Del Frisco's Restaurant (DFRG) 10-Q 9 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Oct. 08, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	3-Sep-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	DFRG
Entity Registrant Name	Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1415301
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		23,814,692

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,711,000	$10,763,000
Restricted cash	215,000	215,000
Inventory	12,555,000	12,103,000
Income taxes receivable	1,993,000
Deferred income taxes	2,672,000	2,067,000
Lease incentives receivable	2,205,000	3,092,000
Prepaid expenses and other	3,259,000	4,758,000
Total current assets	31,610,000	32,998,000
Property and equipment, net	115,786,000	105,568,000
Goodwill	75,365,000	75,365,000
Intangible assets, net	36,343,000	36,391,000
Deferred compensation plan investments	9,591,000	7,802,000
Other assets	268,000	261,000
Total assets	268,963,000	258,385,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,974,000	8,804,000
Accrued payroll	4,331,000	6,262,000
Accrued self-insurance	1,799,000	1,662,000
Deferred revenue	8,017,000	10,314,000
Income taxes payable		1,768,000
Other current liabilities	4,042,000	4,943,000
Total current liabilities	23,163,000	33,753,000
Deferred rent obligations	24,385,000	22,644,000
Deferred tax liabilities	14,823,000	10,792,000
Other liabilities	14,507,000	13,295,000
Total liabilities	76,878,000	80,484,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 25, 2012 or September 3, 2013 (unaudited)
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 23,794,667 and 23,811,692 shares issued and outstanding at December 25, 2012, and September 3, 2013 (unaudited)	24,000	24,000
Additional paid in capital	126,174,000	119,610,000
Retained earnings	65,887,000	58,267,000
Total stockholders' equity	192,085,000	177,901,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$268,963,000	$258,385,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value per share	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	190,000,000	190,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	23,811,692	23,794,667
Common stock, shares outstanding	23,811,692	23,794,667

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	$54,183	$47,887	$174,345	$151,565
Costs and expenses:
Costs of sales	16,187	14,526	52,721	46,489
Restaurant operating expenses	25,693	22,167	79,147	65,945
Marketing and advertising costs	1,336	1,127	3,592	3,133
Pre-opening costs	835	1,129	1,754	2,031
General and administrative costs	4,174	3,292	12,112	8,692
Management and accounting fees paid to related party		56		1,252
Asset advisory agreement termination fee		3,000		3,000
Secondary public offering costs	381		793
Public offering transaction bonuses	3,705	1,462	5,510	1,462
Depreciation and amortization	2,631	2,051	7,637	5,622
Operating income (loss)	-759	-923	11,079	13,939
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense	-8	-619	-56	-2,847
Write-off of debt issuance costs		-1,649		-1,649
Other	-56	-14	-56	51
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-823	-3,205	10,967	9,494
Income tax expense (benefit)	-443	-1,411	3,347	2,762
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-380	-1,794	7,620	6,732
Discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit		-628		-543
Net income (loss)	-380	-2,422	7,620	6,189
Basic income (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations	($0.02)	($0.09)	$0.32	$0.36
Discontinued operations	$0	($0.03)	$0	($0.03)
Basic income (loss) per share	($0.02)	($0.12)	$0.32	$0.33
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations	($0.02)	($0.09)	$0.32	$0.36
Discontinued operations	$0	($0.03)	$0	($0.03)
Diluted income (loss) per share	($0.02)	($0.12)	$0.32	$0.33
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	23,801,335	20,825,619	23,796,890	18,938,318
Diluted	23,937,488	20,825,619	23,848,946	18,938,318
Comprehensive income (loss)	($380)	($2,422)	$7,620	$6,189

