BBQ (BBQ) 10-Q 8 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Document and entity information [Abstract]
Document type	10-Q
Document period end date	29-Mar-15
Document Period Focus	Q1
Amendment flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
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	-2
Entity filer category	Accelerated Filer
Entity well known seasoned issuer	No
Entity common stock shares outstanding	7,003,475

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,007	$2,133
Restricted cash	518	648
Accounts receivable, net	4,677	3,558
Inventories	2,744	2,742
Deferred tax asset	1	1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,873	1,993
Assets held for sale	2,500	2,500
Total current assets	15,320	13,575
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	48,475	49,495
Other assets:
Intangible assets, net	2,937	2,949
Deferred tax asset	336	336
Other assets	334	322
Total assets	67,402	66,677
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and financing lease obligation	1,046	1,031
Accounts payable	5,789	5,653
Accrued compensation and benefits	1,519	3,457
Deferred tax liability, current	131	131
Other current liabilities	3,837	3,939
Total current liabilities	12,322	14,211
Long-term liabilities:
Line of Credit	11,000	5,000
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,173	3,343
Financing lease obligations, less current portion	3,055	3,150
Deferred tax liability, noncurrent	0	0
Other liabilities	9,337	9,171
Total liabilities	38,887	34,875
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 7,035 and 7,137 shares issued and outstanding at March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively	66	68
Retained earnings	28,449	31,734
Total shareholders equity	28,515	31,802
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$67,402	$66,677

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	7,035	7,137
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	7,035	7,137

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Revenue:
Restaurant sales, net	$28,106	$31,248
Franchise royalty revenue	4,331	4,203
Franchise fee revenue	5	35
Licensing and other revenue	185	176
Total Revenue	32,627	35,662
Costs and expenses:
Food and beverage costs	8,524	9,126
Labor and benefits costs	9,381	10,420
Operating expenses	7,855	8,401
Depreciation and amortization	1,391	1,546
General and administrative expenses	4,892	4,227
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	95	460
Pre-opening Expenses	1	7
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property	-23	434
Total costs and expenses	32,116	34,621
Income from operations	511	1,041
Other expense:
Interest expense	-208	-263
Interest income	5	1
Other (expense) income, net	-2	-1
Total other expense	-205	-263
Income before income taxes	306	778
Income tax expense	-109	-262
Net income	$197	$516
Basic net income per common share	$0.03	$0.07
Diluted net income per common share	$0.03	$0.07
Weighted average common of shares outstanding - basic	7,107	7,312
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	7,131	7,345

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$197	$516
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by
Depreciation and amortization	1,391	1,546
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	95	460
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property	-23	434
Amortization of deferred financing costs	23	18
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0
Deferred rent and net amortization of lease interest assets and liablities	224	256
Stock-based compensation	208	-609
Tax benefit for equity awards issued - operating activities	-153	-680
Restricted cash	130	322
Accounts receivable, net	-1,154	86
Inventories	88	133
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-879	-640
Deposits	0	0
Accounts payable	39	-323
Accrued compensation and benefits	-2,128	-1,395
Other current liabilities	-105	668
Other liabilities - operating activities	0	-5
Long-term deferred compensation	-74	-35
Cash flows provided by operating activities	-2,121	752
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of restaurant assets	0	75
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements	-428	-450
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0
Cash flows used for investing activities	-428	-375
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from draws on line of credit	9,200	5,700
Payments on line of credit	-3,200	-4,800
Payments for debt issuance costs	0	0
Payments on long-term debt and financing lease obligation	-250	-244
(Payments) proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	-114
Tax benefit for equity awards issued	153	680
Repurchase of common stock	-3,480	-950
Cash flows used for financing activities	2,423	272
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-126	649
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,133	1,293
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$2,007	$1,942

