BBQ (BBQ) 10-K 13 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Document Information Line Items
Document type	10-K
Document period end date	28-Dec-14
Document Period Focus	FY
Amendment flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Entity Information Line Items
Entity registrant name	FAMOUS DAVES OF AMERICA INC
Entity central index key	1021270
Entity current reporting status	Yes
Entity voluntary filers	No
Current fiscal year end date	-16
Entity filer category	Accelerated Filer
Entity well known seasoned issuer	No
Entity common stock shares outstanding	7,057,866
Entity public float	$153,000,000
TradingSymbol	DAVE

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,133	$1,293
Restricted cash	648	1,101
Accounts receivable, net	3,558	3,981
Inventories	2,742	2,915
Deferred tax asset	1	231
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,993	2,536
Assets held for sale	2,500	0
Total current assets	13,575	12,057
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	49,495	59,733
Other assets:
Intangible assets, net	2,949	2,997
Deferred tax asset	336	209
Other assets	322	341
Total assets	66,677	75,337
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and financing lease obligation	1,031	980
Accounts payable	5,653	6,241
Accrued compensation and benefits	3,457	2,812
Deferred tax liability, current	131	42
Other current liabilities	3,939	3,600
Total current liabilities	14,211	13,675
Long-term liabilities:
Line of Credit	5,000	11,400
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,343	4,023
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,150	3,502
Deferred tax liability, noncurrent	0	920
Other liabilities	9,171	9,026
Total liabilities	34,875	42,546
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 7,274 and 7,514 shares issued and outstanding at December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	68	70
Additional paid-in capital	0	0
Retained earnings	31,734	32,721
Total shareholders' equity	31,802	32,791
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$66,677	$75,337

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 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	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	7,137	7,274
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	7,137	7,274

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Revenue:
Restaurant sales, net	$131,015	$136,930	$135,730
Franchise royalty revenue	17,196	17,104	17,354
Franchise fee revenue	190	282	730
Licensing and other revenue	954	1,116	1,174
Total Revenue	149,355	155,432	154,988
Costs and expenses:
Food and beverage costs	38,666	41,431	42,431
Labor and benefits costs	42,591	44,335	44,257
Operating expenses	36,093	34,995	36,505
Depreciation and amortization	6,081	6,160	6,000
General and administrative expenses	16,078	18,903	18,708
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	4,517	1,181	370
Pre-opening expenses	7	646	474
Net loss on disposal of property	430	34	30
Total costs and expenses	144,463	147,685	148,775
Income from operations	4,892	7,747	6,213
Other expense:
Interest expense	-894	-997	-1,050
Interest income	2	7	7
Other income (expense), net	-4	20	-5
Total other expense	-896	-970	-1,048
Income before income taxes	3,996	6,777	5,165
Income tax expense	-1,099	-2,010	-805
Net income	$2,897	$4,767	$4,360
Basic net income per common share	$0.40	$0.65	$0.58
Diluted net income per common share	$0.40	$0.62	$0.57
Weighted average common of shares outstanding - basic	7,199	7,367	7,455
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	7,226	7,648	7,650

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Jan. 01, 2012	$34,094	$77	$5,871	$28,146
Balance (in Shares) at Jan. 01, 2012		7,707,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		33,000
Exercise of stock options	22	0	22
Tax benefit for -- equity awards issued	990		990
Common stock issued (in shares)		414,000
Common stock issued	1,466	2	1,464
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		-539,000
Repurchases of common stock	-5,774	-6	-5,768
Deferred Compensation	-1,298		-1,298
Net - Income	4,360			4,360
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)		-101,000
Performance shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred	-1,189		-1,189
Stock--based compensation	1,096		1,096
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	33,767	73	1,188	32,506
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 30, 2012		7,514,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		31,000
Exercise of stock options	-42		-42
Tax benefit for -- equity awards issued	513		513
Common stock issued (in shares)	7,274,000	178,000
Common stock issued	383	0	383
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		-389,000
Repurchases of common stock	-7,076	-3	-4,072	-3,001
Deferred Compensation	44		1,595	-1,551
Net - Income	4,767			4,767
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)		-60,000
Performance shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred	-641		-641
Stock--based compensation	1,076		1,076	0
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	32,791	70	0	32,721
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 29, 2013		7,274,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		24,000
Exercise of stock options	-114		-114
Tax benefit for -- equity awards issued	1,177		1,153	24
Common stock issued (in shares)	7,137,000	-4,000
Common stock issued	-1	-1	0
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		-101,000
Repurchases of common stock	-2,611	-1	0	-2,610
Deferred Compensation	-26		0	-26
Net - Income	2,897			2,897
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)	30,518	-56,000
Performance shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred	-1,520		-28	-1,492
Stock--based compensation	-791		-1,011	220
Balance at Dec. 28, 2014	$31,802	$68	$0	$31,734
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 28, 2014		7,137,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$2,897	$4,767	$4,360
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization	6,081	6,160	6,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs	84	69	21
Net loss on disposal of property	430	34	30
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	4,517	1,181	370
Inventory reserve	0	0	72
Deferred income taxes	-728	-113	-265
Deferred rent and net amortization of lease interest assets and liablities	940	1,084	912
Stock-based compensation	-817	1,502	1,264
Tax benefit for equity awards issued - operating activities	1,177	513	990
Restricted cash	-453	412	414
Accounts receivable, net	-463	179	304
Inventories	57	182	134
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-532	-264	1,043
Deposits	27	12	-47
Accounts payable	-874	2,351	1,601
Accrued compensation and benefits	-1,271	-788	-2,383
Other current liabilities	1,342	197	518
Other liabilities - operating activities	26	25	0
Long-term deferred compensation	-135	165	-36
Cash flows provided by operating activities	12,679	15,600	9,626
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments received on notes receivable	0	0	60
Proceeds from the sale of restaurant assets	95	0	1,200
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements	-2,885	-6,584	-6,712
Purchase of intangible assets	0	-229	-21
Cash flows used for investing activities	-2,790	-6,813	-5,473
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from draws on line of credit	22,400	23,900	30,400
Payments on line of credit	-28,800	-26,100	-27,800
Payments for debt issuance costs	-40	-58	-62
Payments on long-term debt and financing lease obligations	-981	-946	-905
(Payments for) proceeds from exercise of stock options	-114	-42	22
Tax benefit for equity awards issued - financing activities	1,177	513	990
Repurchase of common stock	-2,691	-6,835	-5,872
Cash flows used for financing activities	-9,049	-9,568	-3,227
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	840	-781	926
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	1,293	2,074	1,148
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$2,133	$1,293	$2,074

