BBQ (BBQ) 10-Q 9 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Document and entity information [Abstract]	'
Document type	'10-Q
Document period end date	30-Mar-14
Document Period Focus	'Q1
Amendment flag	'false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Entity registrant name	'FAMOUS DAVES OF AMERICA INC
Entity central index key	'0001021270
Entity current reporting status	'Yes
Entity voluntary filers	'No
Current fiscal year end date	'--12-28
Entity filer category	'Accelerated Filer
Entity well known seasoned issuer	'No
Entity common stock shares outstanding	7,157,013

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,942	$1,293
Restricted cash	779	1,101
Accounts receivable, net	3,944	3,981
Inventories	2,730	2,915
Deferred tax asset	231	231
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,163	2,536
Total current assets	12,789	12,057
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	57,726	59,733
Other assets:	'	'
Intangible assets, net	2,985	2,997
Deferred tax asset	209	209
Other assets	363	341
Total assets	74,072	75,337
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and financing lease obligation	987	980
Accounts payable	6,174	6,241
Accrued compensation and benefits	2,205	2,812
Deferred tax liability, current	42	42
Other current liabilities	3,524	3,600
Total current liabilities	12,932	13,675
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Line of Credit	12,300	11,400
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,853	4,023
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,421	3,502
Deferred tax liability, noncurrent	920	920
Other liabilities	9,117	9,026
Total liabilities	42,543	42,546
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 7,294 and 7,274 shares issued and outstanding at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	68	70
Retained earnings	31,461	32,721
Total shareholders equity	31,529	32,791
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$74,072	$75,337

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000	'
Common stock issued (in shares)	7,294	7,274
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	7,294	7,274

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue:	'	'
Restaurant sales, net	$31,248	$32,280
Franchise royalty revenue	4,203	4,092
Franchise fee revenue	35	44
Licensing and other revenue	176	184
Total Revenue	35,662	36,600
Costs and expenses:	'	'
Food and beverage costs	9,126	9,958
Labor and benefits costs	10,420	10,757
Operating expenses	8,401	8,468
Depreciation and amortization	1,546	1,541
General and administrative expenses	4,227	5,533
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	460	-12
Pre-opening Expenses	7	6
Net loss on disposal of property	434	1
Total costs and expenses	34,621	36,252
Income from operations	1,041	348
Other expense:	'	'
Interest expense	-263	-285
Interest income	1	4
Other income, net	-1	18
Total other expense	-263	-263
Income before income taxes	778	85
Income Tax Expense	-262	-23
Net income	$516	$62
Basic net income per common share	$0.07	$0.01
Diluted net income per common share	$0.07	$0.01
Weighted average common of shares outstanding - basic	7,312	7,370
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	7,345	7,648

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$516	$62
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,546	1,541
Amortization of deferred financing costs	18	15
Net loss on disposal of property	434	1
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	460	-12
Deferred Income Taxes	'	107
Deferred rent and net amortization of lease interest assets and liablities	256	188
Stock-based compensation	-609	465
Tax benefit for equity awards issued - operating activities	-680	-354
Restricted cash	322	-20
Accounts receivable, net	86	817
Inventories	133	36
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-640	-650
Accounts payable	-323	2,790
Accrued compensation and benefits	-1,395	-1,277
Other current liabilities	668	216
Other liabilities - operating activities	-5	'
Long-term deferred compensation	-35	8
Cash flows provided by operating activities	752	3,933
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of restaurant assets	75	'
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements	-450	-739
Purchase of intangible assets	'	-229
Cash flows used for investing activities	-375	-968
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from draws on line of credit	5,700	5,300
Payments on line of credit	-4,800	-8,400
Payments for debt issuance costs	'	-58
Payments on long-term debt and financing lease obligation	-244	-229
(Payments) proceeds from exercise of stock options	-114	'
Tax benefit for equity awards issued	680	354
Repurchase of common stock	-950	'
Cash flows used for financing activities	272	-3,033
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	649	-68
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,293	2,074
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$1,942	$2,006

