the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with variable interest entities. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on the audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, on a retrospective basis, which provides guidance for simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The Company also adopted ASU 2015-15 on a retrospective basis, which states the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company reclassified net deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Term Loans, Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes in the audited Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of those borrowings, while net deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility remained an asset in the audited Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update Intangibles-Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (“ASU 2015-05”) on a prospective basis If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 did not have a material impact on the audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company early adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-07, Investments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures: Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	2. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of potentially dilutive common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury stock method. The components of basic and diluted earnings per NCM, Inc. share are as follows: Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (in millions) $ 25.4 $ 15.4 $ 13.4 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 59,788,026 58,979,508 58,709,534 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 817,544 609,791 295,786 Diluted 60,605,570 59,589,299 59,005,320 Earnings per NCM, Inc. share: Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.26 $ 0.23 Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.26 $ 0.23 The effect of the 77,020,686, 71,439,992 and 69,306,057 exchangeable NCM LLC common units held by the founding members for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares and earnings per NCM, Inc. share as they were antidilutive. NCM LLC common units do not participate in dividends paid on NCM Inc.’s common shares. In addition, there were 16,657, 64,519 and 72,533 stock options and non-vested (restricted) shares for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, excluded from the calculation as they were antidilutive, primarily because exercise prices associated with those shares were above the average market value. The Company’s non-vested (restricted) shares do not meet the definition of a participating security as the dividends will not be paid if the shares do not vest.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Equipment, computer hardware and software $ 86.6 $ 77.1 Leasehold improvements 3.4 3.4 Less: Accumulated depreciation (64.1 ) (64.1 ) Subtotal 25.9 16.4 Construction in progress 3.7 8.7 Total property and equipment $ 29.6 $ 25.1 For the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $8.6 million, $9.6 million, and $11.1 million, respectively.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Company’s intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theaters of the founding members and network affiliates. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. The Company’s intangible assets with the founding members are recorded at the fair market value of NCM, Inc.’s publicly traded stock as of the date on which the common membership units were issued. The NCM LLC common membership units are fully convertible into NCM, Inc.’s common stock. The Company also records intangible assets for upfront fees paid to network affiliates upon commencement of a network affiliate agreement. Pursuant to ASC 350-10— Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, In accordance with NCM LLC’s Common Unit Adjustment Agreement with its founding members, on an annual basis NCM LLC determines the amount of common membership units to be issued to or returned by the founding members based on theater additions or dispositions during the previous year. In addition, NCM LLC’s Common Unit Adjustment Agreement requires that a Common Unit Adjustment occur for a specific founding member if its acquisition or disposition of theaters, in a single transaction or cumulatively since the most recent Common Unit Adjustment, results in an attendance increase or decrease of two percent or more in the total annual attendance of all founding members as of the last adjustment date. The following is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 Additions (1) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 29, 2016 Gross carrying amount $ 658.6 $ 23.4 $ — $ (2.6 ) $ 679.4 Accumulated amortization (91.9 ) — (27.0 ) — (118.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 566.7 $ 23.4 $ (27.0 ) $ (2.6 ) $ 560.5 As of January 1, 2015 Additions (2) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 31, 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 557.9 $ 103.4 $ — $ (2.7 ) $ 658.6 Accumulated amortization (69.3 ) — (22.6 ) — (91.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 488.6 $ 103.4 $ (22.6 ) $ (2.7 ) $ 566.7 (1) During the first quarter of 2016, NCM LLC issued 1,416,515 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2015. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $21.1 million in the first quarter of 2016 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2016, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.3 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (2) During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theaters. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment. During 2015, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.7 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (3) Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theaters it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theaters by AMC. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, AMC and Cinemark paid $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in integration payments. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s intangible assets related to the founding members, net of accumulated amortization was $529.9 million and $535.9 million, respectively with weighted average remaining lives of 20.2 years and 21.2 years as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s intangible assets related to the network affiliates, net of accumulated amortization was $30.6 million and $30.8 million, respectively with weighted average remaining lives of 12.7 years and 13.9 years as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company recorded amortization expense of $27.0 million, $22.6 million and $20.6 million, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions): Year Amortization 2017 $ 27.6 2018 $ 27.6 2019 $ 27.3 2020 $ 27.3 2021 $ 27.3

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	5. ACCRUED EXPENSES The following is a summary of the Company’s accrued expenses (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Make-good reserve $ 4.6 $ 3.4 Accrued interest 11.3 12.5 Deferred rent 1.8 2.1 Other accrued expenses 1.9 1.8 Total accrued expenses $ 19.6 $ 19.8

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	6 . INCOME TAXES On the IPO date, NCM, Inc. and the founding members entered into a tax receivable agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, NCM, Inc. will make cash payments to the founding members in amounts equal to 90% of NCM, Inc.’s actual tax benefit realized from the tax amortization of the intangible assets described below. For purposes of the tax receivable agreement, cash savings in income and franchise tax will be computed by comparing NCM, Inc.’s actual income and franchise tax liability to the amount of such taxes that NCM, Inc. would have been required to pay had there been no increase in NCM, Inc.’s proportionate share of tax basis in NCM LLC’s tangible and intangible assets and had the tax receivable agreement not been entered into. The tax receivable agreement applies to NCM, Inc.’s taxable years up to and including the 30 th The Company has provided total income taxes, as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 Current: Federal $ (2.6 ) $ 4.5 $ (3.3 ) State 0.2 1.2 0.4 Total current income tax expense/(benefit) $ (2.4 ) $ 5.7 $ (2.9 ) Deferred: Federal $ 10.6 $ 9.8 $ 10.3 State 1.0 2.3 2.5 Total deferred income tax expense $ 11.6 $ 12.1 $ 12.8 Total income tax provision on Consolidated Statements of Income $ 9.2 $ 17.8 $ 9.9 Income tax expense on other comprehensive income $ — $ 0.3 $ 1.8 A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes as reported and the amount computed by multiplying income before taxes, less noncontrolling interest, by the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% was (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 Provision calculated at federal statutory income tax rate: Income before income taxes $ 33.7 $ 28.5 $ 26.2 Less: Noncontrolling interests (21.6 ) (16.9 ) (18.3 ) Income attributable to NCM, Inc. 12.1 11.6 7.9 Current year change to enacted state rate (0.8 ) 0.8 0.8 State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 1.5 1.4 0.9 NCM LLC income taxes 0.1 0.1 0.9 Share-based compensation 0.3 0.3 0.9 Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement (1.9 ) (1.5 ) (1.8 ) Uncertain tax positions (1) (2.9 ) 4.9 — NCM LLC membership unit issuance to NCM, Inc. 0.9 0.2 — Other (0.1 ) — 0.3 Total income tax provision $ 9.2 $ 17.8 $ 9.9 (1) During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to income tax expense and income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements during 2015. During the years ended December 29, 2016, the Company reversed approximately $2.9 million of its reserve ($2.3 million of income tax benefits and $0.6 million of accrued interest and penalties) because the statute of limitations expired. Further information is provided below. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and deferred tax liability consisted of the following (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 Deferred tax assets: Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC (1)(2) $ 182.9 $ 198.3 Share-based compensation 9.8 9.0 Net operating losses 11.4 3.3 Accrued bonus 1.7 2.7 Other 3.3 3.8 Total deferred tax assets $ 209.1 $ 217.1 Deferred tax liabilities: Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement (3) $ 42.8 $ 45.9 Depreciation and amortization 3.5 2.0 Notes receivable 1.5 2.0 Other 0.5 0.2 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 48.3 $ 50.1 (1) NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment. (2) For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 4— . The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments. (3) NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $13.9 million and $14.1 million for the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of December 29, 2016, the Company had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $27.6 million, which expire in 2034 through 2036. As of December 29, 2016, the Company had gross state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $47.5 million, which expire at various dates between 2017 and 2036. The Company reversed a valuation allowance it had against its capital loss carryforwards as of December 26, 2013, as some of the carryforwards were utilized in 2013 and the remainder were utilized in 2014. As of December 29, 2016, the Company had gross capital loss carryforwards of approximately $1.3 million, which expire in 2020. The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states. The Company’s tax returns for the calendar years 2013 through 2015 remain open to examination by the IRS in their entirety. With respect to state taxing jurisdictions, the Company’s tax returns for calendar years ended 2008 through 2015 are eligible for examination by various state revenue services. The Company has established a reserve for material, known tax exposures. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the total amount of the tax reserve was $2.0 million and $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties, respectively. The Company’s reserve reflects management’s judgment as to the resolution of the issues involved if subject to judicial review or other settlement. While the Company believes its reserves are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, there can be no assurance that, in all instances, an issue raised by a tax authority will be resolved at a financial cost that does not exceed its related reserve. With respect to the reserve, the Company’ income tax expense would include (i) any changes in tax reserves arising from material changes during the period in the facts and circumstances (i.e., new information) surrounding a tax issue and (ii) any difference from the Company’s tax position as recorded in the financial statements and the final resolution of a tax issue during the period. Such resolution could materially increase or decrease income tax expense in the Consolidated Financial Statements in future periods and could impact operating cash flows. Unrecognized tax benefits represent the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the amounts otherwise recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December Balance at beginning of period $ 3.9 $ — Additions based on tax positions related to prior years — 3.9 Reductions based on the lapse of applicable statute of limitations (2.3 ) — Balance at end of period $ 1.6 $ 3.9 The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $1.6 million and $3.9 million as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, excluding interest and penalties. It is reasonably possible that the Company’s total unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by approximately $1.3 million during the next twelve months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations. The Company has accrued $0.4 million and $1.0 million for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and records the liability in income taxes payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized ($0.6) million, $1.0 million and $0.0 million in interest and penalties during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Equity	7 . EQUITY As of December 29, 2016, the Company has authorized capital stock of 175,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.01 per share. There were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding as of December 29, 2016. There were 59,874,412 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2016. The holders of NCM Inc. common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted for action by the NCM Inc. stockholders. Holders of common stock are entitled to share equally, share for share, in declared dividends. The authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including share based compensation, future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and exchange on a one-for-one basis under the founding members’ right to convert their NCM LLC membership units into Company common stock. NCM LLC’s founding members received all proceeds from NCM, Inc.’s IPO and related issuances of debt, except for amounts needed to pay out-of-pocket costs of the financings and other expenses. The ESAs with the founding members were amended and restated in conjunction with the IPO under which NCM LLC became the exclusive provider of advertising services to the founding members for a 30-year term. In conformity with accounting guidance of the SEC concerning monetary consideration paid to promoters, such as the founding members, in exchange for property conveyed by the promoters, the excess over predecessor cost was treated as a special distribution. Because the founding members had no cost basis in the ESAs, nearly all payments to the founding members with the proceeds of the IPO and related debt, have been accounted for as distributions. The distributions by NCM LLC to the founding members made at the date of the IPO resulted in a consolidated stockholders’ deficit. As a noncontrolling interest cannot be shown as an asset, the founding members’ interest in NCM LLC’s members equity is included in distributions in excess of paid in capital in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Founding Member Transactions — In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into several agreements to define and regulate the relationships among NCM, Inc., NCM LLC and the founding members. They include the following: • ESAs. Under the ESAs, NCM LLC is the exclusive provider within the United States of advertising services in the founding members’ theaters (subject to pre-existing contractual obligations and other limited exceptions for the benefit of the founding members). The advertising services include the use of the DCN equipment required to deliver the on-screen advertising and other content included in the FirstLook pre-show, use of the LEN and rights to sell and display certain lobby promotions. Further, 30 to 60 seconds of advertising included in the FirstLook pre-show is sold to the founding members to satisfy the founding members’ on-screen advertising commitments under their beverage concessionaire agreements. In consideration for access to the founding members’ theaters, theater patrons, the network equipment required to display on-screen and LEN video advertising and the use of theaters for lobby promotions, the founding members receive a monthly theater access fee. • Common Unit Adjustment Agreement. The common unit adjustment agreement provides a mechanism for increasing or decreasing the membership units held by the founding members based on the acquisition or construction of new theaters or sale of theaters that are operated by each founding member and included in NCM LLC’s network. • Tax Receivable Agreement. The tax receivable agreement provides for the effective payment by NCM, Inc. to the founding members of 90% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that is actually realized as a result of certain increases in NCM, Inc.’s proportionate share of tax basis in NCM LLC’s tangible and intangible assets resulting from the IPO and related transactions. • Software License Agreement. At the date of the Company’s IPO, NCM LLC was granted a perpetual, royalty-free license from the founding members to use certain proprietary software that existed at the time for the delivery of digital advertising and other content through the DCN to screens in the U.S. NCM LLC has made improvements to this software since the IPO date and NCM LLC owns those improvements, except for improvements that were developed jointly by NCM LLC and the founding members, if any. Following is a summary of the transactions between the Company and the founding members (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Revenue: Beverage concessionaire revenue (included in advertising revenue) (1) $ 28.7 $ 30.0 $ 38.4 Advertising inventory revenue (included in advertising revenue) (2) 0.4 0.2 0.3 Operating expenses: Theater access fee (3) 75.1 72.5 70.6 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theater space (included in selling and marketing costs) (4) 1.6 1.2 0.9 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theater space (included in other administrative and other costs) 0.1 0.1 0.1 Non-operating expenses: Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income) (5) 0.8 1.0 1.2 (1) For the six months ended December 31, 2015 and full year ended December 29, 2016, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the year January 1, 2015, all of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time. (2) The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card. (3) Comprised of payments per theater attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theaters included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment. (4) Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients. (5) Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below As of Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December 29, 2016 December 2015 Current portion of note receivable - founding members (1) $ 5.6 $ 4.2 Long-term portion of note receivable - founding members (1) 8.3 12.5 Interest receivable on notes receivable (included in other current assets) 0.3 — Common unit adjustments, net of amortization and integration payments (included in intangible assets) 529.9 535.9 Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 18.4 26.2 Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 143.4 140.3 (1) Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below At the date of the Company’s IPO, NCM LLC was granted a perpetual, royalty-free license from the founding members to use certain proprietary software that existed at the time for the delivery of digital advertising and other content through the DCN to screens in the U.S. NCM LLC has made improvements to this software since the IPO date and NCM LLC owns those improvements, except for improvements that were developed jointly by NCM LLC and the founding members, if any. On March 16, 2015, the Company announced the termination of the Merger Agreement with Screenvision. After the Merger Agreement was terminated, NCM LLC reimbursed NCM, Inc. for certain expenses pursuant to an indemnification agreement among NCM LLC, NCM, Inc. and the founding members. On March 17, 2015, NCM LLC paid Screenvision an approximate $26.8 million termination payment on behalf of NCM, Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2015, NCM LLC also either paid directly or reimbursed NCM, Inc. for the legal and other merger-related costs of approximately $15.0 million ($7.5 million incurred by NCM, Inc. during the year ended January 1, 2015 and approximately $7.5 million incurred by NCM LLC during the year ended December 31, 2015). The Company and the founding members each bore a pro rata portion of the termination fee and the related merger expenses based on their aggregate ownership percentages in NCM LLC when the expenses were incurred. Pursuant to the terms of the NCM LLC Operating Agreement in place since the completion of the IPO, NCM LLC is required to make mandatory distributions on a proportionate basis to its members of available cash, as defined in the NCM LLC Operating Agreement, on a quarterly basis in arrears. Mandatory distributions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 AMC $ 23.6 $ 23.8 $ 21.9 Cinemark 25.4 28.7 28.0 Regal 26.1 29.6 29.5 Total founding members 75.1 82.1 79.4 NCM, Inc. 57.5 66.4 67.0 Total $ 132.6 $ 148.5 $ 146.4 Due to the merger termination fee and related merger expenses, the mandatory distributions of available cash by NCM LLC to its founding members and NCM, Inc. for the three months ended April 2, 2015 was calculated as negative $25.5 million ($14.0 million for the founding members and $11.5 million for NCM, Inc.). Therefore, there was no payment made in the second quarter of 2015. Under the terms of the NCM LLC Operating Agreement, this negative amount was netted against the available cash distributions for the second quarter of 2016. The mandatory distributions of available cash by NCM LLC to its founding members for the quarter ended December 29, 2016 of $39.9 million, is included in amounts due to founding members in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 29, 2016 and will be made in the first quarter of 2017. The distributions to NCM, Inc. are eliminated in consolidation. Amounts due to founding members as of December 29, 2016 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.6 $ 0.9 $ 1.4 $ 3.9 Cost and other reimbursement (0.7 ) (0.4 ) — (1.1 ) Distributions payable to founding members 12.3 13.6 14.0 39.9 Total $ 13.2 $ 14.1 $ 15.4 $ 42.7 AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.8 $ 1.0 $ 1.5 $ 4.3 Cost and other reimbursement (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — (1.2 ) Distributions payable to founding members 10.2 10.9 11.3 32.4 Total $ 11.1 $ 11.6 $ 12.8 $ 35.5 Common Unit Membership Redemption As discussed within Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” included elsewhere in this document, from NCM LLC to Screenvision or sell those theaters to a non-NCM network buyer. Seven of those 24 theaters either did not have a cinema advertising provider, they were already being sold by AMC or it was an encumbered theater that we were receiving integration payment for, such that 17 of the 24 theaters currently need to be transferred or sold. AMC is also required to divest 15 AMC or Carmike theaters covering 15 local markets. As of the date of this filing, the Company is not aware which of those 15 theaters will be in the Company’s network or if they would be sold to another founding member or network affiliate. These theater transfers or sales represent approximately 2% of NCM LLC’s total network of theaters as of December 29, 2016. AMC may choose to have common membership units redeemed, and NCM, Inc. may elect to redeem through either a cash payment or the issuance of shares of its common stock on a one-for-one basis. Further, the sale of AMC theaters or transfer of advertising on those theaters, may require AMC to transfer and surrender, and NCM LLC to cancel, common membership units related to the theater dispositions. AC JV, LLC Transactions — In December 2013, NCM LLC sold its Fathom Events business to a newly formed limited liability company (“AC JV, LLC”) owned 32% by each of the founding members and 4% by NCM LLC. In consideration for the sale, NCM LLC received a total of $25.0 million in promissory notes from its founding members (one-third or approximately $8.3 million from each founding member). The notes receivable bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum, compounded annually. Interest and principal payments are due annually in six equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the closing. Future minimum principal payments under the notes receivable as of December 29, 2016 are approximately as follows (in millions): Year Minimum Principal Payments 2017 $ 5.6 2018 4.2 2019 4.1 Total $ 13.9 NCM LLC’s investment in AC JV, LLC was $1.0 million and $1.2 million as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company accounts for its investment in AC JV, LLC under the equity method of accounting in accordance with ASC 323-30 , Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures In connection with the sale, NCM LLC amended and restated its existing ESAs with each of the founding members to remove those provisions addressing the rights and obligations related to the digital programming services of the Fathom Events business. These rights and obligations were conveyed to AC JV, LLC in connection with the sale. In connection with the sale, NCM LLC entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain corporate overhead services for a fee and reimbursement for the use of facilities and certain services including creative, technical event management and event management for the newly formed limited liability company. In addition, NCM LLC entered into a services agreement with a term coinciding with the ESAs, which grants the newly formed limited liability company advertising on-screen and on the LEN and a pre-feature program prior to Fathom events reasonably consistent with what was previously dedicated to Fathom. NCM LLC has also agreed to provide creative and media production services for a fee. NCM LLC received $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $0.2 million during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, for these services, which are included as an offset to network costs in the audited Consolidated Statements of Income. Related Party Affiliates — NCM LLC has an agreement with LA Live, an affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation to provide in-theater advertising. The Anschutz Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, which is the controlling stockholder of Regal. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there was approximately $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, included in advertising operating costs related to LA Live, and there was approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million of accounts payable with this company as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Other Transactions — NCM LLC had an agreement with an interactive media company to sell some of its online inventory. One of NCM, Inc.’s directors is also a director of this media company. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, this company generated approximately $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in revenue for NCM LLC and there was approximately $0.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of accounts receivable due from this company as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015. NCM LLC has an agreement with AEG Live, an affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation, for AEG Live to showcase musical artists in the FirstLook

