Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 63,270 $ 69,903
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expense 14,430 13,428
Amortization of debt costs 463 448
Increase in provision for inventory losses 5,281 4,303
Gain on sale of company-owned stores to franchisees (338) (2,283)
Decrease (increase) in receivables 1,597 (6,514)
Decrease (increase) in inventory 5,661 (17,833)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets (10,978) 5,989
Increase in accounts payable 22,482 21,925
Increase in deferred revenue and other liabilities 12,976 28,926
Other operating activities 2,093 4,340
Net cash provided by operating activities 116,937 122,632
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures (7,519) (12,849)
Other investing activities 273 12
Net cash used in investing activities (7,246) (12,837)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Dividends paid to shareholders (15,756) (14,555)
Payments on long-term debt (1,199) (1,676)
Proceeds from exercised stock options 896 1,499
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 320 911
Repurchase of treasury stock (60,773) (150,000)
Net cash used in financing activities (76,512) (163,821)
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (87) 463
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 33,092 (53,563)
Beginning balance, cash and cash equivalents 133,834 226,217
Ending balance, cash and cash equivalents $ 166,926 $ 172,654