1_Basis_of_Presentation

(1) Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	'
	(1)       Basis of Presentation
	We, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (“Famous Dave's” or the “Company”), were incorporated in Minnesota on March 14, 1994. We develop, own, operate and franchise restaurants under the name "Famous Dave's". As of March 30, 2014, there were 193 Famous Dave's restaurants operating in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 1 Canadian province, including 53 company-owned restaurants and 140 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 61 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed area development agreements as of March 30, 2014.
	We prepared these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rules and Regulations. These unaudited financial statements represent the consolidated financial statements of Famous Dave's and its subsidiaries as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013 and for the three month periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013. The information furnished in these financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013 as filed with the SEC.
	Due to the seasonality of our business, revenue and operating results for the three months ended March 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year's presentation.
	In fiscal 2013, to be more comparable to other public restaurant companies, the Company made the decision to reflect multi-unit supervision expenses within general and administrative expenses as opposed to operating expenses where it had been previously reflected. For the first three months of fiscal 2013, the reclassification from operating expenses to general and administrative expenses was approximately $514,000.

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

(2) Net Income Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	(2)       Net Income Per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted EPS equals net income divided by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus all additional common stock equivalents, such as stock options and restricted stock units, when dilutive.
	Following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
				Three Months Ended
		(in thousands, except per share data)		March 30,		March 31,
				2014		2013
		Net income per common share – basic:
			Net income	$	516	$	62
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,312		7,370
		Net income per common share – basic		$	0.07	$	0.01
		Net income per common share – diluted:
			Net income	$	516	$	62
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,312		7,370
			Dilutive impact of common stock
			equivalents outstanding		33		278
			Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,345		7,648
		Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.07	$	0.01
	All options outstanding as of March 30, 2014 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. There were 15,000 stock options outstanding on March 31, 2013 that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(3)       Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund
	We have a system-wide Public Relations and Marketing Development Fund, to which Company-owned restaurants, in addition to the majority of franchise-operated restaurants, contribute a percentage of net sales, currently 0.75%, for use in public relations and marketing development efforts throughout the system. The assets held by this fund are considered restricted. Accordingly, we reflect the cash related to this fund in restricted cash and reflect the liability in accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013. We had approximately $779,000 and $ 1.1 million in this fund as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable, Additional Narrative Disclosure [Text Block]	'(4)        Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts Receivable, Net – We provide an allowance for uncollectible accounts on accounts receivable based on historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant.  We provide for a general bad debt reserve for franchise receivables due to increases in days sales outstanding and deterioration in general economic market conditions.  This general reserve is based on the aging of receivables meeting specified criteria and is adjusted each quarter based on past due receivable balances.  Additionally, we have periodically established a specific reserve on certain receivables as necessary.  Any changes to the reserve are recorded in general and administrative expenses.  The allowance for uncollectible accounts was approximately $160,000 and $72,000, at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.  Accounts receivable are written off when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable balances written off have not exceeded allowances provided. We believe all accounts receivable in excess of the allowance are fully collectible.  If accounts receivable in excess of provided allowances are determined uncollectible, they are charged to expense in the period that determination is made.  Outstanding past due accounts receivable are subject to a monthly interest charge on unpaid balances which is recorded as interest income in our consolidated statements of operations. In assessing recoverability of these receivables, we make judgments regarding the financial condition of the franchisees based primarily on past and current payment trends, as well as other variables, including without limitation annual financial information that the franchisees are required to submit to us.

5_Intangible_Assets_net

(5) Intangible Assets, net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(5)       Intangible Assets, net
	The Company has intangible assets that consist of liquor licenses and lease interest assets. The liquor licenses are indefinite lived assets and are not subject to amortization. The lease interest assets are amortized to occupancy costs on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of each respective lease. Amortization for each of the next five years is expected to be approximately $47,500.
	A reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of intangible assets at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, are presented in the table below:
			Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at December 29, 2013
		Lease interest assets	26.1	$	1,417	$	-183	$	1,234	$	-47	$	1,187
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-183	$	3,044	$	-47	$	2,997
			Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at March 30, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.8	$	1,417	$	-194	$	1,223	$	-48	$	1,175
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-194	$	3,033	$	-48	$	2,985
		(1)The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

