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Company Sales [Member] Food And Non Food Revenues From Sales [Member] Franchise fees and incomes recognized from franchisees in relation to the franchise right. Franchise [Member] Franchise Fees And Income [Member] Transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] Transactions With Franchisees And Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] Company restaurant expenses. Company Restaurant Expenses [Member] Company Restaurant Expenses [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Revenues Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax Other revenues Other Revenues Total revenues Revenues Costs and Expenses, Net Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Food and paper Cost Direct Material Payroll and employee benefits Cost Direct Labor Occupancy and other operating expenses Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Overhead Cost of goods and services sold Cost Of Goods And Services Sold General and administrative expenses General And Administrative Expense Other operating costs and expenses Other Cost And Expense Operating Closures and impairment (income) expenses, net Closure And Impairment Income Expenses Net Other income, net Other Operating Income Expense Net Total costs and expenses, net Costs And Expenses Operating Profit Operating Income Loss Interest and other income, net Interest And Other Income Income Before Income Taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest Income tax provision Income Tax Expense Benefit Net income – including noncontrolling interests Profit Loss Net income – noncontrolling interests Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc. Net Income Loss Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions): Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Basic Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share Basic Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share Diluted Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income - including noncontrolling interests Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Comprehensive income - including noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income - noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive Income - Yum China Holdings, Inc. Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Includes the net gain or loss on sales of real estate on which we formerly operated a Company restaurant that was closed, lease reserves established when we cease using a property under an operating lease and subsequent adjustments to those reserves and other facility-related expenses from previously closed stores; in addition, the charge against earnings resulting from the impairment of restaurants we anticipate continuing to operate as Company stores. Payments to acquire investments in equity securities. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash Flows – Operating Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Closures and impairment expenses Closures And Impairment Expenses Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition Business Combination Step Acquisition Equity Interest In Acquiree Remeasurement Gain Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Share-based compensation Share Based Compensation Changes in accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Changes in inventories Increase Decrease In Inventories Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Changes in income taxes payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Income Taxes Payable Other, net Other Operating Activities Cash Flow Statement Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Cash Flows – Investing Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital spending Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Purchases of short-term investments Payments To Acquire Short Term Investments Maturities of short-term investments Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collection Of Shortterm Investments Investment in equity securities Payments To Acquire Investments In Equity Securities Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired Other, net Payments For Proceeds From Other Investing Activities Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Cash Flows – Financing Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Payment of capital lease obligation Repayments Of Long Term Capital Lease Obligations Repayment of short-term borrowings assumed from acquisition Repayments Of Short Term Debt Repurchase of shares of common stock Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Cash dividends paid on common stock Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest Other, net Proceeds From Payments For Other Financing Activities Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period Supplemental Cash Flow Data Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for income tax Income Taxes Paid Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event. In addition, includes aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Prepaid expenses and current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Short Term Investments Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable Net Current Inventories, net Inventory Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Assets Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property Plant And Equipment Net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Investments In Affiliates Subsidiaries Associates And Joint Ventures Other assets Other Assets Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and other current liabilities Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities Current Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Carrying Amount Equity Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 million shares authorized; 391 million shares and 389 million shares issued at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; 382 million shares and 385 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively Common Stock Value Outstanding Treasury stock Treasury Stock Value Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Total Equity – Yum China Holdings, Inc. Stockholders Equity Noncontrolling interests Minority Interest Total Equity Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Common stock, par value Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Description of the Business Nature Of Operations Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis Of Accounting Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] Revenue Recognition Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earning Per Common Share (EPS) Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] Equity Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Other Income And Expenses [Abstract] Other Income, Net Other Income And Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block] Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Types of Arrangements and Segments Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block] Contract Liabilities Contract With Customer Asset And Liability Table [Text Block] Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block] Changes in Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Schedule Of Stockholders Equity Table [Text Block] A table reflecting activity for repurchases of shares of Common Stock Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock Table [Text Block] Other Income, Net Schedule Of Other Nonoperating Income Expense Table [Text Block] Accounts Receivable, Net Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable [Text Block] Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block] Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Schedule Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Table [Text Block] Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits Other Noncurrent Liabilities Table [Text Block] Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block] Schedule of finite and indefinite lived intangible assets by major class. 