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	9. BORROWINGS The following table summarizes NCM LLC’s total outstanding debt as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the significant terms of its borrowing arrangements: Outstanding Balance as of Borrowings ($ in millions) December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Maturity Date Interest Rate Revolving credit facility $ 15.0 $ 66.0 November (1) Term loans 270.0 270.0 November 26, 2019 (1) Senior unsecured notes due 2021 — 200.0 July 15, 2021 7.875% Senior secured notes due 2022 400.0 400.0 April 15, 2022 6.000% Senior unsecured notes due 2026 250.0 — August 15, 2026 5.750% Total borrowings $ 935.0 $ 936.0 Less: Debt issuance costs related to term loans and senior notes (10.7 ) (10.6 ) Carrying value of long-term debt $ 924.3 $ 925.4 (1) The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below. Senior Secured Credit Facility – As of December 29, 2016, NCM LLC’s senior secured credit facility consisted of a $175.0 million revolving credit facility and a $270.0 million term loan. On May 26, 2016, NCM LLC entered into an incremental amendment of its senior secure credit facility whereby the revolving credit facility was increased $40.0 million from $135.0 million to $175.0 million. On June 18, 2014, NCM LLC entered into an incremental amendment of its senior secured credit facility whereby the revolving credit facility was increased by $25.0 million. In addition, on July 2, 2014, NCM LLC entered into an amendment of its senior secured credit facility whereby the maturity date was extended by two years to November 26, 2019, which corresponds to the maturity date of the $270 million term loans. The obligations under the senior secured credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of NCM LLC. Revolving Credit Facility – The revolving credit facility portion of NCM LLC’s total borrowings is available, subject to certain conditions, for general corporate purposes of NCM LLC in the ordinary course of business and for other transactions permitted under the senior secured credit facility, and a portion is available for letters of credit. As of December 29, 2016, NCM LLC’s total availability under the $175.0 million revolving credit facility was $158.8 million, net of a $1.2 million letter of credit. The unused line fee is 0.50% per annum. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at NCM LLC’s option of either the LIBOR index plus an applicable margin or the base rate (Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, as defined in the senior secured credit facility) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for the revolving credit facility is determined quarterly and is subject to adjustment based upon a consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio for NCM LLC (the ratio of secured funded debt less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, over a non-GAAP measure defined in the senior secured credit facility). The applicable margins on the revolving credit facility are the LIBOR index plus 2.00% or the base rate plus 1.00%. The weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility as of December 29, 2016 was 4.55%. Term Loans – The interest rate on the term loans is a rate chosen at NCM LLC’s option of either the LIBOR index plus 2.75% or the base rate (Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, as defined in the senior secured credit facility) plus 1.75%. The weighted-average interest rate on the term loans as of December 29, 2016 was 3.36%. Interest on the term loans is currently paid monthly. The senior secured credit facility contains a number of covenants and financial ratio requirements, with which NCM LLC was in compliance at December 29, 2016, including maintaining a consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio of 6.5 times on a quarterly basis. NCM LLC is permitted to make quarterly dividend payments and other payments based on leverage ratios for NCM LLC and its subsidiaries so long as no default or event of default has occurred and continues to occur. The quarterly dividend payments and other distributions are made even if consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio is less than or equal to 6.5 times. In addition, there are no borrower distribution restrictions as long as NCM LLC’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio is below 6.5 times and NCM LLC is in compliance with its debt covenants. If there are limitations on the restricted payments, NCM LLC may not declare or pay any dividends, or make any payments on account of NCM LLC, or set aside assets for the retirement or other acquisition of capital stock of the borrower or any subsidiaries, or make any other distribution for obligations of NCM LLC. When these restrictions are effective, NCM LLC may still pay the services fee and reimbursable costs pursuant to terms of the management agreement. NCM LLC can also make payments pursuant to the tax receivable agreement in the amount, and at the time necessary to satisfy the contractual obligations with respect to the actual cash tax benefits payable to NCM LLC’s founding members. As of December 29, 2016, the NCM LLC’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio was 3.0 times (versus the covenant of 6.5 times). Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 – On July 5, 2011, NCM LLC completed a private placement of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Unsecured Notes (the “Notes due 2021”) for which the registered exchange offering was completed on September 22, 2011. The Senior Unsecured Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commenced January 15, 2012. On September 19, 2016, NCM LLC redeemed its Notes due 2021 at a redemption price of 103.938% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, NCM LLC wrote-off approximately $2.5 million in unamortized debt issuance costs and paid a redemption premium of approximately $7.9 million, which are reflected in the loss on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Income during the year ended December 29, 2016. Senior Secured Notes due 2022 – On April 27, 2012, NCM LLC completed a private placement of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes due 2022”) for which the registered exchange offering was completed on November 26, 2012. The Notes due 2022 pay interest semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, which commenced October 15, 2012. The Notes due 2022 are senior secured obligations of NCM LLC, rank the same as NCM LLC’s senior secured credit facility, subject to certain exceptions, and share in the same collateral that secures NCM LLC’s obligations under the senior secured credit facility. NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2022, at once or over time, on or after April 15, 2017 at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture), NCM LLC will be required to make an offer to each holder of Notes due 2022 to repurchase all of such holder’s Notes due 2022 for a cash payment equal to 101.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2022 repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. The indenture contains covenants that, among other things, restrict NCM LLC’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries, if any, to: (1) incur additional debt; (2) make distributions or make certain other restricted payments; (3) make investments; (4) incur liens; (5) sell assets or merge with or into other companies; and (6) enter into transactions with affiliates. All of these restrictive covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. In particular, NCM LLC has the ability to distribute all of its quarterly available cash as a restricted payment or as an investment, if it meets a minimum net senior secured leverage ratio. NCM LLC was in compliance with these non-maintenance covenants as of December 29, 2016. Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 —On August 19, 2016, NCM LLC completed a private placement of $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes (the “Notes due 2026”) for which the registered exchange offering was completed on November 8, 2016. The Notes due 2026 pay interest semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2017. The Notes due 2026 were issued at 100% of the face amount thereof and are the senior unsecured obligations of NCM LLC and will be effectively subordinated to all existing and future secured debt, including the Notes due 2022, its senior secured credit facility and any future asset backed loan facility. The Notes due 2026 will rank equally in right of payment with all of NCM LLC’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including the Notes due 2022, NCM LLC’s existing senior secured credit facility, any future asset backed loan facility, in each case, without giving effect to collateral arrangements. The Notes due 2026 will be effectively subordinated to all liabilities of any subsidiaries that NCM LLC may form or acquire in the future, unless those subsidiaries become guarantors of the Notes due 2026. NCM LLC does not currently have any subsidiaries, and the Notes due 2026 will not be guaranteed by any subsidiaries that NCM LLC may form or acquire in the future except in very limited circumstances. NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2026 prior to August 15, 2021, at once or over time, at 100% of the principal amount plus the applicable make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2026, at once or over time, on or after August 15, 2021 at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to August 15, 2019, NCM LLC may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of Notes due 2026 from the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.750% of the principal amount of Notes due 2026 redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture), NCM LLC will be required to make an offer to each holder of Notes due 2026 to repurchase all of such holder’s Notes due 2026 for a cash payment equal to 101.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2026 repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. The indenture contains covenants that, among other things, restrict NCM LLC’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries, if any, to: (1) incur additional debt; (2) make distributions or make certain other restricted payments; (3) make investments; (4) incur liens; (5) sell assets or merge with or into other companies; and (6) enter into transactions with affiliates. All of these restrictive covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. In particular, NCM LLC has the ability to distribute all of its quarterly available cash as a restricted payment or as an investment, if it meets a minimum net senior secured leverage ratio. NCM LLC was in compliance with these non-maintenance covenants as of December 29, 2016. Future Maturities of Borrowings – The scheduled annual maturities on the Senior Secured Credit Facility, Notes due 2022 and Notes due 2026 as of December 29, 2016 are as follows (in millions): Year Amount 2017 $ — 2018 — 2019 285.0 2020 — 2021 — Thereafter 650.0 Total $ 935.0