1_NATURE_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SIGNI

(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
	(1)       NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of business - 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 December 28, 2014, there were 189 Famous Dave's restaurants operating in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 1 Canadian province, including 50 Company-owned restaurants and 139 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 56 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed area development agreements as of December 28, 2014.
	Seasonality – Our restaurants typically generate higher revenue in the second and third quarters of our fiscal year as a result of seasonal traffic increases and high catering sales experienced during the summer months, and lower revenue in the first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year, due to possible adverse weather which can disrupt customer and team member transportation to our restaurants.
	Principles of consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Any inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Management's use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year's presentation.
	Financial instruments – Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of our current financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value. The fair value of long-term debt approximates the carrying amount based upon our expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk.
	Segment reporting – We have Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Canada, and operate within the single industry segment of foodservice. We make operating decisions on behalf of the Famous Dave's brand which includes both Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants. In addition, all operating expenses are reported in total and are not allocated to franchising operations for either external or internal reporting. We believe we meet the criteria for aggregating our operating segments into a single reporting segment.
	Fiscal year – Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest December 31st of each year. Our fiscal year is generally 52 weeks; however it periodically consists of 53 weeks. The fiscal years ended December 28, 2014 (fiscal 2014), December 29, 2013 (fiscal 2013), and December 30, 2012 (fiscal 2012) all consisted of 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended January 3, 2016 (fiscal 2015) will consist of 53 weeks.
	Cash and cash equivalents – Cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000, while the remaining balances are uninsured at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
	Restricted cash and marketing fund – We have a system-wide marketing fund where Company-owned restaurants in addition to franchise-operated restaurants, that entered into franchise agreements with the Company after December 17, 2003, are required to contribute a percentage of net sales to the fund that is used for public relations and marketing development efforts throughout the system. These restaurants were required to contribute 0.75% of net sales to this fund during fiscal 2014 and 2013. In fiscal 2015, the contribution will increase to 1.0% of net sales. The assets held by this fund are considered restricted and are in an interest bearing account. Accordingly, we reflected the cash related to this fund in restricted cash and the liability is included in accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets. As of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, we had approximately $648,000 and $1.1 million in this fund, respectively.
	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 $214,000 and $72,000, at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. In fiscal 2014, the increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts was primarily due to delays in collections associated with certain franchises. 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.
	Inventories – Inventories consist principally of small wares and supplies, food and beverages, and retail goods, and are recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
	Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net – Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are capitalized at a level of $250 or greater and are recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 3-7 years, with the exception of restaurant signage which, is included in furniture, fixtures, and equipment and is depreciated over 10 to 15 years, while buildings are depreciated over 30 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term, including reasonably assured renewal options, or the estimated useful life of the assets. Décor that has been installed in the restaurants is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over seven years.
	Liquor licenses - The Company has transferable liquor licenses in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses. These licenses were capitalized as indefinite-lived intangible assets and are included in intangible assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets (see note 4) at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. We annually review the liquor licenses for impairment and in fiscal 2014 and 2013, no impairment charges were recorded. Additionally, the costs of obtaining non-transferable liquor licenses that are directly issued by local government agencies for nominal fees are expensed as incurred. Annual liquor license renewal fees are expensed over the renewal term.
	Debt issuance costs – Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related financing. The carrying value of our deferred debt issuance costs, classified in other long-term assets, is approximately $165,000, and $210,000 respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $821,000 and $737,000, respectively, as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
	Construction overhead and capitalized interest – We capitalize construction overhead costs until the time a building is turned over to operations, which is approximately two weeks prior to opening. In fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, we capitalized construction overhead costs of approximately $48,000, $138,000, and $203,000, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to no new restaurant openings and two remodel projects taking place in fiscal 2014 compared to 3 remodels in fiscal 2012 as well as two new restaurant openings. In fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, we capitalized interest costs of approximately $7,000, $30,000 and $28,000, respectively. We depreciate and amortize construction overhead and capitalized interest over the same useful life as leasehold improvements.
	Advertising costs – Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising costs were approximately $3.4 million, $3.4 million, and $4.6 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The decrease in advertising costs from fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2013 was primarily due to the discontinuation of a direct mail program.
	Software implementation costs – We capitalize labor costs associated with the implementation of significant information technology infrastructure projects based on actual labor rates per person including benefits, for all time spent on the implementation of software and are depreciated over 5 years. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we capitalized software implementation costs of $102,000 and $134,000, respectively. In fiscal 2012, we did not capitalize any software implementation costs.
	Research and development costs – Research and development costs represent salaries and expenses of personnel engaged in the creation of new menu and promotional offerings, recipe enhancements and documentation activities. Research and development costs were approximately $468,000, $388,000, and $348,000, for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Pre-opening expenses – All start-up and pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred. In fiscal 2014, 2013, 2012, we had pre-opening expenses of approximately $7,000, $646,000, and $474,000 respectively, related to two Company-owned restaurants opened per year in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012. Also, included in pre-opening expenses is pre-opening rent during the build-out period. The increase in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012 was primarily due to the opening of two full-service restaurants compared to the opening of one full-service and one counter-service restaurant in fiscal 2012.
	Lease accounting – We recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis for our operating leases over the entire lease term including lease renewal options and build-out periods where the renewal is reasonably assured and the build-out period takes place prior to the restaurant opening or lease commencement date. Rent expense recorded during the build-out period is reported as pre-opening expense. We account for construction allowances by recording a receivable when its collectability is considered probable, and relieve the receivable once the cash is obtained from the landlord for the construction allowance. Construction allowances are amortized as a credit to rent expense over the full term of the lease, including reasonably assured renewal options and build-out periods.
	Recoverability of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, impairment charges, and exit and disposal 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 site is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the restaurant site exceeds its fair value. Fair value, as determined by the discounted future net cash flows, is estimated based on the best information available including estimated future cash flows, expected growth rates in comparable restaurant sales, remaining lease terms 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 the estimates.
	Exit or disposal activities, including restaurant closures, include the cost of disposing of the assets as well as other facility-related expenses from previously closed restaurants. These costs are generally expensed as incurred. Additionally, at the date we cease using a property under an operating lease, we record a liability for the net present value of any remaining lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income. Any subsequent adjustments to that liability as a result of lease termination or changes in estimates of sublease income are recorded in the period incurred. Upon disposal of the assets associated with a closed restaurant, any gain or loss is recorded in the same caption as the original impairment within our consolidated statements of operations.
	Asset retirement obligation – We recognize a liability for the fair value of a required asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) when such obligation is incurred. The Company's AROs are primarily associated with leasehold improvements which, at the end of a lease, the Company is contractually obligated to remove in order to comply with the lease agreement. The net ARO liability included in other long term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets was $115,000 at December 28, 2014 and $107,000 at December 29, 2013.
	Gift cards – We record a liability in the period in which a gift card is issued and proceeds are received. As gift cards are redeemed, this liability is reduced and revenue is recognized. We recognize gift card breakage income as an offset to operating expense based on a stratified breakage rate per year. This breakage rate is based on a percentage of sales when the likelihood of the redemption of the gift card becomes remote.
	Interest income – We recognize interest income when earned.
	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:
			Fiscal Year
	(in thousands, except per share data)		2014		2013		2012
	Net income per common share – basic:
		Net income	$	2,897	$	4,767	$	4,360
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,199		7,367		7,455
	Net income per common share – basic		$	0.4	$	0.65	$	0.58
	Net income per common share – diluted:
		Net income	$	2,897	$	4,767	$	4,360
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,199		7,367		7,455
		Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding		27		281		195
		Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,226		7,648		7,650
	Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.4	$	0.62	$	0.57
	There were 118,000 and 15,000 options outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and December 30, 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were anti-dilutive. All options outstanding as of December 29, 2013 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
	Stock-based compensation – We recognize compensation cost for share-based awards granted to team members and Board members based on their fair values at the time of grant over the requisite service period. Our pre-tax compensation cost for stock options and other incentive awards is included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 9).
	Cash flows from the exercise of stock options resulting from tax benefits in excess of recognized cumulative compensation cost (excess tax benefits) is classified as cash flows from financing activities. During 2014, 190,500 stock options were granted. There were no stock options granted during fiscal years 2013, or 2012.
	Income Taxes – We provide for income taxes based on our estimate of federal and state income tax liabilities. These estimates include, among other items, effective rates for state and local income taxes, allowable tax credits for items such as taxes paid on reported tip income, estimates related to depreciation and amortization expense allowable for tax purposes, and the tax deductibility of certain other items. Our estimates are based on the information available to us at the time that we prepare the income tax provision. We generally file our annual income tax returns several months after our fiscal year-end. Income tax returns are subject to audit by federal, state, and local governments, generally years after the tax returns are filed. These returns could be subject to material adjustments or differing interpretations of the tax laws.
	Revenue recognition – We record restaurant sales at the time food and beverages are served. We record sales of merchandise items at the time items are delivered to the guest. All sales taxes are excluded from revenue. We have detailed below our revenue recognition policies for franchise and licensing agreements.
	Franchise arrangements – Initial franchise fee revenue is recognized when we have performed substantially all of our obligations as franchisor. Franchise royalties are recognized when earned.
	Our franchise-related revenue is comprised of three separate and distinct earnings processes: area development fees, initial franchise fees and continuing royalty payments. Currently, our domestic area development fee for domestic growth consists of a one-time, non-refundable payment of approximately $10,000 per restaurant in consideration for the services we perform in preparation of executing each area development agreement. For our foreign area development agreements the one time, non-refundable payment is negotiated on a per development basis and is determined based on the costs incurred to sell that development agreement. Substantially all of these services, which include, but are not limited to, conducting market and trade area analysis, a meeting with Famous Dave's Executive Team, and performing a potential franchise background investigation, are completed prior to our execution of the area development agreement and receipt of the corresponding area development fee. As a result, we recognize this fee in full upon receipt. Currently, our initial, non-refundable, franchise fee for domestic growth is $45,000 per restaurant, of which approximately $5,000 is recognized immediately when a franchise agreement is signed, reflecting expenses incurred related to the sale. The remaining non-refundable fee is included in deferred franchise fees and is recognized as revenue when we have performed substantially all of our obligations, which generally occurs upon the franchise entering into a lease agreement for the restaurant(s). Finally, franchisees are also required to pay us a monthly royalty equal to a percentage of their net sales, which has historically varied from 4% to 5%. In general, new franchises pay us a monthly royalty of 5% of their net sales.
	Licensing and other revenue – We have a licensing agreement for our retail products, the initial term of which expires in April 2015 with renewal options of five years, subject to the licensee's attainment of identified minimum product sales levels. Licensing revenue is recorded based on royalties earned by the Company in accordance with our agreement. Licensing revenue for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 was approximately $878,000, $805,000, and $731,000, respectively.
	Periodically, we provide additional services, beyond the general franchise agreement, to our franchise operations, such as new restaurant training, information technology setup and décor installation services. The cost of these services is recognized upon completion and is billed to the respective franchisee and is generally payable on net 30-day terms. Other revenue related to these services for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 was approximately $76,000, $311,000, and $443,000, respectively. These year over year decreases are a result of fewer franchise-operated restaurant openings as well as the level of assistance we provided during those openings
	Recent Accounting Guidance
	Recently adopted accounting guidance
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” This ASU changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Accounting Standard Codification Subtopic 205-20, and requires a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. There are also additional disclosures required. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. We have chosen early adoption of this standard, effective for fiscal year 2014. This had no material impact on fiscal year 2014 income from continuing operations or net income and no impact on fiscal year 2014 earnings per share.
	Recent accounting guidance not yet adopted
	In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-01, “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This update eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	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_INVENTORIES

(2) INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories Disclosure [Text Block]	(2)       INVENTORIES
	Inventories consisted approximately of the following at:
		(in thousands)		December 28,		December 29,
				2014		2013
			Small wares and supplies	$	1,474	$	1,686
			Food and beverage		1,203		1,229
			Retail goods		65		0
				$	2,742	$	2,915

3_PROPERY_EQUIPMENT_AND_LEASEH

(3) PROPERY, EQUIPMENT, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Equipment, And Leashold Improvements, Net [Abstract]
Property, Equipment, And Leashold Improvements, Net Disclosure [Text Block]	(3)       PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET
	Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net, consisted approximately of the following at:
		(in thousands)	December 28,		December 29,
			2014		2013
		Land, buildings, and improvements	$	63,407	$	70,642
		Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		39,864		41,240
		Décor		1,465		2,654
		Construction in progress		391		512
		Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-55,632		-55,315
		Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$	49,495	$	59,733

4_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

(4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	(4)        INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The Company has intangible assets that consist of liquor licenses and lease interest assets. The liquor licenses are indefinite lived assets (see note 1) 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 for the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014, respectively, is presented in a 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(2)		Non- Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at December 28, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.1	$	1,417	$	-230	$	1,187	$	-48	$	1,139
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-230	$	2,997	$	-48	$	2,949
	(1)The current portion of lease interest assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets.

5_OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES

(5) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	(5)        OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
			December 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)	2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,960	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		844		831
		Sales tax payable		824		747
		Deferred franchise fees		225		115
		Income taxes payable		36		34
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		50		18
			$	3,939	$	3,600

6_OTHER_LIABILITIES

(6) OTHER LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	(6)        OTHER LIABILITIES
	Other liabilities consisted of the following at:
				December 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	8,435	$	7,831
		Long term deferred compensation		411		716
		Other liabilities		159		347
		Asset retirement obligations		115		107
		Income taxes payable		51		25
			$	9,171	$	9,026

7_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_DEBT_COV

(7) CREDIT FACILITY AND DEBT COVENANTS, LONG-TERM DEBT, AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants Disclosure [Text Block]	(7)       CREDIT FACILITY AND DEBT COVENANTS, LONG-TERM DEBT, AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS
	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 May 9, 2014, 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, and a term loan (the “Term Loan”). See “Long-Term Debt” below.
	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.  The Base Rate is defined in the Credit Agreement as the greater of the Federal Funds Rate (0.25% at December 28, 2014) plus 0.5% or the Wells Fargo prime rate (3.25% at December 28, 2014). The applicable margin will depend on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio, as defined, at the end of the previous quarter and will range from 1.50% to 2.50% for Eurodollar Rate Loans and from 0.00% to 1.00% for Base Rate Loans.  Unused portions of the Facility will be subject to an unused Facility fee which will be equal to either 0.25% or 0.375% of the unused portion, depending on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio.  Our rate for the unused portion of the Facility as of December 28, 2014, was 0.375%.  An increase option exercise fee will apply to increased amounts between $30.0 and $50.0 million. Our current weighted average interest rate for the fiscal years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was 2.72% and 3.24%, respectively.
	The Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on the Borrower with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, distributions, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets and transactions with affiliates of the Borrower, among others.  The Facility also includes various financial covenants that have maximum target capital expenditures, cash flow ratios, and adjusted leverage ratios.  If the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio is greater than 4.00 to 1.00, an additional covenant applies that limits the maximum royalty receivable aged past 30 days.  In addition, capital expenditure limits include permitted stock repurchase limits (limited to $15.0 million in aggregate during any 12 month period beginning in fiscal 2014, and $45.0 million in aggregate during the term of the agreement).
	The Credit Agreement currently provides for up to $3.0 million in letters of credit to be used by the Company, with any amounts outstanding reducing our availability for general corporate purchases, and also allows for the termination of the Facility by the Borrower without penalty at any time.  At December 28, 2014 we had $5.0 million in borrowings under this Facility, $4.0 million of outstanding principal under the Term Loan, and approximately $620,000 in letters of credit for real estate locations.  As of December 28, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our covenants.
	If the bank were to call the Facility prior to expiration, the Company believes there are multiple options available to obtain other sources of financing.  Although possibly at different terms, the Company believes there would be other lenders available and willing to finance a new credit facility. However, if replacement financing were unavailable to us, termination of the Facility without adequate replacement would have a material and adverse impact on our ability to continue our business operations.
	We expect to use any borrowings under the Credit Agreement for general working capital purchases as needed.  Under the Facility, the Borrower has granted the Lender a security interest in all current and future personal property of the Borrower.
	Our credit facility consisted of the following at:
		(in thousands)				December 28,		December 29,
						2014		2013
		Credit facility - Wells Fargo - balloon payment of the outstanding balance due July 2016			$	5,000	$	11,400
		Less: current maturities				0		0
			Long-term credit facility net of current portion		$	5,000	$	11,400
	Required principal payments under our credit facility are as follows:
		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015			0
			2016			5,000
				Total	$	5,000
	Long-Term Debt
	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 fiscal years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was 2.12% and 2.68%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan.
	Long-term debt consisted approximately of the following at:
		(in thousands)			December 28,		December 29,
					2014		2013
		Notes Payable - Wells Fargo - monthly installments are approximately $57 until July 2016; at which time we have a balloon payment of approximately $3,003 including interest at an adjusted Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin for an interest rate period of one, two, three, or six months; which is determined by the Company and is due July 2016			$	4,023	$	4,703
		Less: current maturities				-680		-680
			Long-term debt net of current maturities		$	3,343	$	4,023
	Required principal payments on long-term debt are as follows:
		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	680
			2016			3,343
				Total	$	4,023
	Financing Lease Obligation
	On March 31, 1999, the Company completed a $4.5 million financing obligation involving three existing restaurants as part of a sale/leaseback transaction. Under this financing, we are obligated to make monthly payments of $54,428 (which increases 4.04% every two years) for a minimum of 20 years. At the end of the 20 year lease term, we may extend the lease for up to two additional five year terms. We also have the option to purchase the leased restaurants on the 20th anniversary of the lease term and between the first and second five year option terms. The option purchase price is the greater of $4.5 million or the fair market value, as defined in the agreement, of the properties at the time the purchase option is exercised. Based upon our continued involvement in the leased property and its purchase option, the transaction has been accounted for as a financing arrangement. Accordingly, the three existing restaurants are included in property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and are being depreciated over a 20 year term. In addition, as the monthly lease payments are made, the obligation will be reduced by the 20 year amortization table.
	Financing lease obligations consisted of the following at:
		(in thousands)			December 28,		December 29,
					2014		2013
		Financing lease – Spirit Financial – monthly installments of $54-$59 – including an interest rate of 9.63%, due in March 2019.			$	3,501	$	3,802
		Less: current maturities				-351		-300
			Long-term financing lease net of current maturities		$	3,150	$	3,502
	Required future minimum payments under our financing leases are as follows:
		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	673
			2016			679
			2017			700
			2018			707
			2019			1,838
				Total	$	4,597