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 27, 2011	$18	$51,341	$44,513		$95,872
Balance, shares at Dec. 27, 2011	17,994,667
Comprehensive income			6,189		6,189
Share-based compensation costs		103			103
Issuance of common stock for initial public offering net of fees and issuance costs	6	66,453			66,459
Issuance of common stock for initial public offering net of fees and issuance costs, shares	5,800,000
Contribution by majority shareholder (see Note 5)		1,440			1,440
Balance at Sep. 04, 2012	24	119,337	50,702		170,063
Balance, shares at Sep. 04, 2012	23,794,667
Balance at Dec. 25, 2012	24	119,610	58,267		177,901
Balance, shares at Dec. 25, 2012	23,794,667				23,794,667
Comprehensive income			7,620		7,620
Share-based compensation costs		871			871
Stock option exercises, including tax effects		262			262
Stock option exercises, including tax effects, shares	17,025				17,025
Contribution by majority shareholder (see Note 5)		5,431			5,431
Balance at Sep. 03, 2013	$24	$126,174	$65,887		$192,085
Balance, shares at Sep. 03, 2013	23,811,692				23,811,692

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$7,620	$6,189
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	7,637	5,758
Loss on disposal of restaurant property	58	103
Write-off of goodwill associated with disposed restaurant property		738
Write-off of debt issuance costs		1,649
Loan cost amortization	12	219
Non-cash equity based compensation	871	103
Deferred income taxes	3,426	204
Amortization of deferred lease incentives	-345	-164
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories	-452	-79
Lease incentives receivable	1,987	241
Other assets	440	-320
Accounts payable	-3,830	-1,642
Income taxes	-4,151	-2,090
Deferred rent obligations	941	2,510
Other liabilities	-4,075	-1,111
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,139	12,308
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	5	1,682
Purchases of property and equipment	-17,797	-19,475
Other	-92	-156
Net cash used in investing activities	-17,884	-17,949
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriter fees and issuance costs		67,278
Payments of long-term debt		-70,000
Contribution from majority shareholder	5,431
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	262
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5,693	-2,722
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-2,052	-8,363
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	10,763	14,119
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,711	5,756
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	55	3,087
Income taxes	$3,984	$4,387

Business_And_Basis_Of_Presenta

Business And Basis Of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Business And Basis Of Presentation
	1	BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	As of September 3, 2013, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) owned and operated 36 restaurants under the concept names of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House (“Del Frisco’s”), Sullivan’s Steakhouse (“Sullivan’s”), and Del Frisco’s Grille (“Grille”). Of the 36 restaurants the Company operated at the end of the period covered by this report, there were ten Del Frisco’s restaurants, 19 Sullivan’s restaurants and seven Grille restaurants in operation in 19 states throughout the United States of America. Two new Grille locations opened during the 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas and Santa Monica, California.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Operating results for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation. Certain amounts from the prior years have been reclassified to conform with the fiscal 2013 presentation. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012 included in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2012 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2013, as amended on June 14, 2013.
	The Company operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending the last Tuesday in December. The fiscal quarters ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012 each contained 12 weeks and are referred to herein as the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 and the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, respectively. Fiscal year 2013 will be a 53-week fiscal year and fiscal year 2012 was a 52-week fiscal year.

