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Impairment and Other Charges (Credits), Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2010
McDonald's
Mar. 31, 2010
McDonald's
Dec. 31, 2010
Latin America
Dec. 31, 2010
Other Countries & Corporate
Dec. 31, 2009
Other Countries & Corporate
Dec. 31, 2010
Other Countries & Corporate
Latin America
Dec. 31, 2009
Other Countries & Corporate
Latin America
Impaired Intangible Assets [Line Items]                    
After tax impairment charges       $ 39.3            
Affiliate ownership       50.00% 50.00%          
Pretax income related to the resolution of certain liabilities retained in connection with the 2007 Latin America developmental licensee transaction           21.0        
Impairment and other charges (credits), net $ (3.9) $ 29.1 $ (61.1)       $ (21.0) $ (65.2) $ (21.0) $ (65.2)