6_Credit_Facility_LongTerm_Deb

(6) Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(6)       Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants
	The Company and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively known as the “Borrower”) currently have a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and lender (the “Lender”). The Credit Agreement was amended on March 14, 2013 and will expire on July 5, 2016 and contains a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with an opportunity, subject to the Company meeting identified covenants and elections, to increase the commitment to $50.0 million, a term loan (the “Term Loan”) and up to $3.0 million of letters of credit, which reduce the availability of the Facility. At March 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding under the Facility and the Term Loan was $12.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively, along with approximately $620,000 in letters of credit for real estate locations. The Credit Agreement allows for the termination of the Facility by the Borrower without penalty at any time. We expect to use any borrowings under the Credit Agreement for general working capital purposes as needed. Under the Credit Agreement, the Borrower has granted the Lender a security interest in all current and future personal property of the Borrower.
	Principal amounts outstanding under the Facility bear interest either at an adjusted Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin or at a Base Rate plus an applicable margin. For the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.85% and 3.09%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at March 30, 2014. An option exercise fee would also apply to increased outstanding amounts between $30.0 and $50.0 million.
	Principal amounts outstanding under the Term Loan bear interest at the same rate as the Facility. The weighted average interest rate of the Term Loan for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013 was 2.33% and 2.75%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan.
	The Facility contains various financial covenants as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type. For more information regarding the details of the various financial covenants and customary affirmative and negative covenants, please read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 30, 2014.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities

(7) Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(7)        Other Current Liabilities
	Other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
				March 30,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,532	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		1,071		831
		Sales tax payable		790		747
		Deferred franchise fees		80		115
		Income tax payable		28		34
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		23		18
			$	3,524	$	3,600

8_Other_Liabilities

(8) Other Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(8)        Other Liabilities
	Other liabilities consisted of the following at:
				March 30,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	7,781	$	7,831
		Other liabilities		1,209		1,063
		Asset retirement obligations		107		107
		Income taxes payable		20		25
			$	9,117	$	9,026

