BBQ (BBQ) 10-Q 7 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Document and entity information [Abstract]	'
Document type	'10-Q
Document period end date	28-Sep-14
Document Period Focus	'Q3
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	7,143,552

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,558	$1,293
Restricted cash	711	1,101
Accounts receivable, net	3,266	3,981
Inventories	2,835	2,915
Deferred tax asset	231	231
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,308	2,536
Total current assets	9,909	12,057
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	56,340	59,733
Other assets:	'	'
Intangible assets, net	2,961	2,997
Deferred tax asset	209	209
Other assets	382	341
Total assets	69,801	75,337
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and financing lease obligation	1,016	980
Accounts payable	5,455	6,241
Accrued compensation and benefits	2,494	2,812
Deferred tax liability, current	42	42
Other current liabilities	3,782	3,600
Total current liabilities	12,789	13,675
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Line of Credit	5,000	11,400
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,513	4,023
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,242	3,502
Deferred tax liability, noncurrent	920	920
Other liabilities	9,478	9,026
Total liabilities	34,942	42,546
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 7,118 and 7,274 shares issued and outstanding at September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	68	70
Retained earnings	34,791	32,721
Total shareholders equity	34,859	32,791
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$69,801	$75,337

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 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)	7,118	7,274
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	7,118	7,274

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Restaurant sales, net	$33,065	$34,680	$101,207	$105,506
Franchise royalty revenue	4,384	4,405	13,194	13,062
Franchise fee revenue	5	140	140	259
Licensing and other revenue	222	309	734	884
Total Revenue	37,676	39,534	115,275	119,711
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Food and beverage costs	9,750	10,504	29,554	32,010
Labor and benefits costs	10,550	11,114	32,381	33,650
Operating expenses	8,781	8,836	26,923	27,087
Depreciation and amortization	1,472	1,502	4,505	4,579
General and administrative expenses	3,913	4,892	12,190	16,041
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	80	1,176	642	1,166
Pre-opening Expenses	0	293	7	369
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property	3	1	424	8
Total costs and expenses	34,549	38,318	106,626	114,910
Income from operations	3,127	1,216	8,649	4,801
Other expense:	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-209	-233	-709	-771
Interest income	0	1	1	6
Other (expense) income, net	2	-19	-1	-10
Total other expense	-207	-251	-709	-775
Income before income taxes	2,920	965	7,940	4,026
Income tax expense	-897	-228	-2,550	-1,131
Net income	$2,023	$737	$5,390	$2,895
Basic net income per common share	$0.28	$0.10	$0.75	$0.39
Diluted net income per common share	$0.28	$0.10	$0.74	$0.38
Weighted average common of shares outstanding - basic	7,189	7,450	7,215	7,419
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	7,212	7,721	7,244	7,695

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$5,390	$2,895
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	4,505	4,579
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	642	1,166
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property	424	8
Amortization of deferred financing costs	62	51
Deferred Income Taxes	0	272
Deferred rent and net amortization of lease interest assets and liablities	716	733
Stock-based compensation	-752	1,247
Tax benefit for equity awards issued - operating activities	-871	-465
Restricted cash	390	-34
Accounts receivable, net	704	180
Inventories	28	-60
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,215	-105
Deposits	-24	-11
Accounts payable	-1,077	1,548
Accrued compensation and benefits	-1,240	-215
Other current liabilities	1,138	-91
Other liabilities - operating activities	48	'
Long-term deferred compensation	-145	99
Cash flows provided by operating activities	11,153	11,797
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of restaurant assets	95	'
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements	-2,033	-3,635
Purchase of intangible assets	0	-229
Cash flows used for investing activities	-1,938	-3,864
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from draws on line of credit	16,700	13,900
Payments on line of credit	-23,100	-20,600
Payments for debt issuance costs	-40	-58
Payments on long-term debt and financing lease obligation	-734	-706
(Payments) proceeds from exercise of stock options	-114	-42
Tax benefit for equity awards issued	871	465
Repurchase of common stock	-2,533	-1,186
Cash flows used for financing activities	-8,950	-8,227
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	265	-294
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,293	2,074
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$1,558	$1,780

1_Basis_of_Presentation

(1) Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 September 28, 2014, there were 195 Famous Dave's restaurants operating in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and one Canadian province, including 53 company-owned restaurants and 142 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 57 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed Area Development Agreements as of September 28, 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 September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. 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 and nine months ended September 28, 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.