1_Basis_of_Presentation

(1) Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	(1)       Basis of Presentation
	We, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (“Famous Dave's” or the “Company”), were incorporated in Minnesota on March 14, 1994. We develop, own, operate and franchise restaurants under the name "Famous Dave's". As of March 29, 2015, there were 184 Famous Dave's restaurants operating in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and one Canadian province, including 50 company-owned restaurants and 134 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 56 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed Area Development Agreements as of March 29, 2015.
	We prepared these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rules and Regulations. These unaudited financial statements represent the consolidated financial statements of Famous Dave's and its subsidiaries as of March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014 and for the three month periods ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, respectively. The information furnished in these financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014 as filed with the SEC.
	Due to the seasonality of our business, revenue and operating results for the three months ended March 29, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

(2) Net Income Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	(2)       Net Income Per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted EPS equals net income divided by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus all additional common stock equivalents, such as stock options, when dilutive.
	Following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
				Three Months Ended
		(in thousands, except per share data)		March 29,		March 30,
				2015		2014
		Net income per common share – basic:
			Net income	$	197	$	516
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,107		7,312
		Net income per common share – basic		$	0.03	$	0.07
		Net income per common share – diluted:
			Net income	$	197	$	516
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,107		7,312
			Dilutive impact of common stock
			equivalents outstanding		24		33
			Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,131		7,345
		Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.03	$	0.07

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	(3)       Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund
	We have a system-wide Public Relations and Marketing Development Fund, to which Company-owned restaurants, in addition to the majority of franchise-operated restaurants, contribute a percentage of net sales, currently 1.0%, for use in public relations and marketing development efforts throughout the system. The assets held by this fund are considered restricted. Accordingly, we reflect the cash related to this fund in restricted cash and reflect the liability in accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014. We had approximately $518,000 and $648,000 in this fund as of March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively.

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Additional Narrative Disclosure [Text Block]	(4)        Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts Receivable, Net – We provide an allowance for uncollectible accounts on accounts receivable based on historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant.  We provide for a general bad debt reserve for franchise receivables due to increases in days sales outstanding and deterioration in general economic market conditions.  This general reserve is based on the aging of receivables meeting specified criteria and is adjusted each quarter based on past due receivable balances.  Additionally, we have periodically established a specific reserve on certain receivables as necessary.  Any changes to the reserve are recorded in general and administrative expenses.  The allowance for uncollectible accounts was approximately $201,000 and $214,000, at March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively.  Accounts receivable are written off when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable balances written off have not exceeded allowances provided. We believe all accounts receivable in excess of the allowance are fully collectible.  If accounts receivable in excess of provided allowances are determined uncollectible, they are charged to expense in the period that determination is made.  Outstanding past due accounts receivable are subject to a monthly interest charge on unpaid balances which is recorded as interest income in our consolidated statements of operations. In assessing recoverability of these receivables, we make judgments regarding the financial condition of the franchisees based primarily on past and current payment trends, as well as other variables, including annual financial information, which the franchisees are required to submit to us, as well as other variables.

5_Intangible_Assets_net

(5) Intangible Assets, net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	(5)       Intangible Assets, net
	The Company has intangible assets that consist of liquor licenses and lease interest assets. The liquor licenses are indefinite lived assets and are not subject to amortization. The lease interest assets are amortized to occupancy costs on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of each respective lease. Amortization of the lease interest assets is expected to be approximately $47,500 per year, for the remaining useful life.
	A reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of intangible assets at March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively, are presented in the table below:
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at December 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
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at March 29, 2015
		Lease interest assets	24.8	$	1,417	$	-242	$	1,175	$	-48	$	1,127
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-242	$	2,985	$	-48	$	2,937
		(1)The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

