Flanigan's Enterprises (BDL) 10-K 21 Dec 17 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 21, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	FLANIGANS ENTERPRISES INC
Entity Central Index Key	12,040
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer	No
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,858,647
Entity Public Float			$ 19,947,000
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Trading Symbol	BDL

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,885,000	$ 10,174,000
Prepaid income taxes	67,000	180,000
Due from franchisees		62,000
Other receivables	496,000	627,000
Inventories	2,842,000	2,633,000
Prepaid expenses	1,350,000	1,274,000
Deferred tax assets	299,000	381,000
Total current assets	14,939,000	15,331,000
Property and Equipment, Net	42,178,000	38,138,000
Construction in progress	527,000	15,000
Property and equipment - net after construction in progress	42,705,000	38,153,000
Investment in Limited Partnership	237,000	212,000
Other Assets:
Liquor licenses	630,000	630,000
Deferred tax assets	999,000	862,000
Leasehold interests, net	538,000	660,000
Other	461,000	553,000
Total other assets	2,628,000	2,705,000
Total assets	60,509,000	56,401,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,066,000	7,790,000
Due to franchisees	1,781,000	2,098,000
Current portion of long-term debt	1,076,000	1,466,000
Deferred rent	88,000	102,000
Total current liabilities	11,011,000	11,456,000
Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion	11,322,000	8,626,000
Commitments and Contingencies
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.10 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 4,197,642 shares issued; 1,858,647 outstanding for years ended 2017 and 2016	420,000	420,000
Capital in excess of par value	6,240,000	6,240,000
Retained earnings	31,398,000	28,750,000
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,338,995 shares for the years ended 2017 and 2016	(6,077,000)	(6,077,000)
Total Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. stockholders' equity	31,981,000	29,333,000
Noncontrolling interests	6,195,000	6,986,000
Total equity	38,176,000	36,319,000
Total liabilities and equity	$ 60,509,000	$ 56,401,000

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	4,197,642	4,197,642
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,858,647	1,858,647
Treasury stock, shares, at cost	2,338,995	2,338,995

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Revenues:
Restaurant food sales	$ 66,917,000	$ 64,954,000
Restaurant bar sales	20,476,000	20,492,000
Package store sales	16,842,000	15,661,000
Franchise-related revenues	1,592,000	1,584,000
Owner's fee	150,000	150,000
Other operating income	233,000	225,000
Rental income	612,000	552,000
Total	106,822,000	103,618,000
Cost of merchandise sold:
Restaurants and lounges	31,607,000	29,770,000
Package goods	12,034,000	11,207,000
Payroll and related costs	32,795,000	32,102,000
Occupancy costs	5,432,000	5,413,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	18,696,000	18,325,000
Total	100,564,000	96,817,000
Income from Operations	6,258,000	6,801,000
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense	(600,000)	(557,000)
Interest and other income	102,000	92,000
Total other income (expense)	(498,000)	(465,000)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	5,760,000	6,336,000
Provision for Income Taxes	(1,370,000)	(1,367,000)
Net Income	4,390,000	4,969,000
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1,370,000)	(1,929,000)
Net Income Attributable to Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. Stockholders	$ 3,020,000	$ 3,040,000
Net Income Per Common Share:
Basic and Diluted	$ 1.63	$ 1.64
Weighted Average Shares and Equivalent Shares Outstanding:
Basic and Diluted	1,858,647	1,858,647

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Total
Balance, beginning at Oct. 03, 2015	$ 420,000	$ 6,240,000	$ 26,054,000	$ (6,077,000)	$ 7,162,000	$ 33,799,000
Balance, shares, beginning at Oct. 03, 2015	4,197,642			2,338,995
Net income			3,040,000		1,929,000	4,969,000
Distributions to noncontrolling interests					(2,095,000)	(2,095,000)
Dividends paid			(344,000)			(344,000)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests					(10,000)	(10,000)
Balance, ending at Oct. 01, 2016	$ 420,000	6,240,000	28,750,000	$ (6,077,000)	6,986,000	36,319,000
Balance, shares, ending at Oct. 01, 2016	4,197,642			2,338,995
Net income			3,020,000		1,370,000	4,390,000
Distributions to noncontrolling interests					(2,161,000)	(2,161,000)
Dividends paid			(372,000)			(372,000)
Balance, ending at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 420,000	$ 6,240,000	$ 31,398,000	$ (6,077,000)	$ 6,195,000	$ 38,176,000
Balance, shares, ending at Sep. 30, 2017	4,197,642			2,338,995

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 4,390,000	$ 4,969,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,545,000	2,564,000
Amortization of leasehold interests	122,000	121,000
Gain/loss on sale/abandonment of property and equipment	50,000	285,000
Amortization of deferred loan costs	40,000
Deferred income taxes	(55,000)	35,000
Deferred rent	(14,000)	(13,000)
Income from unconsolidated limited partnership	(45,000)	(17,000)
(Increase) decrease in:
Prepaid income taxes	113,000	(180,000)
Due from franchisees	62,000	(62,000)
Other receivables	131,000	(56,000)
Inventories	(209,000)	(223,000)
Prepaid expenses	1,123,000	734,000
Other assets	42,000	50,000
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	276,000	498,000
Income taxes payable		(143,000)
Due to franchisees	(317,000)	205,000
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities	8,254,000	8,767,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(4,288,000)	(3,074,000)
Purchase of construction in progress	(2,419,000)
Deposit on purchase of fixed assets	(439,000)	(328,000)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	73,000
Distributions from unconsolidated limited partnership	20,000	30,000
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities	(7,053,000)	(3,372,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payments of long-term debt	(1,793,000)	(2,039,000)
Deferred loan costs	(86,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt	2,922,000
Dividends paid	(372,000)	(344,000)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,161,000)	(2,095,000)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests		(10,000)
Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities	(1,490,000)	(4,488,000)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(289,000)	907,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	10,174,000	9,267,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	9,885,000	10,174,000
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest	600,000	559,000
Income taxes	1,149,000	1,656,000
Supplemental Disclosure for Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Financing of insurance contracts	1,199,000	914,000
Purchase deposits transferred to property and equipment	489,000	350,000
Construction in progress transferred to property and equipment	1,907,000
Purchase of vehicles in exchange for debt	$ 24,000