Public_Offerings

Public Offerings	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Public Offerings [Abstract]
Public Offerings
	2	PUBLIC OFFERINGS
	On July 25, 2013, a secondary public offering of the Company’s common stock was completed by the Company’s majority shareholder (along with its affiliates and associates, excluding the Company and other companies that it or they own as a result of their investment activities, “Lone Star Fund”). The selling shareholder sold 6,000,000 previously outstanding shares. In addition, on August 6, 2013, the shareholder sold an additional 900,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments related to the July 25, 2013 offering. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the offering. The selling shareholder paid all of the underwriting discounts and commissions associated with the sale of the shares; however, the Company incurred $0.4 million in costs and registration expenses related to this offering. At the completion of this offering and the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option, Lone Star Fund owned approximately 6.2 million shares of common stock, or approximately 26.0% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
	On March 7, 2013, a secondary public offering of the Company’s common stock was completed by Lone Star Fund. The selling shareholder sold 4,750,000 previously outstanding shares. In addition, on April 10, 2013, the shareholder sold an additional 150,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments related to the March 7, 2013 offering. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the offering. The selling shareholder paid all of the underwriting discounts and commissions associated with the sale of the shares; however, the Company incurred $0.4 million in costs and registration expenses related to this offering.
	On July 26, 2012, the Company priced a $75.4 million initial public offering (“IPO”) of 5.8 million shares of common stock at $13.00 per share. On July 27, 2012, the Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “DFRG.” Upon the August 1, 2012 closing of the IPO, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $70.1 million, reflecting approximately $5.3 million of underwriting discounts and commissions. Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $3.7 million in offering costs that reduced the net proceeds available to additional paid in capital. At the completion of the IPO, Lone Star Fund owned approximately 18.0 million shares of common stock, or approximately 75.6% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
	Prior to the IPO closing, the Company converted from a limited liability company to a corporation and in connection therewith, the Company’s then-outstanding membership interests were converted into approximately 18.0 million shares of Company common stock (the “Conversion”). All issued and outstanding common stock and per share amounts contained in the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Conversion. As part of the IPO, the Company established its authorized shares at 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 190,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. At August 1, 2012, the closing date of the IPO, the Company had a total of approximately 23.8 million common shares issued and outstanding.
	The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the IPO to repay $61.0 million of amounts outstanding under its credit facility on August 1, 2012. In addition, the Company used $3.0 million of the net proceeds to make a one-time payment to Lone Star Fund in consideration for the termination of an asset advisory agreement upon consummation of the IPO, which is reflected as an operating expense in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In conjunction with the repayment of amounts outstanding under the credit facility, the Company wrote-off approximately $1.6 million in unamortized debt issuance costs in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
	3	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) data is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS data is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including all potentially issuable shares of common stock. Diluted EPS for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 excludes options to purchase 396,047 and 233,829 shares of common stock, respectively, which were outstanding during the periods, but were antidilutive. Diluted EPS for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 4, 2012, excludes stock options of 745,000 shares, which were outstanding during the period but were anti-dilutive.
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		September 3,		September 4,		September 3,		September 4,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	-380	$	-1,794	$	7,620	$	6,732
	Discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit		—		-628		—		-543
	Net income (loss)	$	-380	$	-2,422	$	7,620	$	6,189
	Shares:
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		23,801,335		20,825,619		23,796,890		18,938,318
	Dilutive shares		136,153		—		52,056		—
	Total Diluted Shares		23,937,488		20,825,619		23,848,946		18,938,318
	Basic income (loss) per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	-0.02	$	-0.09	$	0.32	$	0.36
	Discontinued operations		0.00		-0.03		0.00		-0.03
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	-0.02	$	-0.12	$	0.32	$	0.33
	Diluted income (loss) per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	-0.02	$	-0.09	$	0.32	$	0.36
	Discontinued operations		0.00		-0.03		0.00		-0.03
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	-0.02	$	-0.12	$	0.32	$	0.33

