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	  <link:definition>00000046 - Disclosure - Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)</link:definition>
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	  <link:definition>00000047 - Disclosure - Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1)</link:definition>
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	  <link:definition>00000048 - Disclosure - Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Narrative)</link:definition>
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	  <link:definition>00000049 - Disclosure - Note 8. Restaurant Operations Revenues (Details)</link:definition>
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