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Capitalization The Company was incorporated in 1959 and operates in South Florida as a chain of full-service restaurants and package liquor stores. Restaurant food and beverage sales make up the majority of our total revenue. At September 30, 2017, we (i) operated 26 units, (excluding the adult entertainment club referenced in (ii) below), consisting of restaurants, package liquor stores and combination restaurants/package liquor stores that we either own or have operational control over and partial ownership in; (ii) own but do not operate one adult entertainment club; and (iii) franchise an additional five units, consisting of two restaurants, (one of which we operate) and three combination restaurants/package liquor stores. With the exception of one restaurant we operate under the name “The Whale’s Rib”, and in which we do not have an ownership interest, all of the restaurants operate under our service mark “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” and all of the package liquor stores operate under our service mark “Big Daddy’s Liquors”. The Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorize us to issue and have outstanding at any one time 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $0.10 per share. We operate under a 52-53 week year ending the Saturday closest to September 30. Our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 are each comprised of a 52-week period. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned, and the accounts of the eight limited partnerships in which we act as general partner and have controlling interests. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a separate component of equity. We report consolidated net income inclusive of both the Company’s and the noncontrolling interests’ share, as well as amounts of consolidated net income (loss) attributable to each of the Company and the noncontrolling interests. Use of Estimates The consolidated financial statements and related disclosures are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the period reported. These estimates include assessing the estimated useful lives of tangible assets and the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in our consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Inventories Our inventories, which consist primarily of package liquor products, are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Liquor Licenses In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 350, “ Intangibles Goodwill and Other Property and Equipment Our property and equipment are stated at cost. We capitalize expenditures for major improvements and depreciation commences when the assets are placed in service. We record depreciation on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. We charge maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, to expense as incurred. When we dispose of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in income. Our estimated useful lives range from three to five years for vehicles, and three to seven years for furniture and equipment. Leasehold improvements are currently being amortized over the shorter of the life of the lease or the life of the asset up to a maximum of 20 years. Our building and building improvements of our corporate offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our building and building improvements of our construction office/warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our combination restaurant and package liquor stores in Hallandale, Florida and Hollywood, Florida; our restaurants in N. Miami, Florida and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our package liquor store in N. Miami, Florida and our shopping center in Miami, Florida and property in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, all of which we own, are being depreciated over forty years. Leasehold Interests Our purchase of an existing restaurant location usually includes a lease to the business premises. As a result, a portion of the purchase price is allocated to the leasehold interest. We capitalize the cost of the leasehold interest and amortization commences upon our assumption of the lease. We amortize leasehold interests on a straight line basis over the remaining term of the lease. Investment in Limited Partnerships We use the consolidation method of accounting when we have a controlling interest in other companies and limited partnerships. We use the equity method of accounting when we have an interest between twenty to fifty percent in other companies and limited partnerships, but do not exercise control. Under the equity method, our original investments are recorded at cost and are adjusted for our share of undistributed earnings or losses. All significant intercompany profits are eliminated. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents. Cash and Cash Equivalents We maintain deposit balances with financial institutions which balances may, from time to time, exceed the federally insured limits, which are $250,000 for interest and non-interest bearing accounts. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts. Major Suppliers Throughout our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we purchased substantially all of our food products from one major supplier pursuant to a master distribution agreement which entitled us to receive certain purchase discounts, rebates and advertising allowances that are recorded as a reduction of cost of merchandise sold in periods in which they are earned. We believe that several other alternative vendors are available, if necessary. Throughout our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we purchased the majority of our alcoholic beverages from three local distributors. Each distributor has exclusive rights from the manufacturers to sell specific brands in given areas, so unless the exclusive distribution rights are transferred to another vendor, there are no alternate distributors available. Revenue Recognition We record revenues from normal recurring sales upon the sale of food and beverages and the sale of package liquor products. We report our sales net of sales tax. Continuing royalties, which are a percentage of net sales of franchised stores, are accrued as income when earned. Pre-opening Costs Our pre-opening costs are those typically associated with the opening of a new restaurant and generally include payroll costs associated with the new restaurant opening, rent and promotional costs. We expense pre-opening costs as incurred. During our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we reported none. Advertising Costs Our advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs incurred during our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 were approximately $185,000 and $494,000 respectively. General Liability Insurance We have general liability insurance which incorporates a semi-self-insured plan under which we assume the full risk of the first $50,000 of exposure per occurrence, while the limited partnerships assume the full risk of the first $10,000 of exposure per occurrence. Our insurance carrier is responsible for $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence above our self-insured deductible, up to a maximum aggregate of $2,000,000 per year. During our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we were able to purchase excess liability insurance, whereby our excess insurance carrier is responsible for $6,000,000 coverage above our primary general liability insurance coverage. With the exception of one (1) limited partnership which has higher general liability insurance coverage to comply with the terms of its lease for the business premises, we are un-insured against liability claims in excess of $7,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Our general policy is to settle only those legitimate and reasonable claims asserted and to aggressively defend and go to trial, if necessary, on frivolous and unreasonable claims. Under our current liability insurance policy, any expense incurred by us in defending a claim, including adjusters and attorney's fees, are a part of our $50,000 or $10,000, as applicable, self-insured retention. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The respective carrying value of certain of our on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair value. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payables, accrued expenses and debt. We have assumed carrying values to approximate fair values for those financial instruments, which are short-term in nature or are receivable or payable on demand. We estimated the fair value of debt based on current rates offered to us for debt of comparable maturities and similar collateral requirements. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820-10-50-1, we utilized a valuation model to determine the fair value of our swap agreements. As the valuation models for the swap agreements were based upon observable inputs, they are classified as Level 2 (see Note 12). Derivative Instruments We account for derivative instruments in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815-10-05-4, “ Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” Income Taxes We account for our income taxes using FASB ASC Topic 740, “ Income Taxes We follow the provisions regarding Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Long-Lived Assets We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated life of our intangible and other long-lived assets or whether the remaining balance of our intangible and other long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. If and when such factors, events or circumstances indicate that intangible or other long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment, we will determine the fair value of the asset by making an estimate of expected future cash flows over the remaining lives of the respective assets and compare that fair value with the carrying value of the assets in measuring their recoverability. In determining the expected future cash flows, the assets will be grouped at the lowest level for which there are cash flows, at the individual store level. Earnings Per Share We follow FASB ASC Topic 260 - “ Earnings per Share Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “ Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis Issued In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-15 “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”. This ASU addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows”, and other Topics. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes all existing guidance on accounting for leases in ASC Topic 840. ASU 2016-02 is intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 will continue to classify leases as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after the date of initial adoption, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. We expect the adoption of the new guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheets due to recognition of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability related to our current operating leases. The process of evaluating the full impact of the new guidance of our consolidated financial statements and disclosures is ongoing, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in our fiscal year 2018. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (ASU 2014-09), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles when it becomes effective. The new standard was originally effective for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB affirmed its proposal for a one year deferral of the effective date and these updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early application in our fiscal year 2018 permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe that these updates will impact our recognition of revenue from sales generated at Company owned or operated restaurants or package liquor stores or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of these updates will have on the recognition of revenue related to our gift card and loyalty programs, as well as which adoption method will be used. The Company is still evaluating the full impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in the first half of our fiscal year 2018.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	NOTE 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 2017 2016 Furniture and equipment $ 11,774,000 $ 11,211,000 Leasehold improvements 22,405,000 21,428,000 Land and land improvements 19,555,000 17,034,000 Building and improvements 16,603,000 14,520,000 Vehicles 1,357,000 1,230,000 71,694,000 65,423,000 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 29,516,000 27,285,000 42,178,000 38,138,000 Construction in progress 527,000 15,000 $ 42,705,000 $ 38,153,000 Depreciation and amortization expense for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 was approximately $2,545,000 and $2,564,000, respectively.

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
LEASEHOLD INTERESTS	NOTE 3. LEASEHOLD INTERESTS 2017 2016 Leasehold interests, at cost $ 3,024,000 $ 3,024,000 Less accumulated amortization 2,486,000 2,364,000 $ 538,000 $ 660,000 Future leasehold amortization as of September 30, 2017 is as follows: 2018 $ 121,000 2019 121,000 2020 96,000 2021 80,000 2022 33,000 Thereafter 87,000 Total $ 538,000

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERS

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS	NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS We have invested with others (some of whom are affiliated with our officers and directors) in nine limited partnerships which own and operate nine South Florida based restaurants under our service mark “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill”. In addition to being a limited partner in these limited partnerships, we are the sole general partner of all of these limited partnerships and manage and control the operations of the restaurants except for the restaurant located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we only hold a limited partnership interest. Generally, the terms of the limited partnership agreements provide that until the investors’ cash investment in a limited partnership (including any cash invested by us) is returned in full, the limited partnership distributes to the investors annually out of available cash from the operation of the restaurant, as a return of capital, up to 25% of the cash invested in the limited partnership, with no management fee paid to us. Any available cash in excess of the 25% of the cash invested in the limited partnership distributed to the investors annually, is paid one-half (½) to us as a management fee and one-half (1/2) to the investors (including us) prorata based upon the investors’ investment, as a return of capital. Once all of the investors (including us) have received, in full, amounts equal to their cash invested, an annual management fee becomes payable to us equal to one-half (½) of cash available to be distributed, with the other one half (½) of available cash distributed to the investors (including us) as a profit distribution, pro-rata based upon the investors’ investment. As of September 30, 2017, limited partnerships owning six (6) restaurants, (Surfside, Florida, Kendall, Florida, West Miami, Florida, Pinecrest, Florida, Wellington, Florida and Miami, Florida locations), have returned all cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by the limited partnership. In addition to our receipt of Surfside, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 46% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Surfside, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since March 6, 1998. 33.3% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. This limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by the limited partnership. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Kendall, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 41% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Kendall, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since April 4, 2000. 28.3% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. This limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by the limited partnership. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. West Miami, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 27% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in West Miami, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since October 11, 2001. 32.7% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. This limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by the limited partnership. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Wellington, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 28% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Wellington, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since May 27, 2005. 22.4% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. This limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by the limited partnership. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Pinecrest, Florida We are the sole general partner and 45% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Pinecrest, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since August 14, 2006. 20.2% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. This limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the cash available for distribution by this limited partnership. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Pembroke Pines, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 23% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Pembroke Pines, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since October 29, 2007. 23.8% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. As of the end of our fiscal year 2017, this limited partnership has returned to its investors approximately 91.0% of their initial cash invested, increased from approximately 75.0% as of the end of our fiscal year 2016. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Davie, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 49% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Davie, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since July 28, 2008. 12.3% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. As of the end of our fiscal year 2017, this limited partnership has returned to its investors approximately 83.0% of their initial cash invested, increased from approximately 70.5% as of the end of our fiscal year 2016. This entity is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Miami, Florida We are the sole general partner and a 5% limited partner in this limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Miami, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since December 27, 2012. 26.8% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. As of the end of our fiscal year 2017, this limited partnership has returned to its investors all of their initial cash invested and we receive an annual management fee equal to one-half (½) of the cash available for distribution by this limited partnership. Fort Lauderdale, Florida A corporation, owned by a member of our Board of Directors, acts as sole general partner of a limited partnership which has owned and operated a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida under our “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” service mark since April 1, 1997. We have a 25% limited partnership interest in this limited partnership. 31.9% of the remaining limited partnership interest is owned by persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members. We have a franchise arrangement with this limited partnership. For accounting purposes, we do not consolidate the operations of this limited partnership into our operations. This entity is reported using the equity method in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The following is a summary of condensed unaudited financial information pertaining to our limited partnership investment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 2017 2016 Financial Position: Current assets $ 309,000 $ 167,000 Non-current assets 625,000 647,000 Current liabilities 164,000 145,000 Operating Results: Revenues 3,594,000 3,480,000 Gross profit 2,327,000 2,310,000 Net income 181,000 66,000

INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY FINANCED BY DEBT [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY	NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY North Miami, Florida During the second quarter of our fiscal year 2017, we purchased from an unrelated third party the vacant real property (the “Property”), which is contiguous to the real property we own where our new package liquor store located at 13185 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida, (Store #20P) and our restaurant located at 13205 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida (Store #20R) operate for $2.47 million cash at closing. To fund the cash at closing, we borrowed $2.0 million using our Credit Line (defined below at Note 10) and used cash on hand for the remainder. The Property will provide for a larger parking lot to be used by our customers.

EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EXIS

EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EXISTING LOCATION	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EXISTING LOCATION	NOTE 6. EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EXISTING LOCATION Weston, Florida During the second quarter of our fiscal year 2017, we renewed our lease with an unrelated third party for the restaurant we own located at 2460 Weston Road, Weston, Florida (Store #95) for a period of five (5) years from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022, with two (2) five (5) year renewal options, under the same terms and conditions, except an increase in the percentage rent.

FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS

FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
RE-FINANCING OF EXISTING DEBT [Abstract]
FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS	NOTE 7. FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS During our fiscal year 2017, we financed the following three (3) property and general liability insurance policies, totaling approximately $1.21 million, which property and general liability insurance includes coverage for our franchises which are not included in our consolidated financial statements: (i) For the policy year beginning December 30, 2016, our general liability insurance, excluding limited partnerships, is a one (1) year policy with our insurance carriers, including automobile and excess liability coverage. The one (1) year general liability insurance premiums, including automobile and excess liability coverage, total, in the aggregate $513,000, of which $409,000 is financed through an unaffiliated third party lender (the “Third Party Lender”). The finance agreement obligates us to repay the amounts financed together with interest at the rate of 2.95% per annum, over 10 months, with monthly payments of principal and interest, each in the amount of $42,000. The finance agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in all insurance policies, all unearned premium, return premium, dividend payments and loss payments thereof. (ii) For the policy year beginning December 30, 2016, our general liability insurance for our limited partnerships is a one (1) year policy with our insurance carriers, including excess liability coverage. The one (1) year general liability insurance premiums, including excess liability coverage, total, in the aggregate $498,000, of which $398,000 is financed through the Third Party Lender. The finance agreement obligates us to repay the amounts financed, together with interest at the rate of 2.95% per annum, over 10 months, with monthly payments of principal and interest, each in the amount of $40,000. The finance agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in all insurance policies, all unearned premium, return premium, dividend payments and loss payments thereof. (iii) For the policy year beginning December 30, 2016, our property insurance is a one (1) year policy. The one (1) year property insurance premium is in the amount of $504,000, of which $404,000 is financed through the Third Party Lender. The finance agreement provides that we are obligated to repay the amounts financed, together with interest at the rate of 2.95% per annum, over 10 months, with monthly payments of principal and interest, each in the amount of approximately $41,000. The finance agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in all insurance policies, all unearned premium, return premium, dividend payments and loss payments thereof. As of September 30, 2017, the aggregate principal balance owed from the financing of our property and general liability insurance policies is $192,000.

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
LIQUOR LICENSES	NOTE 8. LIQUOR LICENSES Liquor licenses, which are indefinite lived assets, are tested for impairment in September of each of our fiscal years. The fair value of liquor licenses at September 30, 2017, exceeded the carrying amount; therefore, we recognized no impairment loss. The fair value of the liquor licenses was evaluated by comparing the carrying value to recent sales for similar liquor licenses in the County issued. At September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, the total carrying amount of our liquor licenses was $630,000. We acquired a restaurant liquor license (4COP SFS) for our Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill restaurant located at 13205 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida (Store #20R) and downgraded the 4COP Quota liquor license formerly used at our combination Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill restaurant and Big Daddy’s Liquors package liquor store located at 13205 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida (Store #20) to a 3PS liquor license for use at our new Big Daddy’s Liquors package liquor store located at 13185 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida (Store #20P) during our fiscal year 2017. We acquired no liquor licenses in our fiscal year 2016.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES The components of our provision for income taxes for our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 are as follows: 2017 2016 Current: Federal $ 1,125,000 $ 1,078,000 State 300,000 254,000 Deferred: 1,425,000 1,332,000 Federal (50,000 ) 32,000 State (5,000 ) 3,000 (55,000 ) 35,000 $ 1,370,000 $ 1,367,000 A reconciliation of income tax computed at the statutory federal rate to income tax expense is as follows: 2017 2016 Tax provision at the statutory rate of 34% $ 1,959,000 $ 2,154,000 Non-controlling interests (466,000 ) (656,000 ) State income taxes, net of federal income tax 185,000 186,000 FICA tip credit (361,000 ) (343,000 ) True up adjustment (2,000 ) (26,000 ) Other permanent items 55,000 52,000 $ 1,370,000 $ 1,367,000 We have deferred tax assets which arise primarily due to depreciation recorded at different rates for tax and book purposes offset by cost basis differences in depreciable assets due to the deferral of the recognition of insurance recoveries on casualty losses for tax purposes, investments in and management fees paid by limited partnerships, accruals for potential uninsured claims, bonuses accrued for book purposes but not paid within two and a half months for tax purposes, the capitalization of certain inventory costs for tax purposes not recognized for financial reporting purposes, the recognition of revenue from gift cards not redeemed within twelve months of issuance, allowances for uncollectable receivables, unfunded limited retirement commitments and tax credit carryforwards generated as a result of the application of alternative minimum taxes. The components of our deferred tax assets at September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 were as follows: 2017 2016 Current: Reversal of aged payables $ 27,000 $ 27,000 Capitalized inventory costs 28,000 26,000 Accrued bonuses 319,000 342,000 Accruals for potential uninsured claims 20,000 41,000 Gift cards 160,000 178,000 Limited partnership management fees (255,000 ) (233,000 ) $ 299,000 $ 381,000 Long-Term: Book/tax differences in property and equipment $ 552,000 $ 628,000 Limited partnership investments 357,000 197,000 Accrued limited retirement 90,000 37,000 $ 999,000 $ 862,000

DEBT

DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	NOTE 10. DEBT Long-Term Debt 2017 2016 Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month +2.25%, (3.487% at September 30, 2017), but with $2,672,000 of the principal amount fixed at 4.51% pursuant to a swap agreement, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $23,700, and our current monthly payment of principal and interest as to that portion of the principal amount not fixed by the interest rate swap agreement, ($534,000), is payable at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month + 2.25% interest rate, (3.487% as of September 30, 2017). The entire principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest is due on November 30, 2019. $ 3,206,000 $ 3,431,000 Mortgage payable to unrelated third party, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest 1,715,000 1,772,000 Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month +2.25%, (3.485% at September 30, 2017), but with the interest fixed at 4.35% pursuant to a swap agreement, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $8,775, with a balloon payment of approximately $858,000 on January 22, 2023. 1,176,000 1,229,000 Revolving credit line/term loan payable to lender, which entitles the Company to borrow, from time to time through December 28, 2017, up to $5,500,000, secured by a blanket lien on all Company assets, bearing interest through December 28, 2017 at LIBOR – Daily Floating Rate + 2.25%, (3.4844% at September 30, 2017). Effective December 28, 2017, an interest rate swap agreement requires us to pay interest for a five (5) year period at a fixed rate of 4.61% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $5,500,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR, Daily Floating Rate, plus 2.25%, per annum (3.4844% at September 30, 2017) on the same notional principal amount, with a final payment on December 28, 2022. Subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2017, we borrowed the remaining $3,500,000. 2,000,000 — Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 4.65% per annum, fully amortized over fifteen (15) years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,384, with a final payment on December 28, 2031. 794,000 — Mortgage payable to a related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $5,700, with a balloon payment of approximately $457,000 due in March, 2021. 603,000 640,000 Re-financed mortgage in the original principal amount of $840,000, payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 4.65% per annum, fully amortized over fifteen (15) years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,519, with a final payment on December 28, 2031. During the second quarter of our fiscal year 2017, we terminated the interest rate swap agreement which related to the prior mortgage loan which required us to pay interest for a seven (7) year period at a fixed rate of 5.11% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $935,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR, Daily Floating Rate, plus 2.25% on the same amortizing notional principal amount. We paid an $8,500 pre-payment penalty to the lender in connection with the termination of the interest rate swap agreement. 811,000 750,000 Mortgage payable to related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $4,900, with a balloon payment of approximately $391,000 in May, 2021. 520,000 552,000 Financed insurance premiums, secured by all insurance policies, bearing interest at 2.95% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest in the aggregate amount of $123,000 a month through October 30, 2017. 192,000 186,000 Mortgage payable to related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,000, with a balloon payment of approximately $476,000 due in April, 2021. 630,000 669,000 Mortgage payable to unrelated third party, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 7½%, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $7,300, with a final payment due in March, 2034. 822,000 847,000 Other 138,000 179,000 Less unamortized loan costs (209,000 ) (163,000 ) 12,398,000 10,092,000 Less current portion 1,076,000 1,466,000 $ 11,322,000 $ 8,626,000 Long-term debt at September 30, 2017 matures as follows: 2018 $ 1,076,000 2019 1,023,000 2020 3,547,000 2021 2,087,000 2022 727,000 Thereafter 4,147,000 $ 12,607,000 Less unamortized loan costs (209,000 ) $ 12,398,000 As of September 30, 2017, we are in compliance with the covenants of all loans with our lender.