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms Of Compensation And Common Share Repurchaces [Abstract]	'
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation and Common Share Repurchases [Text Block]	'
	(9)       Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases
	Stock-based Compensation
	We have adopted a 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, pursuant to which we may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance stock units and other stock and cash awards to eligible participants. We have also adopted a 1998 Director Stock Option Plan that expired on June 19, 2008. Although incentives are no longer eligible for grant under this plan, it will remain in effect until all outstanding incentives granted thereunder have either been satisfied or terminated. Together, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan and the 1998 Director Stock Option Plan are referred to herein as the “Plans”.) Under the Plans, an aggregate of 403,342 shares of our Company's common stock remained unreserved and available for issuance at March 30, 2014.
	We recognized stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as follows:
		Three Months Ended
			March 30,			March 31,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Performance Share Programs:
	2011 Program(1)(7)		-55			68
	2012 Program(1)(3)		-370			115
	2013 Program(2)(4)		-266			165
	Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units	$	-691		$	348
	Stock Options		118			0
	Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units(5)		-73			111
	Director Shares(6)		2			24
		$	-644		$	483
	(1)The 2011 and 2012 Programs consisted entirely of performance shares.
	(2)The 2013 Program consisted of performance shares and performance stock units.
	(3)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $401,000 due to the departure of employees.
	(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $280,000 and performance stock units of approximately $49,000 due to the departure of employees.
	(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $128,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
	(6)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
	(7)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $55,000.
	Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we issued 86,519 shares upon satisfaction of conditions under the 2011 performance share program, representing the achievement of approximately 86.7% of the target payout for this program. Recipients elected to forfeit 30,518 of those shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of 56,001 shares.
	For the 2011 and 2012 performance share programs, performance is measured by comparing actual earnings per share to a target earnings per share amount. For fiscal 2013, performance under the Company's performance share and performance stock unit programs were measured by using Adjusted EBITDA. For these purposes, “Adjusted EBITDA” was defined as income from operations of the Company, plus depreciation and amortization, non-cash adjustments (such as asset impairment, lease termination and other closing costs) and other non-cash items as approved by the Company's Compensation Committee. Adjusted EBITDA was subject to adjustment by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion for non-cash items. As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Compensation Committee was still determining the structure for a 2014 equity incentive program. As a result, no equity incentive program compensation expense was taken during the first quarter of 2014.
	We recognize compensation cost for performance share awards over the requisite service period (i.e. fixed treatment) based on their fair value, which is the closing stock price at the date of grant. Participants in each performance share program are entitled to receive a number of shares of our common stock (“Performance Shares”) based upon the extent to which we achieve the cumulative total of the earnings per share or Adjusted EBITDA goals established by our Compensation Committee for each fiscal year within a three-year performance period (the “Cumulative EPS Goal” or “Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal”). Receipt of any performance shares is contingent upon our achieving a specified minimum percentage of the Cumulative EPS Goal or Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal (as applicable).
	We recognize compensation cost for performance stock unit awards over the requisite service period based on their initial fair value, which is the closing stock price at the date of grant. This award is adjusted to fair value based on the closing stock price at the end of each fiscal quarter. Recipients of performance stock unit awards are entitled to receive a cash payout based on a number of our stock units awarded (“Performance Stock Unit”) to the extent we achieve the Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal, and the market value of our common stock.
	At March 30, 2014, the following performance share programs were in progress:
			Target No. of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units (Originally Granted)(1)(2)	Target No. of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units (Outstanding at March 30, 2014)	Maximum Payout (as a percent of target number)
	Award Date
		Program
	1/2/12	2012 Program	55,700	46,133(3)	110.0%(5)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	69,180(6)	62,263(4)	100.0%(7)
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal or Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)Assumes an estimated payout equal to 82.8% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2014 fiscal year.
	(4)Consists of 55,679 performance shares and 6,584 performance stock units, assuming an estimated payout equal to 90.0% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2015 fiscal year.
	(5)The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares are contingent on the Company achieving cumulative earnings per share for fiscal 2012-2014 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2011-2013 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this minimum threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares equal to the percentage of the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%. If the Company achieves more than 100% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 100% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares, plus an additional percentage equal to twice the incremental percentage increase in the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved over 100% (e.g., if the Company achieves 103% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 106% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares); provided that the maximum payout under the fiscal 2012 program is capped at 110% of the “Target” number of Performance Shares.
	(6)This program consists of 61,865 performance shares and 7,315 performance stock units originally granted(net of employee forfeitures).
	(7)The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares or Performance Stock Units are contingent on the Company achieving Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2013-2015 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2012-2014 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units equal to the percentage of the Adjusted EBITDA Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%.
	Board of Directors' Compensation
	We recognized Board of Directors' compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as follows:
					Three Months Ended
					March 30,			March 31,
					2014			2013
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)		$	2		$	24
		Cash compensation			112			82
		Total board of directors' compensation		$	114		$	106
		(1)On May 5, 2009 and September 29, 2009 one-time 25,000 share restricted stock awards were granted to Lisa A. Kro and Wallace B. Doolin, respectively, upon joining the board of directors. The grants to Ms. Kro and Mr. Doolin had grant date fair values of $168,000 and $150,000, respectively, and will vest ratably over a period of five years beginning on the commencement date of their board service.
		(2)On April 30, 2013, a one-time 13,575 share restricted stock award was granted to Patrick Walsh, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Walsh had a grant date fair value of $150,000 and will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(3)On November 27, 2013, a one-time 7,640 share restricted stock award was granted to Adam Wright, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Wright had a grant date fair value of $150,000 and will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(4)On January 10, 2014, a one-time 20,000 stock option award was granted to Edward H. Rensi, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Rensi will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
	Stock Options
	On January 10, 2014, a one-time 20,000 stock option award was granted to Edward H. Rensi, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Rensi will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
	On February 10, 2014, Edward H. Rensi, was named Interim Chief Executive Officer by the Company's Board of Directors. Pursuant to the agreement governing Mr. Rensi's employment, the Company granted 25,000 stock options. These options will vest in two equal installments of 12,500 shares each on February 10, 2014 and February 10, 2015. The compensation expense for this grant will be recognized under general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations through the applicable service period.
	The stock options we have issued under the Plans expire 10 years from the date of grant.
	Information regarding our Company's stock options is summarized below:
		(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
		Outstanding at December 29, 2013			48		$	7.77
			Granted		45			19.89
		Exercised		-23			6.15
		Canceled or expired		0			0
	Outstanding at March 30, 2014			70		$	16.1
	Options Exercisable at March 30, 2014			38		$	12.83
Common Share Repurchases
On May 1, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to 1.0 million shares of our common stock in both the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. During the first three months of fiscal 2014, the Company used approximately $869,000 to repurchase 45,063 shares at an average price of $19.29, excluding commissions. There were no repurchases of shares during the first three months of fiscal 2013. Since the program was adopted May 2012, we have repurchased 747,698 shares for approximately $11.2 million at an average market price per share of $14.94, excluding commissions.