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

(2) Net Income Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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, when dilutive.
	Following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	(in thousands, except per share data)		September 28,		September 29,		September 28,		September 29,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income per common share – basic:
		Net income	$	2,023	$	737	$	5,390	$	2,895
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,189		7,450		7,215		7,419
	Net income per common share – basic		$	0.28	$	0.1	$	0.75	$	0.39
	Net income per common share – diluted:
		Net income	$	2,023	$	737	$	5,390	$	2,895
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,189		7,450		7,215		7,419
		Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding		23		271		29		276
		Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,212		7,721		7,244		7,695
	Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.28	$	0.1	$	0.74	$	0.38
	All options outstanding as of September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. We had approximately $711,000 and $1.1 million, in this fund, as of September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 $187,000 and $72,000, at September 28, 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 annual financial information, which the franchisees are required to submit to us, as well as other variables.

5_Intangible_Assets_net

(5) Intangible Assets, net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 of the lease interest assets is expected to be approximately $47,500 per year, for the remaining useful life.
	A reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of intangible assets at September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, are presented in the table below:
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	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
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at September 28, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.3	$	1,417	$	-218	$	1,199	$	-48	$	1,151
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-218	$	3,009	$	-48	$	2,961
		(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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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. The Credit Agreement will expire on July 5, 2016. It contains a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with an opportunity to increase this 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 September 28, 2014, the principal amount outstanding under the Facility and the Term Loan was $5.0 million and $4.2 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 or “Base Rate” plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin depends on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio at the end of the previous quarter. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.88% and 3.22%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at September 28, 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 nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 was 2.20% and 2.73%, 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 September 28, 2014.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities

(7) Other Current Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(7)        Other Current Liabilities
	Other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
				September 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,416	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		992		831
		Sales tax payable		841		747
		Income tax payable		471		34
		Deferred franchise fees		50		115
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		12		18
			$	3,782	$	3,600

8_Other_Liabilities

(8) Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(8)        Other Liabilities
	Other liabilities consisted of the following at:
				September 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	8,221	$	7,831
		Other liabilities		1,077		1,063
		Asset retirement obligations		107		107
		Income taxes payable		73		25
			$	9,478	$	9,026