6_Credit_Facility_LongTerm_Deb

(6) Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants Disclosure [Text Block]	(6)       Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants
	The Company and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively known as the “Borrower”) currently have a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The Credit Agreement will expire on July 5, 2016. It contains a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with an opportunity to increase this to $50.0 million, a term loan (the “Term Loan”) and up to $3.0 million of letters of credit, which reduce the availability of the Facility. At March 29, 2015, the principal amount outstanding under the Facility and the Term Loan was $11.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, along with approximately $455,000 in letters of credit for real estate locations. The Credit Agreement allows for the termination of the Facility by the Borrower without penalty at any time. We expect to use any borrowings under the Credit Agreement for general working capital purposes as needed.  Under the Credit Agreement, the Borrower has granted the Lender a security interest in all current and future personal property of the Borrower.
	Principal amounts outstanding under the Facility bear interest either at an adjusted Eurodollar rate or “Base Rate” plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin depends on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio at the end of the previous quarter. For the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.76% and 2.85%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at March 29, 2015. An option exercise fee would also apply to increased outstanding amounts between $30.0 and $50.0 million.
	Principal amounts outstanding under the Term Loan bear interest at the same rate as the Facility. The weighted average interest rate of the Term Loan for the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 was 2.18% and 2.33%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan.
	The Facility contains various financial covenants as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type. For more information regarding the details of the various financial covenants and customary affirmative and negative covenants, please read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 29, 2015.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities

(7) Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	(7)        Other Current Liabilities
	Other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
				March 29,		December 28,
		(in thousands)		2015		2014
		Gift cards payable	$	1,668	$	1,960
		Other liabilities		1,165		844
		Sales tax payable		699		824
		Deferred franchise fees		225		225
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		57		50
		Income tax payable		23		36
			$	3,837	$	3,939

8_Other_Liabilities

(8) Other Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	(8)        Other Liabilities
	Other liabilities consisted of the following at:
				March 29,		December 28,
		(in thousands)		2015		2014
		Deferred rent	$	8,650	$	8,435
		Long term deferred compensation		437		411
		Asset retirement obligations		115		115
		Other liabilities		83		159
		Income taxes payable		52		51
			$	9,337	$	9,171