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans

(10) Retirement Savings Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Retirement Savings Plans [Abstract]	'
Retirement Savings Plans Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(10)       Retirement Savings Plans
	401(k) Plan
	We have a pre-tax salary reduction/profit-sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers team members meeting certain eligibility requirements. In fiscal 2014, the Company will match 25.0% of the team member's contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings, and in fiscal 2013, the Company matched 25.0%, of the team member's contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings. Team Member contributions were approximately $145,000 and $135,000 for the first quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. The employer match was approximately $26,000 and $23,000 for the first quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no discretionary contributions to the Plan during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 or 2013.
	Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
	We have a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective as of February 25, 2005 (the “Plan”). Eligible participants are those team members who are at the “director” level and above and who are selected by the Company to participate in the Plan. Participants must complete a deferral election each year to indicate the level of compensation (salary, bonus and commissions) they wish to have deferred for the coming year. This deferral election is irrevocable except to the extent permitted by the Plan administrator and the Regulations promulgated by the IRS. During fiscal 2013, we matched 25.0%, of the first 4.0% contributed and paid a declared interest rate of 6.0% on balances outstanding. The match percentages and declared interest rate will remain the same for fiscal 2014. The Board of Directors administers the Plan and may change the rate or any other aspects of the Plan at any time.
	Deferral periods are limited to the earlier of termination of employment or not less than three calendar years following the end of the applicable Plan year. Extensions of the deferral period for a minimum of five years are allowed provided an election for extension is made at least one year before the first payment affected by the change. Payments can be in a lump sum or in equal payments over a two-, five- or ten-year period, plus interest from the commencement date.
	The Plan assets are kept in an unsecured account that has no trust fund. In the event of bankruptcy, participants entitled to future payments under the Plan would have no greater rights than that of an unsecured general creditor of the Company and the Plan confer no legal rights for interest or claim on any specific assets of the Company. Benefits provided by the Plan are not insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), because the pension insurance provisions of ERISA do not apply to the Plan.
	For the quarters ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, eligible participants contributed approximately $35,000 to the Plan in each respective quarter and the Company provided matching funds and interest of approximately $19,000 and $18,000, respectively, net of distributions of $86,000 and $115,000 respectively. The balance of the Plan for the quarter ended March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was approximately $862,000 and $895,000, respectively. Of this balance approximately $172,000 and $179,000 was recorded in current liabilities and the remaining balance was recorded in other liabilities at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs [Abstract]	'
Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(11)       Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs
	We evaluate restaurant sites and long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of restaurant sites to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the restaurant site to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis. If a restaurant is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the restaurant site exceeds its fair value.
	Fair value is estimated based on the best information available including estimated future cash flows, expected growth rates in comparable restaurant sales, remaining lease terms, discount rate and other factors. If these assumptions change in the future, we may be required to take additional impairment charges for the related assets. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate future cash flows. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates. Restaurant sites that are operating but have been previously impaired are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Following is a summary of these events during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	30-Mar-14
	Various		Asset impairment (1)	$	342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurant(2)		99
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs(3)		19
		Total		$	460
	(1)Change in strategic direction regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.
	(2)The Company incurred various costs for the closure of the Salisbury, MD restaurant.
	(3)Lease termination costs associated with the closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credit.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	31-Mar-13
	Various		Costs for closed restaurants(1)	$	-12
	(1)The Company incurred various costs for closed restaurants which were more than offset by a common area maintenance refund from its Palatine, IL restaurant which was closed in fiscal 2010.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements

(12) Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(12)       Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The fair value measurement framework establishes a three-tier hierarchy. The three levels, in order of priority, are as follows:
	Level 1:         Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.   Level 1 measurements are determined by observable inputs which include data sources and market prices available and visible outside of the entity.
	Level 2:        Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3:         Inputs that are used to estimate the fair value of the asset or liability.  Level 3 measurements are determined by unobservable inputs which include data and analyses developed within the entity to assess the fair value.
	Transfers in and out of Levels will be based on our judgment of the availability of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets, other observable inputs, and non-observable inputs.
	The following table (in thousands) summarizes the performance stock units measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
					Level 1	Level 2	Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 29, 2013:
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	104	0	0	$	104
	Balance at March 30, 2014:
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units(1)	$	69	0	0	$	69
	(1)Reflects increase in stock price partially offset by forfeitures.
	The performance stock units are measured on a recurring basis and classified as other long-term liabilities on our balance sheet