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS	NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS Construction Contracts During our fiscal year 2016, we entered into a construction contract in the amount of $1,061,000 to build a new building on a parcel of real property which we own which is near the real property where our combination package liquor store and restaurant located at 13205 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida, (Store #20) operated to re-locate our package liquor store to the new building and to renovate and expand the restaurant into the former package liquor store space. During our fiscal year 2017, we completed the new building and re-located our package liquor store, which opened for business on June 6, 2017. The construction contract, with change orders, totaled $1,272,000 and was paid in full as of September 30, 2017. On June 14, 2017, we entered into a construction contract in the amount of $880,000 to renovate our restaurant located at 13205 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida, (Store #20), including but not limited to the construction of a new kitchen and to expand the restaurant into the former package liquor store space. As of September 30, 2017 we are in the early construction stage, but subsequent thereto, agreed change orders increased the amount of the construction contract to $1,080,000, of which $345,000 has been paid. Subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2017, we entered into an agreement, in the amount of $127,000, for design and development services for the construction of a new building on a parcel of real property which we own which is adjacent to the real property where our combination package liquor store and restaurant located at 2505 N. University Drive, Hollywood, Florida, (Store #19) operates. Upon completion of the construction of the new building, we plan to re-locate our package liquor store to the new building and to renovate and expand the restaurant into the former package liquor store space. Subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2017, we also entered into a second agreement in the amount of $174,000, for design and development services to renovate our restaurant located at 2505 N. University Drive, Hollywood, Florida, (Store #19), including but not limited to the construction of a new kitchen and to expand the restaurant into the former package liquor store space. Legal Matters Our sale of alcoholic beverages subjects us to “dram shop” statutes, which allow an injured person to recover damages from an establishment that served alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person. If we receive a judgment substantially in excess of our insurance coverage or if we fail to maintain our insurance coverage, our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flow, could be materially and adversely affected. We currently have three “dram shop” claims which we are defending vigorously. We are a party to various other claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of our business. It is our opinion that all such matters are without merit or involve such amounts that an unfavorable disposition would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. Leases We lease a substantial portion of the land and buildings used in our operations under leases with initial terms expiring between 2018 and 2027. Renewal options are available on many of our leases. Most of our leases are fixed rent agreements. For one Company-owned restaurant/package liquor store combination unit, lease rental is subject to sales overrides ranging from 3% to 4% of annual sales in excess of established amounts. For another Company-owned restaurant, lease rental is subject to sales overrides of 7.3% of annual sales in excess of the base rent paid and another Company-owned restaurant, lease rental is subject to sales overrides of 3.5% of annual sales. For four limited partnership restaurants, lease rentals are subject to sales overrides ranging from 2% to 5.5% of annual sales in excess of the base rent paid. We recognize rent expense on a straight line basis over the term of the lease and percentage rent as incurred. We have a ground lease for an out parcel in Hollywood, Florida where we constructed a 4,120 square foot stand-alone building, one-half (1/2) of which is used by us for the operation of our Company-owned package liquor store and the other one-half (1/2) of which is subleased to an unrelated third party as retail space. Rent for the retail space commenced January 1, 2005, and we generated approximately $59,000 and $102,000 of revenue from this source during our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively. Total future minimum sublease payments under the non-cancelable sublease are $134,000, including Florida sales tax (currently 6%) through December 31, 2019. Future minimum lease payments, including Florida sales tax (currently 6% to 7%) under our non-cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2017 are as follows: 2018 $ 3,093,000 2019 3,010,000 2020 2,425,000 2021 1,596,000 2022 959,000 Thereafter 725,000 Total $ 11,808,000 Total rent expense for all of our operating leases was approximately $3,484,000 and $3,506,000 in our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in “Occupancy Costs” in our accompanying consolidated statements of income. This total rent expense is comprised of the following: 2017 2016 Minimum Base Rent $ 2,679,000 $ 2,694,000 Contingent Percentage Rent 805,000 812,000 Total $ 3,484,000 $ 3,506,000 Purchase Commitments In order to fix the cost and ensure adequate supply of baby back ribs for our restaurants during calendar year 2018, on November 7, 2017, we entered into a purchase agreement with our current rib supplier, whereby we agreed to purchase approximately $6,208,000 of baby back ribs during calendar year 2018 from this vendor at a fixed cost. While we anticipate purchasing all of our rib supply from this vendor, we believe that several other alternative vendors are available, if necessary. Franchise Program At September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we were the franchisor of five units under franchise agreements. Of the five franchised stores, three are combination restaurant/package liquor stores and two are restaurants (one of which we operate). Four • James G. Flanigan, our Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, and Michael B. Flanigan, a member of our Board of Directors and James G. Flanigan’s brother, are each a 35.24% owner of a company which has a franchise arrangement with us for the operation of a restaurant and package liquor store located in Coconut Grove, Florida (Store #18). • Patrick J. Flanigan, brother to both James G. Flanigan and Michael B. Flanigan and a member of our Board of Directors, owns 100% of a company which has a franchise arrangement with us for the operation of a combination restaurant/package liquor store located in Pompano Beach, Florida (Store #43). • Our officers and directors collectively own 30% of the shareholder interest of a company which has a franchise arrangement with us for the operation of a restaurant located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The shareholder interest of James G. Flanigan’s family represents an additional 60% of the total invested capital in this franchised location (Store #14). • Patrick J. Flanigan is the sole general partner and a 25% limited partner in a limited partnership which has a franchise arrangement with us for the operation of a restaurant located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Company is a 25% limited partner in this limited partnership and officers and directors of the Company (excluding Patrick J. Flanigan) own an additional 31.9% limited partnership interest in this franchised location (Store #15). Under the franchise agreements, we provide guidance, advice and management assistance to the franchisees. In addition and for an additional annual fee of approximately $25,000, we also act as fiscal agent for the franchisees whereby we collect all revenues and pay all expenses and distributions. We also, from time to time, advance funds on behalf of the franchisees for the cost of renovations. The resulting amounts receivable from and payable to these franchisees are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or a liability. We also agree to sponsor and manage cooperative buying groups on behalf of the franchisees for the purchase of inventory. The franchise agreements provide for royalties to us of approximately 3% of gross restaurant sales and 1% of gross package liquor sales. During our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we earned royalties of $661,000 and $606,000, respectively, from our related franchises. We are not currently offering or accepting new franchises. Employment Agreement/Bonuses As of September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we had no employment agreements. Our Board of Directors approved an annual performance bonus, with 14.75% of the corporate pre-tax net income, plus or minus non-recurring items, but before depreciation and amortization in excess of $650,000 paid to the Chief Executive Officer and 5.25% paid to other members of management. Bonuses for our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 amounted to approximately $1,337,000 and $1,497,000, respectively. Our Board of Directors also approved an annual performance bonus, with 5% of the pre-tax net income before depreciation and amortization from our restaurants in excess of $1,875,000 and our share of the pre-tax net income before depreciation and amortization from the restaurants owned by the limited partnerships paid to the Chief Operating Officer and 5% paid to the Chief Financial Officer. Bonuses for our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 amounted to approximately $838,000 and $897,000, respectively. Management Agreements Atlanta, Georgia We own, but do not operate, an adult entertainment nightclub located in Atlanta, Georgia which operates under the name “Mardi Gras”. We have a management agreement with an unaffiliated third party to manage the club. Under our management agreement, the unaffiliated third party management firm is obligated to pay us an annual amount, paid monthly, equal to the greater of $150,000 or ten (10%) percent of gross sales from the club, offset by one-half (1/2) of any rental increases, provided our fees will never be less than $150,000 per year. For each of our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we generated $150,000 of revenue from the operation of the club. Deerfield Beach, Florida Since January 2006, we have managed “The Whale’s Rib”, a casual dining restaurant located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, pursuant to a management agreement. We paid $500,000 in exchange for our rights to manage this restaurant. The management agreement was amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the initial term of the agreement, ten (10) years. The restaurant is owned by a third party unaffiliated with us. In exchange for providing management, bookkeeping and related services, we receive one-half (½) of the net profit, if any, from the operation of the restaurant. During the third quarter of our fiscal year 2011, the term of the management agreement was extended through January 9, 2036. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we generated $425,000 and $442,000 of revenue respectively, from providing these management services.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINA

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS We follow FASB (ASC) Topic 820, “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures • Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 Inputs -- Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable through correlation with market data. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and inputs to evaluation models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment because the inputs used in the model, such as interest rates and volatility, can be corroborated by readily observable market data. • Level 3 Inputs -- One or more significant inputs that are unobservable and supported by little or no market activity, and that reflect the use of significant management judgment. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar valuation techniques, and significant management judgment or estimation. Interest Rate Swap Agreements At September 30, 2017, we had three variable rate debt instruments outstanding that are impacted by changes in interest rates. In November, 2011, we financed our purchase of the real property and two building shopping center in Miami, Florida, with a $4,500,000 mortgage loan (the “$4.5M Mortgage Loan”). In January, 2013, we refinanced the mortgage loan encumbering the property where our combination package liquor store and restaurant located at 4 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Florida, (Store #31) operates, which mortgage loan is held by an unaffiliated third party lender (the “$1.405M Loan”). In December, 2016, we closed on a secured revolving line of credit which entitles us to borrow, from time to time through December 28, 2017, up to $5,500,000 (the “Credit Line”). As a means of managing our interest rate risk on these debt instruments, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with our unrelated third party lender to convert these variable rate debt obligations to fixed rates. We are currently party to the following three (3) interest rate swap agreements: (i) One (1) interest rate swap agreement entered into in November, 2011 by our wholly owned subsidiary, Flanigan’s Calusa Center, LLC, relates to the $4.5 Mortgage Loan (the “$4.5M Mortgage Loan Swap”). The $4.5M Mortgage Loan Swap requires us to pay interest for an eight (8) year period at a fixed rate of 4.51% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $3,750,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR – 1 Month, plus 2.25%, on the same amortizing notional principal amount. We determined that at September 30, 2017, the interest rate swap agreement is an effective hedging agreement and the fair value was not material; and (ii) The second interest rate swap agreement entered into in January, 2013 relates to the $1.405M Loan (the “$1.405M Term Loan Swap”). The $1.405M Term Loan Swap requires us to pay interest for a twenty (20) year period at a fixed rate of 4.35% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $1,405,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR – 1 Month, plus 2.25%, on the same amortizing notional principal amount. We determined that at September 30, 2017, the interest rate swap agreement is an effective hedging agreement and the fair value was not material; and (iii) The third interest rate swap agreement entered into in December, 2016, which becomes effective December 28, 2017 relates to the Credit Line (the “Line of Credit Swap”). The Line of Credit Swap requires us to pay interest for a five (5) year period, commencing December 28, 2017 at a fixed rate of 4.61% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $5,500,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR – 1 Month, plus 2.25%, on the same amortizing notional principal amount.

COMMON STOCK

COMMON STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
COMMON STOCK	NOTE 13. COMMON STOCK Treasury Stock Purchase of Common Shares During our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we did not purchase any shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2017, we still have authority to purchase 65,414 shares of our common stock under the discretionary plan approved by the Board of Directors on May 17, 2007. Our current repurchase plan has no expiration date and purchases under this program may be made from time to time on the open market and in private transactions, depending on market conditions, up to a purchase price of price of $15 per share.