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The NCM, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”) reserves 4,400,000 shares of common stock available for issuance or delivery under the 2016 Plan, of which 4,371,745 shares remain available for future grants as of December 29, 2016 (assuming 100% achievement of targets on performance-based restricted stock). The Company began issuing shares under the 2016 Plan in the second quarter of 2016, following its approval by NCM, Inc.’s stockholders. The 2016 Plan replaced NCM, Inc.’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”), which was set to expire by its terms in February 2017. The shares of common stock that were available for issuance under the 2007 Plan are no longer available for issuance following the approval of the 2016 Plan. Any forfeitures of shares granted pursuant to the 2007 Plan will be cancelled and not available for future grant. The types of awards that may be granted under the 2016 Plan include stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or other stock based awards. Certain option and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control, as defined in the 2007 Plan and the 2016 Plan. Upon vesting of the restricted stock awards or exercise of options, NCM LLC will issue common membership units to the Company equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock represented by such awards. Compensation Cost —The Company recognized $18.3 million, $14.8 million and $7.7 million for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, of share-based compensation expense within network costs, selling and marketing costs and administrative and other costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income as shown in the table below. Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Share-based compensation costs included in network costs $ 1.1 $ 0.9 $ 0.8 Share-based compensation costs included in selling and marketing costs 6.0 5.5 2.8 Share-based compensation costs included in administrative and other costs (1) 11.2 8.4 4.1 Total share-based compensation costs $ 18.3 $ 14.8 $ 7.7 (1) Includes $2.3 million of expense associated with the modification of certain former executive equity awards during the year ended December 29, 2016, as described further below. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, $0.5 million, $0.3 million and $0.1 million was capitalized, respectively, in a corresponding manner to the capitalization of employee’s salaries for capitalized labor. The income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation was approximately $2.5 million, $2.5 million, and $1.4 million for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. As of December 29, 2016, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options, as stock options were fully vested as of December 29, 2016. As of December 29, 2016, unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock and restricted stock units was approximately $16.9 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 1.7 years. Stock Options — The Company has not granted stock options since 2012 and as of December 29, 2016 all options are fully vested. Stock options awarded under the 2007 Plan were granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of NCM, Inc. common stock on the date the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant. Options have either 10-year or 15-year contractual terms. The fair value of each option award was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model. An annual forfeiture rate of 2-3% was estimated to reflect the potential separation of employees. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the year was $0.1 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. The total fair value of awards vested during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was $0.0 million, $0.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively. A summary of option award activity under the 2007 Plan as of December 29, 2016, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Granted — — Exercised (39,290 ) $ 12.92 Forfeited (93,918 ) $ 18.17 Expired — — Outstanding as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9 Exercisable as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9 Vested and expected to vest as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9 Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units —Under the non-vested stock program, common stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to officers, independent directors and employees, subject to requisite service and/or financial performance targets. As such restrictions lapse, the award vests in that proportion. The participants are entitled to dividend equivalents and to vote their respective shares (in the case of restricted stock), although the sale and transfer of such shares is prohibited and the shares are subject to forfeiture during the restricted period. Additionally, the accrued dividend equivalents are subject to forfeiture during the restricted period should the underlying shares not vest. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, accrued dividend equivalents totaled $3.9 million and $3.7 million, respectively and during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company paid $1.9 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for dividend equivalents upon vesting of the restricted stock and restricted stock units. The Company has issued time-based restricted stock to its employees which vests over a three-year period with 1/3 vesting on each anniversary of the date of grant and performance-based restricted stock which vests following a three-year measurement period to the extent that the Company achieves specified non-GAAP targets at the end of the measurement period. The Company also grants restricted stock units to its non-employee directors that vest after approximately one year. The grant date fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is based on the closing market price of NCM, Inc. common stock on the date of grant. An annual forfeiture rate of 2-3% was estimated to reflect the potential separation of employees. The weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested stock was $15.03, $14.76, and $19.18 for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. The total fair value of awards vested was $14.7 million, $11.6 million and $3.6 million during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively. A summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan as of December 29, 2016, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Number of Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2015 2,563,637 $ 16.03 Granted 1,281,053 15.03 Vested (1) (927,722 ) 15.96 Forfeited (326,706 ) 15.20 Non-vested balance as of December 29, 2016 2,590,262 $ 15.66 (1) Includes 331,754 vested shares that were withheld to cover tax obligations and were subsequently canceled. The above table reflects performance-based restricted stock granted at 100% achievement of performance conditions and as such does not reflect the maximum or minimum number of shares of performance-based restricted stock contingently issuable. An additional 588,401 shares of restricted stock could be issued if the performance criteria maximums are met. As of December 29, 2016, the total number of restricted stock and restricted stock units that are ultimately expected to vest, after consideration of expected forfeitures and current projections of estimated vesting of performance-based restricted stock is 2,491,043 shares. Executive Equity Modification —On January 1, 2016, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer resigned and in connection with his resignation, NCM, Inc. entered into a Separation and General Release Agreement and a Consulting Agreement, whereby, the executive will continue to perform consulting services through January 31, 2018 and certain modifications were made to the executive’s outstanding stock awards. The executive’s outstanding stock options were modified such that the timeframe to exercise the options was extended to the original expiration date and certain performance-based restricted stock awards were converted to time-based restricted stock, with all restricted stock continuing to vest during the consulting period. Per ASC Topic 718-10-35-3, a modification of the terms or conditions of an equity award shall be treated as an exchange of the original award for a new award. The effects of a modification should be measured as follows: (a) incremental compensation cost shall be measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the modified award over the fair value of the original award immediately before its terms are modified, (b) total recognized compensation cost for an equity shall at least equal the fair value of the award at the grant date unless at the date of the modification the performance or service conditions of the original award are not expected to be satisfied and (c) a change in compensation cost for an equity award measured at intrinsic value shall be measured by comparing the intrinsic value of the modified award, if any, with the intrinsic value of the original award, if any, immediately before the modification. These modifications resulted in compensation expense of $2.3 million during the year ended December 29, 2016. Further, the Company continues to recognize share-based compensation costs on the awards related to service during the consulting period and re-measures the fair value of the outstanding awards at each reporting period during the term of the consulting services, in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Company sponsors the NCM 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the benefit of substantially all full-time employees. The Plan provides that participants may contribute up to 20% of their compensation, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. Employee contributions are invested in various investment funds based upon election made by the employee. The Company made discretionary contributions of $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.0 million during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Actions —The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes such claims will not have a material effect, individually and in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Operating Commitments — The Company leases office facilities for its headquarters in Centennial, Colorado and also in various cities for its sales and marketing and software development personnel. Total lease expense for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, was $2.3 million, $2.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases as of December 29, 2016 are as follows (in millions): Year Minimum 2017 $ 3.2 2018 3.2 2019 3.2 2020 3.0 2021 2.2 Thereafter 15.5 Total $ 30.3 Minimum Revenue Guarantees —As part of the network affiliate agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business under which the Company sells advertising for display in various network affiliate theater chains, the Company has agreed to certain minimum revenue guarantees on a per attendee basis. If a network affiliate achieves the attendance set forth in their respective agreement, the Company has guaranteed minimum revenue for the network affiliate per attendee if such amount paid under the revenue share arrangement is less than its guaranteed amount. The amount and term varies for each network affiliate, but terms range from three to twenty years, prior to any renewal periods of which some are at the option of the Company. As of December 29, 2016, the maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make pursuant to the minimum revenue guarantees is $39.9 million over the remaining terms of the network affiliate agreements, which calculation does not include any potential extensions offered subsequent to December 29, 2016. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no liabilities recorded for these obligations, as such guarantees are less than the expected share of revenue paid to the affiliate. Theater Access Fee Guarantees —In consideration for NCM LLC’s access to the founding members’ theater attendees for on-screen advertising and use of lobbies and other space within the founding members’ theaters for the LEN and lobby promotions, the founding members receive a monthly theater access fee under the ESAs. The theater access fee is composed of a fixed payment per patron, a fixed payment per digital screen (connected to the DCN) and a fee for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment. The payment per theater patron increases by 8% every five years, with the next increase taking effect for fiscal year 2017, and the payment per digital screen and for digital cinema equipment increases annually by 5%. The theater access fee paid in the aggregate to all founding members cannot be less than 12% of NCM LLC’s aggregate advertising revenue (as defined in the ESA), or it will be adjusted upward to reach this minimum payment. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no liabilities recorded for the minimum payment, as the theater access fee was in excess of the minimum.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	13. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Non-Recurring Measurements —Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. These assets include long-lived assets, intangible assets, cost and equity method investments, notes receivable and borrowings. Long-Lived Assets, Intangible Assets, Other Investments and Notes Receivable —As described in Note 1— , the Company regularly reviews long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment), intangible assets, investments accounted for under the cost or equity method and notes receivable for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable. When the estimated fair value is determined to be lower than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recorded to write the asset down to its estimated fair value. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had other investments of $6.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The fair value of these investments has not been estimated as of December 29, 2016 as there were no identified events or changes in the circumstances that had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investments and it is not practicable to do so because the equity securities are not in publicly traded companies. The investment in AC JV was initially valued using comparative market multiples. The other investments were recorded based upon the fair value of the services provided in exchange for the investment. Refer to Note 1— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies As of December 29, 2016, the Company had notes receivable totaling $13.9 million from its founding members related to the sale of Fathom Events, as described in Note 8— Related Party Transactions Borrowings — The carrying amount of the revolving credit facility is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value due to its floating-rate terms. The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments where carrying values do not approximate fair value are as follows (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term loans $ 270.0 $ 272.7 $ 270.0 $ 269.3 Senior Notes due 2021 — — 200.0 208.4 Senior Notes due 2022 400.0 414.5 400.0 414.5 Senior Notes due 2026 250.0 256.7 — — (1) The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2. Recurring Measurements —The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis pursuant to ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures are as follows (in millions): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 29, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 5.3 $ 0.3 $ 5.0 $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 26.1 5.2 20.9 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 19.6 17.3 2.3 — Total assets $ 51.0 $ 22.8 $ 28.2 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 6.4 $ 6.4 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 13.2 9.5 3.7 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 40.5 30.6 9.9 — Total assets $ 60.1 $ 46.5 $ 13.6 $ — (1) — The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below. (2) — The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however, if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer. The amortized cost basis, aggregate fair value and maturities of the marketable securities the Company held as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: As of December 29,2016 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term U.S. government treasury bonds $ 1.2 $ 1.2 0.8 Short-term municipal bonds 2.9 2.9 0.6 Short-term U.S. government agency bonds 1.0 1.0 0.5 Short-term commercial paper 13.0 13.0 0.1 Short-term certificates of deposit: Financial 7.7 7.7 0.6 Industrial 0.3 0.3 0.9 Total short-term marketable securities 26.1 26.1 Long-term municipal bonds 1.9 1.8 2.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 15.6 15.5 3.5 Long-term certificates of deposit 2.2 2.3 2.6 Total long-term marketable securities 19.7 19.6 Total marketable securities $ 45.8 $ 45.7 As of December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.5 $ 9.5 0.4 Short-term certificates of deposit 3.7 3.7 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 13.2 13.2 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 1.2 1.2 1.8 Long-term municipal bonds 1.7 1.7 1.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 27.9 27.7 3.4 Long-term certificates of deposit 9.9 9.9 1.9 Total long-term marketable securities 40.7 40.5 Total marketable securities $ 53.9 $ 53.7 (1) Maturities — Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And Hedg