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	(13)       Supplemental Cash Flow Information
			Three Months Ended
			March 30,		March 31,
			2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	298	$	299
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	62	$	25
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	863	$	641
	Accrued property and equipment purchases		$	5	$	141

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_

(2) Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
				Three Months Ended
		(in thousands, except per share data)		March 30,		March 31,
				2014		2013
		Net income per common share – basic:
			Net income	$	516	$	62
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,312		7,370
		Net income per common share – basic		$	0.07	$	0.01
		Net income per common share – diluted:
			Net income	$	516	$	62
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,312		7,370
			Dilutive impact of common stock
			equivalents outstanding		33		278
			Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,345		7,648
		Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.07	$	0.01

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Tables

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
			Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at December 29, 2013
		Lease interest assets	26.1	$	1,417	$	-183	$	1,234	$	-47	$	1,187
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-183	$	3,044	$	-47	$	2,997
			Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at March 30, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.8	$	1,417	$	-194	$	1,223	$	-48	$	1,175
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-194	$	3,033	$	-48	$	2,985
		(1)The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities_Ta

(7) Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
				March 30,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,532	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		1,071		831
		Sales tax payable		790		747
		Deferred franchise fees		80		115
		Income tax payable		28		34
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		23		18
			$	3,524	$	3,600

8_Other_Liabilities_Tables

(8) Other Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
				March 30,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	7,781	$	7,831
		Other liabilities		1,209		1,063
		Asset retirement obligations		107		107
		Income taxes payable		20		25
			$	9,117	$	9,026

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt1

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms Of Compensation And Common Share Repurchaces [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended
			March 30,			March 31,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Performance Share Programs:
	2011 Program(1)(7)		-55			68
	2012 Program(1)(3)		-370			115
	2013 Program(2)(4)		-266			165
	Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units	$	-691		$	348
	Stock Options		118			0
	Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units(5)		-73			111
	Director Shares(6)		2			24
		$	-644		$	483
	(1)The 2011 and 2012 Programs consisted entirely of performance shares.
	(2)The 2013 Program consisted of performance shares and performance stock units.
	(3)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $401,000 due to the departure of employees.
	(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $280,000 and performance stock units of approximately $49,000 due to the departure of employees.
	(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $128,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
	(6)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
	(7)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $55,000.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Target No. of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units (Originally Granted)(1)(2)	Target No. of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units (Outstanding at March 30, 2014)	Maximum Payout (as a percent of target number)
	Award Date
		Program
	1/2/12	2012 Program	55,700	46,133(3)	110.0%(5)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	69,180(6)	62,263(4)	100.0%(7)
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal or Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)Assumes an estimated payout equal to 82.8% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2014 fiscal year.
	(4)Consists of 55,679 performance shares and 6,584 performance stock units, assuming an estimated payout equal to 90.0% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2015 fiscal year.
	(5)The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares are contingent on the Company achieving cumulative earnings per share for fiscal 2012-2014 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2011-2013 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this minimum threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares equal to the percentage of the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%. If the Company achieves more than 100% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 100% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares, plus an additional percentage equal to twice the incremental percentage increase in the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved over 100% (e.g., if the Company achieves 103% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 106% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares); provided that the maximum payout under the fiscal 2012 program is capped at 110% of the “Target” number of Performance Shares.
	(6)This program consists of 61,865 performance shares and 7,315 performance stock units originally granted(net of employee forfeitures).
	(7)The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares or Performance Stock Units are contingent on the Company achieving Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2013-2015 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2012-2014 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units equal to the percentage of the Adjusted EBITDA Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%.
Schedule Of Director Compensation [Table Text Block]	'
					Three Months Ended
					March 30,			March 31,
					2014			2013
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)		$	2		$	24
		Cash compensation			112			82
		Total board of directors' compensation		$	114		$	106
		(1)On May 5, 2009 and September 29, 2009 one-time 25,000 share restricted stock awards were granted to Lisa A. Kro and Wallace B. Doolin, respectively, upon joining the board of directors. The grants to Ms. Kro and Mr. Doolin had grant date fair values of $168,000 and $150,000, respectively, and will vest ratably over a period of five years beginning on the commencement date of their board service.
		(2)On April 30, 2013, a one-time 13,575 share restricted stock award was granted to Patrick Walsh, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Walsh had a grant date fair value of $150,000 and will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(3)On November 27, 2013, a one-time 7,640 share restricted stock award was granted to Adam Wright, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Wright had a grant date fair value of $150,000 and will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(4)On January 10, 2014, a one-time 20,000 stock option award was granted to Edward H. Rensi, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Rensi will vest ratably over a period of five years which began on the commencement date of his board service.
		(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the recent departure of our prior CEO.
Schedule Of Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]	'
		(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
		Outstanding at December 29, 2013			48		$	7.77
			Granted		45			19.89
			Exercised		-23			6.15
			Canceled or expired		0			0
		Outstanding at March 30, 2014			70		$	16.1
		Options Exercisable at March 30, 2014			38		$	12.83