StockBased_Employee_Compensati

Stock-Based Employee Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation
	4	STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
	2012 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
	On July 16, 2012, the Company adopted the Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. 2012 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), which allows the Company to grant stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock units and other equity-based awards to directors, officers, key employees and other key individuals performing services for the Company. The 2012 Plan provides for granting of options to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price not less than the fair value of the stock on the date of grant. Options are exercisable at various periods ranging from one to four years from the date of grant. The 2012 Plan has 2,232,800 shares authorized for issuance under the plan. There were 1,517,975 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options at September 3, 2013 and 714,825 shares available for future grants.
	The following table details the Company’s total stock option compensation cost during the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012 as well as where the costs were expensed (in thousands):
		12 Weeks Ended					36 Weeks Ended
		September 3,			September 4,		September 3,		September 4,
		2013			2012		2013		2012
	Restaurant operating expenses	$	79		$	22	$	171	$	22
	General and administrative costs		322			81		696		81
	Total stock compensation cost	$	401		$	103	$	867	$	103
	The following table summarizes stock option activity during the 36 week period ended September 3, 2013:
		36 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Shares			Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000's)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		825,000			13.09
	Granted		765,500			20.82
	Exercised		-17,025			13.00
	Forfeited		-55,500			13.65
	Outstanding at end of period		1,517,975			16.97		9.4 years		4,779
	Options exercisable at end of period		156,600			13.00		8.9 years		965
	A summary of the status of non-vested shares as of September 3, 2013 and changes during the 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 is presented below:
		36 Weeks Ended
		3-Sep-13
		Shares		Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value
	Non-vested shares at beginning of year	825,000		$	4.93
	Granted	765,500			8.30
	Vested	-173,625			4.82
	Forfeited	-55,500			5.21
	Non-vested shares at end of period	1,361,375		$	6.83
	As of September 3, 2013, there was $8.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 3.4 years. The following table details the values from and assumptions for the Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options issued during the 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012:
		2013		2012
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$8.30			$4.82
	Weighted average risk-free interest rate	1.44%			0.58%
	Weighted average expected life	5.49 years			5.4 years
	Weighted average volatility	41.65%			40.21%
	Expected dividend	—			—
	The Black-Scholes option valuation model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based award. The assumptions above represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. The expected term of options granted is based on a representative peer group with similar employee groups and expected behavior. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities rate in effect at the time of grant. The Company utilized a weighted rate for expected volatility based on a representative peer group with a similar expected term of options granted. Outstanding options granted under the 2012 Plan are subject to a four year vesting period and have a ten year maximum contractual term.
	In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognizes expense for those shares expected to vest. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from the Company’s estimate, the share-based compensation expense could be materially different.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
	5	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	In connection with the IPO, as well as the March and July 2013 secondary public offerings, certain executives of the Company earned transaction bonuses totaling approximately $1.5 million, $1.8 million and $3.7 million, respectively. These bonuses were earned under letter agreements, as amended, with LSF5 Wagon Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Lone Star Fund (“Wagon”), in which certain executives of the Company were eligible to receive a transaction bonus upon the occurrence of an eligible transaction. Wagon is responsible for funding any transaction bonuses under these agreements, including those paid in connection with the IPO as well as the March and July 2013 secondary public offerings. As these bonuses were contingent upon employment with the Company, the Company is required to record the expense of these bonuses and recognize the funding by Wagon as additional paid in capital. The $1.5 million related to the IPO was recorded as an expense to the Company and capital contribution by Wagon in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The $1.8 million related to the March 2013 secondary public offering was recorded as an expense to the Company and capital contribution by Wagon in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The $3.7 million related to the July 2013 secondary public offering was recorded as an expense to the Company and capital contribution by Wagon in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
	In July 2012, the Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement with an affiliate of Lone Star Fund to provide certain limited support services, including legal and risk management, until the Company can complete transition of these functions to internal or third-party resources. This agreement was terminated in July 2013. General and administrative expenses include charges of approximately $5,000 and $30,000 for these services for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $24,000 for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 4, 2012, primarily for legal services.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt
	6	LONG-TERM DEBT
	On October 15, 2012 the Company entered into a new credit facility that provides for a three-year unsecured revolving credit facility of up to $25.0 million. Borrowings under the new credit facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee equal to 0.25% per annum on the available but unused revolving credit facility. The credit facility is guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company. The credit facility contains various financial covenants, including a maximum ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA and minimum fixed charge coverage, both as defined in the credit agreement. The credit facility also contains covenants restricting certain corporate actions, including asset dispositions, acquisitions, the payment of dividends, the incurrence of indebtedness and providing financing or other transactions with affiliates. The Company was in compliance with all of the debt covenants as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012.
	As of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, there were no outstanding borrowings on the Company’s revolving credit facility. Under the revolving loan commitment, the Company had approximately $24.2 million of borrowings available under its revolving credit facility, with $761,000 in outstanding letters of credit commitments drawn on the facility.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes
	7	INCOME TAXES