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

BUSINESS SEGMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS We operate principally in two reportable segments – package stores and restaurants. The operation of package stores consists of retail liquor sales and related items. Information concerning the revenues and operating income for our fiscal years ended 2017 and 2016, and identifiable assets for the two reportable segments in which we operate, are shown in the following table. Operating income is total revenue less cost of merchandise sold and operating expenses relative to each segment. In computing operating income, none of the following items have been included: interest expense, other non-operating income and expense and income taxes. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets that are used in our operations in each segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and real property, improvements, furniture, equipment and vehicles used at our corporate headquarters. We do not have any operations outside of the United States and transactions between restaurants and package liquor stores are not material. Operating Revenues: 2017 2016 Restaurants $ 87,393,000 $ 85,446,000 Package stores 16,842,000 15,661,000 Other revenues 2,587,000 2,511,000 Total operating revenues $ 106,822,000 $ 103,618,000 Income from Operations Reconciled to Income after Income Taxes and Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests: Restaurants $ 8,659,000 $ 9,468,000 Package stores 1,028,000 853,000 9,687,000 10,321,000 Corporate expenses, net of other revenues (3,429,000 ) (3,520,000 ) Income from Operations 6,258,000 6,801,000 Interest expense (600,000 ) (557,000 ) Interest and Other Income 102,000 92,000 Income before provision for income taxes $ 5,760,000 $ 6,336,000 Provision for Income Taxes (1,370,000 ) (1,367,000 ) Net Income 4,390,000 4,969,000 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (1,370,000 ) (1,929,000 ) Net Income Attributable to Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc, stockholders $ 3,020,000 $ 3,040,000 Identifiable Assets: Restaurants $ 28,089,000 $ 25,758,000 * Package store 9,684,000 7,663,000 * 37,773,000 33,421,000 Corporate 22,736,000 22,980,000 * Consolidated Totals $ 60,509,000 $ 56,401,000 Capital Expenditures Restaurants $ 4,592,000 $ 1,353,000 Package stores 2,119,000 328,000 6,711,000 1,681,000 Corporate 509,000 1,743,000 Total Capital Expenditures $ 7,220,000 $ 3,424,000 Depreciation and Amortization: Restaurants $ 2,115,000 $ 2,064,000 Package stores 216,000 205,000 2,331,000 2,269,000 Corporate 336,000 416,000 Total Depreciation and Amortization $ 2,667,000 $ 2,685,000 * The Company moved assets of approximately $2,936,000, consisting primarily of land, from corporate ($233,000) and restaurant ($2,703,000) to package store ($2,936,000) to correctly report assets related to each segment.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITE

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	NOTE 15. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED ) The following is a summary of our unaudited quarterly results of operations for the quarters in our fiscal years 2017 and 2016. Quarter Ended Dec. 31, April 1, July 1, Sept. 30, Revenues $ 26,594,000 $ 27,433,000 $ 26,967,000 $ 25,828,000 Income from operations 1,473,000 2,095,000 1,586,000 1,104,000 Net income attributable to stockholders 664,000 1,047,000 842,000 467,000 Net income per share basic and diluted 0.36 0.56 0.45 0.26 Weighted average common 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 Quarter Ended Jan. 2, April 2, July 2, Oct. 1, Revenues $ 25,278,000 $ 26,974,000 $ 26,383,000 $ 24,983,000 Income from operations 1,351,000 1,978,000 2,411,000 1,061,000 Net income attributable to 624,000 874,000 1,147,000 395,000 Net income per share – 0.34 0.47 0.62 0.21 Weighted average common 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 Quarterly operating results are not necessarily representative of our operations for a full year for various reasons including the seasonal nature of both the restaurant and package store segments.

401(k) PLAN

401(k) PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
401(k) PLAN	NOTE 16. 401(k) PLAN Effective July 2004, we began sponsoring a 401(k) retirement plan covering substantially all employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Employees may contribute elective deferrals to the plan up to amounts allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. We are not required to contribute to the plan but may make discretionary profit sharing and matching contributions. During our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we made discretionary contributions of $47,000 and $43,000, respectively.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Except as otherwise provided herein, subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued and no other events required disclosure.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN24

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization and Capitalization	Organization and Capitalization The Company was incorporated in 1959 and operates in South Florida as a chain of full-service restaurants and package liquor stores. Restaurant food and beverage sales make up the majority of our total revenue. At September 30, 2017, we (i) operated 26 units, (excluding the adult entertainment club referenced in (ii) below), consisting of restaurants, package liquor stores and combination restaurants/package liquor stores that we either own or have operational control over and partial ownership in; (ii) own but do not operate one adult entertainment club; and (iii) franchise an additional five units, consisting of two restaurants, (one of which we operate) and three combination restaurants/package liquor stores. With the exception of one restaurant we operate under the name “The Whale’s Rib”, and in which we do not have an ownership interest, all of the restaurants operate under our service mark “Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill” and all of the package liquor stores operate under our service mark “Big Daddy’s Liquors”. The Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorize us to issue and have outstanding at any one time 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $0.10 per share. We operate under a 52-53 week year ending the Saturday closest to September 30. Our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 are each comprised of a 52-week period.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned, and the accounts of the eight limited partnerships in which we act as general partner and have controlling interests. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a separate component of equity. We report consolidated net income inclusive of both the Company’s and the noncontrolling interests’ share, as well as amounts of consolidated net income (loss) attributable to each of the Company and the noncontrolling interests.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The consolidated financial statements and related disclosures are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the period reported. These estimates include assessing the estimated useful lives of tangible assets and the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in our consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Inventories	Inventories Our inventories, which consist primarily of package liquor products, are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.
Liquor Licenses	Liquor Licenses In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 350, “ Intangibles Goodwill and Other
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Our property and equipment are stated at cost. We capitalize expenditures for major improvements and depreciation commences when the assets are placed in service. We record depreciation on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. We charge maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, to expense as incurred. When we dispose of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in income. Our estimated useful lives range from three to five years for vehicles, and three to seven years for furniture and equipment. Leasehold improvements are currently being amortized over the shorter of the life of the lease or the life of the asset up to a maximum of 20 years. Our building and building improvements of our corporate offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our building and building improvements of our construction office/warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our combination restaurant and package liquor stores in Hallandale, Florida and Hollywood, Florida; our restaurants in N. Miami, Florida and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; our package liquor store in N. Miami, Florida and our shopping center in Miami, Florida and property in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, all of which we own, are being depreciated over forty years.
Leasehold Interests	Leasehold Interests Our purchase of an existing restaurant location usually includes a lease to the business premises. As a result, a portion of the purchase price is allocated to the leasehold interest. We capitalize the cost of the leasehold interest and amortization commences upon our assumption of the lease. We amortize leasehold interests on a straight line basis over the remaining term of the lease.
Investment in Limited Partnerships	Investment in Limited Partnerships We use the consolidation method of accounting when we have a controlling interest in other companies and limited partnerships. We use the equity method of accounting when we have an interest between twenty to fifty percent in other companies and limited partnerships, but do not exercise control. Under the equity method, our original investments are recorded at cost and are adjusted for our share of undistributed earnings or losses. All significant intercompany profits are eliminated.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We maintain deposit balances with financial institutions which balances may, from time to time, exceed the federally insured limits, which are $250,000 for interest and non-interest bearing accounts. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Major Suppliers	Major Suppliers Throughout our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we purchased substantially all of our food products from one major supplier pursuant to a master distribution agreement which entitled us to receive certain purchase discounts, rebates and advertising allowances that are recorded as a reduction of cost of merchandise sold in periods in which they are earned. We believe that several other alternative vendors are available, if necessary. Throughout our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we purchased the majority of our alcoholic beverages from three local distributors. Each distributor has exclusive rights from the manufacturers to sell specific brands in given areas, so unless the exclusive distribution rights are transferred to another vendor, there are no alternate distributors available.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition We record revenues from normal recurring sales upon the sale of food and beverages and the sale of package liquor products. We report our sales net of sales tax. Continuing royalties, which are a percentage of net sales of franchised stores, are accrued as income when earned.
Pre-opening Costs	Pre-opening Costs Our pre-opening costs are those typically associated with the opening of a new restaurant and generally include payroll costs associated with the new restaurant opening, rent and promotional costs. We expense pre-opening costs as incurred. During our fiscal years 2017 and 2016, we reported none.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Our advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs incurred during our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 were approximately $185,000 and $494,000 respectively.
General Liability Insurance	General Liability Insurance We have general liability insurance which incorporates a semi-self-insured plan under which we assume the full risk of the first $50,000 of exposure per occurrence, while the limited partnerships assume the full risk of the first $10,000 of exposure per occurrence. Our insurance carrier is responsible for $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence above our self-insured deductible, up to a maximum aggregate of $2,000,000 per year. During our fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we were able to purchase excess liability insurance, whereby our excess insurance carrier is responsible for $6,000,000 coverage above our primary general liability insurance coverage. With the exception of one (1) limited partnership which has higher general liability insurance coverage to comply with the terms of its lease for the business premises, we are un-insured against liability claims in excess of $7,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Our general policy is to settle only those legitimate and reasonable claims asserted and to aggressively defend and go to trial, if necessary, on frivolous and unreasonable claims. Under our current liability insurance policy, any expense incurred by us in defending a claim, including adjusters and attorney's fees, are a part of our $50,000 or $10,000, as applicable, self-insured retention.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The respective carrying value of certain of our on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair value. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payables, accrued expenses and debt. We have assumed carrying values to approximate fair values for those financial instruments, which are short-term in nature or are receivable or payable on demand. We estimated the fair value of debt based on current rates offered to us for debt of comparable maturities and similar collateral requirements. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820-10-50-1, we utilized a valuation model to determine the fair value of our swap agreements. As the valuation models for the swap agreements were based upon observable inputs, they are classified as Level 2 (see Note 12).
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments We account for derivative instruments in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815-10-05-4, “ Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for our income taxes using FASB ASC Topic 740, “ Income Taxes We follow the provisions regarding Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated life of our intangible and other long-lived assets or whether the remaining balance of our intangible and other long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. If and when such factors, events or circumstances indicate that intangible or other long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment, we will determine the fair value of the asset by making an estimate of expected future cash flows over the remaining lives of the respective assets and compare that fair value with the carrying value of the assets in measuring their recoverability. In determining the expected future cash flows, the assets will be grouped at the lowest level for which there are cash flows, at the individual store level.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share We follow FASB ASC Topic 260 - “ Earnings per Share
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “ Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis Issued In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-15 “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”. This ASU addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows”, and other Topics. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes all existing guidance on accounting for leases in ASC Topic 840. ASU 2016-02 is intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 will continue to classify leases as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after the date of initial adoption, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. We expect the adoption of the new guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheets due to recognition of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability related to our current operating leases. The process of evaluating the full impact of the new guidance of our consolidated financial statements and disclosures is ongoing, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in our fiscal year 2018. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (ASU 2014-09), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles when it becomes effective. The new standard was originally effective for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB affirmed its proposal for a one year deferral of the effective date and these updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early application in our fiscal year 2018 permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe that these updates will impact our recognition of revenue from sales generated at Company owned or operated restaurants or package liquor stores or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of these updates will have on the recognition of revenue related to our gift card and loyalty programs, as well as which adoption method will be used. The Company is still evaluating the full impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in the first half of our fiscal year 2018.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of property and equipment	2017 2016 Furniture and equipment $ 11,774,000 $ 11,211,000 Leasehold improvements 22,405,000 21,428,000 Land and land improvements 19,555,000 17,034,000 Building and improvements 16,603,000 14,520,000 Vehicles 1,357,000 1,230,000 71,694,000 65,423,000 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 29,516,000 27,285,000 42,178,000 38,138,000 Construction in progress 527,000 15,000 $ 42,705,000 $ 38,153,000