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms Of Compensation And Common Share Repurchaces [Abstract]
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation and Common Share Repurchases [Text Block]	(9)       Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases
	Stock-based Compensation
	We have adopted a 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, pursuant to which we may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance stock units and other stock and cash awards to eligible participants. We have also adopted a 1998 Director Stock Option Plan. 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 254,762 shares of our Company's common stock remained unreserved and available for issuance at March 29, 2015.The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan and the Director Plan prohibit the granting of incentives after June 10, 2008 and May 12, 2015, respectively, the tenth anniversary of the date such Plans were approved by the Company's shareholders. Nonetheless, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan and the Director Plan will remain in effect until all outstanding incentives granted thereunder have either been satisfied or terminated.
	We recognized stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, respectively, as follows:
	Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units
	Upon the conclusion of the 2012 performance share program, no shares were issued as the performance conditions were not satisfied.
	For the 2013 performance share program, performance was measured by using Adjusted EBITDA. For these purposes, “Adjusted EBITDA” is 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 is subject to adjustment by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion for non-cash items. The Compensation Committee did not implement a formal equity incentive program for fiscal 2014 or 2015.
	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 Adjusted EBITDA goals established by our Compensation Committee for each fiscal year within a three-year performance period (“Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal”). Receipt of any performance shares is contingent upon our achieving a specified minimum percentage of the Cumulative EBITDA Goal.
	We recognize compensation cost for performance stock unit awards over the requisite service period based on their initial fair value, which is the closing stock price at the date of grant. This award is adjusted to fair value based on the closing stock price at the end of each fiscal quarter. Recipients of performance stock unit awards are entitled to receive a cash payout based on a number of our stock units awarded (“Performance Stock Unit”) to the extent we achieve the Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal, and the market value of our common stock.
	At March 29, 2015, the following performance share programs were in progress:
			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)(2)		(at March 29, 2015)		target number)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	25,300(3)		22,477(4)		100.00%
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)This program consists of 23,070 performance shares and 2,230 performance stock units.
	(4)Consists of 21,408 performance shares and 2,069 performance stock units, assuming an estimated payout equal to 92.8% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2015 fiscal year. The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares or Performance Stock Units are contingent on the Company achieving Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2013-2015 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2012-2014 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units equal to the percentage of the Adjusted EBITDA Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%.
	Board of Directors' Compensation
	We recognized board of directors' compensation expense in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, respectively, as follows:
					Three Months Ended
					March 29,			March 30,
					2015			2014
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)		$	15		$	2(4)
		Stock option compensation(5)(6)(7)			68			0
		Cash compensation			77			112
		Total board of directors' compensation		$	160		$	114
	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 vested in two equal installments of 12,500 shares on February 10, 2014 and February 10, 2015 and expire five years from the grant date. The compensation expense for this grant was 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 January 15, 2015, Edward H. Rensi was granted 75,000 stock options. These options will vest in equal annual installments over a three year period 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 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.
	Other options granted to certain non-officer employees vest in equal annual installments over a period of four years and expire five years from the grant date. Compensation expense equal to the grant date fair value is generally recognized for these awards over the vesting period.
	The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation method with the assumptions noted in the table below. Due to a lack of recent historical share option exercise experience, the Company uses a simplified method for estimating the expected life, as outlined in Accounting Standards Codification 718, calculated using the following formula: (vesting term + original contract term)/2. Expected volatilities are based on the movement of the company's common stock over the most recent historical period equivalent to the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. maturities over the expected life at the time of grant.
	Information regarding our Company's stock options is summarized below:
		(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
		Options outstanding at December 28, 2014			196		$	27.67			6.5
			Granted		95			30.66
		Options outstanding at March 29, 2015			291			28.66			7.4
		Weighted-average values and assumptions for valuing grants made:
				Three months ended March 29, 2015			Fiscal 2014
		Weighted average fair value of options granted		$	7.55		$	10.42
		Expected life (in years)			3.9			4.8
		Expected stock volatility			37.4	%		41.9	%
		Risk-free interest rate			1	%		1.4	%
	Common Share Repurchases
	On May 1, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to 1.0 million shares of our common stock in both the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. We repurchased 118,210 shares during the first three months of fiscal 2015 for approximately $3.6 million at an average market price per share of $30.67, excluding commissions. No shares were repurchased during the first three months of fiscal 2014. Since the program was adopted May 2012, we have repurchased 922,311 shares for approximately $16.5 million at an average market price per share of $17.93, excluding commissions.

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans

(10) Retirement Savings Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
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 2015, we will match 25.0%, and in fiscal 2014, we matched 25.0%, of the employee's contribution up to 4.0% of their earnings. Employee contributions were approximately $116,000 and $144,000 for the first quarter of fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. The employer match was approximately $20,000 and $25,000 for the first quarter of fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. There were no discretionary contributions to the Plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014.
	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 employees 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 2015, we will match 25.0%, and in fiscal 2014, we matched 25.0%, of the first 4.0% contributed and are paying 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, any future payments would have no greater rights than that of an unsecured general creditor of the Company and they confer no legal rights for interest or claim on any assets of the Company. Benefits provided by the Plan are not insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), because the pension insurance provisions of ERISA do not apply to the Plan.
	For the quarter ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, eligible participants contributed approximately $18,000 and $35,000, respectively, to the Plan, and the Company provided matching funds and interest of approximately $9,000 and $19,000, respectively. Distributions for the quarters ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 were $113,000 and $115,000, respectively. The balance of the Plan for the quarters ended March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014 was approximately $547,000 and $633,000, respectively. Of these balance approximately $109,000 and $224,000 was recorded in current liabilities and the remaining balance was recorded in other liabilities at March 29, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively.