	The effective income tax benefit rate for the 12 weeks ended September 3, 2013 was 53.8% compared to an effective income tax benefit rate of 44.0% for the 12 weeks ended September 4, 2012. The effective income tax rate for the 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 was 30.5% compared to an effective income tax rate of 29.1% for the 36 weeks ended September 4, 2012. The factors that cause the effective tax rates to vary from the federal statutory rate of 35% include the impact of FICA tip and other credits, partially offset by state income taxes and certain non-deductible expenses. The increase in the effective tax rate for the 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 is primarily attributable to the asset advisory agreement termination fee described in Note 2, which was treated as a discrete transaction in the third quarter of 2012 and reduced income before income taxes and increased the impact of the FICA tip and other credits.
	Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company determined that a deferred tax asset of $0.5 million recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 relating to local income tax net operating loss carryforwards was not realizable, as the related net operating losses originated in years from which the carryforward period had expired.  The Company corrected the deferred tax asset account resulting in a non-cash $0.5 million cumulative adjustment to record additional income tax expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The adjustment did not impact historical cash flows and will not impact the timing of future income tax payments. Prior years’ financial statements were not restated as the impact of these issues was immaterial to previously reported results for any individual prior year and 2012.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement
	8	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
	Under GAAP, the Company is required to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value, or to disclose the fair value of certain assets and liabilities recorded at cost. Pursuant to these fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. The fair value is calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities includes consideration of non-performance risk, including the Company’s own credit risk. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the following three levels:
	Level 1—valuation inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
	Level 2—valuation inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3—valuation inputs are unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.
	The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements
		Level		3-Sep-13		25-Dec-12
	Deferred compensation plan investments (life insurance policies)		2	$	9,591	$	5,586
	Deferred compensation plan investments (mutual funds)		1	$	—	$	2,216
	Deferred compensation plan liabilities		2	$	-10,017	$	-8,415
	There were no transfers among levels within the fair-value hierarchy during the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012. The carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate fair value because of their short term nature, and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the Company’s accounts payable approximate fair value because of their short term nature, and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting
	9	SEGMENT REPORTING
	The Company operates the Del Frisco’s, Sullivan’s, and Grille brands as operating segments. The restaurant concepts operate solely in the U.S. within the full-service dining industry, providing similar products to similar customers. Sales from external customers are derived principally from food and beverage sales, and the Company does not rely on any major customers as a source of sales. The restaurant concepts also possess similar economic characteristics, resulting in similar long-term expected financial performance characteristics. However, as Del Frisco’s restaurants typically have higher revenues, driven by their larger physical presence and higher average check, the Del Frisco’s, Sullivan’s, and Grille operating segments have varying operating income and restaurant-level EBITDA margins due to the leveraging of higher revenues on certain fixed operating costs such as management labor, rent, utilities, and building maintenance.
	The following tables present information about reportable segments for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012 and as of September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, respectively. (in thousands):
		12 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	28,786	$	16,061	$	9,336	$	—	$	54,183
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		7,799		1,605		1,563		—		10,967
	Capital expenditures		867		537		5,883		280		7,567
	Property and equipment		72,572		43,662		39,517		1,722		157,473
		12 Weeks Ended September 4, 2012
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	25,188	$	17,174	$	5,525	$	—	$	47,887
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		6,711		2,480		876		—		10,067
	Capital expenditures		3,282		477		3,122		160		7,041
	Property and equipment		61,042		41,470		21,734		1,365		125,611
		36 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	93,685	$	54,146	$	26,514	$	—	$	174,345
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		26,134		7,819		4,932		—		38,885
	Capital expenditures		2,287		1,488		13,695		327		17,797
	Property and equipment		72,572		43,662		39,517		1,722		157,473
		36 Weeks Ended September 4, 2012
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	81,288	$	56,468	$	13,809	$	—	$	151,565
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		22,766		10,261		2,971		—		35,998
	Capital expenditures		4,623		2,781		11,763		308		19,475
	Property and equipment		61,042		41,470		21,734		1,365		125,611
	In addition to using consolidated results in evaluating the Company’s performance and allocating its resources, the Company’s chief operating decision maker uses restaurant-level EBITDA, which is not a measure defined by GAAP. The Company defines restaurant-level EBITDA as operating income before pre-opening costs, general and administrative expenses, management and accounting fees paid to related party, asset advisory agreement termination fees, secondary public offering costs, public offering transaction bonuses, and depreciation and amortization. Pre-opening costs are excluded because they vary in timing and magnitude and are not related to the health of ongoing operations. General and administrative expenses and management and accounting fees paid to related party are only included in the Company’s consolidated financial results as they are generally not specifically identifiable to individual operating segments as these costs relate to supporting all of the restaurant operations of the Company and the extension of the Company’s concepts into new markets. Public offering costs, transaction bonuses, and depreciation and amortization are excluded because they are not ongoing controllable cash expenses and they are not related to the health of ongoing operations. Property and equipment is the only balance sheet measure used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in allocating resources. See table below (in thousands) for a reconciliation of restaurant-level EBITDA to operating income from continuing operations.
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		3-Sep-13		4-Sep-12		3-Sep-13		4-Sep-12
	Restaurant-level EBITDA	$	10,967	$	10,067	$	38,885	$	35,998
	Less:
	Pre-opening costs		835		1,129		1,754		2,031
	General and administrative		4,174		3,292		12,112		8,692
	Management and accounting fees		—		56		—		1,252
	paid to related party
	Asset advisory agreement termination fee		—		3,000		—		3,000
	Public offering costs		381		—		793		—
	Public offering transaction bonuses		3,705		1,462		5,510		1,462
	Depreciation and amortization		2,631		2,051		7,637		5,622
	Operating income (loss)	$	-759	$	-923	$	11,079	$	13,939