8_OPERATING_LEASE_OBLIGATIONS

(8) OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Operating Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Operating Lease Obligations Disclosure [Text Block]	(8)       OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS
	We have various operating leases for existing and future restaurants and corporate office space with remaining lease terms ranging from 9 months to 33 years, including lease renewal options. Of the total operating leases, 14 require percentage rent between 3% and 7% of annual gross sales, typically above a natural breakeven point, in addition to the base rent. All of these leases contain provisions for payments of real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance costs. Total occupancy lease costs for fiscal year 2014 including rent, common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and percentage rent, were approximately $9.4 million. In fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the total occupancy lease costs were each approximately $9.8 million. Rent expense was approximately $6.1 million, $5.9 million, and $5.7 million, for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Percentage rent was approximately $6,000, $17,000, and $28,000 for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	The Company sublet 2,100 square feet of its corporate office space from December 2009 to August 2013. In 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $23,000 and $34,000, respectively, of sublease income which partially offset our total rent expense.
	Future minimum lease payments (including reasonably assured renewal options) existing at December 28, 2014 were:
		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	6,338
			2016			6,306
			2017			6,497
			2018			6,730
			2019			6,847
			Thereafter			112,711
				Total	$	145,429

9_PERFORMANCE_SHARES_STOCK_OPT

(9) PERFORMANCE SHARES, STOCK OPTIONS, OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION, AND COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 (the “Plan”), pursuant to which we may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares, 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 350,462 shares of our Company's common stock remained unreserved and available for issuance at December 28, 2014.
	We recognized stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, as follows:
			For the Years Ended
				December 28,			December 29,			December 30,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013			2012
	Performance Share Programs:
		2010 Program(1)		0			0			153
		2011 Program(1)(3)		-55			205			343
		2012 Program(1)(4)		-761			297			464
		2013 Program(2)(5)(6)(7)		-412			582			0
	Performance Shares and
		Performance Stock Units	$	-1,228		$	1,084		$	960
	Stock Options			371			0			0
	Restricted Stock and
		Restricted Stock Units (7)		-73			405			210
	Director Shares(8)			47			117			94
			$	-883		$	1,606		$	1,264
	(1)The 2010, 2011 and 2012 Program's 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 year ended December 28, 2014.
	(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $761,000 due to the departure of employees and the failure to achieve performance targets for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $458,000 and performance stock units of approximately $135,000 due to the departure of employees for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(6)Includes a mark-to-market adjustment related to performance stock units of approximately $22,000 for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(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 year ended December 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 year ended December 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 fiscal 2011 and 2012, performance under the Company's performance share programs was 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. The Compensation Committee did not implement an equity incentive program for fiscal 2014. As a result, no equity incentive program compensation expense was taken during fiscal 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 us 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 December 28, 2014, the following performance share programs were in progress:
			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Minimum		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Cumulative		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		Earnings		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)		(at December 28, 2014)(2)		Goal		target number)
	1/2/12	2012 Program	28,700		0(3)		*		110.0%(5)
	1/8/13	2013 Program(6)	25,300		22,770(4)		*		100.0%(7)
	*Varies
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal or Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)No payout will occur as the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal was not attained.
	(4)Assumes an estimated payout equal to 90% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(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 23,070 performance shares and 2,230 performance stock units originally granted and an estimated payout of 20,763 performance shares and 2,007 performance stock units.
	(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 years ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, as follows:
				Fiscal Years
				2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
	Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)		$	47		$	117		$	94
	Stock option compensation(6)(7)(8)			155			-			-
	Cash compensation			358			435			395
	Total Board of Directors' compensation		$	560		$	552		$	489
	(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 December 28, 2014, the awards had vested with respect to all of Ms. Kro's 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 year ended December 28, 2014 includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $15,000.
	(2)On August 2, 2011, a one-time 15,000 share restricted stock award was granted to John F. Gilbert III, upon assuming his new position on the Board of Directors. The grant to Mr. Gilbert had a grant date fair value of $154,000. Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2013, Mr. Gilbert resigned from the Board of Directors and all unvested restricted shares have been forfeited and returned to the company.
	(3)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.
	(4)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.
	(5)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
	(6)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.
	(7)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.
	(8)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 of 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
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012				193		$	6.68
	Exercised(1)			-80			5.97
	Canceled or expired			-11			10.98
Options outstanding at December 30, 2012				102			6.8
	Exercised(2)			-54			5.92
Options outstanding at December 29, 2013				48			7.77
	Granted			191			28.11
	Exercised(3)			-43			7.4
	Canceled or expired			0			-
Options outstanding at December 28, 2014				196		$	27.67
Options Exercisable at December 30, 2012				102		$	6.8
Options Exercisable at December 29, 2013				48		$	7.77
Options Exercisable at December 28, 2014				18		$	17.39
(1)In 2012, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 47,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 33,000 shares.
(2)In 2013, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 23,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 31,000 shares.
(3)In 2014, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 18,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 25,000 shares.
The following are weighted-average values and assumptions for valuing grants made during fiscal 2014:
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year						$	10.42
Expected life (in years)							4.8
Expected stock volatility							41.9	%
Risk-free interest rate							1.4	%
The Company determines fair value of its stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model. The expected term of the awards was determined utilizing the "simplified method" outlined in
SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 that utilizes the following formula: (vesting term + original
contract term)/2. Due to a lack of recent historical share option exercise experience, the Company has
used a simplified method for estimating the expected life, as outlined in Accounting Standards
Codification 718, calculated as follows: expected term=(vesting term + original contractual term) / 2).
Expected stock volatility was determined based upon historical volatility for periods preceding the
measurement date. The risk-free rate was based upon the yield curve in effect at the time the options
contracts were granted, using U.S. maturities over the expected life of the option.
'As of December 28, 2014, there was $1.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
stock option arrangements granted under the Company's stock option plan. The cost is expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of 3.7 years.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 28, 2014:
(number outstanding and number exercisable in thousands)
	Options Outstanding and Exercisable
	Exercise prices				Number outstanding		Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years		Weighted- average exercise price
	$10.98	-	$32.10		196		6.5		$	27.67
The aggregate intrinsic value of options (the amount by which the market price of the stock on the date of exercise exceeds the exercise price of the option) exercised during fiscal 2014 was approximately $756,000. As of December 28, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable was approximately $538,000.
Restricted Stock
On October 8, 2012, John Gilbert III, was named Chief Executive Officer by the Company's Board of Directors. Pursuant to the agreement governing Mr. Gilbert's employment, the Company granted 150,000 shares of restricted stock having an aggregate grant date fair value of $1.5 million. Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2013, Mr. Gilbert resigned as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and all unvested restricted shares have been forfeited and returned to the Company.
Restricted Stock Units
On October 8, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors named Christopher O'Donnell President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his appointment, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer from September 11, 2008 until October 8, 2012. His employment with the Company was terminated effective March 31, 2014. Pursuant to the agreement dated September 11, 2008, governing Mr. O'Donnell's employment, the Company granted 50,000 restricted stock units having an aggregate grant date fair value of $454,000. These restricted stock units vested in three equal installments on the three, four and five year anniversaries of the grant. Upon the termination of his employment the restricted stock units became issued and outstanding shares six months following his separation from service. The compensation expense for this grant was recognized in equal quarterly installments as general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations through the applicable service period which was completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
In addition, on September 11, 2008, the Company made a grant of 25,000 restricted stock units to the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Diana Purcel, for a grant date fair value of $227,000. This grant was subject to the same terms and conditions as Mr. O'Donnell's grant. Ms. Purcel's employment with the Company terminated effective July 1, 2014.
Employees forfeited 24,685 shares of restricted stock units during fiscal 2014, at a price of $26.59 per share, to cover withholding taxes that were due from the employees at the time that the applicable forfeiture restrictions lapsed.
Common Share Repurchases
On November 4, 2010, 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.  As of May 1, 2012 we had repurchased all of the shares under this program for approximately $8.8 million at an average market price per share of $9.91, excluding commissions.
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 year ended December 28, 2014, we repurchased 101,466 shares under this program for approximately $2.6 million at an average market price per share of $25.72, excluding commissions. Since the program was adopted in May 2012, we have repurchased 804,101 shares for approximately $12.9 million at an average market price per share of $16.05, excluding commissions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Prior to fiscal 2014, the Company maintained an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which gave eligible team members the option to purchase Common Stock (total purchases in a year could not exceed 10% of a team member's current year compensation) at 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the end of each calendar quarter. For the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, there were approximately 2,793 shares and 4,725 shares purchased, respectively, with a weighted average fair value of $14.22 and $10.51 per share, respectively. For the fiscal years ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, the Company did not recognize any expense related to the stock purchase plan due to it being non-compensatory as defined by IRS Section 423. The Company chose to eliminate this program in fiscal 2014.

10_RETIREMENT_SAVINGS_PLANS

(10) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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, 2013, and 2012 we matched 25.0%, of the employee's contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings. Team member contributions were approximately $518,000, $522,000, and $541,000, for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The employer match was $87,000, $131,000, and $89,000 for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. There were no discretionary contributions to the plan in fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	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 2014, 2013, and 2012, 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 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 confers 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 fiscal years ended December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, eligible participants contributed approximately $99,000, $129,000 and $144,000 to the Plan and the Company provided matching funds and interest of approximately $58,000, $75,000 and $76,000, net of distributions of approximately $418,000, $187,000 and $65,000, respectively. The distributions were due to executive departures and required distributions in accordance with our Plan. The outstanding deferred compensation balance at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, was approximately $633,000 and $895,000 respectively.