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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. Together, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan and the 1998 Director Stock Option Plan are referred to herein as the “Plans.” Under the 2005 Plan, an aggregate of 294,162 shares of our Company's common stock remained unreserved and available for issuance at September 28, 2014.
	We recognized stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively, as follows:
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
				September 28,			September 29,			September 28,			September 29,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Performance Share Programs:
		2011 Program(1)(3)	$	0		$	10		$	-55		$	140
		2012 Program(1)(4)		-10			82			-550			291
		2013 Program(2)(5)(6)		-45			153			-418			477
		Performance Shares and
		Performance Stock Units	$	-55		$	245		$	-1,023		$	908
	Stock Options			54			0			243			0
	Restricted Stock and
		Restricted Stock Units(7)		-			105			-73			328
	Director Shares(8)			15			31			32			83
			$	14		$	381		$	-821		$	1,319
		(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 $55,000 due to the departure of employees, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
		(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $29,000 and $636,000 due to the departure of employees, for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $494,000 and $443,000 and performance stock units of approximately $16,000 and $112,000 due to the departure of employees, for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(6)Includes a mark-to-market adjustment related to performance stock units of approximately ($3,000) and $20,000 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(7)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $128,000 due to the February 2014 departure of our former CEO, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
		(8)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the February 2014 departure of our former CEO, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
	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 third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Compensation Committee had not implemented an equity incentive program for fiscal 2014. As a result, no equity incentive program compensation expense was taken during the first nine months of 2014 in connection with any such program.
	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 September 28, 2014, the following performance share programs were in progress:
			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)(2)		(at September 28, 2014)		target number)
	1/2/12	2012 Program	29,200		22,349(3)		110.0%(4)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	28,300(5)		25,470(6)		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 76.5% 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)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.
	(5)This program consists of 25,820 performance shares and 2,480 performance stock units.
	(6)Consists of 23,238 performance shares and 2,232 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.
	(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 statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively, as follows:
						Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
						September 28,			September 29,			September 28,			September 29,
						2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)			$	15		$	31		$	32		$	83
		Stock option compensation(5)(6)(7)				0			-			36			-
		Cash compensation				92			122			321			313
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		Total board of
			directors' compensation		$	107		$	153		$	389		$	396
		(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. As of September 28, 2014, the awards had vested with respect to all of Ms. Kro and Mr. Doolin's shares, with the exception of 5,000 of Mr. Doolin's that were canceled upon his resignation from the board of directors. As a result, the nine months ended September 28, 2014 includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $15,000.
		(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 approximately $150,000 and vests in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(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 vests in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the forfeiture of unvested restricted stock upon the February 2014 resignation of our former CEO, which restricted stock had been awarded as director compensation.
		(5)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 vests in five equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(6)On May 22, 2014, one-time, 20,000 stock option awards were granted to each of Brett D. Heffes and Jonathon Lennon upon their joining the board of directors. The grants to Mr. Heffes and Mr. Lennon vest in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the same date.
	(7)On July 28, 2014, a one-time 27,500 stock option award was granted to David J. Mastrocola, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Mastrocola vests in five equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Stock Options
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 him 25,000 stock options. These options vest in two equal installments of 12,500 shares on February 10, 2014 and February 10, 2015 and expire five years from the grant date. 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. On May 22, 2014, Edward H. Rensi was named Chief Executive Officer.
On June 2, 2014, Richard A. Pawlowski was named Chief Financial Officer by the Company's board of directors. Pursuant to the agreement governing Mr. Pawlowski's employment, the Company granted 78,000 stock options. These options will vest in equal annual installments over a period of three years and expire five years from the grant date. 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.
Information regarding our Company's stock options is summarized below:
	(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
	Options outstanding at December 29, 2013			48		$	7.77			0.57
		Granted		45			19.89
		Exercised		-23			6.15
	Options outstanding at March 30, 2014			70			16.1			4.79
		Granted		118			31.95
		Exercised		-20			8.85
	Options outstanding at June 29, 2014			168		$	28.1			6.5
		Granted		28			25.09
	Outstanding at September 28, 2014			196		$	27.67			6.75
	Options exercisable at September 28, 2014			18			17.39			3.3
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. The Company used approximately $1,583,000 to repurchase 50,000 shares during the three months ended September 28, 2014 at an average market price per share of $31.66, excluding commissions. During the first nine months of 2014, the Company used approximately $2,452,000 to repurchase 95,063 shares at an average price of $25.80, excluding commissions. Since the program was adopted in May 2012, we have repurchased a total of 797,698 shares for approximately $12.8 million at an average market price per share of $15.99, excluding commissions.

