Investments (Details Narrative) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2012 |
Dec. 31, 2011 |
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| Hooters America [Member] | ||||
| Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 0.60% | 3.00% | 3.00% | |
| Chanticleer Investors LLC [Member] | ||||
| Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items] | ||||
| Investment cost | $ 800,000 | $ 800,000 | $ 800,000 | |
| Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 22.00% | 22.00% |
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