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES During 2012, NCM LLC terminated interest rate swap agreements that were used to hedge its interest rate risk associated with its term loan. Following the termination of the swap agreements, the variable interest rate on NCM LLC’s $270.0 million term loan is unhedged and as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company did not have any outstanding derivative assets or liabilities. A portion of the breakage fees paid to terminate the swap agreements was for swaps in which the underlying debt remained outstanding. The balance in AOCI related to these swaps was fixed and was amortized into earnings over the remaining period during which interest payments were hedged, or February 13, 2015. The Company considered the guidance in ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging The changes in AOCI by component for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 were as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Income Statement Location Balance at beginning of period $ — $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI: Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges — 1.6 10.0 Amortization of terminated derivatives Total amounts reclassified from AOCI — 1.6 10.0 Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications — (0.9 ) (5.4 ) Tax effect on reclassifications — (0.3 ) (1.8 ) Net other comprehensive income — 0.4 2.8 Impact of subsidiary ownership changes — — — Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ (0.4 )

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	15. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Balance at beginning of period $ 5.6 $ 4.3 $ 5.7 Provision for bad debt 2.1 1.9 (0.1 ) Write-offs, net (1.4 ) (0.6 ) (1.3 ) Balance at end of period $ 6.3 $ 5.6 $ 4.3

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	16. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) The following represents selected information from the Company’s unaudited quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in millions, except per share data): 2016 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.2 $ 115.4 $ 113.5 $ 142.5 Operating expenses 70.4 68.9 65.1 70.2 Operating income 5.8 46.5 48.4 72.3 Consolidated net (loss) income (8.5 ) 25.5 21.7 48.3 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (4.3 ) 6.8 8.2 14.7 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.07 ) 0.11 0.14 0.24 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.07 ) 0.11 0.13 0.24 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.9 $ 121.5 $ 111.7 $ 136.4 Operating expenses 93.6 66.1 63.9 74.9 Operating (loss) income (16.7 ) 55.4 47.8 61.5 Consolidated net (loss) income (30.2 ) 33.3 26.9 33.7 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (9.0 ) 10.1 7.7 6.6 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (1) Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	17. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On January 19, 2017, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share (approximately $13.3 million) on each share of the Company’s common stock (not including outstanding restricted stock which will accrue dividends until the shares vest) to stockholders of record on March 9, 2017 to be paid on March 23, 2017.

Basis of Presentation and Sum28

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes of NCM, Inc. in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation (refer to Note 6— Income Taxes As a result of the various related-party agreements discussed in Note 8— Related Party Transactions Advertising is the principal business activity of the Company and is the Company’s only reportable segment under the requirements of ASC 280 – Segment Reporting.
Estimates	Estimates —The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include those related to the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, share-based compensation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounting Period	Accounting Period — The Company has a 52-week or 53-week fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25. Fiscal years 2015 and 2016 contained 52 weeks and fiscal year 2014 contained 53 weeks. Throughout this document, the fiscal years are referred to as set forth below: Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 29, 2016 2016 December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition —The Company derives revenue principally from the advertising business, which includes on-screen and lobby network (LEN) advertising and lobby promotions and advertising on entertainment websites and mobile applications owned by us and other companies. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company considers the terms of each arrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. On-screen advertising consists of national and local advertising. National advertising is sold on a cost per thousand (CPM) basis, while local and regional advertising is sold on a per-screen, per-week basis and to a lesser extent on a CPM basis. The Company recognizes national advertising as impressions (or theater attendees) are delivered and recognizes local on-screen advertising revenue during the period in which the advertising airs as dictated by sales contracts. The Company recognizes revenue derived from lobby network and promotions when the advertising is displayed in theater lobbies and recognizes revenue from branded entertainment websites and mobile applications when the online or mobile impressions are served. The Company may make contractual guarantees to deliver a specified number of impressions to view the customers’ advertising. If those contracted number of impressions are not delivered, the Company will run additional advertising to deliver the contracted impressions at a later date. The deferred portion of the revenue associated with the undelivered impressions is referred to as a make-good provision. In rare cases, the Company will make a cash refund of the portion of the contract related to the undelivered impressions. The Company defers the revenue associated with the make-good until the advertising airs to the theater attendance specified in the advertising contract. The make-good provision is recorded within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received, or invoices are issued, in advance of revenue being earned. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability as it is expected to be earned within the next twelve months. The Company recorded non-cash revenue of $0.0 million, $3.1 million and $1.2 million during the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, where the Company received equity securities in privately held companies as consideration. The Company recorded the revenue at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based upon the fair value of the advertising sold for cash within contracts.
Barter Transactions	Barter Transactions —The Company enters into barter transactions that exchange advertising program time for products and services used principally for selling and marketing activities. The Company records barter transactions at the estimated fair value of the advertising exchanged based on fair value received for similar advertising from cash paying customers. Revenues for advertising barter transactions are recognized when advertising is provided, and products and services received are charged to expense when used. Revenue from barter transactions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was $ 2.5 million, $2.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Expense recorded from barter transactions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 was $2.3 million, $2.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
Operating Costs	Operating Costs —Advertising-related operating costs primarily include personnel and other costs related to advertising fulfillment, payments due to unaffiliated theater circuits under the network affiliate agreements, and to a lesser extent, production costs of non-digital advertising. Payments to the founding members of a theater access fee is comprised of a payment per theater attendee, a payment per digital screen and a payment per digital cinema projector equipped in the theaters, all of which escalate over time. Refer to Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” Network costs include personnel, satellite bandwidth, repairs, and other costs of maintaining and operating the digital network and preparing advertising and other content for transmission across the digital network.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents —All highly liquid debt instruments and investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents and are considered available-for-sale securities. There are cash balances in a bank in excess of the federally insured limits or in the form of a money market demand account with a major financial institution.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash —As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, other non-current assets included restricted cash of $ 0.3 million, which secures a letter of credit used as a lease deposit on the Company’s New York office.
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities —The Company’s marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market information and pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers	Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers —Bad debts are provided for using the allowance for doubtful accounts method based on historical experience and management’s evaluation of outstanding receivables at the end of the period. Receivables are written off when management determines amounts are uncollectible. Trade accounts receivable are uncollateralized and represent a large number of geographically dispersed debtors. The collectability risk with respect to national and regional advertising is reduced by transacting with founding members or large, national advertising agencies who have strong reputations in the advertising industry and clients with stable financial positions. The Company has smaller contracts with thousands of local clients that are not individually significant. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no advertising agency groups or individual customers through which the Company sources national advertising revenue representing more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding gross receivable balance. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, there were no customers that accounted for more than 10% of revenue. Receivables consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Trade accounts $ 166.0 $ 153.6 Other 0.8 0.9 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (6.3 ) (5.6 ) Total $ 160.5 $ 148.9
Long-lived Assets	Long-lived Assets —Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation or amortization. Generally, the equipment associated with the digital network of the founding member theaters is owned by the founding members, while the equipment associated with network affiliate theaters is owned by the Company. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. The Company records depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life Software and website development costs developed or obtained for internal use are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350— Internal Use Software Website Development Costs The Company assesses impairment of long-lived assets pursuant with ASC 360 – Property, Plant and Equipment.
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets —Intangible assets consist of contractual rights to provide its services within the theaters of the founding members and network affiliates and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. The Company records amortization using the straight-line method over the contractual life of the intangibles, corresponding to the term of the ESAs or the term of the contract with the network affiliate. Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. In its impairment testing, the Company estimates the fair value of its ESAs or network affiliate agreements by determining the estimated future cash flows associated with the ESAs or network affiliate agreements. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the intangible asset is written down to its estimated fair value. Significant judgment is involved in estimating long-term cash flow forecasts. The Company has not recorded impairment charges related to intangible assets.
Other Investments	Other Investments —Other investments consisted of the following (in millions): As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.0 $ 1.2 Other investments (2) 5.6 4.2 Total $ 6.6 $ 5.4 (1) Refer to Note 8— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities. The Company reviews investments accounted for under the cost and equity methods for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be fully recoverable. In order to determine whether the carrying value of investments may have experienced an “other-than-temporary” decline in value necessitating the write-down of the recorded investment, the Company considers various factors including the investees financial condition and quality of assets, the length of time the investee has been operating, the severity and nature of losses sustained in current and prior years, qualifications in accountant’s reports due to liquidity or going concern issues, investee announcements of adverse changes, downgrading of investee debt, regulatory actions, loss of principal customers, negative operating cash flows or working capital deficiencies and the recording of an impairment charge by the investee for goodwill, intangible or long-lived assets. If a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company writes down its investment to fair value. During the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $0.7 million, $0.0 million and $0.0 million, respectively. The impairment charge during 2016 brought the investment to a remaining fair value of $0.0 million.
Amounts Due to/from Founding Members	Amounts Due to/from Founding Members —Amounts due to/from founding members include amounts due for the theater access fee, offset by a receivable for advertising time purchased by the founding members on behalf of their beverage concessionaire plus any amounts outstanding under other contractually obligated payments. Payments to or received from the founding members against outstanding balances are made monthly. Available cash distributions are made quarterly.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which differences are expected to be recovered or settled pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740 – Income Taxes . The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance if it is deemed more likely than not that all or a portion of its deferred income tax assets will not be realized, which will be assessed on an on-going basis. In addition, income tax rules and regulations are subject to interpretation and the application of those rules and regulations require judgment by the Company and may be challenged by the taxation authorities. The Company follows ASC 740-10-25, which requires the use of a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. Only tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are recognized. The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Refer to Note 6— Income Taxes .
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs —In relation to the issuance of outstanding debt discussed in Note 9— Borrowings , there is a balance of $12.6 million and $12.9 million in deferred financing costs as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The debt issuance costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying obligations and are included in interest on borrowings, which approximates the effective interest method. The changes in debt issuance costs are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7 Debt issuance payments 4.8 — 0.6 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.6 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs (2.5 ) — — Ending balance $ 12.6 $ 12.9 $ 15.5
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation — Through 2012, the Company issued stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Since 2013, the Company has only issued restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of Company three-year cumulative performance measures and service conditions or only service conditions whereby they vest ratably over three years. Compensation expense of restricted stock that vests upon the achievement of Company performance measures is based on management’s financial projections and the probability of achieving the projections, which require considerable judgment. A cumulative adjustment is recorded to share-based compensation expense in periods that management changes its estimate of the number of shares expected to vest. Ultimately, the Company adjusts the expense recognized to reflect the actual vested shares following the resolution of the performance conditions. Dividends are accrued when declared on unvested restricted stock that is expected to vest and are only paid with respect to shares that actually vest. Compensation cost of stock options was based on the estimated grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires that the Company make estimates of various factors. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation Share-Based Compensation
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements — Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments — NCM LLC terminated its interest rate swap agreements that were used to hedge its interest rate risk associated with its term loan. The Company amortized into earnings the balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) related to these swaps over the remaining period of the term loan.
Consolidation	Consolidation —NCM, Inc. consolidates the accounts of NCM LLC under the provisions of ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Under Accounting Standards Update 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), a limited partnership is a variable interest entity unless a simple majority or lower threshold of all limited partners unrelated to the general partner have kick-out or participating rights. The non-managing members of NCM LLC do not have dissolution rights or removal rights. NCM, Inc. has evaluated the provisions of the NCM LLC membership agreement and has concluded that the various rights of the non-managing members are not substantive participating rights under ASC 810, as they do not limit NCM, Inc.’s ability to make decisions in the ordinary course of business. As such, the Company concluded that NCM LLC is a variable interest entity and determined that NCM, Inc. should consolidate the accounts of NCM LLC pursuant to ASU 2015-02 because 1) it has the power to direct the activities of NCM LLC in its role as managing member and 2) NCM, Inc. has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, NCM LLC that could potentially be significant provided its 43.7% ownership in NCM LLC. Prior to the prospective adoption of ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of 2016, the Company reached the same conclusion under previous guidance in ASC 810 to consolidate NCM LLC. The following table presents the changes in NCM, Inc.’s equity resulting from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers to or from noncontrolling interests (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 25.4 $ 15.4 $ 13.4 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 9.2 44.4 7.5 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (3.4 ) (15.1 ) (1.6 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC — (3.2 ) — Issuance of shares — 3.2 — Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 31.2 $ 44.7 $ 19.3
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, Income Statement Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2015-02 on a prospective basis. ASU 2015-02 amends current consolidation guidance by modifying the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities, eliminating the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with variable interest entities. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on the audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, on a retrospective basis, which provides guidance for simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The Company also adopted ASU 2015-15 on a retrospective basis, which states the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company reclassified net deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Term Loans, Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes in the audited Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of those borrowings, while net deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility remained an asset in the audited Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update Intangibles-Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (“ASU 2015-05”) on a prospective basis If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 did not have a material impact on the audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company early adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-07, Investments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures: Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its audited Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

