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Quarterly Results (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
McDonald's
Dec. 31, 2010
McDonald's
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]        
Pretax income related to strategic store closings     $ 30.0  
After tax income related to strategic store closings     $ 30.0  
Earnings per share-basic impact from strategic store closings     $ 0.03  
Earnings per share-diluted impact from strategic store closings     $ 0.03  
Affiliate ownership     50.00% 50.00%
Dividends declared per common share, amount declared and paid in third quarter $ 0.61 $ 0.55    
Dividends declared per common share, amount declared in third quarter and paid in fourth quarter $ 0.70 $ 0.61