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Tables)

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of leasehold interests	2017 2016 Leasehold interests, at cost $ 3,024,000 $ 3,024,000 Less accumulated amortization 2,486,000 2,364,000 $ 538,000 $ 660,000
Future amortization of leasehold interests	Future leasehold amortization as of September 30, 2017 is as follows: 2018 $ 121,000 2019 121,000 2020 96,000 2021 80,000 2022 33,000 Thereafter 87,000 Total $ 538,000

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNE27

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Financial Information Pertaining to our Limited Partnership Investment	The following is a summary of condensed unaudited financial information pertaining to our limited partnership investment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 2017 2016 Financial Position: Current assets $ 309,000 $ 167,000 Non-current assets 625,000 647,000 Current liabilities 164,000 145,000 Operating Results: Revenues 3,594,000 3,480,000 Gross profit 2,327,000 2,310,000 Net income 181,000 66,000

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of the provision for income taxes	The components of our provision for income taxes for our fiscal years 2017 and 2016 are as follows: 2017 2016 Current: Federal $ 1,125,000 $ 1,078,000 State 300,000 254,000 Deferred: 1,425,000 1,332,000 Federal (50,000 ) 32,000 State (5,000 ) 3,000 (55,000 ) 35,000 $ 1,370,000 $ 1,367,000
Reconciliation of income tax computed at the statutory federal rate to income tax expense	A reconciliation of income tax computed at the statutory federal rate to income tax expense is as follows: 2017 2016 Tax provision at the statutory rate of 34% $ 1,959,000 $ 2,154,000 Non-controlling interests (466,000 ) (656,000 ) State income taxes, net of federal income tax 185,000 186,000 FICA tip credit (361,000 ) (343,000 ) True up adjustment (2,000 ) (26,000 ) Other permanent items 55,000 52,000 $ 1,370,000 $ 1,367,000
Components of deferred tax assets	The components of our deferred tax assets at September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 were as follows: 2017 2016 Current: Reversal of aged payables $ 27,000 $ 27,000 Capitalized inventory costs 28,000 26,000 Accrued bonuses 319,000 342,000 Accruals for potential uninsured claims 20,000 41,000 Gift cards 160,000 178,000 Limited partnership management fees (255,000 ) (233,000 ) $ 299,000 $ 381,000 Long-Term: Book/tax differences in property and equipment $ 552,000 $ 628,000 Limited partnership investments 357,000 197,000 Accrued limited retirement 90,000 37,000 $ 999,000 $ 862,000

DEBT (Tables)

DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long term debt	Long-Term Debt 2017 2016 Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month +2.25%, (3.487% at September 30, 2017), but with $2,672,000 of the principal amount fixed at 4.51% pursuant to a swap agreement, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $23,700, and our current monthly payment of principal and interest as to that portion of the principal amount not fixed by the interest rate swap agreement, ($534,000), is payable at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month + 2.25% interest rate, (3.487% as of September 30, 2017). The entire principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest is due on November 30, 2019. $ 3,206,000 $ 3,431,000 Mortgage payable to unrelated third party, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest 1,715,000 1,772,000 Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at BBA LIBOR – 1 Month +2.25%, (3.485% at September 30, 2017), but with the interest fixed at 4.35% pursuant to a swap agreement, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $8,775, with a balloon payment of approximately $858,000 on January 22, 2023. 1,176,000 1,229,000 Revolving credit line/term loan payable to lender, which entitles the Company to borrow, from time to time through December 28, 2017, up to $5,500,000, secured by a blanket lien on all Company assets, bearing interest through December 28, 2017 at LIBOR – Daily Floating Rate + 2.25%, (3.4844% at September 30, 2017). Effective December 28, 2017, an interest rate swap agreement requires us to pay interest for a five (5) year period at a fixed rate of 4.61% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $5,500,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR, Daily Floating Rate, plus 2.25%, per annum (3.4844% at September 30, 2017) on the same notional principal amount, with a final payment on December 28, 2022. Subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2017, we borrowed the remaining $3,500,000. 2,000,000 — Mortgage payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 4.65% per annum, fully amortized over fifteen (15) years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,384, with a final payment on December 28, 2031. 794,000 — Mortgage payable to a related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $5,700, with a balloon payment of approximately $457,000 due in March, 2021. 603,000 640,000 Re-financed mortgage in the original principal amount of $840,000, payable to lender, secured by a first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 4.65% per annum, fully amortized over fifteen (15) years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,519, with a final payment on December 28, 2031. During the second quarter of our fiscal year 2017, we terminated the interest rate swap agreement which related to the prior mortgage loan which required us to pay interest for a seven (7) year period at a fixed rate of 5.11% on an initial amortizing notional principal amount of $935,000, while receiving interest for the same period at LIBOR, Daily Floating Rate, plus 2.25% on the same amortizing notional principal amount. We paid an $8,500 pre-payment penalty to the lender in connection with the termination of the interest rate swap agreement. 811,000 750,000 Mortgage payable to related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $4,900, with a balloon payment of approximately $391,000 in May, 2021. 520,000 552,000 Financed insurance premiums, secured by all insurance policies, bearing interest at 2.95% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest in the aggregate amount of $123,000 a month through October 30, 2017. 192,000 186,000 Mortgage payable to related party, an entity the owners of which include persons who are either our officers, directors or their family members, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 5%, amortized over 15 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $6,000, with a balloon payment of approximately $476,000 due in April, 2021. 630,000 669,000 Mortgage payable to unrelated third party, secured by first mortgage on real property and improvements, bearing interest at 7½%, amortized over 20 years, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $7,300, with a final payment due in March, 2034. 822,000 847,000 Other 138,000 179,000 Less unamortized loan costs (209,000 ) (163,000 ) 12,398,000 10,092,000 Less current portion 1,076,000 1,466,000 $ 11,322,000 $ 8,626,000
Long term debt maturities	Long-term debt at September 30, 2017 matures as follows: 2018 $ 1,076,000 2019 1,023,000 2020 3,547,000 2021 2,087,000 2022 727,000 Thereafter 4,147,000 $ 12,607,000 Less unamortized loan costs (209,000 ) $ 12,398,000

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AN30

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments	Future minimum lease payments, including Florida sales tax (currently 6% to 7%) under our non-cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2017 are as follows: 2018 $ 3,093,000 2019 3,010,000 2020 2,425,000 2021 1,596,000 2022 959,000 Thereafter 725,000 Total $ 11,808,000
Schedule of rent expense	This total rent expense is comprised of the following: 2017 2016 Minimum Base Rent $ 2,679,000 $ 2,694,000 Contingent Percentage Rent 805,000 812,000 Total $ 3,484,000 $ 3,506,000

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting	We operate principally in two reportable segments – package stores and restaurants. The operation of package stores consists of retail liquor sales and related items. Information concerning the revenues and operating income for our fiscal years ended 2017 and 2016, and identifiable assets for the two reportable segments in which we operate, are shown in the following table. Operating income is total revenue less cost of merchandise sold and operating expenses relative to each segment. In computing operating income, none of the following items have been included: interest expense, other non-operating income and expense and income taxes. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets that are used in our operations in each segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and real property, improvements, furniture, equipment and vehicles used at our corporate headquarters. We do not have any operations outside of the United States and transactions between restaurants and package liquor stores are not material. Operating Revenues: 2017 2016 Restaurants $ 87,393,000 $ 85,446,000 Package stores 16,842,000 15,661,000 Other revenues 2,587,000 2,511,000 Total operating revenues $ 106,822,000 $ 103,618,000 Income from Operations Reconciled to Income after Income Taxes and Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests: Restaurants $ 8,659,000 $ 9,468,000 Package stores 1,028,000 853,000 9,687,000 10,321,000 Corporate expenses, net of other revenues (3,429,000 ) (3,520,000 ) Income from Operations 6,258,000 6,801,000 Interest expense (600,000 ) (557,000 ) Interest and Other Income 102,000 92,000 Income before provision for income taxes $ 5,760,000 $ 6,336,000 Provision for Income Taxes (1,370,000 ) (1,367,000 ) Net Income 4,390,000 4,969,000 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (1,370,000 ) (1,929,000 ) Net Income Attributable to Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc, stockholders $ 3,020,000 $ 3,040,000 Identifiable Assets: Restaurants $ 28,089,000 $ 25,758,000 * Package store 9,684,000 7,663,000 * 37,773,000 33,421,000 Corporate 22,736,000 22,980,000 * Consolidated Totals $ 60,509,000 $ 56,401,000 Capital Expenditures Restaurants $ 4,592,000 $ 1,353,000 Package stores 2,119,000 328,000 6,711,000 1,681,000 Corporate 509,000 1,743,000 Total Capital Expenditures $ 7,220,000 $ 3,424,000 Depreciation and Amortization: Restaurants $ 2,115,000 $ 2,064,000 Package stores 216,000 205,000 2,331,000 2,269,000 Corporate 336,000 416,000 Total Depreciation and Amortization $ 2,667,000 $ 2,685,000 * The Company moved assets of approximately $2,936,000, consisting primarily of land, from corporate ($233,000) and restaurant ($2,703,000) to package store ($2,936,000) to correctly report assets related to each segment.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDI32