Basis of Presentation and Sum29

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Fiscal Year Ends	Reference in Fiscal Year Ended this Document December 29, 2016 2016 December 31, 2015 2015 January 1, 2015 2014
Schedule of Receivables	As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Trade accounts $ 166.0 $ 153.6 Other 0.8 0.9 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (6.3 ) (5.6 ) Total $ 160.5 $ 148.9
Schedule of Useful Lives	Equipment 4-10 years Computer hardware and software 3-5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or asset life
Schedule of Other Investments	As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Investment in AC JV, LLC (1) $ 1.0 $ 1.2 Other investments (2) 5.6 4.2 Total $ 6.6 $ 5.4 (1) Refer to Note 8— . (2) The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities.
Changes in Debt Issuance Costs	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ 12.9 $ 15.5 $ 17.7 Debt issuance payments 4.8 — 0.6 Amortization of debt issuance costs (2.6 ) (2.6 ) (2.8 ) Write-off of debt issuance costs (2.5 ) — — Ending balance $ 12.6 $ 12.9 $ 15.5
Changes in Equity	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. $ 25.4 $ 15.4 $ 13.4 NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset 9.2 44.4 7.5 Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes (3.4 ) (15.1 ) (1.6 ) NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC — (3.2 ) — Issuance of shares — 3.2 — Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 31.2 $ 44.7 $ 19.3

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (in millions) $ 25.4 $ 15.4 $ 13.4 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 59,788,026 58,979,508 58,709,534 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 817,544 609,791 295,786 Diluted 60,605,570 59,589,299 59,005,320 Earnings per NCM, Inc. share: Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.26 $ 0.23 Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.26 $ 0.23

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property and Equipment	As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Equipment, computer hardware and software $ 86.6 $ 77.1 Leasehold improvements 3.4 3.4 Less: Accumulated depreciation (64.1 ) (64.1 ) Subtotal 25.9 16.4 Construction in progress 3.7 8.7 Total property and equipment $ 29.6 $ 25.1

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Intangible Assets	The following is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets (in millions): As of December 31, 2015 Additions (1) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 29, 2016 Gross carrying amount $ 658.6 $ 23.4 $ — $ (2.6 ) $ 679.4 Accumulated amortization (91.9 ) — (27.0 ) — (118.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 566.7 $ 23.4 $ (27.0 ) $ (2.6 ) $ 560.5 As of January 1, 2015 Additions (2) Amortization Integration Payments (3) As of December 31, 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 557.9 $ 103.4 $ — $ (2.7 ) $ 658.6 Accumulated amortization (69.3 ) — (22.6 ) — (91.9 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 488.6 $ 103.4 $ (22.6 ) $ (2.7 ) $ 566.7 (1) During the first quarter of 2016, NCM LLC issued 1,416,515 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2015. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $21.1 million in the first quarter of 2016 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2016, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.3 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (2) During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theaters. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment. During 2015, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.7 million associated with network affiliate agreements. (3) Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theaters it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theaters by AMC. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, AMC and Cinemark paid $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in integration payments.
Summary of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense	The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions): Year Amortization 2017 $ 27.6 2018 $ 27.6 2019 $ 27.3 2020 $ 27.3 2021 $ 27.3

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses	As of December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Make-good reserve $ 4.6 $ 3.4 Accrued interest 11.3 12.5 Deferred rent 1.8 2.1 Other accrued expenses 1.9 1.8 Total accrued expenses $ 19.6 $ 19.8

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense	Years Ended December 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 Current: Federal $ (2.6 ) $ 4.5 $ (3.3 ) State 0.2 1.2 0.4 Total current income tax expense/(benefit) $ (2.4 ) $ 5.7 $ (2.9 ) Deferred: Federal $ 10.6 $ 9.8 $ 10.3 State 1.0 2.3 2.5 Total deferred income tax expense $ 11.6 $ 12.1 $ 12.8 Total income tax provision on Consolidated Statements of Income $ 9.2 $ 17.8 $ 9.9 Income tax expense on other comprehensive income $ — $ 0.3 $ 1.8
Schedule of the Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 Provision calculated at federal statutory income tax rate: Income before income taxes $ 33.7 $ 28.5 $ 26.2 Less: Noncontrolling interests (21.6 ) (16.9 ) (18.3 ) Income attributable to NCM, Inc. 12.1 11.6 7.9 Current year change to enacted state rate (0.8 ) 0.8 0.8 State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 1.5 1.4 0.9 NCM LLC income taxes 0.1 0.1 0.9 Share-based compensation 0.3 0.3 0.9 Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement (1.9 ) (1.5 ) (1.8 ) Uncertain tax positions (1) (2.9 ) 4.9 — NCM LLC membership unit issuance to NCM, Inc. 0.9 0.2 — Other (0.1 ) — 0.3 Total income tax provision $ 9.2 $ 17.8 $ 9.9 (1) During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to income tax expense and income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements during 2015. During the years ended December 29, 2016, the Company reversed approximately $2.9 million of its reserve ($2.3 million of income tax benefits and $0.6 million of accrued interest and penalties) because the statute of limitations expired. Further information is provided below.
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 Deferred tax assets: Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC (1)(2) $ 182.9 $ 198.3 Share-based compensation 9.8 9.0 Net operating losses 11.4 3.3 Accrued bonus 1.7 2.7 Other 3.3 3.8 Total deferred tax assets $ 209.1 $ 217.1 Deferred tax liabilities: Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement (3) $ 42.8 $ 45.9 Depreciation and amortization 3.5 2.0 Notes receivable 1.5 2.0 Other 0.5 0.2 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 48.3 $ 50.1 (1) NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment. (2) For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 4— . The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments. (3) NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $13.9 million and $14.1 million for the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December Balance at beginning of period $ 3.9 $ — Additions based on tax positions related to prior years — 3.9 Reductions based on the lapse of applicable statute of limitations (2.3 ) — Balance at end of period $ 1.6 $ 3.9

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Mandatory Distributions to Members	Mandatory distributions for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 are as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 AMC $ 23.6 $ 23.8 $ 21.9 Cinemark 25.4 28.7 28.0 Regal 26.1 29.6 29.5 Total founding members 75.1 82.1 79.4 NCM, Inc. 57.5 66.4 67.0 Total $ 132.6 $ 148.5 $ 146.4
Schedule of Amounts Due to Founding Members	Amounts due to founding members as of December 29, 2016 were comprised of the following (in millions): AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.6 $ 0.9 $ 1.4 $ 3.9 Cost and other reimbursement (0.7 ) (0.4 ) — (1.1 ) Distributions payable to founding members 12.3 13.6 14.0 39.9 Total $ 13.2 $ 14.1 $ 15.4 $ 42.7 AMC Cinemark Regal Total Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues $ 1.8 $ 1.0 $ 1.5 $ 4.3 Cost and other reimbursement (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — (1.2 ) Distributions payable to founding members 10.2 10.9 11.3 32.4 Total $ 11.1 $ 11.6 $ 12.8 $ 35.5
Future Minimum Principal Payments of Notes Receivable	Year Minimum Principal Payments 2017 $ 5.6 2018 4.2 2019 4.1 Total $ 13.9
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Following is a summary of the transactions between the Company and the founding members (in millions): Years Ended Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Revenue: Beverage concessionaire revenue (included in advertising revenue) (1) $ 28.7 $ 30.0 $ 38.4 Advertising inventory revenue (included in advertising revenue) (2) 0.4 0.2 0.3 Operating expenses: Theater access fee (3) 75.1 72.5 70.6 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theater space (included in selling and marketing costs) (4) 1.6 1.2 0.9 Purchase of movie tickets and concession products and rental of theater space (included in other administrative and other costs) 0.1 0.1 0.1 Non-operating expenses: Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income) (5) 0.8 1.0 1.2 (1) For the six months ended December 31, 2015 and full year ended December 29, 2016, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the year January 1, 2015, all of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time. (2) The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card. (3) Comprised of payments per theater attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theaters included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment. (4) Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients. (5) Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below As of Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December 29, 2016 December 2015 Current portion of note receivable - founding members (1) $ 5.6 $ 4.2 Long-term portion of note receivable - founding members (1) 8.3 12.5 Interest receivable on notes receivable (included in other current assets) 0.3 — Common unit adjustments, net of amortization and integration payments (included in intangible assets) 529.9 535.9 Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 18.4 26.2 Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement 143.4 140.3 (1) Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables) - NCM, LLC. [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Schedule of Outstanding Debt	The following table summarizes NCM LLC’s total outstanding debt as of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the significant terms of its borrowing arrangements: Outstanding Balance as of Borrowings ($ in millions) December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 Maturity Date Interest Rate Revolving credit facility $ 15.0 $ 66.0 November (1) Term loans 270.0 270.0 November 26, 2019 (1) Senior unsecured notes due 2021 — 200.0 July 15, 2021 7.875% Senior secured notes due 2022 400.0 400.0 April 15, 2022 6.000% Senior unsecured notes due 2026 250.0 — August 15, 2026 5.750% Total borrowings $ 935.0 $ 936.0 Less: Debt issuance costs related to term loans and senior notes (10.7 ) (10.6 ) Carrying value of long-term debt $ 924.3 $ 925.4 (1) The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.
Schedule of Annual Maturities on Credit Facility and Senior Notes	Year Amount 2017 $ — 2018 — 2019 285.0 2020 — 2021 — Thereafter 650.0 Total $ 935.0

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Costs	The Company recognized $18.3 million, $14.8 million and $7.7 million for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015, respectively, of share-based compensation expense within network costs, selling and marketing costs and administrative and other costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income as shown in the table below. Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Share-based compensation costs included in network costs $ 1.1 $ 0.9 $ 0.8 Share-based compensation costs included in selling and marketing costs 6.0 5.5 2.8 Share-based compensation costs included in administrative and other costs (1) 11.2 8.4 4.1 Total share-based compensation costs $ 18.3 $ 14.8 $ 7.7 (1) Includes $2.3 million of expense associated with the modification of certain former executive equity awards during the year ended December 29, 2016, as described further below.
2007 Plan [Member]
Summary of Option Award Activity	A summary of option award activity under the 2007 Plan as of December 29, 2016, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,707,752 $ 16.60 4.8 $ 1.4 Granted — — Exercised (39,290 ) $ 12.92 Forfeited (93,918 ) $ 18.17 Expired — — Outstanding as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9 Exercisable as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9 Vested and expected to vest as of December 29, 2016 2,574,544 $ 16.59 3.8 $ 0.9
2007 Plan and 2016 Plan [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	A summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan as of December 29, 2016, and changes during the year then ended are presented below: Number of Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2015 2,563,637 $ 16.03 Granted 1,281,053 15.03 Vested (1) (927,722 ) 15.96 Forfeited (326,706 ) 15.20 Non-vested balance as of December 29, 2016 2,590,262 $ 15.66 (1) Includes 331,754 vested shares that were withheld to cover tax obligations and were subsequently canceled.

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases	Year Minimum 2017 $ 3.2 2018 3.2 2019 3.2 2020 3.0 2021 2.2 Thereafter 15.5 Total $ 30.3

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Values of Company's Financial Instruments	As of December 29, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term loans $ 270.0 $ 272.7 $ 270.0 $ 269.3 Senior Notes due 2021 — — 200.0 208.4 Senior Notes due 2022 400.0 414.5 400.0 414.5 Senior Notes due 2026 250.0 256.7 — — (1) The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2.
Fair Values of the Company's Assets	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 29, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 5.3 $ 0.3 $ 5.0 $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 26.1 5.2 20.9 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 19.6 17.3 2.3 — Total assets $ 51.0 $ 22.8 $ 28.2 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) ASSETS: Cash equivalents (1) $ 6.4 $ 6.4 $ — $ — Short-term marketable securities (2) 13.2 9.5 3.7 — Long-term marketable securities (2) 40.5 30.6 9.9 — Total assets $ 60.1 $ 46.5 $ 13.6 $ — (1) — The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below. (2) — The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however, if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.
Schedule of Marketable Securities	As of December 29,2016 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term U.S. government treasury bonds $ 1.2 $ 1.2 0.8 Short-term municipal bonds 2.9 2.9 0.6 Short-term U.S. government agency bonds 1.0 1.0 0.5 Short-term commercial paper 13.0 13.0 0.1 Short-term certificates of deposit: Financial 7.7 7.7 0.6 Industrial 0.3 0.3 0.9 Total short-term marketable securities 26.1 26.1 Long-term municipal bonds 1.9 1.8 2.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 15.6 15.5 3.5 Long-term certificates of deposit 2.2 2.3 2.6 Total long-term marketable securities 19.7 19.6 Total marketable securities $ 45.8 $ 45.7 As of December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Basis (in millions) Aggregate Fair Value (in millions) Maturities (1) (in years) MARKETABLE SECURITIES: Short-term municipal bonds $ 9.5 $ 9.5 0.4 Short-term certificates of deposit 3.7 3.7 0.6 Total short-term marketable securities 13.2 13.2 Long-term U.S. government treasury bonds 1.2 1.2 1.8 Long-term municipal bonds 1.7 1.7 1.7 Long-term U.S. government agency bonds 27.9 27.7 3.4 Long-term certificates of deposit 9.9 9.9 1.9 Total long-term marketable securities 40.7 40.5 Total marketable securities $ 53.9 $ 53.7 (1) Maturities — Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And He40