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima1

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Terminationand Other Closing Costs Tables[ Abstract]	'
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	30-Mar-14
	Various		Asset impairment (1)	$	342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurant(2)		99
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs(3)		19
		Total		$	460
	(1)Change in strategic direction regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.
	(2)The Company incurred various costs for the closure of the Salisbury, MD restaurant.
	(3)Lease termination costs associated with the closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credit.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	31-Mar-13
	Various		Costs for closed restaurants(1)	$	-12
	(1)The Company incurred various costs for closed restaurants which were more than offset by a common area maintenance refund from its Palatine, IL restaurant which was closed in fiscal 2010.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Tab

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Table)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	'
					Level 1	Level 2	Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 29, 2013:
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	104	0	0	$	104
	Balance at March 30, 2014:
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units(1)	$	69	0	0	$	69
	(1)Reflects increase in stock price partially offset by forfeitures.

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info1

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended
			March 30,		March 31,
			2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	298	$	299
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	62	$	25
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	863	$	641
	Accrued property and equipment purchases		$	5	$	141

1_Basis_of_Presentation_Detail

(1) Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Number Of Restaurants	'	193
Committed Restaurants	'	61
Number of States in which Entity Operates	'	34
Number Of Commonwealths	'	1
Number Of Canadian Provinces	'	1
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$514,000	'
Franchised Units [Member]	'	'
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Number Of Restaurants	'	140
Entity Operated Units [Member]	'	'
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Number Of Restaurants	'	53

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_1

(2) Net Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$516	$62
Weighted average comon shares outstanding basic	7,312,000	7,370,000
Basic net income per common share	$0.07	$0.01
Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding	33,000	278,000
Weighted average comon shares outstanding diluted	7,345,000	7,648,000
Diluted net income per common share	$0.07	$0.01
Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount	0	15,000

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin1

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Franchisee Marketing Fund Contribution Rate	0.75%	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$779,000	$1,100,000

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou1

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$160,000	$72,000

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Detail

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	$1,810,000	$1,810,000
Intangible assets, net	2,985,000	2,997,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'25 years 9 months 22 days	'26 years 1 month 7 days
Lease interest asset, gross	1,417,000	1,417,000
Net book value of lease interest assets	1,223,000	1,234,000
Current portion of lease interest assets	-48,000	-47,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Non Current	1,175,000	1,187,000
Accumulated Amortization Lease Assets	-194,000	-183,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'	'
Future Amortization Expense Next Five Years for Finite Lived Asset	47,500	'
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'
Intangible Assets Net	3,033,000	3,044,000
Intangible Original Cost	$3,227,000	$3,227,000

6_Credit_Facility_LongTerm_Deb1

(6) Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$12,300,000	'
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Total	4,500,000	'
Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	5-Jul-16	'
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	30,000,000	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.85%	3.09%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%	'
Letters Of Credit Maximum	3,000,000	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$620,000	'
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance	'We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 30, 2014.	'
Long-term Debt, Description	'Principal amounts outstanding under the Facility bear interest either at an adjusted Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin or at a Base Rate plus an applicable margin. For the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.85% and 3.09%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at March 30, 2014. An option exercise fee would also apply to increased outstanding amounts between $30.0 and $50.0 million.	'
Long Term Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.33%	2.75%
Long-term Debt, Description	'Principal amounts outstanding under the Term Loan bear interest at the same rate as the Facility. The weighted average interest rate of the Term Loan for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013 was 2.33% and 2.75%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan.	'

