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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The carrying amount of goodwill was approximately $473.2 million and $471.5 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, reflecting a $1.7 million increase related to business acquisitions in the three months ended September 30, 2016. The carrying amount of goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of approximately $796.7 million as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The carrying amount of franchise assets was approximately $74.9 million as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

At December 31, 2015, Sonic had approximately $6.0 million of definite life intangibles related to favorable lease agreements. After the effect of amortization of the definite life intangibles, the balance recorded at September 30, 2016 was approximately $5.5 million. Both franchise assets and favorable lease agreement assets are included in other intangible assets, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.