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans

(10) Retirement Savings Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we matched 25.0% of the employee's contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings. Employee contributions were approximately $142,000 and $144,000 for the third quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. The employer match was $24,000 and $25,000, respectively, for the third quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, eligible participants contributed approximately $411,000 and $426,000, respectively, to the plan and the Company provided matching funds of approximately $72,000 and $70,000, respectively. There were no discretionary contributions to the plan during the first nine months of fiscal year 2014 and fiscal year 2013.
	Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
	We have a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective as of February 25, 2005 (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”). Eligible participants are those employees who are at the “director” level and above and who are selected by the Company to participate in the Deferred Compensation 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 Deferred Compensation Plan administrator, and the applicable regulations promulgated by the IRS. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we matched 25.0% of the first 4.0% contributed and paid a declared interest rate of 6.0% on balances outstanding. The board of directors administers the Deferred Compensation Plan and may change the rate or any other aspects of the Deferred Compensation 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 Deferred Compensation 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 Deferred Compensation Plan would have no greater rights than that of an unsecured general creditor of the Company and the Deferred Compensation Plan confers no legal rights for interest or claim on any specific assets of the Company. Benefits provided by the Deferred Compensation Plan are not insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 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 Deferred Compensation Plan.
	For the quarters ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, eligible participants contributed approximately $23,000 and $27,000 to the Deferred Compensation Plan, respectively. The Company provided matching funds and interest of approximately $12,000 and $19,000 for the quarters ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. Distributions for the quarters ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 were $57,000 and $55,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, eligible participants contributed approximately $83,000 and $100,000, respectively, to the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Company provided matching funds and interest of approximately $47,000 and $55,000, respectively. Distributions for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 were $143,000 and $170,000, respectively. The balance of the Plan for the quarters ended September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was approximately $881,000 and $895,000, respectively. Of this balance approximately $176,000 and $179,000 was recorded in current liabilities and the remaining balance was recorded in other liabilities at September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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
	In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification for Property, Plant, and Equipment, 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's assets 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 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	September 28,2014		September 28,2014
	Various		Asset impairment(1)	$	-	$	342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurants(2)		80		187
	Décor Warehouse		Lease termination costs(3)		-		94
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs(4)		-		19
		Total		$	80	$	642
	(1)Change in strategy regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.
	(2)Write-off of obsolete restaurant equipment.
	(3)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the décor warehouse.
	(4)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credit.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	29-Sep-13		29-Sep-13
	Salisbury, MD		Asset impairment(1)	$	943	$	943
	Oakton, VA		Lease termination fee(2)		200		200
	Gaithersburg, MD		Costs for closed restaurants(3)		33		23
		Total for 2013		$	1,176	$	1,166
	(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for this restaurant. The remaining asset balance can be
	transferred to other restaurants.
	(2)Lease costs associated with terminating, and then entering into a new lease for this restaurant.
	(3)The Company incurred various costs for this restaurant, which closed at the end of its natural lease term.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements

(12) Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 analysis 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 December 29, 2013 and September 28, 2014:
					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 29, 2013
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	104	$	0	$	0	$	104
	Balance at September 28, 2014
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units(1)	$	34	$	0	$	0	$	34
	(1)Reflects increase in stock price 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	(13)       Supplemental Cash Flow Information
			Nine Months Ended
			September 28,		September 29,
			2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	635	$	701
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	482	$	713
	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		$	3	$	861

14_Recent_Accounting_Pronounce

(14) Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesAbstract	'
NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock	'
	(14)       Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 supersedes the current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The guidance introduces a five-step model to achieve its core principal of the entity recognizing revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the updated guidance.

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_

(2) Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicandDilutedTableTextBlock	'
			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	(in thousands, except per share data)		September 28,		September 29,		September 28,		September 29,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income per common share – basic:
		Net income	$	2,023	$	737	$	5,390	$	2,895
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,189		7,450		7,215		7,419
	Net income per common share – basic		$	0.28	$	0.1	$	0.75	$	0.39
	Net income per common share – diluted:
		Net income	$	2,023	$	737	$	5,390	$	2,895
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,189		7,450		7,215		7,419
		Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding		23		271		29		276
		Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,212		7,721		7,244		7,695
	Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.28	$	0.1	$	0.74	$	0.38

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Tables

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	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
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at September 28, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.3	$	1,417	$	-218	$	1,199	$	-48	$	1,151
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-218	$	3,009	$	-48	$	2,961
		(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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
				September 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,416	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		992		831
		Sales tax payable		841		747
		Income tax payable		471		34
		Deferred franchise fees		50		115
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		12		18
			$	3,782	$	3,600

8_Other_Liabilities_Tables

(8) Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
				September 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	8,221	$	7,831
		Other liabilities		1,077		1,063
		Asset retirement obligations		107		107
		Income taxes payable		73		25
			$	9,478	$	9,026