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs [Abstract]
Asset Impairment And Estimated Lease Terminations And Other Closing Costs Disclosure [Text Block]	(11)       Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs
	We evaluate restaurant sites and long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of restaurant sites to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the restaurant site to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis. If a restaurant is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the restaurant's assets exceeds its fair value. Fair value is estimated based on the best information available including estimated future cash flows, expected growth rates in comparable restaurant sales, remaining lease terms, discount rate and other factors. If these assumptions change in the future, we may be required to take additional impairment charges for the related assets. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate future cash flows. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates. Restaurant sites that are operating but have been previously impaired are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Following is a summary of these events during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014
	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
					Three Months		Three Months
						Ended		Ended
	Restaurants		Reason		March 29,2015		March 30,2014
	Richmond, VA area		Costs for closed restaurants		$	95	$	-
	Various		Costs for closed restaurants	-1		-		342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurant			-		99
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs			-		19
		Total			$	95	$	460
	(1)Change in strategic direction regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements

(12) Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]	(12)       Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The fair value measurement framework establishes a three-tier hierarchy. The three levels, in order of priority, are as follows:
	Level 1:         Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.   Level 1 measurements are determined by observable inputs which include data sources and market prices available and visible outside of the entity.
	Level 2:        Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3:         Inputs that are used to estimate the fair value of the asset or liability.  Level 3 measurements are determined by unobservable inputs, which include data and analysis developed within the entity to assess the fair value.
	Transfers in and out of levels will be based on our judgment of the availability of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets, other observable inputs, and non-observable inputs.
	The following table (in thousands) summarizes the assets held for sale, property and equipment, and performance stock units, in each case measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 28, 2014 and March 29, 2015:
					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 28, 2014
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	38	$	0	$	0	$	38
	Balance at March 29, 2015
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	44	$	0	$	0	$	44
	Assets Held for Sale were recorded at fair value and 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 cash flows. These assets were adjusted to net realizable value at December 28, 2014 based upon the decision to dispose of the property. As no further impairment indicators are present, no further adjustments have been made subsequently.
	The performance stock units are measured on a recurring basis and classified as other long-term liabilities on our balance sheet.

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Disclosures [Text Block]	(13)       Supplemental Cash Flow Information
			Three Months Ended
			March 29,		March 30,
			2015		2014
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	183	$	298
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	67	$	62
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	0	$	863
	(Reduction in) accrued property and equipment purchases		$	-8	$	5

14_Recent_Accounting_Pronounce

(14) Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesAbstract
NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock	(14)       Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement
	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. 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 FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). The amendments in ASU 2014-09 provide for a single, principles-based model for revenue recognition that replaces the existing revenue recognition guidance. In April 2015, the FASB voted for a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09. If approved, the new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. It permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and early adoption is not permitted. We have not yet selected a transition method and are in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

15_Subsequent_Events

(15) Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
SubsequentEventsAbstract
SubsequentEventsTextBlock	(16)       Subsequent Events
	The Company evaluated for the occurrence of subsequent events through the issuance date of the Company's financial statements. No other recognized or non-recognized subsequent events occurred that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements except as noted below.
	On May 8, 2015, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively known as the “Borrower”) entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”), which amended and restated the Company's Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Credit Agreement was amended and restated in order to (i) increase the aggregate maximum loan commitment from $30.0 million to $35.0 million, with loans consisting of a $5.0 million revolving Facility and a $30.0 million term loan facility utilizing development loans having a 10-year, mortgage-style amortization; (ii) remove the ability to increase the aggregate maximum loan commitment to $50.0 million; (iv) require the proceeds of asset sales be used to pay down borrowings under the Credit Agreement; (v) provide additional flexibility with respect to the Company's financial covenants and its ability to make Restricted Payments (as defined in the Credit Agreement); and (vi) extend the expiration of the Credit Agreement from July 5, 2015 to May 8, 2020.