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly information	The following is a summary of our unaudited quarterly results of operations for the quarters in our fiscal years 2017 and 2016. Quarter Ended Dec. 31, April 1, July 1, Sept. 30, Revenues $ 26,594,000 $ 27,433,000 $ 26,967,000 $ 25,828,000 Income from operations 1,473,000 2,095,000 1,586,000 1,104,000 Net income attributable to stockholders 664,000 1,047,000 842,000 467,000 Net income per share basic and diluted 0.36 0.56 0.45 0.26 Weighted average common 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 Quarter Ended Jan. 2, April 2, July 2, Oct. 1, Revenues $ 25,278,000 $ 26,974,000 $ 26,383,000 $ 24,983,000 Income from operations 1,351,000 1,978,000 2,411,000 1,061,000 Net income attributable to 624,000 874,000 1,147,000 395,000 Net income per share – 0.34 0.47 0.62 0.21 Weighted average common 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647 1,858,647

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN33

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)item$ / sharesshares	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized | shares	5,000,000	5,000,000
Federally insured limits	$ 250,000
Advertising costs	185,000	$ 494,000
Full risk exposure amount per occurrence	50,000
Full risk exposure amount per occurrence, limited partnerships	10,000
Full risk exposure amount per occurrence, insurance carrier coverage	1,000,000
Full risk exposure amount per occurrence, maximum aggregate from insurance carrier	2,000,000
Full risk exposure amount per occurrence, excess insurance carrier coverage	6,000,000
Uninsured amount in excess of per occurrence	$ 7,000,000
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Building and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Franchised and Operated Units [Member]
Number of Stores | item	1
Franchised Units [Member]
Number of Stores | item	5
Number of restaurants | item	2
Franchised Units [Member] | Combination Restaurants/Package Liquor Stores [Member]
Number of Stores | item	3
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Number of Stores | item	26

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	$ 71,694,000	$ 65,423,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	29,516,000	27,285,000
Property and equipment - net	42,178,000	38,138,000
Construction in progress	527,000	15,000
Property and equipment - net after construction in progress	42,705,000	38,153,000
Depreciation and amortization	2,545,000	2,564,000
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	11,774,000	11,211,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	22,405,000	21,428,000
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	19,555,000	17,034,000
Building and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	16,603,000	14,520,000
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	$ 1,357,000	$ 1,230,000

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Schedule o

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Schedule of Leasehold Interests) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests	$ 538,000	$ 660,000
Leasehold Interests [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests, at cost	3,024,000	3,024,000
Less accumulated amortization	2,486,000	2,364,000
Leasehold interests	$ 538,000	$ 660,000

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Future Amo

LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (Future Amortization of Leasehold Interests) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests	$ 538,000	$ 660,000
Leasehold Interests [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,018	121,000
2,019	121,000
2,020	96,000
2,021	80,000
2,022	33,000
Thereafter	87,000
Leasehold interests	$ 538,000	$ 660,000

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNE37

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Narrative) (Details) - item	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Number of investments in limited partnerships	9
Return of capital, percentage of cash invested in limited partnership	25.00%
Available cash in excess of cash invested, percentage paid management fee	50.00%
Available cash in excess of cash invested, percentage paid investors	50.00%
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Profit distribution percentage of cash available to be distributed to investors	50.00%
Percentage of gross sales fee for use of service mark	3.00%
Fort Lauderdale, Florida [Member]
Ownership percentage	25.00%
Affiliated Entities [Member] | Fort Lauderdale, Florida [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	31.90%
Surfside, Florida [Member]
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	46.00%
Surfside, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	33.30%
Kendall, Florida [Member]
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	41.00%
Kendall, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	28.30%
Miami, Florida [Member]
Return of capital, percentage of cash invested in limited partnership	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	5.00%
Miami, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	26.80%
West Miami, Florida [Member]
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	27.00%
West Miami, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	32.70%
Wellington, Florida [Member]
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	28.00%
Wellington, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	22.40%
Pinecrest, Florida [Member]
Annual management fee percentage of cash available to be distributed	50.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	45.00%
Pinecrest, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	20.20%
Pembroke Pines, Florida [Member]
Percentage of intital investment returned	91.00%	75.00%
Ownership percentage in LP	23.00%
Pembroke Pines, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	23.80%
Davie, Florida [Member]
Percentage of intital investment returned	83.00%	70.50%
Ownership percentage in LP	49.00%
Davie, Florida [Member] | Affiliated Entities [Member]
Ownership percentage in LP	12.30%
Limited Partnership [Member]
Number of restaurants	9
Limited Partnerships - Returned All Cash Invested [Member]
Number of restaurants	6

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNE38

INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Schedule of Financial Information) (Details) - Fort Lauderdale, Florida [Member] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Financial Position:
Current assets	$ 309,000	$ 167,000
Non-current assets	625,000	647,000
Current liabilities	164,000	145,000
Operating Results:
Revenues	3,594,000	3,480,000
Gross profit	2,327,000	2,310,000
Net income	$ 181,000	$ 66,000

INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY (D

INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2017USD ($)
INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY FINANCED BY DEBT [Abstract]
Purchase price of property	$ 2,470,000
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 2,000,000

EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EX40

EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE FOR EXISTING LOCATION (Details) - Weston Florida [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017item
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	5 years
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term	5 years
Number of five year renewal options per lease agreement	2

FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS (De

FINANCED INSURANCE PREMIUMS (Details) - Financed Insurance Premiums [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt face amount	$ 192,000
Interest rate	2.95%
Monthly payment	$ 123,000
Payment frequency	Monthly
Financed Insurance Premium One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate coverage	$ 513,000
Debt face amount	$ 409,000
Interest rate	2.95%
Term of debt	10 months
Monthly payment	$ 42,000
Payment frequency	Monthly
Financed Insurance Premium Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate coverage	$ 498,000
Debt face amount	$ 398,000
Interest rate	2.95%
Term of debt	10 months
Monthly payment	$ 40,000
Payment frequency	Monthly
Financed Insurance Premium Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate coverage	$ 504,000
Debt face amount	$ 404,000
Interest rate	2.95%
Term of debt	10 months
Monthly payment	$ 41,000
Payment frequency	Monthly

LIQUOR LICENSES (Details)

LIQUOR LICENSES (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Liquor licenses	$ 630,000	$ 630,000

INCOME TAXES (Components of the

INCOME TAXES (Components of the Provision for Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Current:
Federal	$ 1,125,000	$ 1,078,000
State	300,000	254,000
Current income tax	1,425,000	1,332,000
Deferred:
Federal	(50,000)	32,000
State	(5,000)	3,000
Deferred income tax	(55,000)	35,000
Provision for Income Taxes	$ 1,370,000	$ 1,367,000

INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of

INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of Income Tax Computed at the Statutory Federal Rate to Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Reconciliation of Income Tax:
Tax provision at the statutory rate	$ 1,959,000	$ 2,154,000
Non-controlling interests	(466,000)	(656,000)
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	185,000	186,000
FICA tip credit	(361,000)	(343,000)
True up adjustment	(2,000)	(26,000)
Other permanent items	55,000	52,000
Provision for Income Taxes	$ 1,370,000	$ 1,367,000
Statutory tax rate	34.00%	34.00%

INCOME TAXES (Components of Def

INCOME TAXES (Components of Deferred Tax Assets) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Current:
Reversal of aged payables	$ 27,000	$ 27,000
Capitalized inventory costs	28,000	26,000
Accrued bonuses	319,000	342,000
Accruals for potential uninsured claims	20,000	41,000
Gift cards	160,000	178,000
Limited partnership management fees	(255,000)	(233,000)
Deferred tax asset	299,000	381,000
Long-Term:
Book/tax differences in property and equipment	552,000	628,000
Limited partnership investments	357,000	197,000
Accrued limited retirement	90,000	37,000
Deferred tax asset noncurrent	$ 999,000	$ 862,000

DEBT (Long Term Debt) (Details)

DEBT (Long Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less unamortized loan costs		$ (209,000)		$ (163,000)
Long-term Debt		12,398,000		10,092,000
Current portion of long term debt		1,076,000		1,466,000
Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion		11,322,000		8,626,000
Financed Insurance Premiums [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 192,000		186,000
Interest rate		2.95%
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 123,000
Maturity date		Oct. 30, 2017
Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 138,000		179,000
Mortgage payable to lender #1 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 3,206,000		3,431,000
Variable interest rate, description		BBA Libor - 1 month + 2.25% interest rate
Variable interest rate spread		2.25%
Interest rate at period end		3.487%
Term of debt		20 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 23,700
Fixed-rate portion of debt		$ 2,672,000
Fixed portion of debt, interest rate		4.51%
Variable-rate portion of debt		$ 534,000
Variable-rate portion of debt, interest rate		3.487%
Maturity date		Nov. 30, 2019
Mortgage payable to unrelated third party #1 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 1,715,000		1,772,000
Term of debt		20 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 15,700
Balloon payment		$ 1,331,000
Fixed portion of debt, interest rate		7.50%
Maturity date		Dec. 31, 2022
Mortgage payable to lender #2 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 1,176,000		1,229,000
Variable interest rate, description		BBA LIBOR -1 Month +2.25% interest rate
Variable interest rate spread		2.25%
Interest rate at period end		3.485%
Term of debt		20 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 8,775
Balloon payment		$ 858,000
Fixed interest rate		4.35%
Maturity date		Jan. 22, 2023
Revolving credit line/term loan payable to lender [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 2,000,000
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity				5,500,000
Variable interest rate, description		LIBOR – Daily Floating Rate + 2.25% interest rate
Variable interest rate spread		2.25%
Interest rate at period end		3.4844%
Term of debt		5 years
Fixed interest rate		4.61%
Fixed-rate portion of debt		$ 5,500,000
Maturity date		Dec. 28, 2022
Revolving credit line/term loan payable to lender [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity			$ 3,500,000
Mortgage payable to lender #3 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 794,000
Term of debt		15 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 6,384
Fixed interest rate		4.65%
Maturity date		Dec. 28, 2031
Mortgage payable to related third party #1 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 603,000		640,000
Interest rate		5.00%
Term of debt		15 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 5,700
Balloon payment		$ 457,000
Maturity date		Mar. 31, 2021
Re-financed mortgage [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 935,000	$ 811,000		750,000
Loan payable		$ 840,000
Prepayment penalty	$ 8,500
Variable interest rate, description	LIBOR, Daily Floating Rate, plus 2.25%
Variable interest rate spread	2.25%
Term of debt	7 years	15 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 6,519
Fixed interest rate	5.11%	4.65%
Maturity date		Dec. 28, 2031
Mortgage payable to related third party #2 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 520,000		552,000
Interest rate		5.00%
Term of debt		15 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 4,900
Balloon payment		$ 391,000
Maturity date		May 31, 2021
Mortgage payable to related third party #3 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 630,000		669,000
Interest rate		5.00%
Term of debt		15 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 6,000
Balloon payment		$ 476,000
Maturity date		Apr. 30, 2021
Mortgage payable to unrelated third party #2 [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 822,000		$ 847,000
Interest rate		7.50%
Term of debt		20 years
Payment frequency		Monthly
Monthly payment		$ 7,300
Maturity date		Mar. 31, 2034