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt1

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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						Nine Months Ended
				September 28,			September 29,			September 28,			September 29,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Performance Share Programs:
		2011 Program(1)(3)	$	0		$	10		$	-55		$	140
		2012 Program(1)(4)		-10			82			-550			291
		2013 Program(2)(5)(6)		-45			153			-418			477
		Performance Shares and
		Performance Stock Units	$	-55		$	245		$	-1,023		$	908
	Stock Options			54			0			243			0
	Restricted Stock and
		Restricted Stock Units(7)		-			105			-73			328
	Director Shares(8)			15			31			32			83
			$	14		$	381		$	-821		$	1,319
		(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 $55,000 due to the departure of employees, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
		(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $29,000 and $636,000 due to the departure of employees, for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $494,000 and $443,000 and performance stock units of approximately $16,000 and $112,000 due to the departure of employees, for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(6)Includes a mark-to-market adjustment related to performance stock units of approximately ($3,000) and $20,000 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively.
		(7)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $128,000 due to the February 2014 departure of our former CEO, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
		(8)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the February 2014 departure of our former CEO, for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)(2)		(at September 28, 2014)		target number)
	1/2/12	2012 Program	29,200		22,349(3)		110.0%(4)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	28,300(5)		25,470(6)		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 76.5% 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)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.
	(5)This program consists of 25,820 performance shares and 2,480 performance stock units.
	(6)Consists of 23,238 performance shares and 2,232 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.
	(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						Nine Months Ended
						September 28,			September 29,			September 28,			September 29,
						2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)			$	15		$	31		$	32		$	83
		Stock option compensation(5)(6)(7)				0			-			36			-
		Cash compensation				92			122			321			313
												`
		Total board of
			directors' compensation		$	107		$	153		$	389		$	396
		(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. As of September 28, 2014, the awards had vested with respect to all of Ms. Kro and Mr. Doolin's shares, with the exception of 5,000 of Mr. Doolin's that were canceled upon his resignation from the board of directors. As a result, the nine months ended September 28, 2014 includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $15,000.
		(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 approximately $150,000 and vests in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(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 vests in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $20,000 due to the forfeiture of unvested restricted stock upon the February 2014 resignation of our former CEO, which restricted stock had been awarded as director compensation.
		(5)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 vests in five equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
		(6)On May 22, 2014, one-time, 20,000 stock option awards were granted to each of Brett D. Heffes and Jonathon Lennon upon their joining the board of directors. The grants to Mr. Heffes and Mr. Lennon vest in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the same date.
		(7)On July 28, 2014, a one-time 27,500 stock option award was granted to David J. Mastrocola, upon joining the board of directors. The grant to Mr. Mastrocola vests in five equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Schedule Of Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]	'
		(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
		Options outstanding at December 29, 2013			48		$	7.77			0.57
			Granted		45			19.89
			Exercised		-23			6.15
		Options outstanding at March 30, 2014			70			16.1			4.79
			Granted		118			31.95
			Exercised		-20			8.85
		Options outstanding at June 29, 2014			168		$	28.1			6.5
			Granted		28			25.09
		Outstanding at September 28, 2014			196		$	27.67			6.75
		Options exercisable at September 28, 2014			18			17.39			3.3

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima1

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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		Nine Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	September 28,2014		September 28,2014
	Various		Asset impairment(1)	$	-	$	342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurants(2)		80		187
	Décor Warehouse		Lease termination costs(3)		-		94
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs(4)		-		19
		Total		$	80	$	642
	(1)Change in strategy regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.
	(2)Write-off of obsolete restaurant equipment.
	(3)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the décor warehouse.
	(4)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credit.
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
				Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	Restaurants		Reason	29-Sep-13		29-Sep-13
	Salisbury, MD		Asset impairment(1)	$	943	$	943
	Oakton, VA		Lease termination fee(2)		200		200
	Gaithersburg, MD		Costs for closed restaurants(3)		33		23
		Total for 2013		$	1,176	$	1,166
	(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for this restaurant. The remaining asset balance can be
	transferred to other restaurants.
	(2)Lease costs associated with terminating, and then entering into a new lease for this restaurant.
	(3)The Company incurred various costs for this restaurant, which closed at the end of its natural lease term.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Tab

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Table)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 September 28, 2014
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units(1)	$	34	$	0	$	0	$	34
	(1)Reflects increase in stock price offset by forfeitures.