11_INCOME_TAXES

(11) INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	(11)       INCOME TAXES
	The following table summarizes the income tax expense for the last three fiscal years:
		Fiscal Year
	(in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	-1,381		$	-1,560		$	-681
	State		-334			-475			-375
	Foreign		-112			-88			-14
			-1,827			-2,123			-1,070
	Deferred:
	Federal		717			90			268
	State		11			23			-3
			728			113			265
	Total income tax expense	$	-1,099		$	-2,010		$	-805
	The impact of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on income tax returns must be recognized in the financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized in the financial statements unless it is more likely than not of being sustained.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012, respectively, is presented in the table below:
	(in thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	7
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		21
		Decreases due to lapses of statutes of limitations		-7
	Balance at December 30, 2012			21
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		26
		Decreases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		-4
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during the current period		2
	Balance at December 29, 2013			45
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		69
		Audit Settlements		-19
		Decreases due to lapses of statutes of limitations		-14
	Balance at December 28, 2014		$	81
	At December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012, there are $81,000, $45,000, and $21,000 of unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect the annual effective tax rate.
	The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.  During fiscal 2014 and 2013, we recognized a (benefit) expense related to additional interest and penalties of $(7,000) and $3,000, respectively. Excluded from the above reconciliation were $7,000, $14,000 and $11,000, of accrued interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.  The preparation of these income tax returns requires the Company to interpret and apply relevant federal and state income tax laws. It is common for federal and state taxing authorities to periodically examine filed tax returns. During these examinations, it is possible for taxing authorities to interpret facts or tax law differently than the Company. As a result, the Company may be required to adjust tax liabilities affecting its effective tax rate. Federal income tax exams have been completed through the 2010 taxable year. Tax years 2011 and forward remain subject to federal examination. Generally, all state examination periods are closed through the 2009 taxable year.
	It is possible that the liability associated with the unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease within the next 12 months. These changes may be the result of new audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations and could range up to $34,000 based on current estimates.
	Deferred taxes, detailed below, recognize the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recorded for financial statement purposes and such amounts measured in accordance with tax laws. Realization of the net operating loss carry forwards and other deferred tax temporary differences are contingent on future taxable earnings.  During fiscal years 2014 and 2013, our deferred tax asset was reviewed for expected utilization using a “more likely than not” approach as required by assessing the available positive and negative evidence surrounding its recoverability.
	At December 28, 2014, it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets attributable to temporary differences taken on federal and consolidated state income tax returns will be realized based on our consolidated taxable income for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 as well as the expectation that our Company will generate the necessary taxable income in future years. However, there is a portion of deferred tax assets attributable to temporary differences taken on stand-alone state returns and stand-alone state net operating losses and credit carry forwards that are unlikely to be realized due to insufficient future earnings. For these deferred tax assets, the Company has created a valuation allowance listed in the table below.  The 2014 net change in valuation allowance is an increase to the valuation allowance in the amount of $170,000.
				December 28,			December 29,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013
	Deferred tax asset:
		Deferred rent		$	3,352		$	3,110
		State net operating loss carry-forwards			1,607			1,458
		Financing lease obligation			1,300			1,414
		Stock compensation			303			1,237
		Tax credit carryover			330			333
		Deferred revenue			381			302
		Accrued and deferred compensation			236			208
		Accrued expenses			211			124
		Inventories			11			42
		Lease reserve			48			40
		Intangible property basis difference			5			25
	Total deferred tax asset			$	7,784		$	8,293
	Deferred tax liability:
		Property and equipment basis difference		$	-4,959		$	-6,174
		Inventories			-614			-666
		Prepaid expenses			-311			-506
		Accrued expenses			-55			0
				$	-5,939		$	-7,346
	Total deferred tax liability
		Net deferred tax assets			1,845			947
		Valuation allowance			-1,639			-1,469
		Total net deferred tax asset (liability)		$	206		$	-522
	We made federal income tax payments, net of federal refunds, of $369,000, $577,000, and $1.1 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. State and foreign income taxes paid by the Company, net of refunds, totaled $231,000, $522,000, and $461,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Reconciliation between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
				Fiscal Year
				2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory tax rate			34	%		34	%		34	%
State taxes, net of valuation allowance and federal benefit			5			4.2			4
Foreign taxes			2.8			1.3			0.3
Tax effect of permanent differences – Meals and Entertainment			1.1			0.6			0.9
Tax effect of permanent differences – Tip Credit			7			4.3			5.7
Tax effect of permanent differences – Other			-1.2			-0.4			-1.1
Tax effect of general business credits			-20.5			-12.9			-16.9
Tax effect of foreign tax credit			-2.8			-1.3			-0.3
Uncertain tax positions			1.7			0.4			0.2
Other			0.4			-0.5			-11.2
Effective tax rate(1)			27.5	%		29.7	%		15.6	%
(1)The decrease in the effective income tax rate in 2012 was primarily attributable to an increase in the impact of employment tax credits on employee reported tips for the previous open tax years. The Company amended certain tax returns to capture the additional credit during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2012. The impact was treated discretely in the periods the amended returns were filed. The effective rate then increased from 2012 to 2013 as the effect from the amendments was only applicable in fiscal 2012.

12_SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOWS_INF

(12) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Disclosures [Text Block]	(12)       SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
			For the Fiscal Year Ended
			2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest		$	790	$	947	$	959
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	600	$	1,099	$	1,559
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	1,520	$	641	$	1,189
	Accrued property and equipment purchases		$	-32	$	134	$	-111

13_SELECTED_QUARTERLY_DATA_UNA

(13) SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Selected Quaterly Data (UNAUDITED) Disclosure [Text Block]	(13)       SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The following represents selected quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 (in thousands except per-share data).
				First Quarter				Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
				2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Revenue		$	35,662	$	36,600	$	41,937	$	43,576	$	37,676	$	39,535	$	34,080	$	35,721
	Income (loss) from operations		$	1,041	$	348	$	4,481	$	3,237	$	3,127	$	1,216	$	-3,757	$	2,946
	Net income (loss)		$	516	$	62	$	2,851	$	2,096	$	2,023	$	737	$	-2,493	$	1,872
	Basic net income (loss)
		per common share	$	0.08	$	0.01	$	0.39	$	0.28	$	0.28	$	0.1	$	-0.35	$	0.26
	Diluted net income (loss)
		per common share	$	0.08	$	0.01	$	0.39	$	0.27	$	0.28	$	0.1	$	-0.35	$	0.25

14_LITIGATION

(14) LITIGATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Litigation [Abstract]
Litigation Disclosure [Text Block]	(14)       LITIGATION
	In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in a number of litigation matters that are incidental to the operation of the business. These matters generally include, among other things, matters with regard to employment and general business-related issues. The Company currently believes that the resolution of any of these pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or liquidity, but an adverse decision in more than one of the matters could be material to its consolidated results of operations.

15_ASSET_IMPAIRMENT_AND_ESTIMA

(15) ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND ESTIMATED LEASE TERMINATION AND OTHER CLOSING COSTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs [Abstract]

Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs Disclosure [Text Block]

(15)       ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND ESTIMATED LEASE TERMINATION AND OTHER CLOSING COSTS

2013 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

2012 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

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. The following is a summary of impairment costs for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013, and fiscal 2012.

Restaurants

Reason

Amount

Restaurant

Reason

Amount

2014 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

Salisbury, MD

Asset impairment(1)

$

943

Various

Costs for closed restaurants(1)

$

289

Restaurants

Reason

Amount

Oakton, VA

Lease termination fee(2)

200

Vernon Hills, IL

Lease Reserve(2)

77

Gaithersburg, MD

Costs for closed restaurants(3)

38

Various

Other

4

Richmond, VA area restaurants

Asset impairment(1)

$

2,285

Total for 2013

$

1,181

Total for 2012

$

370

May's Landing, NJ

Asset impairment(1)

766

Two Minneapolis, MN area restaurants

Asset impairment(1)

544

Décor

Asset impairment(2)

342

(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for this restaurant. The remaining balance can be transferred to other restaurants.

(1)The Company incurred various costs for closed restaurants primarily related to its Tulsa, OK, Vernon Hills, IL, and Yorktown, IL restaurants which closed in 2012.

Des Moines, IA

Asset impairment(1)

226

(2)Lease costs associated with terminating lease for this restaurant.

(2)The lease reserve equals the net present value of the remaining lease obligations for the Vernon Hills, IL restaurant, net of expected sublease income, equal to zero.

Salisbury, MD

Restaurant closing costs(3)

187

(3)The Company incurred various costs for this restaurant which closed at the end of its natural lease term.

Décor Warehouse

Lease termination costs(4)

94

These amounts were recorded in other current liabilities or other liabilities depending on when we expected the amounts to be paid.

Richmond, VA area restaurants

Restaurant closing costs(5)

54

Salisbury, MD

Lease termination costs(6)

19

Total for 2014

$

4,517

(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for these restaurants. The remaining asset balances can be recovered through sale or transferred to other restaurants.

(2)Change in strategy regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.

(3)Write-off of obsolete restaurant equipment.

(4)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the décor warehouse.

(5)Costs associated with anticipated future closures.

(6)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credits.

Below reflects the change in our reserve for lease termination costs for fiscal 2014 and 2013:

(in thousands)

Balance at Beginning of Period

Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses

Deductions Credits to Costs and Expenses and Other Accounts

Balance at End of Period

Year ended December 29, 2013

Year ended December 28, 2014

Reserve for lease termination costs

$

0

116

-100

$

16

16_FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

(16) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014											Dec. 29, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	(16)       FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS											The performance stock units are measured on a recurring basis and classified as other long-term liabilities on our balance sheet.
	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 assets held for sale and the performance stock units measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 28, 2014:
					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 29, 2013
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	104	$	0	$	0	$	104
	Balance at December 28, 2014
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment, net	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	38	$	0	$	0	$	38
		Assets Held for Sale recorded at fair value were valued based upon a Real Estate Broker's Estimate of Value
		for the properties. Property and Equipment, net, recorded at fair value were valued based upon either a Real Estate
		Broker's Estimate of Value or estimated discounted future cashflows. These assets have been adjusted to net
		realizable value based upon the decision to dispose of the property.

17_RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

(17) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	(17)       RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Company Director Adam Wright's brother, Michael B. Wright, owns and controls Famous Products, Inc., a corporation that licenses a line of retail products from the Company, including sauces, rubs, marinades and seasonings, pursuant to a licensing agreement with a current term that expires in April 2015 and is subject to renewal options of five years, contingent upon the licensee's attainment of identified minimum product sales levels. The Company received licensing revenue from Famous Products, Inc. under the agreement of approximately $878,000 for fiscal year 2014 and $805,000 for fiscal 2013. Approximately $189,000 and $146,000 associated with this revenue is included in accounts receivable at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. Michael B. Wright also owns DTSG, Inc., a corporation that owns or controls five franchised Famous Dave's restaurants. DTSG, Inc. paid an aggregate of approximately $710,000 in franchise royalties and contributions to the Company's system-wide Public Relations and Marketing Development Fund for fiscal year 2014 and approximately $640,000 for fiscal year 2013. Approximately $73,000 and $61,000 associated with these royalties is included in accounts receivable at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Table Text Block]	Financial Statement Schedule
	SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(in thousands)			Additions		Deductions
		Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Credits to Costs and Expenses and Other Accounts		Balance at End of Period
	Year ended December 30, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	17.6	$	306.7	$	-88	$	236.3
	Reserve for lease termination costs	$	0	$	85.7	$	-85.7	$	0
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	0	$	133	$	-12.8	$	120.2
	Year ended December 29, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	236.3	$	7.3	$	-171.1	$	72.5
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	120.2	$	348.1	$	-385	$	83.3
	Year ended December 28, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	72.5	$	274.1	$	-132.2	$	214.4
	Reserve for lease termination costs	$	0	$	116	$	-100	$	16
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	83.3	$	931.1	$	-653.8	$	360.6