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_

(2) Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicandDilutedTableTextBlock				Three Months Ended
		(in thousands, except per share data)		March 29,		March 30,
				2015		2014
		Net income per common share – basic:
			Net income	$	197	$	516
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,107		7,312
		Net income per common share – basic		$	0.03	$	0.07
		Net income per common share – diluted:
			Net income	$	197	$	516
			Weighted average shares outstanding		7,107		7,312
			Dilutive impact of common stock
			equivalents outstanding		24		33
			Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding		7,131		7,345
		Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.03	$	0.07

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Tables

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at December 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
	(in thousands)		Remaining estimated useful life (years)		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Less Current Portion(1)		Non- Current Portion
	Balance at March 29, 2015
		Lease interest assets	24.8	$	1,417	$	-242	$	1,175	$	-48	$	1,127
		Liquor licenses			1,810		0		1,810		0		1,810
		Total		$	3,227	$	-242	$	2,985	$	-48	$	2,937
		(1)The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities_Ta

(7) Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
				March 29,		December 28,
		(in thousands)		2015		2014
		Gift cards payable	$	1,668	$	1,960
		Other liabilities		1,165		844
		Sales tax payable		699		824
		Deferred franchise fees		225		225
		Accrued property and equipment purchases		57		50
		Income tax payable		23		36
			$	3,837	$	3,939

8_Other_Liabilities_Tables

(8) Other Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
				March 29,		December 28,
		(in thousands)		2015		2014
		Deferred rent	$	8,650	$	8,435
		Long term deferred compensation		437		411
		Asset retirement obligations		115		115
		Other liabilities		83		159
		Income taxes payable		52		51
			$	9,337	$	9,171

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt1

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms Of Compensation And Common Share Repurchaces [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]			Target No. of		Estimated Payout of		Maximum
			Performance Shares and		Performance Shares and		Payout
	Award		Performance Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		(as a percent of
	Date	Program	(Originally Granted)(1)(2)		(at March 29, 2015)		target number)
	1/8/13	2013 Program	25,300(3)		22,477(4)		100.00%
	(1)Assumes achievement of 100% of the applicable Adjusted EBITDA Goal.
	(2)Net of employee forfeitures.
	(3)This program consists of 23,070 performance shares and 2,230 performance stock units.
	(4)Consists of 21,408 performance shares and 2,069 performance stock units, assuming an estimated payout equal to 92.8% of the applicable Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA Goal. Final payout amounts will be determined upon the Company filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the 2015 fiscal year. The participants’ rights to receive Performance Shares or Performance Stock Units are contingent on the Company achieving Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2013-2015 that are equal to at least the sum of the amounts achieved by the Company during fiscal 2012-2014 (as adjusted by the Compensation Committee, if applicable). If the Company achieves this threshold, then participants will be entitled to receive a percentage of their “Target” number of Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units equal to the percentage of the Adjusted EBITDA Goal achieved by the Company, up to 100%.
Schedule Of Director Compensation [Table Text Block]					Three Months Ended
					March 29,			March 30,
					2015			2014
		(in thousands)
		Stock-based compensation(1)(2)(3)		$	15		$	2(4)
		Stock option compensation(5)(6)(7)			68			0
		Cash compensation			77			112
		Total board of directors' compensation		$	160		$	114
Schedule Of Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]		(number of options in thousands)			Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
		Options outstanding at December 28, 2014			196		$	27.67			6.5
			Granted		95			30.66
		Options outstanding at March 29, 2015			291			28.66			7.4
		Weighted-average values and assumptions for valuing grants made:
				Three months ended March 29, 2015			Fiscal 2014
		Weighted average fair value of options granted		$	7.55		$	10.42
		Expected life (in years)			3.9			4.8
		Expected stock volatility			37.4	%		41.9	%
		Risk-free interest rate			1	%		1.4	%

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima1

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Terminationand Other Closing Costs Tables[ Abstract]
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs [Table Text Block]	Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (in thousands):
					Three Months		Three Months
						Ended		Ended
	Restaurants		Reason		March 29,2015		March 30,2014
	Richmond, VA area		Costs for closed restaurants		$	95	$	-
	Various		Costs for closed restaurants	-1		-		342
	Salisbury, MD		Costs for closed restaurant			-		99
	Salisbury, MD		Lease termination costs			-		19
		Total			$	95	$	460
	(1)Change in strategic direction regarding décor resulted in the impairment of the décor located in the company's restaurants.