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Income Tax And Effective Tax Rate Income Tax And Effective Tax Rate Table [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Domain] Parent Company Investment [Member] Parent Company [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Entity, date of incorporation Entity Incorporation Date Of Incorporation Entity incorporation, state name Entity Incorporation State Country Name Exchange ratio of shares Stockholders Equity Note Stock Split Conversion Ratio1 Percentage of license fees on net sales. Expiration term of master license agreement. Additional consecutive renewal terms of license agreement. Expiration term of master license agreement Expiration Term Of Master License Agreement Additional consecutive renewal terms of license agreement Additional Consecutive Renewal Terms Of License Agreement Percentage of license fees on net sales Percentage Of License Fees On Net Sales Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Wuxi KFC. 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Pizza Hut [Member] Pizza Hut [Member] Little Sheep [Member] Little Sheep [Member] Little Sheep [Member] Range Range [Axis] Range Range [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items] Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items] Prepaid gift cards expiration period Prepaid Gift Cards Expiration Period Product vouchers maximum expiration period Product Vouchers Maximum Expiration Period Franchisee agreement term. Franchisee agreement term Franchisee Agreement Term Purchase points expiration period. Points expiration period Purchase Points Expiration Period Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Consolidation Items Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items Consolidation Items [Domain] Corporate and Unallocated [Member] Corporate Non Segment [Member] Elimination [Member] Intersegment Elimination [Member] All Other Segments [Member] All Other Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] The period (in days) within the date of the corresponding sales in which trade receivables consisting of royalties from franchisees and licensees are generally due. These receivables are classified as Accounts and Notes Receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Number of days from the period in which the corresponding sales occur that trade receivables are generally due Period Within Date Of Corresponding Sales In Which Trade Receivables Are Classified As Accounts And Notes Receivable Impairment losses related to costs to obtain contracts Capitalized Contract Cost Impairment Loss Costs to obtain contracts Capitalized Contract Cost Net Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products. Deferred revenue related to customer loyalty programs. Deferred revenue related to upfront fees. Contract liabilities Contract With Customer Liability [Abstract] - Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products Deferred Revenue Related To Prepaid Stored Value Products - Deferred revenue related to customer loyalty programs Deferred Revenue Related To Customer Loyalty Programs - Deferred revenue related to upfront fees Deferred Revenue Related To Upfront Fees Total Contract With Customer Liability Revenue recognized Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Recognized Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc. Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation) Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements Effect of dilutive warrants Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Call Options And Warrants Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation) Employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants excluded from the diluted EPS computation Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Number of tranches of warrants. Class Of Warrant Or Right [Table] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Table] Class of Warrant or Right Class Of Warrant Or Right [Axis] Class of Warrant or Right Class Of Warrant Or Right [Domain] Tranche one warrants. Tranche One Warrants [Member] Tranche One Warrants [Member] Tranche two warrants. Tranche Two Warrants [Member] Tranche Two Warrants [Member] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items] Warrants to purchase shares of common stock Class Of Warrant Or Right Number Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights Exercise price of warrants Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights1 Number of tranches of warrants Number Of Tranches Of Warrants Number of share options (or share units) exercised and vested during the current period. Stock issued during period value stock options exercise and vesting. Equity [Abstract] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Equity Components Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable noncontrolling interest. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Class Of Stock [Line Items] Class Of Stock [Line Items] Balance at December 31, 2017 Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 Shares Issued Net Income Foreign currency translation adjustments Acquisition of business Noncontrolling Interest Increase From Business Combination Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per common share) Dividends Common Stock Cash Dividends declared Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders Repurchase of shares of common stock Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Repurchase of shares of common stock, shares Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Exercise and vesting of share-based awards Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercise And Vesting Exercise and vesting of share-based awards, shares Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercise And Vesting Share-based compensation Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Balance at September 30, 2018 Balance (in shares) at September 30, 2018 Cash dividends declared, per common share Stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Amount1 Shares repurchased authorization date. Repurchase of shares of common stock. Repurchase of shares of common stock. Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Table] Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program [Domain] February seven thousand seventeen. February 7, 2017 [Member] February Seven Thousand Seventeen [Member] October four thousand seventeen. October 4, 2017 [Member] October Four Thousand Seventeen [Member] Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items] Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items] Authorization Date Shares Repurchased Authorization Date Shares Repurchased Shares Repurchased Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Value Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount1 Value of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter. Number of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter. Value of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter Value Of Shares Repurchased With Trade Dates In The Current Reporting Quarter But Settlement Dates Subsequent To The Current Quarter Number of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter Number Of Shares Repurchased With Trade Dates In The Current Reporting Quarter But Settlement Dates Subsequent To The Current Quarter Foreign exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense). Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition Foreign exchange changes and other Foreign Exchange Gain Loss And Other Income Expense Other income, net Other operating income (expense), Net. Other operating income (expense), net. Other Operating Income Expense Net [Table] Other Operating Income Expense Net [Table] Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Other Operating Income Expense Net [Line Items] Gain from re-measurement of previously held ownership interest at fair value Ownership interest previously held Business Combination Step Acquisition Equity Interest In Acquiree Percentage Deferred escalating minimum rent. Land use right noncurrent. Long-term deposits. Receivables from payment processors and aggregators. Accounts Receivable, net Accounts Receivable Net Current [Abstract] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable Gross Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Accounts receivable, net Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current [Abstract] Prepaid rent Prepaid Rent Receivables from payment processors and aggregators Receivables From Payment Processors And Aggregators Dividends receivable from unconsolidated affiliates Dividends Receivable Other prepaid expenses and current assets Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Buildings and Improvements [Member] Building And Building Improvements [Member] Capital Leases, Primarily Buildings [Member] Assets Held Under Capital Leases [Member] Machinery equipment and construction in progress. Machinery, Equipment and Construction in Progress [Member] Machinery Equipment And Construction In Progress [Member] Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment, gross Property Plant And Equipment Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Other Assets Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract] Land use right Land Use Right Noncurrent VAT assets Value Added Tax Receivable Noncurrent Long-term deposits Long Term Deposits Investment in equity securities Equity Securities Fv Ni Others Other Assets Miscellaneous Noncurrent Other Assets Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Accrued capital expenditures Construction Payable Current Accrued compensation and benefits Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued marketing expenses Accrued Marketing Costs Current Contract liabilities Contract With Customer Liability Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities Current Accounts payable and other current liabilities Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract] Deferred escalating minimum rent Deferred Escalating Minimum Rent Contract liabilities Contract With Customer Liability Noncurrent Accrued income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes Noncurrent Deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Sundry Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill, gross Goodwill Gross Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill, net Goodwill acquired Goodwill Acquired During Period Effect of currency translation adjustment Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss Schedule of finite and indefinite lived intangible assets by major class. Schedule of finite and indefinite lived intangible assets by major class. Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table] Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Reacquired franchise rights. Reacquired franchise rights [Member] Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member] Daojia platform. Daojia platform [Member] Daojia Platform [Member] Customer-related assets. Customer-related assets [Member] Customer Related Assets [Member] Other definite lived intangible assets. Other [Member] Other Definite Lived Intangible Assets [Member] Investment, Name Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Axis] Investment, Name Equity Method Investee Name [Domain] Little sheep trademark. Little Sheep trademark [Member] Little Sheep Trademark [Member] Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] Definite-lived intangible assets Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Abstract] Net Carrying Amount Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Total intangible assets Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill Intangible assets, net Definite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense Amortization Of Intangible Assets Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - remainder of 2018 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2022 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five Number of ordinary shares subscribed. Maximum percentage of ordinary shares subscribed. Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Meituan dianping. 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Combined [Member] Operating Segments And Corporate Non Segment [Member] Revenues Unallocated revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Unallocated Other revenues. Unallocated expenses from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Unallocated other operating costs and expenses. Unallocated and corporate general and administrative expenses. Unallocated other income (expense), Operating Profit Unallocated revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates Unallocated Revenues From Transactions With Franchisees And Unconsolidated Affiliates Unallocated Other revenues Unallocated Other Revenues Unallocated expenses from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates Unallocated Expenses From Transactions With Franchisees And Unconsolidated Affiliates Unallocated Other operating costs and expenses Unallocated Other Operating Costs And Expenses Unallocated and corporate G&A expenses Unallocated And Corporate General And Administrative Expenses Unallocated Other income (loss) Unallocated Other Income Expense Total Assets Income tax rate on gains derived from indirect transfer of assets Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Contingencies Foreign Percentage of tax assessed on difference between fair market value and tax basis. Percentage of tax assessed on difference between fair market value and tax basis Percentage Of Tax Assessed On Difference Between Fair Market Value And Tax Basis Guarantees outstanding of unconsolidated affiliates. 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