1_NATURE_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SIGNI1

(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature Of Business [Policy Text Block]	Nature of business - 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 December 28, 2014, there were 189 Famous Dave's restaurants operating in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 1 Canadian province, including 50 Company-owned restaurants and 139 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 56 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed area development agreements as of December 28, 2014.
Quarterly Financial Information, Explanatory Disclosure	Seasonality – Our restaurants typically generate higher revenue in the second and third quarters of our fiscal year as a result of seasonal traffic increases and high catering sales experienced during the summer months, and lower revenue in the first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year, due to possible adverse weather which can disrupt customer and team member transportation to our restaurants.
Principles Of Consolidation Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Any inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Management's Use Of Estimates [Policy Text Block]	Management's use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification [Policy Text Block]	Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year's presentation.
Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]	Financial instruments – Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of our current financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value. The fair value of long-term debt approximates the carrying amount based upon our expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk.
Segment Reporting [Policy Text Block]	Segment reporting – We have Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Canada, and operate within the single industry segment of foodservice. We make operating decisions on behalf of the Famous Dave's brand which includes both Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants. In addition, all operating expenses are reported in total and are not allocated to franchising operations for either external or internal reporting. We believe we meet the criteria for aggregating our operating segments into a single reporting segment.
Fiscal Year [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal year – Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest December 31st of each year. Our fiscal year is generally 52 weeks; however it periodically consists of 53 weeks. The fiscal years ended December 28, 2014 (fiscal 2014), December 29, 2013 (fiscal 2013), and December 30, 2012 (fiscal 2012) all consisted of 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended January 3, 2016 (fiscal 2015) will consist of 53 weeks.
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]	Cash and cash equivalents – Cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000, while the remaining balances are uninsured at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund [Policy Text Block]	Restricted cash and marketing fund – We have a system-wide marketing fund where Company-owned restaurants in addition to franchise-operated restaurants, that entered into franchise agreements with the Company after December 17, 2003, are required to contribute a percentage of net sales to the fund that is used for public relations and marketing development efforts throughout the system. These restaurants were required to contribute 0.75% of net sales to this fund during fiscal 2014 and 2013. In fiscal 2015, the contribution will increase to 1.0% of net sales. The assets held by this fund are considered restricted and are in an interest bearing account. Accordingly, we reflected the cash related to this fund in restricted cash and the liability is included in accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets. As of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, we had approximately $648,000 and $1.1 million in this fund, respectively.
Accounts Receivable, Net [Policy Text Block]	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 $214,000 and $72,000, at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. In fiscal 2014, the increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts was primarily due to delays in collections associated with certain franchises. 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.
Inventories [Policy Text Block]	Inventories – Inventories consist principally of small wares and supplies, food and beverages, and retail goods, and are recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Property, Equipment And Leasehold Improvements, Net [Policy Text Block]	Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net – Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are capitalized at a level of $250 or greater and are recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 3-7 years, with the exception of restaurant signage which, is included in furniture, fixtures, and equipment and is depreciated over 10 to 15 years, while buildings are depreciated over 30 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term, including reasonably assured renewal options, or the estimated useful life of the assets. Décor that has been installed in the restaurants is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over seven years.
Liqour Licenses [Policy Text Block]	Liquor licenses - The Company has transferable liquor licenses in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses. These licenses were capitalized as indefinite-lived intangible assets and are included in intangible assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets (see note 4) at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. We annually review the liquor licenses for impairment and in fiscal 2014 and 2013, no impairment charges were recorded. Additionally, the costs of obtaining non-transferable liquor licenses that are directly issued by local government agencies for nominal fees are expensed as incurred. Annual liquor license renewal fees are expensed over the renewal term.
Debt Issuance Costs [Policy Text Block]	Debt issuance costs – Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related financing. The carrying value of our deferred debt issuance costs, classified in other long-term assets, is approximately $165,000, and $210,000 respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $821,000 and $737,000, respectively, as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
Construction Overhead Capitalized Interest [Policy Text Block]	Construction overhead and capitalized interest – We capitalize construction overhead costs until the time a building is turned over to operations, which is approximately two weeks prior to opening. In fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, we capitalized construction overhead costs of approximately $48,000, $138,000, and $203,000, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to no new restaurant openings and two remodel projects taking place in fiscal 2014 compared to 3 remodels in fiscal 2012 as well as two new restaurant openings. In fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, we capitalized interest costs of approximately $7,000, $30,000 and $28,000, respectively. We depreciate and amortize construction overhead and capitalized interest over the same useful life as leasehold improvements.
Advertising Costs [Policy Text Block]	Advertising costs – Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising costs were approximately $3.4 million, $3.4 million, and $4.6 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The decrease in advertising costs from fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2013 was primarily due to the discontinuation of a direct mail program.
Software Implementation [Policy Text Block]	Software implementation costs – We capitalize labor costs associated with the implementation of significant information technology infrastructure projects based on actual labor rates per person including benefits, for all time spent on the implementation of software and are depreciated over 5 years. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we capitalized software implementation costs of $102,000 and $134,000, respectively. In fiscal 2012, we did not capitalize any software implementation costs.
Research And Development Expense Policy Text Block	Research and development costs – Research and development costs represent salaries and expenses of personnel engaged in the creation of new menu and promotional offerings, recipe enhancements and documentation activities. Research and development costs were approximately $468,000, $388,000, and $348,000, for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Pre-opening Expenses [Policy Text Block]	Pre-opening expenses – All start-up and pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred. In fiscal 2014, 2013, 2012, we had pre-opening expenses of approximately $7,000, $646,000, and $474,000 respectively, related to two Company-owned restaurants opened per year in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012. Also, included in pre-opening expenses is pre-opening rent during the build-out period. The increase in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012 was primarily due to the opening of two full-service restaurants compared to the opening of one full-service and one counter-service restaurant in fiscal 2012.
Lease Accounting [Policy Text Block]	Lease accounting – We recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis for our operating leases over the entire lease term including lease renewal options and build-out periods where the renewal is reasonably assured and the build-out period takes place prior to the restaurant opening or lease commencement date. Rent expense recorded during the build-out period is reported as pre-opening expense. We account for construction allowances by recording a receivable when its collectability is considered probable, and relieve the receivable once the cash is obtained from the landlord for the construction allowance. Construction allowances are amortized as a credit to rent expense over the full term of the lease, including reasonably assured renewal options and build-out periods.
Recoverability Of Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Impairment Charges, And Exit Disposal Costs [Policy Text Block]	Recoverability of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, impairment charges, and exit and disposal 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 site is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the restaurant site exceeds its fair value. Fair value, as determined by the discounted future net cash flows, is estimated based on the best information available including estimated future cash flows, expected growth rates in comparable restaurant sales, remaining lease terms 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 the estimates.
	Exit or disposal activities, including restaurant closures, include the cost of disposing of the assets as well as other facility-related expenses from previously closed restaurants. These costs are generally expensed as incurred. Additionally, at the date we cease using a property under an operating lease, we record a liability for the net present value of any remaining lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income. Any subsequent adjustments to that liability as a result of lease termination or changes in estimates of sublease income are recorded in the period incurred. Upon disposal of the assets associated with a closed restaurant, any gain or loss is recorded in the same caption as the original impairment within our consolidated statements of operations.
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset retirement obligation – We recognize a liability for the fair value of a required asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) when such obligation is incurred. The Company's AROs are primarily associated with leasehold improvements which, at the end of a lease, the Company is contractually obligated to remove in order to comply with the lease agreement. The net ARO liability included in other long term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets was $115,000 at December 28, 2014 and $107,000 at December 29, 2013.
Gift Cards [Policy Text Block]	Gift cards – We record a liability in the period in which a gift card is issued and proceeds are received. As gift cards are redeemed, this liability is reduced and revenue is recognized. We recognize gift card breakage income as an offset to operating expense based on a stratified breakage rate per year. This breakage rate is based on a percentage of sales when the likelihood of the redemption of the gift card becomes remote.
Net Income Per Common Share [Policy Text Block]	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:
	There were 118,000 and 15,000 options outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and December 30, 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were anti-dilutive. All options outstanding as of December 29, 2013 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
Stock-based Compensation [Policy Text Block]	Stock-based compensation – We recognize compensation cost for share-based awards granted to team members and Board members based on their fair values at the time of grant over the requisite service period. Our pre-tax compensation cost for stock options and other incentive awards is included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 9).
	Cash flows from the exercise of stock options resulting from tax benefits in excess of recognized cumulative compensation cost (excess tax benefits) is classified as cash flows from financing activities. During 2014, 190,500 stock options were granted. There were no stock options granted during fiscal years 2013, or 2012.
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes – We provide for income taxes based on our estimate of federal and state income tax liabilities. These estimates include, among other items, effective rates for state and local income taxes, allowable tax credits for items such as taxes paid on reported tip income, estimates related to depreciation and amortization expense allowable for tax purposes, and the tax deductibility of certain other items. Our estimates are based on the information available to us at the time that we prepare the income tax provision. We generally file our annual income tax returns several months after our fiscal year-end. Income tax returns are subject to audit by federal, state, and local governments, generally years after the tax returns are filed. These returns could be subject to material adjustments or differing interpretations of the tax laws.
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]	Revenue recognition – We record restaurant sales at the time food and beverages are served. We record sales of merchandise items at the time items are delivered to the guest. All sales taxes are excluded from revenue. We have detailed below our revenue recognition policies for franchise and licensing agreements.
	Franchise arrangements – Initial franchise fee revenue is recognized when we have performed substantially all of our obligations as franchisor. Franchise royalties are recognized when earned.
	Our franchise-related revenue is comprised of three separate and distinct earnings processes: area development fees, initial franchise fees and continuing royalty payments. Currently, our domestic area development fee for domestic growth consists of a one-time, non-refundable payment of approximately $10,000 per restaurant in consideration for the services we perform in preparation of executing each area development agreement. For our foreign area development agreements the one time, non-refundable payment is negotiated on a per development basis and is determined based on the costs incurred to sell that development agreement. Substantially all of these services, which include, but are not limited to, conducting market and trade area analysis, a meeting with Famous Dave's Executive Team, and performing a potential franchise background investigation, are completed prior to our execution of the area development agreement and receipt of the corresponding area development fee. As a result, we recognize this fee in full upon receipt. Currently, our initial, non-refundable, franchise fee for domestic growth is $45,000 per restaurant, of which approximately $5,000 is recognized immediately when a franchise agreement is signed, reflecting expenses incurred related to the sale. The remaining non-refundable fee is included in deferred franchise fees and is recognized as revenue when we have performed substantially all of our obligations, which generally occurs upon the franchise entering into a lease agreement for the restaurant(s). Finally, franchisees are also required to pay us a monthly royalty equal to a percentage of their net sales, which has historically varied from 4% to 5%. In general, new franchises pay us a monthly royalty of 5% of their net sales.
	Licensing and other revenue – We have a licensing agreement for our retail products, the initial term of which expires in April 2015 with renewal options of five years, subject to the licensee's attainment of identified minimum product sales levels. Licensing revenue is recorded based on royalties earned by the Company in accordance with our agreement. Licensing revenue for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 was approximately $878,000, $805,000, and $731,000, respectively.
	Periodically, we provide additional services, beyond the general franchise agreement, to our franchise operations, such as new restaurant training, information technology setup and décor installation services. The cost of these services is recognized upon completion and is billed to the respective franchisee and is generally payable on net 30-day terms. Other revenue related to these services for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 was approximately $76,000, $311,000, and $443,000, respectively. These year over year decreases are a result of fewer franchise-operated restaurant openings as well as the level of assistance we provided during those openings

1_NATURE_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SIGNI2

(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]			Fiscal Year
	(in thousands, except per share data)		2014		2013		2012
	Net income per common share – basic:
		Net income	$	2,897	$	4,767	$	4,360
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,199		7,367		7,455
	Net income per common share – basic		$	0.4	$	0.65	$	0.58
	Net income per common share – diluted:
		Net income	$	2,897	$	4,767	$	4,360
		Weighted average shares outstanding		7,199		7,367		7,455
		Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding		27		281		195
		Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,226		7,648		7,650
	Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.4	$	0.62	$	0.57

2_INVENTORIES_Tables

(2) INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory Current [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)		December 28,		December 29,
				2014		2013
			Small wares and supplies	$	1,474	$	1,686
			Food and beverage		1,203		1,229
			Retail goods		65		0
				$	2,742	$	2,915

3_PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_LEASE

(3) PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Equipment, And Leashold Improvements, Net [Abstract]
Property, Equipment, And Leashold Improvements, Net [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)	December 28,		December 29,
			2014		2013
		Land, buildings, and improvements	$	63,407	$	70,642
		Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		39,864		41,240
		Décor		1,465		2,654
		Construction in progress		391		512
		Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-55,632		-55,315
		Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$	49,495	$	59,733

4_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Tables

(4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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(2)		Non- Current Portion
	(in thousands)
	Balance at December 28, 2014
		Lease interest assets	25.1	$	1,417	$	-230	$	1,187	$	-48	$	1,139
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-230	$	2,997	$	-48	$	2,949
	(1)The current portion of lease interest assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets.

