Net Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant, and Equipment Disclosure [Line Items]
Land	$ 5,328.3	$ 5,200.5
Buildings and improvements on owned land	13,079.9	12,399.4
Buildings and improvements on leased land	12,021.8	11,732.0
Equipment, signs and seating	4,757.2	4,608.5
Other	550.4	542.0
Property and equipment, at cost	35,737.6	34,482.4
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(12,903.1)	(12,421.8)
Net property and equipment	$ 22,834.5	$ 22,060.6

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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