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info1

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
			Nine Months Ended
			September 28,		September 29,
			2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	635	$	701
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	482	$	713
	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		$	3	$	861

1_Basis_of_Presentation_Detail

(1) Basis of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 28, 2014
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number Of Restaurants	195
Committed Restaurants	57
Number of States in which Entity Operates	34
Number Of Commonwealths	1
Number Of Canadian Provinces	1
Franchised Units [Member]	'
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number Of Restaurants	142
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		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$2,023	$737	$5,390	$2,895
Weighted average comon shares outstanding basic	7,189	7,450	7,215	7,419
Basic net income per common share	$0.28	$0.10	$0.75	$0.39
Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding	23	271	29	276
Weighted average comon shares outstanding diluted	7,212	7,721	7,244	7,695
Diluted net income per common share	$0.28	$0.10	$0.74	$0.38

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin1

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Franchisee Marketing Fund Contribution Rate	0.75%	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$711,000	$1,100,000

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou1

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$187,000	$72,000

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Detail

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	$1,810,000	$1,810,000	$1,810,000
Intangible assets, net	2,961,000	2,961,000	2,997,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'25 years 3 months 20 days	'26 years 1 month 7 days
Lease interest asset, gross	1,417,000	1,417,000	1,417,000
Net book value of lease interest assets	1,199,000	1,199,000	1,234,000
Current portion of lease interest assets	-48,000	-48,000	-47,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Non Current	1,151,000	1,151,000	1,187,000
Accumulated Amortization Lease Assets	-218,000	-218,000	-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	3,009,000	3,009,000	3,044,000
Intangible Original Cost	$3,227,000	$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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$5,000,000	$5,000,000	'
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Total	4,200,000	4,200,000	'
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	30,000,000	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000	50,000,000	'
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.88%	2.88%	3.22%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%	'	'
Letters Of Credit Maximum	3,000,000	3,000,000	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$620,000	$620,000	'
Long-term Debt, Description	'We were in compliance with all covenants as of September 28, 2014.	'Principal amounts outstanding under the Facility bear interest either at an adjusted Eurodollar rate or “Base Rate” plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin depends on the Company’s Adjusted Leverage Ratio at the end of the previous quarter. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.88% and 3.22%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at September 28, 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, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.20%	2.20%	2.73%
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 nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 was 2.20% and 2.73%, 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 $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Gift cards payable	$1,416	$1,855
Other liabilities	992	831
Sales tax payable	841	747
Deferred franchise fees	50	115
Income taxes payable	471	34
Accrued property and equipment purchases	12	18
Total other current liabilities	$3,782	$3,600