5_OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES_Ta

(5) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]			December 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)	2014		2013
		Gift cards payable	$	1,960	$	1,855
		Other liabilities		844		831
		Sales tax payable		824		747
		Deferred franchise fees		225		115
		Income taxes payable		36		34
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		50		18
			$	3,939	$	3,600

6_OTHER_LIABILITES_Tables

(6) OTHER LIABILITES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]				December 28,		December 29,
		(in thousands)		2014		2013
		Deferred rent	$	8,435	$	7,831
		Long term deferred compensation		411		716
		Other liabilities		159		347
		Asset retirement obligations		115		107
		Income taxes payable		51		25
			$	9,171	$	9,026

7_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_DEBT_COV1

(7) CREDIT FACILITY AND DEBT COVENANTS, LONG-TERM DEBT, AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Line Of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)				December 28,		December 29,
						2014		2013
		Credit facility - Wells Fargo - balloon payment of the outstanding balance due July 2016			$	5,000	$	11,400
		Less: current maturities				0		0
			Long-term credit facility net of current portion		$	5,000	$	11,400
Schedule Of Future Minimum Line Of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015			0
			2016			5,000
				Total	$	5,000
Schedule Of Debt [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)			December 28,		December 29,
					2014		2013
		Notes Payable - Wells Fargo - monthly installments are approximately $57 until July 2016; at which time we have a balloon payment of approximately $3,003 including interest at an adjusted Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin for an interest rate period of one, two, three, or six months; which is determined by the Company and is due July 2016			$	4,023	$	4,703
		Less: current maturities				-680		-680
			Long-term debt net of current maturities		$	3,343	$	4,023
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt Table [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	680
			2016			3,343
				Total	$	4,023
Schedule Of Sale Leaseback Transactions [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)			December 28,		December 29,
					2014		2013
		Financing lease – Spirit Financial – monthly installments of $54-$59 – including an interest rate of 9.63%, due in March 2019.			$	3,501	$	3,802
		Less: current maturities				-351		-300
			Long-term financing lease net of current maturities		$	3,150	$	3,502
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Financing Lease Obligation [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	673
			2016			679
			2017			700
			2018			707
			2019			1,838
				Total	$	4,597

8_OPERATING_LEASE_OBLIGATIONS_

(8) OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Operating Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases [Table Text Block]		(in thousands)
		Fiscal Year
			2015		$	6,338
			2016			6,306
			2017			6,497
			2018			6,730
			2019			6,847
			Thereafter			112,711
				Total	$	145,429

9_PERFORMANCE_SHARES_STOCK_OPT1

(9) PERFORMANCE SHARES, STOCK OPTIONS, OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION, AND COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms Of Compensation And Common Share Repurchaces [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]			For the Years Ended
				December 28,			December 29,			December 30,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013			2012
	Performance Share Programs:
		2010 Program(1)		0			0			153
		2011 Program(1)(3)		-55			205			343
		2012 Program(1)(4)		-761			297			464
		2013 Program(2)(5)(6)(7)		-412			582			0
	Performance Shares and
		Performance Stock Units	$	-1,228		$	1,084		$	960
	Stock Options			371			0			0
	Restricted Stock and
		Restricted Stock Units (7)		-73			405			210
	Director Shares(8)			47			117			94
			$	-883		$	1,606		$	1,264
	(1)The 2010, 2011 and 2012 Program's 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 year ended December 28, 2014.
	(4)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $761,000 due to the departure of employees and the failure to achieve performance targets for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(5)Includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation related to performance shares of approximately $458,000 and performance stock units of approximately $135,000 due to the departure of employees for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(6)Includes a mark-to-market adjustment related to performance stock units of approximately $22,000 for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	(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 year ended December 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 year ended December 28, 2014.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Minimum		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Cumulative		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		Earnings		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)		(at December 28, 2014)(2)		Goal		target number)
	1/2/12	2012 Program	28,700		0(3)		*		110.0%(5)
	1/8/13	2013 Program(6)	25,300		22,770(4)		*		100.0%(7)
	*Varies
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal or Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)No payout will occur as the applicable Cumulative EPS Goal was not attained.
	(4)Assumes an estimated payout equal to 90% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(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 23,070 performance shares and 2,230 performance stock units originally granted and an estimated payout of 20,763 performance shares and 2,007 performance stock units.
	(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]				Fiscal Years
				2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
	Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)		$	47		$	117		$	94
	Stock option compensation(6)(7)(8)			155			-			-
	Cash compensation			358			435			395
	Total Board of Directors' compensation		$	560		$	552		$	489
	(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 December 28, 2014, the awards had vested with respect to all of Ms. Kro's 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 year ended December 28, 2014 includes the recapture of previously recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $15,000.
	(2)On August 2, 2011, a one-time 15,000 share restricted stock award was granted to John F. Gilbert III, upon assuming his new position on the Board of Directors. The grant to Mr. Gilbert had a grant date fair value of $154,000. Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2013, Mr. Gilbert resigned from the Board of Directors and all unvested restricted shares have been forfeited and returned to the company.
	(3)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.
	(4)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.
	(5)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
	(6)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.
	(7)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.
	(8)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
	Options outstanding at January 1, 2012				193		$	6.68
		Exercised(1)			-80			5.97
		Canceled or expired			-11			10.98
	Options outstanding at December 30, 2012				102			6.8
		Exercised(2)			-54			5.92
	Options outstanding at December 29, 2013				48			7.77
		Granted			191			28.11
		Exercised(3)			-43			7.4
		Canceled or expired			0			-
	Options outstanding at December 28, 2014				196		$	27.67
	Options Exercisable at December 30, 2012				102		$	6.8
	Options Exercisable at December 29, 2013				48		$	7.77
	Options Exercisable at December 28, 2014				18		$	17.39
	(1)In 2012, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 47,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 33,000 shares.
	(2)In 2013, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 23,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 31,000 shares.
	(3)In 2014, option holders elected to forfeit approximately 18,000 shares to satisfy the strike price and tax withholding obligations, resulting in a net issuance of approximately 25,000 shares.
	The following are weighted-average values and assumptions for valuing grants made during fiscal 2014:
	Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year						$	10.42
	Expected life (in years)							4.8
	Expected stock volatility							41.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate							1.4	%
	The Company determines fair value of its stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing
	model. The expected term of the awards was determined utilizing the "simplified method" outlined in
	SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 that utilizes the following formula: (vesting term + original
	contract term)/2. Due to a lack of recent historical share option exercise experience, the Company has
	used a simplified method for estimating the expected life, as outlined in Accounting Standards
	Codification 718, calculated as follows: expected term=(vesting term + original contractual term) / 2).
	Expected stock volatility was determined based upon historical volatility for periods preceding the
	measurement date. The risk-free rate was based upon the yield curve in effect at the time the options
	contracts were granted, using U.S. maturities over the expected life of the option.
	'As of December 28, 2014, there was $1.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
	stock option arrangements granted under the Company's stock option plan. The cost is expected to be
	recognized over a weighted average period of 3.7 years.
Schedule Of Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	(number outstanding and number exercisable in thousands)
		Options Outstanding and Exercisable
		Exercise prices				Number outstanding		Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years		Weighted- average exercise price
		$10.98	-	$32.10		196		6.5		$	27.67

11_INCOME_TAXES_Tables

(11) INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Abstract]
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block]		Fiscal Year
	(in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	-1,381		$	-1,560		$	-681
	State		-334			-475			-375
	Foreign		-112			-88			-14
			-1,827			-2,123			-1,070
	Deferred:
	Federal		717			90			268
	State		11			23			-3
			728			113			265
	Total income tax expense	$	-1,099		$	-2,010		$	-805
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	(in thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	7
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		21
		Decreases due to lapses of statutes of limitations		-7
	Balance at December 30, 2012			21
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		26
		Decreases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		-4
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during the current period		2
	Balance at December 29, 2013			45
		Increases attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods		69
		Audit Settlements		-19
		Decreases due to lapses of statutes of limitations		-14
	Balance at December 28, 2014		$	81
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]				December 28,			December 29,
	(in thousands)			2014			2013
	Deferred tax asset:
		Deferred rent		$	3,352		$	3,110
		State net operating loss carry-forwards			1,607			1,458
		Financing lease obligation			1,300			1,414
		Stock compensation			303			1,237
		Tax credit carryover			330			333
		Deferred revenue			381			302
		Accrued and deferred compensation			236			208
		Accrued expenses			211			124
		Inventories			11			42
		Lease reserve			48			40
		Intangible property basis difference			5			25
	Total deferred tax asset			$	7,784		$	8,293
	Deferred tax liability:
		Property and equipment basis difference		$	-4,959		$	-6,174
		Inventories			-614			-666
		Prepaid expenses			-311			-506
		Accrued expenses			-55			0
				$	-5,939		$	-7,346
	Total deferred tax liability
		Net deferred tax assets			1,845			947
		Valuation allowance			-1,639			-1,469
		Total net deferred tax asset (liability)		$	206		$	-522
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]				Fiscal Year
				2014		2013		2012
	Federal statutory tax rate			34	%		34	%		34	%
	State taxes, net of valuation allowance and federal benefit			5			4.2			4
	Foreign taxes			2.8			1.3			0.3
	Tax effect of permanent differences – Meals and Entertainment			1.1			0.6			0.9
	Tax effect of permanent differences – Tip Credit			7			4.3			5.7
	Tax effect of permanent differences – Other			-1.2			-0.4			-1.1
	Tax effect of general business credits			-20.5			-12.9			-16.9
	Tax effect of foreign tax credit			-2.8			-1.3			-0.3
	Uncertain tax positions			1.7			0.4			0.2
	Other			0.4			-0.5			-11.2
	Effective tax rate(1)			27.5	%		29.7	%		15.6	%
	(1)The decrease in the effective income tax rate in 2012 was primarily attributable to an increase in the impact of employment tax credits on employee reported tips for the previous open tax years. The Company amended certain tax returns to capture the additional credit during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2012. The impact was treated discretely in the periods the amended returns were filed. The effective rate then increased from 2012 to 2013 as the effect from the amendments was only applicable in fiscal 2012.