DEBT (Long Term Debt Maturities

DEBT (Long Term Debt Maturities) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt maturing in fiscal year:
2,018	$ 1,076,000
2,019	1,023,000
2,020	3,547,000
2,021	2,087,000
2,022	727,000
Thereafter	4,147,000
Total	12,607,000
Less unamortized loan costs	(209,000)	$ (163,000)
Long term debt after unamortized loan costs	$ 12,398,000

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AN48

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2005USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)ft²	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 07, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 14, 2017USD ($)
Construction contract amount			$ 1,061,000		$ 880,000
Construction contract amount paid		$ 1,272,000
Purchase of construction in progress		2,419,000
Owner's fee		$ 150,000	150,000
Leases:
Lease rental sales override, percentage of annual sales		7.30%
Building, square footage | ft²		4,120
Sales tax, percentage		6.00%
Sublease rental income		$ 59,000	102,000
Total future minimum sublease payments		134,000
Total rent expense		3,484,000	3,506,000
Franchise Program:
Fiscal agent, annual fee amount		$ 25,000
Royalties, gross restaurant sales		3.00%
Royalties, gross package liquor sales		1.00%
Royalty revenue		$ 661,000	606,000
Current Rib Supplier [Member]
Purchase Commitments:
Purchase commitment, rib supplier				$ 6,208,000
Limited Partnership [Member]
Employment Agreement/Bonuses:
Performance bonuses		$ 838,000	897,000
Bonus payment expressed as percentage of corporate pre-tax net income before depreciation and amortization in excess of $1,875,000 and the company's share of the pre-tax net income before depreciation and amortization from the restaurants owned by the limited partnerships		10.00%
Amount of income at which bonuses begin to accrue		$ 1,875,000
Management [Member]
Employment Agreement/Bonuses:
Performance bonuses		$ 1,337,000	1,497,000
Bonus payment expressed as percentage of corporate pre-tax net income, plus or minus non-recurring items but before depreciation and amortization in excess of $650,000		5.25%
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Employment Agreement/Bonuses:
Bonus payment expressed as percentage of corporate pre-tax net income, plus or minus non-recurring items but before depreciation and amortization in excess of $650,000		14.75%
Minimum [Member]
Leases:
Lease rental sales override, percentage of annual sales		3.00%
Lease rental sales override for limited partnership, percentage of annual sales		2.00%
Sales tax, percentage		6.00%
Maximum [Member]
Leases:
Lease rental sales override, percentage of annual sales		4.00%
Lease rental sales override for limited partnership, percentage of annual sales		5.50%
Sales tax, percentage		7.00%
James G. Flanigan [Member]
Franchise Program:
Ownership percentage in franchisee		35.24%
Michael B. Flanigan [Member]
Franchise Program:
Ownership percentage in franchisee		35.24%
Patrick J. Flanigan [Member]
Franchise Program:
Ownership percentage in franchisee		100.00%
Limited partnership, percentage		25.00%
Officers and directors [Member]
Franchise Program:
Ownership percentage in franchisee		30.00%
Limited partnership, percentage		31.90%
James G. Flanigan family [Member]
Franchise Program:
Ownership percentage		60.00%
North Miami, Florida [Member]
Construction contract amount		$ 1,080,000
Purchase of construction in progress		345,000
Hollywood, Florida [Member]
Construction contract amount		127,000
Hollywood, Florida [Member] | Second agreement [Member]
Construction contract amount		174,000
Deerfield Beach Florida [Member]
Management fee revenue		$ 425,000	$ 442,000
Deerfield Beach Florida [Member] | Service Agreements [Member]
Payments to acquire management rights	$ 500,000
Amortization period of management agreement		10 years
Atlanta Georgia [Member]
Franchise Program:
Royalties, gross restaurant sales		10.00%

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AN49

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,018	$ 3,093,000
2,019	3,010,000
2,020	2,425,000
2,021	1,596,000
2,022	959,000
Thereafter	725,000
Total	$ 11,808,000

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AN50

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Schedule of Rent Expense) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Base Rent	$ 2,679,000	$ 2,694,000
Contingent Percentage Rent	805,000	812,000
Rent expense	$ 3,484,000	$ 3,506,000

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FI51

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of variable rate debt instruments | item	3
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | item	3
$4.5M Mortgage Loan Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate	4.51%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 3,750,000
Variable interest rate, description	LIBOR - 1 Month, plus 2.25%
Variable interest rate, floating	2.25%
Term of swap	8 years
$1.405M Term Loan Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate	4.35%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,405,000
Variable interest rate, description	LIBOR - 1 Month, plus 2.25%
Variable interest rate, floating	2.25%
Term of swap	20 years
Line of Credit Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Line of credit		$ 5,500,000
Fixed interest rate	4.61%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 5,500,000
Variable interest rate, description	LIBOR - 1 Month, plus 2.25%
Variable interest rate, floating	2.25%
Term of swap	5 years

COMMON STOCK (Details)

COMMON STOCK (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Number of remaining shares authorized | shares	65,414
Maximum share price | $ / shares	$ 15

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details)

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)		Jul. 02, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)item	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments | item										2
Operating Revenues:
Operating revenues	$ 25,828,000	$ 26,967,000	$ 27,433,000	$ 26,594,000	$ 24,983,000		$ 26,383,000	$ 26,974,000	$ 25,278,000	$ 106,822,000	$ 103,618,000
Income from Operations	1,104,000	1,586,000	2,095,000	1,473,000	1,061,000		2,411,000	1,978,000	1,351,000	6,258,000	6,801,000
Interest expense										(600,000)	(557,000)
Interest and Other Income										102,000	92,000
Income before provision for income taxes										5,760,000	6,336,000
Provision for Income Taxes										(1,370,000)	(1,367,000)
Net Income										4,390,000	4,969,000
Net income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests										(1,370,000)	(1,929,000)
Net Income Attributable to Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc, stockholders	467,000	$ 842,000	$ 1,047,000	$ 664,000	395,000		$ 1,147,000	$ 874,000	$ 624,000	3,020,000	3,040,000
Identifiable Assets:
Assets	60,509,000				56,401,000					60,509,000	56,401,000
Reclassification of assets consisting primarily of land, from corporate to segment										2,936,000
Capital Expenditures										7,220,000	3,424,000
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization										2,667,000	2,685,000
Restaurants [Member]
Identifiable Assets:
Reclassification of assets consisting primarily of land, from corporate to segment										(2,703,000)
Package stores [Member]
Identifiable Assets:
Reclassification of assets consisting primarily of land, from corporate to segment										(2,936,000)
Corporate [Member]
Identifiable Assets:
Reclassification of assets consisting primarily of land, from corporate to segment										(233,000)
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Revenues:
Income from Operations										9,687,000	10,321,000
Identifiable Assets:
Assets	37,773,000				33,421,000					37,773,000	33,421,000
Capital Expenditures										6,711,000	1,681,000
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization										2,331,000	2,269,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Restaurants [Member]
Operating Revenues:
Operating revenues										87,393,000	85,446,000
Income from Operations										8,659,000	9,468,000
Identifiable Assets:
Assets	28,089,000				25,758,000	[1]				28,089,000	25,758,000	[1]
Capital Expenditures										4,592,000	1,353,000
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization										2,115,000	2,064,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Package stores [Member]
Operating Revenues:
Operating revenues										16,842,000	15,661,000
Income from Operations										1,028,000	853,000
Identifiable Assets:
Assets	9,684,000				7,663,000	[1]				9,684,000	7,663,000	[1]
Capital Expenditures										2,119,000	328,000
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization										216,000	205,000
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Operating Revenues:
Operating revenues										2,587,000	2,511,000
Income from Operations										(3,429,000)	(3,520,000)
Identifiable Assets:
Assets	$ 22,736,000				$ 22,980,000	[1]				22,736,000	22,980,000	[1]
Capital Expenditures										509,000	1,743,000
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization										$ 336,000	$ 416,000
[1]	The Company moved assets of approximately $2,936,000, consisting primarily of land, from corporate ($233,000) and restaurant ($2,703,000) to package store ($2,936,000) to correctly report assets related to each segment.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDI54

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Jul. 02, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 25,828,000	$ 26,967,000	$ 27,433,000	$ 26,594,000	$ 24,983,000	$ 26,383,000	$ 26,974,000	$ 25,278,000	$ 106,822,000	$ 103,618,000
Income from operations	1,104,000	1,586,000	2,095,000	1,473,000	1,061,000	2,411,000	1,978,000	1,351,000	6,258,000	6,801,000
Net income attributable to stockholders	$ 467,000	$ 842,000	$ 1,047,000	$ 664,000	$ 395,000	$ 1,147,000	$ 874,000	$ 624,000	$ 3,020,000	$ 3,040,000
Net income per share basic and diluted	$ 0.26	$ 0.45	$ 0.56	$ 0.36	$ 0.21	$ 0.62	$ 0.47	$ 0.34	$ 1.63	$ 1.64
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic and diluted	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647	1,858,647

401(k) PLAN (Details)

401(k) PLAN (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Discretionary contributions to 401(k)	$ 47,000	$ 43,000