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in AOCI by Component	The changes in AOCI by component for the years ended December 29, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 were as follows (in millions): Years Ended December 2016 December 31, 2015 January 1, 2015 Income Statement Location Balance at beginning of period $ — $ (0.4 ) $ (3.2 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI: Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges — 1.6 10.0 Amortization of terminated derivatives Total amounts reclassified from AOCI — 1.6 10.0 Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications — (0.9 ) (5.4 ) Tax effect on reclassifications — (0.3 ) (1.8 ) Net other comprehensive income — 0.4 2.8 Impact of subsidiary ownership changes — — — Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ (0.4 )

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Years Ended December 29, 2016 December 2015 January 1, 2015 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Balance at beginning of period $ 5.6 $ 4.3 $ 5.7 Provision for bad debt 2.1 1.9 (0.1 ) Write-offs, net (1.4 ) (0.6 ) (1.3 ) Balance at end of period $ 6.3 $ 5.6 $ 4.3

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data	The following represents selected information from the Company’s unaudited quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in millions, except per share data): 2016 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.2 $ 115.4 $ 113.5 $ 142.5 Operating expenses 70.4 68.9 65.1 70.2 Operating income 5.8 46.5 48.4 72.3 Consolidated net (loss) income (8.5 ) 25.5 21.7 48.3 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (4.3 ) 6.8 8.2 14.7 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.07 ) 0.11 0.14 0.24 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.07 ) 0.11 0.13 0.24 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenue $ 76.9 $ 121.5 $ 111.7 $ 136.4 Operating expenses 93.6 66.1 63.9 74.9 Operating (loss) income (16.7 ) 55.4 47.8 61.5 Consolidated net (loss) income (30.2 ) 33.3 26.9 33.7 (Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc. (9.0 ) 10.1 7.7 6.6 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted (1) (0.15 ) 0.17 0.13 0.11 (1) Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Basis of Presentation and Sum43

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 17, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)Segmentitemcustomershares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)itemcustomer	Jan. 01, 2015USD ($)customer	Dec. 26, 2013USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		59,874,412
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		43.70%
Membership units exchangeable into common stock ratio		100.00%
Payments for merger-related costs			$ 15
Merger termination fee and related merger costs			34.3	$ 7.5
Number of reportable segment | Segment		1
Non-cash revenue		$ 447.6	446.5	394
Revenue from barter transactions		2.5	2	1.3
Expenses from barter transactions		2.3	2.5	1.2
Restricted cash		0.3	0.3
Net book value		29.6	25.1
Depreciation expense		8.6	9.6	11.1
Research and development expense		3.4	1.5	1.7
Loss on write-off of property, plant and equipment		0.2	0.4	0.4
Impairment of investment		0.7	0	0
Fair value of cost method investment		0
Deferred financing costs		12.6	12.9	15.5	$ 17.7
Deferred tax assets		209.1	217.1
Deferred tax liability		$ 48.3	50.1
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 and 2015-15 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Decrease in long-term debt due to reclassification of asset			10.6
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets			6.2
Deferred tax liability			0.5
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period		3 years
Share-based compensation, service condition period		3 years
Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net book value		$ 16.6	7.4
Depreciation expense		$ 3.9	$ 5	$ 6.5
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of advertising agency groups contributing to more than 10% of outstanding gross receivable balance | item		0	0
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers contributing to more than 10% of revenue | customer		0	0	0
Advertising Barter Transactions [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Non-cash revenue		$ 0	$ 3.1	$ 1.2
Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Merger termination payment	$ 26.8
Merger termination fee and related merger costs				$ 7.5
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		137,194,745
Deferred financing costs		$ 10.7	10.6
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Merger termination fee and related merger costs			$ 7.5
Regal [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		27,072,701
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		19.70%
Cinemark [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		26,384,644
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		19.20%
AMC [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common membership units outstanding | shares		23,862,988
Percentage of common membership units outstanding		17.40%
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years		3 years
Minimum [Member] | Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		3 years
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years		20 years
Maximum [Member] | Software And Development Costs [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		5 years

Basis of Presentation and Sum44

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (6.3)	$ (5.6)
Total	160.5	148.9
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	166	153.6
Other Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 0.8	$ 0.9

Basis of Presentation and Sum45

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life description	Lesser of lease term or asset life
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	4 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years

Basis of Presentation and Sum46

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Other Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Other investments	[1]	$ 5.6	$ 4.2
Total other investments		6.6	5.4
AC JV, LLC [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in AC JV, LLC	[2]	$ 1	$ 1.2
[1]	The Company received equity securities in some privately held companies as consideration for advertising contracts. The equity securities were accounted for under the cost method and represent an ownership of less than 20%. The Company does not exert significant influence of these companies’ operating or financial activities.
[2]	Refer to Note 8—Related Party Transactions.

Basis of Presentation and Sum47

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Other Investments) (Parenthetical) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Cost-method ownership percentage	20.00%	20.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sum48

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes in Debt Issuance Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 12.9	$ 15.5	$ 17.7
Debt issuance payments	4.8		0.6
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(2.6)	(2.6)	(2.8)
Write-off of debt issuance costs	(2.5)
Ending balance	$ 12.6	$ 12.9	$ 15.5

Basis of Presentation and Sum49

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes in Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Sep. 29, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 01, 2015	Jul. 02, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
General Company Information [Line Items]
Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 14.7	$ 8.2	$ 6.8	$ (4.3)	$ 6.6	$ 7.7	$ 10.1	$ (9)	$ 25.4	$ 15.4	$ 13.4
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset									21.1	100.7	16.4
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes									(2)	(7.2)	0.1
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC										(3.2)
Issuance of shares, value										3.2
Change from net income attributable to NCM, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests									31.2	44.7	19.3
Additional Paid In Capital (Deficit) [Member]
General Company Information [Line Items]
NCM LLC equity issued for purchase of intangible asset									9.2	44.4	7.5
Income tax and other impacts of NCM LLC ownership changes									$ (3.4)	(15.1)	$ (1.6)
NCM, Inc. investment in NCM LLC										(3.2)
Issuance of shares, value										$ 3.2

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016		Sep. 29, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Oct. 01, 2015		Jul. 02, 2015		Apr. 02, 2015		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 14.7		$ 8.2		$ 6.8		$ (4.3)		$ 6.6		$ 7.7		$ 10.1		$ (9)		$ 25.4	$ 15.4	$ 13.4
Basic																	59,788,026	58,979,508	58,709,534
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock																	817,544	609,791	295,786
Diluted																	60,605,570	59,589,299	59,005,320
Basic	$ 0.24	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ (0.07)	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
Diluted	$ 0.24	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ (0.07)	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
[1]	Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Stock Options And Non-Vested Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares	16,657	64,519	72,533
Common Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares	77,020,686	71,439,992	69,306,057

Property and Equipment (Summary

Property and Equipment (Summary of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Less: Accumulated depreciation	$ (64.1)	$ (64.1)
Subtotal	25.9	16.4
Construction in progress	3.7	8.7
Total property and equipment	29.6	25.1
Equipment, Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	86.6	77.1
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 3.4	$ 3.4

Property and Equipment (Narrati

Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 8.6	$ 9.6	$ 11.1

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 560.5	$ 566.7	$ 488.6
Amortization expense	$ 27	$ 22.6	$ 20.6
Founding Member And Managing Member [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining life	20 years 2 months 12 days	21 years 2 months 12 days
Network Affiliates [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 30.6	$ 30.8
Weighted average remaining life	12 years 8 months 12 days	13 years 10 months 24 days
Common Unit Adjustments And Integration Payments [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 529.9	$ 535.9
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage increase (decrease) in theater attendance for Common Unit adjustment to occur	(2.00%)
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage increase (decrease) in theater attendance for Common Unit adjustment to occur	2.00%

Intangible Assets (Summary of I

Intangible Assets (Summary of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Jan. 01, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		$ 658.6		$ 557.9
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		(91.9)		(69.3)
Total intangible assets, net, beginning balance		566.7		488.6
Additions		23.4	[1]	103.4	[2]
Amortization		(27)		(22.6)		$ (20.6)
Integration Payments	[3]	(2.6)		(2.7)
Gross carrying amount, ending balance		679.4		658.6		557.9
Accumulated amortization, ending balance		(118.9)		(91.9)		(69.3)
Total intangible assets, net, ending balance		$ 560.5		$ 566.7		$ 488.6
[1]	During the first quarter of 2016, NCM LLC issued 1,416,515 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2015. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $21.1 million in the first quarter of 2016 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. During 2016, the Company purchased intangible assets for $2.3 million associated with network affiliate agreements.
[2]	During the first quarter of 2015, NCM LLC issued 2,160,915 common membership units to its founding members for the rights to exclusive access to net new theater screens and attendees added by the founding members to NCM LLC’s network during 2014. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of $31.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the Common Unit Adjustment. In December 2015, NCM LLC issued 4,399,324 common membership units to AMC for attendees added in connection with AMC’s acquisition of Starplex Cinemas and other newly built or acquired theaters. NCM LLC recorded a net intangible asset of approximately $69.3 million for this Common Unit Adjustment.
[3]	Rave Cinemas had pre-existing advertising agreements for some of the theaters it owned prior to its acquisition by Cinemark, as well as, prior to the acquisition of certain Rave theaters by AMC. As a result, AMC and Cinemark will make integration payments over the remaining term of those agreements. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, NCM LLC recorded a reduction to net intangible assets of $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, related to integration payments due from AMC and Cinemark. During the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, AMC and Cinemark paid $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in integration payments.

Intangible Assets (Summary of56

Intangible Assets (Summary of Intangible Assets) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 02, 2015	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Integration payments received from founding members				$ 2.4	$ 2.6	$ 2.1
Purchase of intangible assets from affiliate				2.3	2.7	$ 3
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Common membership units issued	4,399,324	1,416,515	2,160,915
Increase (decrease) in intangible assets, net	$ 69.3	$ 21.1	$ 31.4
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AMC And Cinemark Integration Payments [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in intangible assets, net				(2.6)	(2.7)
Integration payments received from founding members				$ 2.4	$ 2.6

Intangible Assets (Summary of E

Intangible Assets (Summary of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 27.6
2,018	27.6
2,019	27.3
2,020	27.3
2,021	$ 27.3

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Make-good reserve	$ 4.6	$ 3.4
Accrued interest	11.3	12.5
Deferred rent	1.8	2.1
Other accrued expenses	1.9	1.8
Total accrued expenses	$ 19.6	$ 19.8

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Percentage of cash savings related to taxes	90.00%	90.00%
U.S. federal statutory rate	35.00%
Gross capital loss carryforwards	$ 1.3
Gross capital loss carryforwards, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2020
Unrecognized tax benefits including income tax accrued interest and penalties	$ 2	$ 4.9
Unrecognized tax benefits	1.6	3.9
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	1.3
Unrecognized tax benefits, payment of interest and penalties accrued	0.4	1
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense	0.6	1	$ 0
Federal Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 27.6
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2034
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,013
Federal Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2036
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,015
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 47.5
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2017
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,008
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2036
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,015
Founding Members [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	$ 25.3	21.1	27.1
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2012 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement			0.1
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2009, 2010 and 2011 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement		0.9	6.7
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	2.7		$ 20.3
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement		$ 20.2
Founding Members [Member] | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Payments to affiliates for tax sharing agreement	$ 22.6

Income Taxes (Schedule of Compo

Income Taxes (Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Federal	$ (2.6)	$ 4.5	$ (3.3)
Current State	0.2	1.2	0.4
Total current income tax expense/(benefit)	(2.4)	5.7	(2.9)
Deferred Federal	10.6	9.8	10.3
Deferred State	1	2.3	2.5
Total deferred income tax expense	11.6	12.1	12.8
Total income tax provision	$ 9.2	17.8	9.9	$ 9.9
Income tax expense on other comprehensive income		$ 0.3	$ 1.8

Income Taxes (Schedule of the R

Income Taxes (Schedule of the Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before income taxes		$ 33.7	$ 28.5		$ 26.2
Less: Noncontrolling interests		(21.6)	(16.9)		(18.3)
Income attributable to NCM, Inc.		12.1	11.6		7.9
Current year change to enacted state rate		(0.8)	0.8		0.8
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit		1.5	1.4		0.9
NCM LLC income tax		0.1	0.1		0.9
Share-based compensation		0.3	0.3		0.9
Allocation to founding members under tax receivable agreement		(1.9)	(1.5)		(1.8)
Uncertain tax positions	[1]	(2.9)	4.9
NCM LLC membership unit issuance to NCM, Inc.		0.9	0.2
Other		(0.1)			0.3
Total income tax provision		$ 9.2	$ 17.8	$ 9.9	$ 9.9
[1]	During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to income tax expense and income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements during 2015. During the years ended December 29, 2016, the Company reversed approximately $2.9 million of its reserve ($2.3 million of income tax benefits and $0.6 million of accrued interest and penalties) because the statute of limitations expired. Further information is provided below.