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Tab

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Table)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Balance at December 28, 2014
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	38	$	0	$	0	$	38
	Balance at March 29, 2015
		Assets
			Assets Held for Sale	$	0	$	0	$	2,500	$	2,500
			Property and Equipment	$	0	$	0	$	648	$	648
		Liabilities
			Performance Stock Units	$	44	$	0	$	0	$	44

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info1

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]			Three Months Ended
			March 29,		March 30,
			2015		2014
	(in thousands)
	Cash paid for interest		$	183	$	298
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		$	67	$	62
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes
		payable for performance shares issued	$	0	$	863
	(Reduction in) accrued property and equipment purchases		$	-8	$	5

1_Basis_of_Presentation_Detail

(1) Basis of Presentation (Details)	Mar. 29, 2015
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Number Of Restaurants	184
Committed Restaurants	56
Number of States in which Entity Operates	34
Number Of Commonwealths	1
Number Of Canadian Provinces	1
Franchised Units [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Number Of Restaurants	134
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Number Of Restaurants	50

2_Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_1

(2) Net Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$197	$516
Weighted average comon shares outstanding basic	7,107	7,312
Basic net income per common share	$0.03	$0.07
Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding	24	33
Weighted average comon shares outstanding diluted	7,131	7,345
Diluted net income per common share	$0.03	$0.07

3_Restricted_Cash_and_Marketin1

(3) Restricted Cash and Marketing Fund (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Franchisee Marketing Fund Contribution Rate	1.00%
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		$648,000	$518,000

4_Allowance_for_Doubtful_Accou1

(4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$201,000	$214,000

5_Intangible_Assets_net_Detail

(5) Intangible Assets, net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	$1,810,000	$1,810,000
Intangible assets, net	2,937,000	2,949,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	24 years 9 months 22 days	25 years 1 month 7 days
Lease interest asset, gross	1,417,000	1,417,000
Net book value of lease interest assets	1,175,000	1,187,000
Current portion of lease interest assets	-48,000	-48,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Non Current	1,127,000	1,139,000
Accumulated Amortization Lease Assets	-242,000	-230,000
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	2,985,000	2,997,000
Intangible Original Cost	$3,227,000	$3,227,000

6_Credit_Facility_LongTerm_Deb1

(6) Credit Facility, Long-Term Debt and Debt Covenants (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity		$35,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	11,000,000	5,000,000
Future Payments Schedule [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Total	3,900,000
Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	5-Jul-16
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	30,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.76%		2.85%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%
Letters Of Credit Maximum	3,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$455,000
Long-term Debt, Description	We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 29, 2015. Principal amounts outstanding under the Facility bear interest either at an adjusted Eurodollar rate or “Base Rate” plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin depends on the Company’s Adjusted Leverage Ratio at the end of the previous quarter. For the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014, our weighted average interest rate for the Facility was 2.76% and 2.85%, respectively. Unused portions of the Facility are subject to a fee, which was 0.375% of the unused amount at March 29, 2015. An option exercise fee would also apply to increased outstanding amounts between $30.0 and $50.0 million.
Long Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.18%		2.33%
Long-term Debt, Description	Principal amounts outstanding under the Term Loan bear interest at the same rate as the Facility. The weighted average interest rate of the Term Loan for the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 was 2.18% and 2.33%, respectively. The Company is required to make minimum annual amortization payments of 10.0% of the principal balance of the Term Loan.