8_Other_Liabilities_Details

(8) Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred rent	$8,221	$7,831
Other liabilities	1,077	1,063
Asset retirement obligations	107	107
Income Taxes Payable, Noncurrent	73	25
Total other liabilities	$9,478	$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				9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased	1,000,000	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$31.66	'	'	'	$25.80	'	'
Number Of Shares Repurchased	50,000	'	'	'	95,063	'	'
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$1,583,000	'	'	'	$2,452,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares Available for Grant	294,162	'	'	'	294,162	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	14,000	'	'	381,000	-821,000	1,319,000	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	'	'	20,000	'	128,000	'	'
Stock Options [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercised Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$8.85	$6.15	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding options (in shares)	196,000	168,000	70,000	'	196,000	'	48,000
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$27.67	$28.10	$16.10	'	$27.67	'	$7.77
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	28,000	118,000	45,000	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$25.09	$31.95	$19.89	'	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercised Gross	'	'	-23,000	'	'	'	'
Exercised Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$8.85	$6.15	'	'	'	'
Options Exercisable	18,000	'	'	'	18,000	'	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.39	'	'	'	$17.39	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 9 months 0 days	'6 years 6 months 0 days	'4 years 9 months 15 days	'	'	'	'0 years 6 months 26 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 3 months 18 days	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	-20,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Option Member	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	54,000	'	'	0	243,000	0	'
CEO Employment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Option Vesting Installment	12,500	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	25,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
CFO Employment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	78,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
BOD - Mastrocola [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	27,500	'	'	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Ten Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Gross	'	'	86,519	'	'	'	'
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)	'	'	30,518	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	'	'	56,001	'	'	'	'
Achievement Percentage	'	'	86.70%	'	'	'	'
Two Thousand Eleven Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	'	'	10,000	-55,000	140,000	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	'	'	'	'	55,000	'	'
Estimated Attainment Percentage	76.50%	'	'	'	76.50%	'	'
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Payout Percentage	110.00%	'	'	'	110.00%	'	'
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-10,000	'	'	82,000	-550,000	291,000	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	29,000	'	'	'	636,000	'	'
Assumed Achievement Percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	29,200	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	22,349	'	'	'	'	'	'
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]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Payout Percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
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	494,000	'	'	'	443,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	25,820	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	23,238	'	'	'	'	'	'
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	16,000	'	'	'	112,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	2,480	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	2,230	'	'	'	'	'	'
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	-45,000	'	'	153,000	-418,000	477,000	'
Assumed Achievement Percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	28,300	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	25,470	'	'	'	'	'	'
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%.	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Attainment Percentage	90.00%	'	'	'	90.00%	'	'
Performance Programs Total [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-55,000	'	'	245,000	-1,023,000	908,000	'
Director Program [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	15,000	'	'	31,000	32,000	83,000	'
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Board of Director Cash Compensation	92,000	'	'	122,000	321,000	313,000	'
Total Board of Directors Compensation	107,000	'	'	153,000	389,000	396,000	'
Director Program [Member] | Stock Option Member	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	'	'	'	36,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | Stock Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	15,000	'	'	31,000	'	83,000	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Kro [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	25,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	168,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Dooolin [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	'	'	'	'	15,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	25,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	150,000	'	'
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Forfeited	'	'	'	'	5,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Gilbert [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited	'	'	'	'	20,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Walsh [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	13,575	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	150,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Wright [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	7,640	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	'	150,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Rensi [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	'	'	'	'	20,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Heffes [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	'	'	'	'	20,000	'	'
Director Program [Member] | BOD - Lennon [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
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	0	'	'	105,000	-73,000	328,000	'
Two Thousand Twelve Repurchase Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$15.99	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Shares Repurchased	797,698	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$12,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans_De

(10) Retirement Savings Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
401(K) Plan Description	'	'	'We have a pre-tax salary reduction/profit-sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we matched 25.0% of the employee’s contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings.	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee Percent	4.00%	'	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution	$142,000	$144,000	$411,000	$426,000	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match	24,000	25,000	72,000	70,000	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description	'	'	'In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we matched 25.0% of the first 4.0% contributed and paid a declared interest rate of 6.0% on balances outstanding. The board of directors administers the Deferred Compensation Plan and may change the rate or any other aspects of the Deferred Compensation Plan at any time.	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	4.00%	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Interest Paid, Percent	6.00%	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employee Contribution	23,000	27,000	83,000	100,000	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution	12,000	19,000	47,000	55,000	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distributions Paid	143,000	170,000	143,000	170,000	'
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	881,000	'	881,000	'	895,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current	$176,000	'	$176,000	'	$179,000

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima2

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	$80	$1,176	$642	$1,166
Asset Impairment Charges	0	'	'	'
Lease Reserve	0	'	'	'
Salisbury, Maryland [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	943	'	943
Costs For Closed Restaurants	80	'	187	'
Lease Reserve	'	'	19	'
Oakton, Virginia [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Lease Reserve	'	200	'	200
Gaithersburg, Maryland [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Costs For Closed Restaurants	'	33	'	23
Various Restaurants [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	342	'
Decor Warehouse [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Lease Reserve	$0	'	$94	'

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Det

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'	'
Performance Stock Units	$34	$104
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'	'
Performance Stock Units	$34	$104

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info2

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'
Cash paid for interest	$635	$701
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	482	713
Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes payable for performance shares issued	863	641
Accrued property and equipment purchases	$3	$861