Income Taxes (Schedule of the62

Income Taxes (Schedule of the Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits including income tax accrued interest and penalties		$ 2	$ 4.9
Uncertain tax positions (reversal)	[1]	(2.9)	$ 4.9
Reversal of income tax benefits		2.3
Reversal of accrued interest and penalties		$ 0.6
[1]	During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company established a reserve for material, known tax exposures of $4.9 million, including accrued interest and penalties. The reserve relates to tax exposures from prior periods (2010 through 2014). The impact of this reserve was a total out of period impact of $4.9 million to income tax expense and income tax payable in the Consolidated Financial Statements during 2015. During the years ended December 29, 2016, the Company reversed approximately $2.9 million of its reserve ($2.3 million of income tax benefits and $0.6 million of accrued interest and penalties) because the statute of limitations expired. Further information is provided below.

Income Taxes (Schedule of Com63

Income Taxes (Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC	[1],[2]	$ 182.9	$ 198.3
Share-based compensation		9.8	9
Net operating losses		11.4	3.3
Accrued bonus		1.7	2.7
Other		3.3	3.8
Total deferred tax assets		209.1	217.1
Discount on liability for income taxes payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement	[3]	42.8	45.9
Depreciation and amortization		3.5	2
Notes receivable		1.5	2
Other		0.5	0.2
Total deferred tax liabilities		$ 48.3	$ 50.1
[1]	For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 4—Intangible Assets. The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments.
[2]	NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment.
[3]	NCM, Inc. recorded a long-term payable to founding members related to the tax receivable agreement, which is recorded at its present value. The discount on this liability is a temporary difference that resulted in a deferred tax liability. The Company recorded accretion of interest on the discounted payable of $13.9 million and $14.1 million for the year ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

Income Taxes (Schedule of Com64

Income Taxes (Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Accretion of interest on discounted payable	$ 13.9	$ 14.1
15-Year Intangible Asset [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible asset, tax basis	15 years
30-Year Intangible Asset [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible asset, tax basis	30 years

Income Taxes (Schedule of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 3.9
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years		$ 3.9
Reductions based on the lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(2.3)
Ending balance	$ 1.6	$ 3.9

Equity (Narrative) (Details)

Equity (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016item$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	59,874,412	59,239,154
Common stock, shares outstanding	59,874,412	59,239,154
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Number of votes per common share | item	1
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Term of advertising services	30 years

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		Mar. 17, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Jul. 02, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)TheaterScreenMarket	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 20, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds						30 seconds	30 seconds
Percentage of cash savings related to taxes							90.00%	90.00%
Payments for merger-related costs								$ 15
Merger termination fee and related merger costs								34.3	$ 7.5
Cash receivable declared					$ 11.5
Cash payments to members				$ 0
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member			$ 32.4			$ 32.4	$ 39.9	32.4
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC	[1],[2]		198.3			198.3	$ 182.9	198.3
Amortization period of deferred tax asset							15 years
Change to long-term payable to founding members under tax sharing agreement								0.7
Increase in deferred tax liability			0.2			0.2		0.2
Promissory notes receivable from founding members							$ 13.9
Cash distributions received from non-consolidated entities							0.2	0.2
Network costs							17.1	17.8	18.3
AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in AC JV, LLC	[3]		1.2			1.2	1	1.2
Cash distributions received from non-consolidated entities							0.2	0.2	0
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash receivable declared					14
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member							39.9
Promissory notes receivable from founding members							13.9
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member			$ 10.2			10.2	12.3	10.2
Number of NCM LLC common units converted to NCM Inc.common stock | shares			200,000
Cash dividends on shares of NMC Inc							$ 0.2
Number of theaters required to change pre-show advertising provider | Theater							24
Number of theaters did not have cinema advertising provider | Theater							7
Number of theaters to be transferred or sold | Theater							17
Number of screens required to change pre-show advertising provider | Screen							384
Number of theaters required to divest | Theater							15
Number of markets to be covered by divested theaters | Market							15
AMC [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage										32.00%
Promissory notes receivable from founding members										$ 8.3
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member			$ 11.3			11.3	$ 14	11.3
Regal [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage										32.00%
Promissory notes receivable from founding members										$ 8.3
Cinemark [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash payment due to founding members/managing member			10.9			10.9	13.6	10.9
Cinemark [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage										32.00%
Promissory notes receivable from founding members										$ 8.3
Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Merger termination payment		$ 26.8
Merger termination fee and related merger costs									7.5
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash receivable declared					$ 25.5
Investment in consolidated subsidiary NCM LLC			1.4			1.4		1.4
Network costs							0.2	0.1	0.2
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage										4.00%
Investment in AC JV, LLC			1.2			1.2	1	1.2
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities							$ 0	0.1	0.2
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members										$ 25
Interest rate on notes receivable										5.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member] | Promissory Notes [Member] | AC JV, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes receivable payment term							Interest and principal payments are due annually in six equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the closing.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of theater transfers or sales representing on total network							2.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | LA Live [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising operating costs, related party affiliates							$ 0.3	0.2	0.2
Accounts payable, related party affiliates			0.1			0.1	0.1	0.1
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Interactive Media Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue							0	0	0.3
Accounts receivable			0.3			0.3	0	0.3
NCM, LLC. [Member] | AEG Live [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue							1.7	1.6	$ 0.7
Accounts receivable			$ 0.4			$ 0.4	$ 0.2	0.4
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Screenvision, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Merger termination fee and related merger costs								$ 7.5
Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds							30 seconds
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds							60 seconds
Maximum [Member] | AMC [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage											4.99%
[1]	For federal income tax purposes, an amortizable intangible asset was created on the tax-basis balance sheet of NCM LLC as a result of the founding members agreeing to modify NCM LLC’s payment obligations under the ESAs and as a result of the common unit adjustments, which are further described in Note 4—Intangible Assets. The tax effect of NCM, Inc.’s share of the intangible asset is amortized over the remainder of the 30-year life for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, units issued under Common Unit Adjustments and subsequent payments to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement, create additional layers of tax basis amortized over the remaining period of the ESA. The ESA deferred tax asset was adjusted to reflect the changes in ownership that occurred during the year due primarily to the common unit adjustments.
[2]	NCM LLC made an election under Internal Revenue code (“IRC”) §754 of the Internal Revenue Code to step-up the Company’s outside basis in its share of NCM LLC’s inside basis of assets under IRC §743(b) resulting in a deferred tax asset for the Company’s acquired share of NCM LLC’s assets. The majority of this deferred tax asset is attributable to intangible assets that are amortized over the remainder of the 15-year period for federal income tax purposes and accounted for as distributions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company recorded additional step-up in tax basis as a result of subsequent payments made by NCM, Inc. to the founding members under the tax receivable agreement resulting from amortization of the IRC §743(b) adjustment.
[3]	Refer to Note 8—Related Party Transactions.

Related Party Transactions (Sum

Related Party Transactions (Summary of Transactions Between the Company and the Founding Members Included in Statements of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jul. 02, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue				$ 447.6	$ 446.5	$ 394
Theater access fee	[1]			75.1	72.5	70.6
Selling and marketing costs				72.8	72.3	57.6
Administrative and other costs				43.8	38.6	29.5
Interest income from notes receivable (included in interest income)	[2]			$ 0.8	1	$ 1.2
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds		60 seconds				60 seconds
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds			30 seconds	30 seconds
One Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds			30 seconds	30 seconds
Two Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time purchased, in seconds			60 seconds	60 seconds
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
On-screen advertising time to satisfy agreement obligations, in seconds				60 seconds
On-screen advertising time which founding members have right to purchase, in seconds			90 seconds	90 seconds
Beverage Concessionaire [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue	[3]			$ 28.7	30	$ 38.4
Advertising Inventory [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advertising revenue	[4]			0.4	0.2	0.3
Purchase Of Movie Tickets And Concession Products And Rental Of Theater Space [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Selling and marketing costs	[5]			1.6	1.2	0.9
Administrative and other costs				$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
[1]	Comprised of payments per theater attendee, payments per digital screen with respect to the founding member theaters included in the Company’s network and payments for access to higher quality digital cinema equipment.
[2]	Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below.
[3]	For the six months ended December 31, 2015 and full year ended December 29, 2016, two of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time and one founding member purchased 30 seconds (with all three founding members having a right to purchase up to 90 seconds) from NCM LLC to satisfy their obligations under their beverage concessionaire agreements at a 30 second equivalent CPM rate specified by the ESA. For the first six months of 2015 and for the year January 1, 2015, all of the founding members purchased 60 seconds of on-screen advertising time.
[4]	The value of such purchases is calculated by reference to NCM LLC’s advertising rate card.
[5]	Used primarily for marketing to NCM LLC’s advertising clients.

Related Party Transactions (S69

Related Party Transactions (Summary of Transactions Between the Company and the Founding Members Included in Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current portion of notes receivable - founding members	[1]	$ 5.6	$ 4.2
Long-term portion of note receivable - founding members	[1]	8.3	12.5
Interest receivable on notes receivable (included in other current assets)		0.3
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		560.5	566.7	$ 488.6
Current payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		18.4	26.2
Long-term payable to founding members under tax receivable agreement		143.4	140.3
Common Unit Adjustments, Net of Amortization And Integration Payments [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		$ 529.9	$ 535.9
[1]	Refer to the discussion of the Fathom Events sale under AC JV, LLC transactions below.

Related Party Transactions (Sch

Related Party Transactions (Schedule of Mandatory Distributions to Members) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	$ 132.6	$ 148.5	$ 146.4
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	23.6	23.8	21.9
Cinemark [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	25.4	28.7	28
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	26.1	29.6	29.5
Founding Members [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	75.1	82.1	79.4
NCM Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared to members	$ 57.5	$ 66.4	$ 67

Related Party Transactions (S71

Related Party Transactions (Schedule of Amounts Due to Founding Members) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues	$ 3.9	$ 4.3
Cost and other reimbursement	(1.1)	(1.2)
Distributions payable to founding members	39.9	32.4
Total	42.7	35.5
AMC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues	1.6	1.8
Cost and other reimbursement	(0.7)	(0.9)
Distributions payable to founding members	12.3	10.2
Total	13.2	11.1
Cinemark [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues	0.9	1
Cost and other reimbursement	(0.4)	(0.3)
Distributions payable to founding members	13.6	10.9
Total	14.1	11.6
Regal [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Theater access fees, net of beverage revenues	1.4	1.5
Distributions payable to founding members	14	11.3
Total	$ 15.4	$ 12.8

Related Party Transactions (Fut

Related Party Transactions (Future Minimum Principal Payments of Note Receivable) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
2,017	$ 5.6
2,018	4.2
2,019	4.1
Total	$ 13.9

Borrowings (Schedule of Outstan

Borrowings (Schedule of Outstanding Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Aug. 19, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Jul. 05, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: Debt issuance costs related to term loans and senior notes		$ (12.6)		$ (12.9)	$ (15.5)	$ (17.7)
Carrying value of long-term debt		924.3		925.4
Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		270		270
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		935		936
Less: Debt issuance costs related to term loans and senior notes		(10.7)		(10.6)
Carrying value of long-term debt		924.3		925.4
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance	[1]	$ 15		66
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance	[1]	$ 270		270
Maturity Date	[1]	Nov. 26, 2019
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance				200
Maturity Date		Jul. 15, 2021
Interest Rate		7.875%						7.875%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		$ 400		$ 400
Maturity Date		Apr. 15, 2022
Interest Rate		6.00%					6.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Balance		$ 250
Maturity Date		Aug. 15, 2026
Interest Rate		5.75%	5.75%
[1]	The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		Sep. 19, 2016	Dec. 29, 2016	Aug. 19, 2016	May 26, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 18, 2014	Apr. 27, 2012	Jul. 05, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Write off of unamortized debt issuance costs			$ 2,500,000
Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value			270,000,000			$ 270,000,000
NCM, LLC. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value			$ 935,000,000			936,000,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value						200,000,000
Maturity Date			Jul. 15, 2021
Debt instrument face amount									$ 200,000,000
Stated interest rate			7.875%						7.875%
Date of first required interest payment			Jan. 15, 2012
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment			The Senior Unsecured Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commenced January 15, 2012.
Debt instrument redemption price percentage		103.938%
Write off of unamortized debt issuance costs			$ 2,500,000
Redemption premium paid			7,900,000
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value			$ 400,000,000			400,000,000
Maturity Date			Apr. 15, 2022
Debt instrument face amount								$ 400,000,000
Stated interest rate			6.00%					6.00%
Date of first required interest payment			Oct. 15, 2012
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment			The Notes due 2022 pay interest semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, which commenced October 15, 2012.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 [Member] | Change of Control [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption price percentage			101.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 [Member] | On or After April 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption description			NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2022, at once or over time, on or after April 15, 2017 at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value			$ 250,000,000
Maturity Date			Aug. 15, 2026
Debt instrument face amount				$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate			5.75%	5.75%
Date of first required interest payment			Feb. 15, 2017
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment			The Notes due 2026 pay interest semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2017.
Debt instrument issued percentage of face value				100.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Change of Control [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption price percentage			101.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Prior to August 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption price percentage			100.00%
Debt instrument redemption description			NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2026 prior to August 15, 2021, at once or over time, at 100% of the principal amount plus the applicable make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | On or After August 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption description			NCM LLC may redeem all or any portion of the Notes due 2026, at once or over time, on or after August 15, 2021 at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Prior to August 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption price percentage			105.75%
Debt instrument redemption description			In addition, at any time prior to August 15, 2019, NCM LLC may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of Notes due 2026 from the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.750% of the principal amount of Notes due 2026 redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any to the redemption date.
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Prior to August 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption amount as percentage of aggregate principal amount			35.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value	[1]		$ 270,000,000			270,000,000
Maturity Date	[1]		Nov. 26, 2019
Weighted-average interest rate			3.36%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Term Loans [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent			2.75%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Term Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent			1.75%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio			300.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio			650.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing amount of credit facility			$ 175,000,000		$ 135,000,000
Debt Instrument, carrying value	[1]		$ 15,000,000			$ 66,000,000
Increase in borrowing capacity of revolving credit facility					$ 40,000,000		$ 25,000,000
Number of periods revolving credit facility extended			2 years
Maturity Date	[1]		Nov. 26, 2019
Remaining borrowing capacity of credit facility			$ 158,800,000
Unused line fee, percent			0.50%
Weighted-average interest rate			4.55%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent			2.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate, percent			1.00%
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining borrowing capacity of credit facility			$ 1,200,000
[1]	The interest rates on the revolving credit facility and term loan are described below.