12_SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOWS_INF1

(12) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]			For the Fiscal Year Ended
			2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest		$	790	$	947	$	959
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	600	$	1,099	$	1,559
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	1,520	$	641	$	1,189
	Accrued property and equipment purchases		$	-32	$	134	$	-111

13_SELECTED_QUARTERLY_DATA_UNA1

(13) SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]				First Quarter				Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
				2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Revenue		$	35,662	$	36,600	$	41,937	$	43,576	$	37,676	$	39,535	$	34,080	$	35,721
	Income (loss) from operations		$	1,041	$	348	$	4,481	$	3,237	$	3,127	$	1,216	$	-3,757	$	2,946
	Net income (loss)		$	516	$	62	$	2,851	$	2,096	$	2,023	$	737	$	-2,493	$	1,872
	Basic net income (loss)
		per common share	$	0.08	$	0.01	$	0.39	$	0.28	$	0.28	$	0.1	$	-0.35	$	0.26
	Diluted net income (loss)
		per common share	$	0.08	$	0.01	$	0.39	$	0.27	$	0.28	$	0.1	$	-0.35	$	0.25

15_ASSET_IMPAIRMENT_AND_ESTIMA1

(15) ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND ESTIMATED LEASE TERMINATION AND OTHER CLOSING COSTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Terminationand Other Closing Costs Tables[ Abstract]

Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs [Table Text Block]

2014 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

2013 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

2012 Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):

Restaurants

Reason

Amount

Restaurants

Reason

Amount

Restaurant

Reason

Amount

Richmond, VA area restaurants

Asset impairment(1)

$

2,285

Salisbury, MD

Asset impairment(1)

$

943

Various

Costs for closed restaurants(1)

$

289

May's Landing, NJ

Asset impairment(1)

766

Oakton, VA

Lease termination fee(2)

200

Vernon Hills, IL

Lease Reserve(2)

77

Two Minneapolis, MN area restaurants

Asset impairment(1)

544

Gaithersburg, MD

Costs for closed restaurants(3)

38

Various

Other

4

Décor

Asset impairment(2)

342

Total for 2013

$

1,181

Total for 2012

$

370

Des Moines, IA

Asset impairment(1)

226

Salisbury, MD

Restaurant closing costs(3)

187

Décor Warehouse

Lease termination costs(4)

94

(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for this restaurant. The remaining balance can be transferred to other restaurants.

(1)The Company incurred various costs for closed restaurants primarily related to its Tulsa, OK, Vernon Hills, IL, and Yorktown, IL restaurants which closed in 2012.

Richmond, VA area restaurants

Restaurant closing costs(5)

54

(2)Lease costs associated with terminating lease for this restaurant.

(2)The lease reserve equals the net present value of the remaining lease obligations for the Vernon Hills, IL restaurant, net of expected sublease income, equal to zero.

Salisbury, MD

Lease termination costs(6)

19

(3)The Company incurred various costs for this restaurant which closed at the end of its natural lease term.

Total for 2014

$

4,517

(1)Based on the Company's assessment of expected cash flows, an asset impairment charge was recorded for these restaurants. The remaining asset balances can be recovered through sale or transferred to other restaurants.

(2)Change in strategy regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.

(3)Write-off of obsolete restaurant equipment.

(4)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the décor warehouse.

(5)Costs associated with anticipated future closures.

(6)Lease termination costs associated with closure of the restaurant, net of deferred rent credits.

Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]

Schedule Of Restructuring Reserve By Type Of Cost [Table Text Block]

(in thousands)

Balance at Beginning of Period

Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses

Deductions Credits to Costs and Expenses and Other Accounts

Balance at End of Period

Year ended December 29, 2013

Year ended December 28, 2014

Reserve for lease termination costs

$

0

116

-100

$

16

16_FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tab

(16) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 December 28, 2014
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment, net	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	38	$	0	$	0	$	38
		Assets Held for Sale recorded at fair value were valued based upon a Real Estate Broker's Estimate of Value
		for the properties. Property and Equipment, net, recorded at fair value were valued based upon either a Real Estate
		Broker's Estimate of Value or estimated discounted future cashflows. These assets have been adjusted to net
		realizable value based upon the decision to dispose of the property.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Table Text Block]	Financial Statement Schedule
	SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(in thousands)			Additions		Deductions
		Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Credits to Costs and Expenses and Other Accounts		Balance at End of Period
	Year ended December 30, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	17.6	$	306.7	$	-88	$	236.3
	Reserve for lease termination costs	$	0	$	85.7	$	-85.7	$	0
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	0	$	133	$	-12.8	$	120.2
	Year ended December 29, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	236.3	$	7.3	$	-171.1	$	72.5
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	120.2	$	348.1	$	-385	$	83.3
	Year ended December 28, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	72.5	$	274.1	$	-132.2	$	214.4
	Reserve for lease termination costs	$	0	$	116	$	-100	$	16
	Reserve for corporate severance	$	83.3	$	931.1	$	-653.8	$	360.6

1_NATURE_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SIGNI3

(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Franchisor Disclosure Line Items
Number Of Restaurants	189								189
Number of States in which Entity Operates	34								34
Number of Commonwealths	1								1
Number of Canadian Provinces	1								1
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount	$250,000								$250,000
Franchisee Marketing Fund Contribution Rate									0.75%
Restricted cash	648,000				1,101,000				648,000	1,101,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	214,000				72,000				214,000	72,000
Capitalization Threshold	250								250
Deferred Finance Costs Net	165,000				210,000				165,000	210,000
Accumulated Amortization Deferred Finance Costs	821,000				737,000				821,000	737,000
Interest Costs Capitalized									7,000	30,000	28,000
Capitalized Construction Overhead									48,000	138,000	203,000
Advertising Expense									3,400,000	3,400,000	4,600,000
Capitalized Computer Software, Additions									102,000	134,000	0
Research and Development Expense									468,000	388,000	348,000
Pre-opening expenses									7,000	646,000	474,000
Asset Retirement Obligation	115,000				107,000				115,000	107,000
Basic net income per common share Abstract
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic									7,199,000	7,367,000	7,455,000
Basic net income per common share	($0.35)	$0.28	$0.39	$0.08	$0.26	$0.10	$0.28	$0.01	$0.40	$0.65	$0.58
Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding									27,000	281,000	195,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted									7,226,000	7,648,000	7,650,000
Diluted net income per common share	($0.35)	$0.28	$0.39	$0.08	$0.25	$0.10	$0.27	$0.01	$0.40	$0.62	$0.57
Net income	-2,493,000	2,023,000	2,851,000	516,000	1,872,000	737,000	2,096,000	62,000	2,897,000	4,767,000	4,360,000
Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount									118,000	0	15,000
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Area Development Fee	10,000								10,000
Initial Franchise Fees									45,000
Initial Franchise Fees Recognized	5,000								5,000
Historical Royalty Percentage Minimum									4.00%
Historical Royalty Percentage Maximum									5.00%
License And Services Revenue									878,000	805,000	731,000
Other Revenue									$76,000	$311,000	$443,000
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross									191
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									30 years 0 months 0 days
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									7 years 0 months 0 days
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									3 years 0 months 0 days
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									7 years 0 months 0 days
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									3 years 0 months 0 days
Restaurant Signage [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									15 years 0 months 0 days
Restaurant Signage [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									10 years 0 months 0 days
Decor [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									7 years 0 months 0 days
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life									5 years 0 months 0 days
Franchised Units [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure Line Items
Number Of Restaurants	139								139
Committed Restaurants	56								56
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure Line Items
Number Of Restaurants	50								50

2_INVENTORIES_Details

(2) INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Small Wares And Supplies	$1,474	$1,686
Food And Beverage	1,203	1,229
Retail Goods	65	0
Inventories	$2,742	$2,915

3_PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_LEASE1

(3) PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Equipment, And Leashold Improvements, Net [Abstract]
Land Buildings Improvements	$63,407	$70,642
Furniture Fixtures Equipment	39,864	41,240
Decor	1,465	2,654
Construction In Progress Gross	391	512
Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization	55,632	55,315
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$49,495	$59,733

4_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Details

(4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets	$1,810,000	$1,810,000
Intangible assets, net	2,949,000	2,997,000
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Period Increase Decrease	0	229,000	21,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	25 years 1 month 7 days	26 years 1 month 7 days
Lease interest asset, gross	1,417,000	1,417,000
Net book value of lease interest assets	1,187,000	1,234,000
Current portion of lease interest assets	-48,000	-47,000
Non current portion of lease interest assets	1,139,000	1,187,000
Accumulated Amortization Lease Assets	-230,000	-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	2,997,000	3,044,000
Intangible Original Cost	$3,227,000	$3,227,000

5_OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES_De

(5) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Gift cards payable	$1,960	$1,855
Other liabilities	844	831
Sales tax payable	824	747
Deferred franchise fees	225	115
Income taxes payable	36	34
Accrued property and equipment purchases	50	18
Total other current liabilities	$3,939	$3,600

6_OTHER_LIABILITIES_Details

(6) OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred rent	$8,435	$7,831
Other liabilities	159	347
Asset retirement obligations	115	107
Income Taxes Payable, Noncurrent	51	25
Long term deferred compensation	411	716
Total other liabilities	$9,171	$9,026

7_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_DEBT_COV2

(7) CREDIT FACILITY AND DEBT COVENANTS, LONG-TERM DEBT, AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.72%	3.24%
Line of Credit	5,000,000	$11,400,000
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,343,000	4,023,000
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,150,000	3,502,000
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long Term Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate	9.63%
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years 0 months 0 days
Federal Funds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Increase	0.50%
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long Term Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate	0.25%
Wells Fargo Prime [Member]
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long Term Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate	3.25%
Eurodollar Rate Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
Maximum [Member] | Base Rate Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%
Maximum [Member] | Eurodollar Rate Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.50%
Minimum [Member] | Base Rate Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.00%
Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	30,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	1.5
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms	The Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on the Borrower with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, distributions, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets and transactions with affiliates of the Borrower, among others.  The Facility also includes various financial covenants that have maximum target capital expenditures, cash flow ratios, and adjusted leverage ratios.  If the Company’s Adjusted Leverage Ratio is greater than 4.00 to 1.00, an additional covenant applies that limits the maximum royalty receivable aged past 30 days.  In addition, capital expenditure limits include permitted stock repurchase limits (limited to $15.0 million in aggregate during any 12 month period beginning in fiscal 2014, and $45.0 million in aggregate during the term of the agreement).
Letters Of Credit Maximum	3,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	620,000
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance	2.5
Line of Credit, Current	0	0
Line of Credit	5,000	11,400
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2014	0
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2015	5,000,000
Long-term Debt, Total	5,000,000	11,400,000
Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%
Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.25%
Long Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.12%	2.68%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		57,000
Term Loan Balloon Payment		3,003,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	-680,000	-680,000
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2014	680,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2015	3,343,000
Long-term Debt, Total	4,023,000	4,703,000
Financing Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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 fiscal years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was 2.12% and 2.68%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	54,428
Financing Lease Obligation Terms	On March 31, 1999, the Company completed a $4.5 million financing obligation involving three existing restaurants as part of a sale/leaseback transaction. Under this financing, we are obligated to make monthly payments of $54,428 (which increases 4.04% every two years) for a minimum of 20 years. At the end of the 20 year lease term, we may extend the lease for up to two additional five year terms. We also have the option to purchase the leased restaurants on the 20th anniversary of the lease term and between the first and second five year option terms. The option purchase price is the greater of $4.5 million or the fair market value, as defined in the agreement, of the properties at the time the purchase option is exercised. Based upon our continued involvement in the leased property and its purchase option, the transaction has been accounted for as a financing arrangement. Accordingly, the three existing restaurants are included in property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and are being depreciated over a 20 year term. In addition, as the monthly lease payments are made, the obligation will be reduced by the 20 year amortization table.
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Historical Cost	4,500,000
Financing Lease Obligations Total	3,501,000	3,802,000
Financing Lease Obligations, Current	-351,000	-300,000
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,150,000	3,502,000
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2015	679,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2016	700,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2017	707,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in 2018	1,838,000
Financing Lease Obligations, Future Minimum Payments Due in 2014	673,000
Financing Lease Obligations, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	4,597,000
Financing Lease Obligations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	59,000
Financing Lease Obligations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	54,000