7_Other_Current_Liabilities_De

(7) Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Gift cards payable	$1,532	$1,855
Other liabilities	1,071	831
Sales tax payable	790	747
Deferred franchise fees	80	115
Income taxes payable	28	34
Accrued property and equipment purchases	23	18
Total other current liabilities	$3,524	$3,600

8_Other_Liabilities_Details

(8) Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred rent	$7,781	$7,831
Other liabilities	1,209	1,063
Asset retirement obligations	107	107
Income Taxes Payable, Noncurrent	20	25
Total other liabilities	$9,117	$9,026

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt2

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 27, 2009	Jun. 28, 2009
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$19.29	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Shares Repurchased	45,063	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$869,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares Available for Grant	403,342	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-644,000	'	'	483,000	'	'
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Option Vesting Installment	12,500	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	45,000	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding options (in shares)	70,000	48,000	'	'	'	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.10	$7.77	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	45,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$19.89	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercised Gross	-23,000	'	'	'	'	'
Canceled or Expired Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.15	'	'	'	'	'
Options Exercisable	38,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.83	'	'	'	'	'
Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-691,000	'	'	348,000	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	118,000	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Eleven Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-55,000	'	'	68,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Gross	86,519	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	55,000	'	'	'	'	'
Attainment Percentage Actual	86.70%	'	'	'	'	'
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)	30,518	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	56,001	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Attainment Percentage	82.80%	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-370,000	'	'	115,000	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	401,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	55,700	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	46,133	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Payout Percentage	110.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Award Description	'The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares are contingent on the Company achieving cumulative earnings per share for fiscal 2012-2014 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2011-2013 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this minimum threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares equal to the percentage of the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%. If the Company achieves more than 100% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 100% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares, plus an additional percentage equal to twice the incremental percentage increase in the Cumulative EPS Goal achieved over 100% (e.g., if the Company achieves 103% of the Cumulative EPS Goal, then participants will be entitled to receive 106% of their “Target” number of Performance Shares); provided that the maximum payout under the fiscal 2012 program is capped at 110% of the “Target” number of Performance Shares.	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Attainment Percentage	90.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	280,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	61,685	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	55,679	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	49,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	7,315	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	6,584	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-266,000	'	'	165,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	69,180	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	62,263	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Payout Percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Award Description	'The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares or Performance Stock Units are contingent on the Company achieving Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2013-2015 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2012-2014 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units equal to the percentage of the Adjusted EBITDA Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%.	'	'	'	'	'
Director Program [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	2,000	'	'	24,000	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	20,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	7,640	13,755	'	25,000	25,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	150,000	150,000	'	150,000	168,000
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Board of Director Cash Compensation	112,000	'	'	82,000	'	'
Total Board of Directors Compensation	114,000	'	'	106,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	20,000	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	20,000	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-73,000	'	'	111,000	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	128,000	'	'	'	'	'
CEO Employment [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	25,000	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	25,000	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Twelve Repurchase Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased	1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$14.94	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Shares Repurchased	747,698	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$11,200,000	'	'	'	'	'

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans_De

(10) Retirement Savings Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
401(K) Plan Description	'In fiscal 2014, the Company will match 25.0% of the team member’s contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings, and in fiscal 2013, the Company matched 25.0%, of the team member’s contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings.	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%	'	25.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	4.00%	'	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution	$145,000	$135,000	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match	26,000	23,000	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description	'During fiscal 2013, we matched 25.0%, of the first 4.0% contributed and paid a declared interest rate of 6.0% on balances outstanding. The match percentages and declared interest rate will remain the same for fiscal 2014. The Board of Directors administers the Plan and may change the rate or any other aspects of the Plan at any time.	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%	'	25.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	4.00%	'	4.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Interest Paid, Percent	6.00%	'	6.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employee Contribution	35,000	35,000	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution	19,000	18,000	'
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	862,000	'	895,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current	$172,000	'	$179,000

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima2

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	$460	($12)
Asset Impairment Charges	342	'
Costs For Closed Restaurants	99	-12
Lease Reserve	$19	'

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Det

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'	'
Performance Stock Units	$69	$104
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'	'
Performance Stock Units	$69	$104

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info2

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'
Cash paid for interest	$298	$299
Cash paid for incom taxes, net of refunds	62	25
Accrued property and equipment purchases	5	141
Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes payable for performance shares issued	$863	$641