Borrowings (Schedule of Annual

Borrowings (Schedule of Annual Maturities on Credit Facility and Senior Notes) (Details) - NCM, LLC. [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,019	$ 285
Thereafter	650
Total	$ 935

Share-Based Compensation (Narra

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 26, 2013	Dec. 27, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock available for issuance	4,400,000
Common stock available for grants	4,371,745
Achievement of percentage in performance based restricted stock	100.00%
Recognized share-based compensation expense	$ 18,300,000	$ 14,800,000	$ 7,700,000
Capitalized share-based compensation expense	500,000	300,000	100,000
Income tax benefit from share-based compensation	$ 2,500,000	2,500,000	1,400,000
Number of additional restricted stock issued under satisfying maximum performance criteria	588,401
Number of restricted stock and restricted stock units expected to vest, after consideration of expected forfeitures of shares	2,491,043
Share-based compensation expense related to modification of certain former executive equity awards	$ 2,300,000
Unvested Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options	0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options	$ 16,900,000
Weighted average remaining period over which unrecognized compensation costs will be recognized	1 year 8 months 12 days
Fair value of awards vested	$ 14,700,000	11,600,000	$ 3,600,000
Accrued dividend	$ 3,900,000	$ 3,700,000
Vesting period	3 years
Vesting percentage for year	33.33%
Vesting description	The Company has issued time-based restricted stock to its employees which vests over a three-year period with 1/3 vesting on each anniversary of the date of grant and performance-based restricted stock which vests following a three-year measurement period to the extent that the Company achieves specified non-GAAP targets at the end of the measurement period.
Measurement period	3 years
Weighted average grant date fair value of granted options	$ 15.03	$ 14.76	$ 19.18
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated annual forfeiture rate, percentage	2.00%
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated annual forfeiture rate, percentage	3.00%
Stock Options [Member] | 2007 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, granted	0	0	0	0	0
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 100,000	$ 400,000	$ 200,000
Fair value of awards vested	$ 0	700,000	2,200,000
Stock Options [Member] | 2007 Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options contractual term	10 years
Estimated annual forfeiture rate, percentage	2.00%
Stock Options [Member] | 2007 Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options contractual term	15 years
Estimated annual forfeiture rate, percentage	3.00%
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend payments during period upon vesting of stock units	$ 1,900,000	$ 400,000	$ 400,000
Vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year

Share-Based Compensation (Sched

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation costs		$ 18.3	$ 14.8	$ 7.7
Network Costs [Member]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation costs		1.1	0.9	0.8
Selling and Marketing Costs [Member]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation costs		6	5.5	2.8
Administrative and Other Costs [Member]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation costs	[1]	$ 11.2	$ 8.4	$ 4.1
[1]	Includes $2.3 million of expense associated with the modification of certain former executive equity awards during the year ended December 29, 2016, as described further below.

Share-Based Compensation (Sch78

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Costs) (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense related to modification of certain former executive equity awards	$ 2.3

Share-Based Compensation (Summa

Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Option Award Activity) (Details) - 2007 Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Outstanding, beginning balance	2,707,752
Options, Exercised	(39,290)
Options, Forfeited	(93,918)
Options, Outstanding, ending balance	2,574,544	2,707,752
Options, Exercisable	2,574,544
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest	2,574,544
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, beginning balance	$ 16.60
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised	12.92
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited	18.17
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, ending balance	16.59	$ 16.60
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable	16.59
Weighted average exercise price, Vested and Expected to Vest	$ 16.59
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Outstanding	3 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Exercisable	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Vested and Expected to Vest	3 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding	$ 0.9	$ 1.4
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable	0.9
Aggregate intrinsic value, Vested and Expected to Vest	$ 0.9

Share-Based Compensation (Sum80

Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted shares and restricted stock units, Non-vested, beginning balance | shares	2,563,637
Number of restricted shares and restricted stock units, Granted | shares	1,281,053
Number of restricted shares and restricted stock units, Vested | shares	(927,722)	[1]
Number of restricted shares and restricted stock units, Forfeited | shares	(326,706)
Number of restricted shares and restricted stock units, Non-vested, ending balance | shares	2,590,262
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Non-vested, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 16.03
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Granted | $ / shares	15.03
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Vested | $ / shares	15.96	[1]
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Forfeited | $ / shares	15.20
Weighted average grant-date fair value, Non-vested, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 15.66
[1]	Includes 331,754 vested shares that were withheld to cover tax obligations and were subsequently canceled.

Share-Based Compensation (Sum81

Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units) (Parenthetical) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016shares
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Vested shares withheld to cover tax obligations	331,754

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Percent of compensation participants may contribute	20.00%
Discretionary contributions	$ 1.3	$ 1.3	$ 1

Commitments and Contingencies83

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total lease expense	$ 2,300,000	$ 2,300,000	$ 2,200,000
Maximum potential payment	39,900,000
Liabilities recorded for related party obligations	0	0
NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Liabilities recorded for related party obligations	$ 0	$ 0
Percentage of increase in payment per theatre patron	8.00%
Term of increase in payment percentage per theater patron	5 years
Percentage of increase in payment per digital screen and digital cinema equipment	5.00%
Minimum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years	3 years
Minimum [Member] | NCM, LLC. [Member] | Founding Members [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Aggregate percentage of theater access fee paid	12.00%
Maximum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of terms, in years	20 years

Commitments and Contingencies84

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 3.2
2,018	3.2
2,019	3.2
2,020	3
2,021	2.2
Thereafter	15.5
Total	$ 30.3

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments	$ 6.6	$ 5.4
Promissory notes receivable from founding members	13.9
Founding Members [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Promissory notes receivable from founding members	$ 13.9

Fair Value Measurements (Estima

Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Values of Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Term Loans [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		$ 270	$ 270
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[1]	272.7	269.3
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value			200
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[1]		208.4
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		400	400
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[1]	414.5	$ 414.5
Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Value		250
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	[1]	$ 256.7
[1]	The Company has estimated the fair value on an average of at least two non-binding broker quotes and the Company’s analysis. If the Company were to measure the borrowings in the above table at fair value on the balance sheet they would be classified as Level 2.

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Values of the Company's Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities		$ 26,100,000	$ 13,200,000
Long-term marketable securities		19,600,000	40,500,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	5,300,000	6,400,000
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	26,100,000	13,200,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	19,600,000	40,500,000
Total assets		51,000,000	60,100,000
Individual securities gross unrealized losses		0	0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	300,000	6,400,000
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	5,200,000	9,500,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	17,300,000	30,600,000
Total assets		22,800,000	46,500,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	5,000,000
Short-term marketable securities	[2]	20,900,000	3,700,000
Long-term marketable securities	[2]	2,300,000	9,900,000
Total assets		$ 28,200,000	$ 13,600,000
[1]	Cash Equivalents— The Company’s cash equivalents are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less, which are classified as Level 2 and are valued as described below.
[2]	Short-Term and Long-Term Marketable Securities— The carrying amount and fair value of the marketable securities are equivalent since the Company accounts for these instruments at fair value. The Company’s government agency bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit are valued using third party broker quotes. The value of the Company’s government agency bonds is derived from quoted market information. The inputs in the valuation are generally classified as Level 1 given the active market for these securities; however, if an active market does not exist, the inputs are recorded at a lower level in the fair value hierarchy. The value of commercial paper and certificates of deposit is derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the years ended December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was an inconsequential amount of net realized gains (losses) recognized in interest income and an inconsequential amount of net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income. Original cost of short term marketable securities is based on the specific identification method. As of December 29, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Marketable Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 45.8	$ 53.9
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		26.1	13.2
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		19.6	40.5
Aggregate Fair Value - Total marketable securities		45.7	53.7
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		26.1	13.2
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		26.1	13.2
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Treasury Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		1.2
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 1.2
Maturities	[1]	9 months 18 days
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 2.9	9.5
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 2.9	$ 9.5
Maturities	[1]	7 months 6 days	4 months 24 days
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 1
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 1
Maturities	[1]	6 months
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 13
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 13
Maturities	[1]	1 month 6 days
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Financial Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 7.7
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 7.7
Maturities	[1]	7 months 6 days
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Industrial Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 0.3
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities		$ 0.3
Maturities	[1]	10 months 24 days
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis			$ 3.7
Aggregate Fair Value - Short term marketable securities			$ 3.7
Maturities	[1]		7 months 6 days
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 19.7	$ 40.7
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		19.6	40.5
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Treasury Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis			1.2
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities			$ 1.2
Maturities	[1]		1 year 9 months 18 days
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		1.9	$ 1.7
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 1.8	$ 1.7
Maturities	[1]	2 years 8 months 12 days	1 year 8 months 12 days
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 15.6	$ 27.9
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 15.5	$ 27.7
Maturities	[1]	3 years 6 months	3 years 4 months 24 days
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Certificates Of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		$ 2.2	$ 9.9
Aggregate Fair Value - Long term marketable securities		$ 2.3	$ 9.9
Maturities	[1]	2 years 7 months 6 days	1 year 10 months 24 days
[1]	Maturities— Securities available for sale include obligations with various contractual maturity dates some of which are greater than one year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash within 30 days.

Derivative Instruments And He89

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative liability	0	0
Amount outstanding related to cash flow hedges	0
Term Loans [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, carrying value	$ 270,000,000	$ 270,000,000

Derivative Instruments And He90

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule of Changes in AOCI by Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (0.4)	$ (3.2)
Amortization on discontinued cash flow hedges	1.6	10
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI	1.6	10
Noncontrolling interest on reclassifications	(0.9)	(5.4)
Tax effect on reclassifications	(0.3)	(1.8)
Net other comprehensive income	$ 0.4	2.8
Balance at end of period		$ (0.4)

Valuation and Qualifying Acco91

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 5.6	$ 4.3	$ 5.7
Provision for bad debt	2.1	1.9	(0.1)
Write-offs, net	(1.4)	(0.6)	(1.3)
Balance at end of period	$ 6.3	$ 5.6	$ 4.3

Quarterly Financial Data (Sched

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2016		Sep. 29, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Oct. 01, 2015		Jul. 02, 2015		Apr. 02, 2015		Dec. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 142.5		$ 113.5		$ 115.4		$ 76.2		$ 136.4		$ 111.7		$ 121.5		$ 76.9
Operating expenses	70.2		65.1		68.9		70.4		74.9		63.9		66.1		93.6		$ 274.6	$ 298.5	$ 242.3
OPERATING INCOME	72.3		48.4		46.5		5.8		61.5		47.8		55.4		(16.7)		173	148	151.7
Consolidated net (loss) income	48.3		21.7		25.5		(8.5)		33.7		26.9		33.3		(30.2)
(Loss) Net income attributable to NCM, Inc.	$ 14.7		$ 8.2		$ 6.8		$ (4.3)		$ 6.6		$ 7.7		$ 10.1		$ (9)		$ 25.4	$ 15.4	$ 13.4
(Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, basic	$ 0.24	[1]	$ 0.14	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ (0.07)	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
(Loss) Earnings per NCM, Inc. share, diluted	$ 0.24	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ (0.07)	[1]	$ 0.11	[1]	$ 0.13	[1]	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.15)	[1]	$ 0.42	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
[1]	Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (D

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jan. 19, 2017	Dec. 29, 2016
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Dividends payable, date declared		Jan. 19, 2017
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 0.22
Cash dividends declared	$ 13.3
Dividends payable, date of record	Mar. 9, 2017
Dividends payable, date to be paid	Mar. 23, 2017