7_Other_Current_Liabilities_De

(7) Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Gift cards payable	$1,668	$1,960
Other liabilities	1,165	844
Sales tax payable	699	824
Deferred franchise fees	225	225
Income taxes payable	23	36
Accrued property and equipment purchases	57	50
Total other current liabilities	$3,837	$3,939

8_Other_Liabilities_Details

(8) Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred rent	$8,650	$8,435
DeferredCompensationLiabilityClassifiedNoncurrent	437	411
Asset retirement obligations	115	115
Other liabilities	83	159
Income Taxes Payable, Noncurrent	52	51
Total other liabilities	$9,337	$9,171

9_Performance_Shares_Stock_Opt2

(9) Performance Shares, Stock Options, Other Forms of Compensation, and Common Share Repurchases (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$30.67
Number Of Shares Repurchased	118,210
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$3.60
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares Available for Grant	254,762
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Board of Director Cash Compensation	77,000	112,000
Total Board of Directors Compensation	160,000	114,000
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Outstanding options (in shares)		291,000		196,000
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price		$28.66		$27.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	75,000	95,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$30.66
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		7 years 4 months 24 days		6 years 6 months 2190 days
Weighted average fair value of options	$7.55		$10.42
Expected life (in years)	3 years 10 months 1119 days		4 years 9 months 1478 days
Expected stock volatility	37.40%		41.90%
Risk-free interest rate	1.00%		1.40%
CEO Employment [Member]
Board of Directors' Compensation [Abstract]
Option Vesting Installment	12,500
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		25,000
CFO Employment [Member]
Options Outstanding Rollforward [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	78,000
Two Thousand Ten Program [Member] | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		49,000
Two Thousand Eleven Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	-55,000
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		401,000
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	-370,000
Two Thousand Twelve Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		280,000
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	28,000	-266,000
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		128,000
Maximum Payout Percentage	100.00%
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	23,070
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	21,408
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	2,230
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	2,069
Two Thousand Thirteen Program [Member] | Performance Shares and Performance Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Assumed Achievement Percentage	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	25,300
Estimated Payout Of Shares Granted	22,477
Estimated Attainment Percentage	92.80%
Performance Programs Total [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	28,000	-691,000
Director Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	0	2,000
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		55,000
Director Program [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	15,000	2,000
Director Program [Member] | Stock Option Member
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	68,000	0
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	15,000	-73,000
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited		20,000
Two Thousand Five Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	172,000	118,000
Two Thousand Ten Repurchase Plan [Member]
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Average Cost Per Repurchased Share	$17.93
Number Of Shares Repurchased	922,311
Payments for Repurchase of Equity	$16,500,000
Two Thousand Twelve Repurchase Plan [Member]
Common Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased	1,000,000

10_Retirement_Savings_Plans_De

(10) Retirement Savings Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 28, 2009	Dec. 28, 2014
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%			25.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution	$116,000	$144,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match	20,000	25,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	25.00%			25.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Interest Paid, Percent	6.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employee Contribution	18,000	35,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution	9,000	19,000	9,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distributions Paid	113,000	115,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	547,000			633,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current	$109,000	$224,000

11_Asset_Impairment_and_Estima2

(11) Asset Impairment and Estimated Lease Termination and Other Closing Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	$95	$460
Asset Impairment Charges	95
Lease Reserve	0
Salisbury, Maryland [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Costs For Closed Restaurants	0	99
Lease Reserve		19
Various Restaurants [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		0
Costs For Closed Restaurants		$342

12_Fair_Value_Measurements_Det

(12) Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Performance Stock Units	$44	$38
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Performance Stock Units	44	38
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
FinancialInstrumentsFinancialAssetsBalanceSheetGroupingsAbstract
Assets Held for Sale	2,500	2,500
Property and Equipment	$648	$648

13_Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Info2

(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$183	$298
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	67	62
Reclassification of additional-paid-in-capital to payroll taxes payable for performance shares issued	0	863
Accrued property and equipment purchases	($8)	$5

15_Subsequent_Events_Detail

(15) Subsequent Events (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
SubsequentEventsAbstract
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$35
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	5	11
LoansPayable	$30