8_OPERATING_LEASE_OBLIGATIONS_1

(8) OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Operating Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Minimum Lease Term	9
Maximum Lease Term	33
Contingent Rent Minimum Percentage	3.00%
Number Restaurants That Have Contingent Rent	14
Contingent Rent Maximum Percentage	7.00%
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$6,100,000	$5,900,000	$5,700,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals	6,000	17,000	28,000
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue	0	23,000	34,000
Lease And Rental Expense	9,400,000	9,800,000	9,800,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in 2014	6,338,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in 2015	6,306,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in 2016	6,497,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four 2017	6,730,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in 2018	6,847,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	112,711,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due	$145,429,000

9_PERFORMANCE_SHARES_STOCK_OPT2

(9) PERFORMANCE SHARES, STOCK OPTIONS, OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION, AND COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011	Sep. 27, 2009	Jun. 28, 2009	Jan. 02, 2011	Jan. 01, 2012
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$25.72
Common Shares Acquired	101,466
Cost of Shares Repurchased	$2,600,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract]
Common Stock Purchased	2,793	4,725
Weighted Average Share Price	$14.22	$10.51
Espp Description		Prior to fiscal 2014, the Company maintained an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which gave eligible team members the option to purchase Common Stock (total purchases in a year could not exceed 10% of a team member’s current year compensation) at 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the end of each calendar quarter.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares Available for Grant	350,462
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	155,000	0	0
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)	30,518
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$10.42
Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term	4 years 9 months 18 days
Expected stock volatility	4190.00%
Risk-free interest rate	140.00%
Options granted	191
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Outstanding options (in shares)	196,000	48,000	102,000				48,000								193,000
Stock Options Exercised Gross	-43,000	-54,000	-80,000				-54,000
Canceled or Expired Weighted Average Exercise Price		$0	$10.98
Outstanding Weighted Average Price	$27.67	$7.77	$6.80				$7.77								$6.68
Exercised Weighted Average Exercise Price	$7.40	$5.92	$5.97
Options canceled or expired (in shares)		0	-11,000
Options Exercisable	18,000	48,000	102,000				48,000
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.39	$7.77	$6.80				$7.77
Options granted	191
Granted Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.11
Shares Forfeited for Strike Price and Tax Obligations	18,000,000	23,000	47,000				23,000
Shares Issued Net of Option Forfeitures	25,000,000	31,000,000	33,000,000				31,000,000
Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit	$10.98
Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit	$32.10
Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 6 months 0 days
Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options Weighted Average Exercise Price	$27.67
Stock Options Exercised In Period Total Intrinsic Value	756,000
Stock Options Exercisable Intrinsic Value	538,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross			150,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross			1,500,000
Two Thousand Ten Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	0	153,000
Two Thousand Eleven Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-55,000	205,000	343,000
Attainment Percentage Actual	86.70%
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	56,001
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	86,519
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-761,000	297,000	464,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	28,700
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	0
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]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-412,000	582,000	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	25,300
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	22,770
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%.
Estimated Attainment Percentage		90.00%					90.00%
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		458,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	23,070
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	20,763
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		135,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	2,230
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	2,007
Performance Share Programs Total [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	-1,228,000	1,084,000	960,000
Director Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	47,000	117,000	94,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross							7,640	13,575	25,000	25,000	15,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross							150,000	150,000			154,000	150,000	168,000
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Board of Director Cash Compensation	358,000	435,000	395,000
Total Boardof Directors Compensation	560,000	552,000	489,000
Options granted				27,500	20,000	20,000
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Options granted				27,500	20,000	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	405,000	210,000
Shares surrendered to cover payroll taxes incurred (in shares)	24,685
Average Price of Shares Forfeited	$26.59
Two Thousand Five Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	371,000		0
CEO Employment [Member]
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Options granted						25,000
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Options granted						25,000
CEO Employment [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross														50,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross														454,000
CFO Employment [Member]
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Options granted					78,000
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Options granted					78,000
CFO Employment [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [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														227,000
Two Thousand Ten Repurchase Plan [Member]
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased														1,000,000
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share			$9.91
Common Shares Acquired		1,000,000
Cost of Shares Repurchased		8,800,000
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	$16.05
Common Shares Acquired	804,101
Cost of Shares Repurchased	$12,900,000

10_RETIREMENT_SAVINGS_PLANS_De

(10) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
401(K) Plan Description	. In fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012 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 Contribution Per Employee, Percent	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution	$518,000	$522,000	$541,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match	87,000	131,000	89,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description	During fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, we matched 25.0% of the first 4.0% contributed and paid a declared interest rate of 6.0% on balances outstanding.
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	99,000	129,000	144,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution	58,000	75,000	76,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distributions Paid	418,000	187,000	65,000
Deferred Compensation Liability	$633,000	$895,000	$4

11_INCOME_TAXES_Details

(11) INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax (Expense) Benefit	($1,381,000)	($1,560,000)	($681,000)
Current State Tax (Expense) Benefit	-334,000	-475,000	-375,000
Current Foreign Tax (Expense) Benefit	-112,000	-88,000	-14,000
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit	-1,827,000	-2,123,000	-1,070,000
Deferred Income Tax (Expense) Benefit [Abstract]
Deferred Federal Income Tax (Expense) Benefit	717,000	90,000	268,000
Deferred State And Local Income Tax (Expense) Benefit	11,000	23,000	-3,000
Deferred Income Taxes	728,000	113,000	265,000
Income tax expense	-1,099,000	-2,010,000	-805,000
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	45,000	21,000	7,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	69,000	26,000	21,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	-14,000		-7,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	-19,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions		-4,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions		2,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	81,000	45,000	21,000
Income Tax Penalties and Interest [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination Penalties And Interest Expense	-7,000	3,000
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Accrued	7,000	14,000	11,000
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound	-34,000
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound	34,000
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent	3,352,000	3,110,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local	1,607,000	1,458,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Financing Lease Obligations	1,300,000	1,414,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Stock Compensation	303,000	1,237,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other	330,000	333,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income	381,000	302,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Other	236,000	208,000
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense	211,000	124,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory	11,000	42,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves	48,000	40,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	5,000	25,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	7,784,000	8,293,000
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	-4,959,000	-6,174,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory	-614,000	-666,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses	-311,000	-506,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other	-55,000	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-5,939,000	-7,346,000
Deferred Tax Asset Net Of Liability	1,845,000	947,000
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	-1,639,000	-1,469,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	206,000	-522,000
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount	170,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	34.00%	34.00%	34.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	5.00%	4.20%	4.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Meals and Entertainment	1.10%	0.60%	0.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Other	7.00%	4.30%	5.70%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Other	-1.20%	-0.40%	-1.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits	-20.50%	-12.90%	-16.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies	1.70%	0.40%	0.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	0.40%	-0.50%	-11.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	27.50%	29.70%	15.60%
Foreign taxes	2.80%	1.30%	0.30%
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxCreditsForeign	-2.80%	-1.30%	-0.30%
Operating Loss Carryforwards	35,800,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	30-Dec-19
Income Taxes Paid [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net			1,100,000
Pre-tax Income Increase (Decrease)				1,600,000
Federal [Member]
Income Taxes Paid [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	369,000	577,000
State and Foreign [Member]
Income Taxes Paid [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$231,000	$522,000	$461,000

12_SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOWS_INF2

(12) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$790,000	$947,000	$959,000
Income Taxes Paid, Net			1,100,000
Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes payable for performance shares issued	-1,520,000	-641,000	-1,189,000
Accrued property and equipment purchases	($32,000)	$134,000	($111,000)

13_SUPPLEMENTAL_QUARTERLY_DATA

(13) SUPPLEMENTAL QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenues	$34,080	$37,676	$41,937	$35,662	$35,721	$39,535	$43,576	$36,600	$149,355	$155,432	$154,988
Income from operations	-3,757	3,127	4,481	1,041	2,946	1,216	3,237	348	4,892	7,747	6,213
Net income	-2,493	2,023	2,851	516	1,872	737	2,096	62	2,897	4,767	4,360
Basic net income per common share	($0.35)	$0.28	$0.39	$0.08	$0.26	$0.10	$0.28	$0.01	$0.40	$0.65	$0.58
Diluted net income per common share	($0.35)	$0.28	$0.39	$0.08	$0.25	$0.10	$0.27	$0.01	$0.40	$0.62	$0.57
Vehicle Catering Fee		165	122
Labor Catering Fee		$155	$91

15_ASSET_IMPAIRMENT_AND_ESTIMA2

(15) ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND ESTIMATED LEASE TERMINATION AND OTHER CLOSING COSTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	$4,517,000	$1,181,000	$370,000
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	49,495,000	59,733,000
Lease Termination [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	0	0
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	116,000	0
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-100,000	0
Balance at End of Period	16,000	0	0
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Lease Termination [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	0	0
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	116,000	0	85,700
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-100,000	0	-85,700
Balance at End of Period	16,000	0	0
Richmond, Virginia area restaurants [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Costs For Closed Restaurants	54,000
Salisbury, Maryland [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	2,285,000	943,000
Costs For Closed Restaurants	187,000
Lease Reserve	19,000
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale [LineItems]
Asset Impairment Charges	2,285,000	943,000
Oakton, Virginia [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Lease Reserve		200,000
Gaithersburg, Maryland [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Other Closing Costs		38,000
Tulsa, Oklahoma [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				1,200,000
Various Restaurants [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Costs For Closed Restaurants			289,000
Lease Reserve			77,000
Other Closing Costs			4,000
Recaptured Accrued Expenses				30,000
May's Landing, New Jersey [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	766,000
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale [LineItems]
Asset Impairment Charges	766,000
Impaired Decor [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	342,000
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale [LineItems]
Asset Impairment Charges	342,000
Des Moines, Iowa [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	226,000
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale [LineItems]
Asset Impairment Charges	226,000
Decor Warehouse [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Lease Reserve	94,000
Two Minneapolis, Minnesota Area Restaurants[Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	544,000
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale [LineItems]
Asset Impairment Charges	$544,000

16_FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Det

(16) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$38	$104
AssetsFairValueDisclosureAbstract
Assets Held For Sale Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure	2,500
Property and Equipment, Net Fair Value Disclosure	648
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	38	104
FairValueInputsLevel3Member
AssetsFairValueDisclosureAbstract
Assets Held For Sale Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure	2,500
Property and Equipment, Net Fair Value Disclosure	$648

17_RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_

(17) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
License And Services Revenue	$878,000	$805,000	$731,000
Franchise royalty revenue	17,196,000	17,104,000	17,354,000
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
License And Services Revenue	878,000	805,000
Franchise royalty revenue	710,000	640,000
Licensing accounts receivable	189,000	146,000
Due from DTSG, Inc	$73,000	$61,000

18_SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

(18) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 29, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Warehouse Decor	$531,000

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL2

SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Line Items
Balance at Beginning of Period	$0	$0
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	116,000	0
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-100,000	0
Balance at End of Period	16,000	0
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Line Items
Balance at Beginning of Period	72,500	236,300	17,600
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	274,100	7,300	306,700
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-132,200	-171,100	-88,000
Balance at End of Period	214,400	72,500	236,300
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Line Items
Balance at Beginning of Period	0	0
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	116,000	0	85,700
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-100,000	0	-85,700
Balance at End of Period	16,000	0	0
Employee Severance [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Line Items
Balance at Beginning of Period	83,300	120,200	0
Additions Charged To Cost And Expense	931,100	348,100	133,000
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions	-653,800	-385,000	-12,800
Balance at End of Period	$360,600	$83,300	$120,200