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies
	10	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	The Company is subject to various claims, possible legal actions, and other matters arising out of the normal course of business. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of these issues, management is of the opinion that adequate provision for potential losses has been made in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Prior to the acquisition of the Company by Lone Star Fund, the Company guaranteed certain lease payments of related parties in connection with the leasing of real estate for restaurant locations. As of December 25, 2012 and September 3, 2013, the Company was responsible as guarantor for five of these leases. The leases expire at various times through 2016. These guarantees will require payment by the Company only in an event of default by the related party where it is unable to make the required lease payments. Management believes that any future payments required under these guarantees will not be significant. At December 25, 2012 and September 3, 2013 the maximum potential amount of future lease payments the Company could be required to make as a result of the guarantees was approximately $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
	At December 25, 2012 and September 3, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $976,000, of which $761,000 were drawn on the Company’s credit facility (see Note 6, Long-Term Debt ) and $215,000 were collateralized by restricted cash. The letters of credit typically act as guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
	11	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	On June 30, 2012, the Company closed its Dallas Sullivan’s location and on July 2, 2012, the Company completed the sale of the real property to a third party. The Company determined that this closure met the criteria for classification as discontinued operations. As a result, all historical operating results as well as the loss on the sale of this property are reflected within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for all periods presented. Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax is comprised of the following for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 4, 2012 (in thousands):
		12 Weeks Ended		36 Weeks Ended
		September 4,		September 4,
		2012		2012
	Revenues	$	182	$	1,505
	Loss before income tax		-844		-805
	Income tax benefit		216		262
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	$	-628	$	-543

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
	12	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On October 9, 2013, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program. Under this program, the Company may from time to time purchase up to $10 million of its outstanding common stock. The common stock repurchases will be made at the Company’s discretion in the open market depending on share price, market conditions and other factors. The common stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		September 3,		September 4,		September 3,		September 4,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	-380	$	-1,794	$	7,620	$	6,732
	Discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit		—		-628		—		-543
	Net income (loss)	$	-380	$	-2,422	$	7,620	$	6,189
	Shares:
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		23,801,335		20,825,619		23,796,890		18,938,318
	Dilutive shares		136,153		—		52,056		—
	Total Diluted Shares		23,937,488		20,825,619		23,848,946		18,938,318
	Basic income (loss) per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	-0.02	$	-0.09	$	0.32	$	0.36
	Discontinued operations		0.00		-0.03		0.00		-0.03
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	-0.02	$	-0.12	$	0.32	$	0.33
	Diluted income (loss) per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	-0.02	$	-0.09	$	0.32	$	0.36
	Discontinued operations		0.00		-0.03		0.00		-0.03
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	-0.02	$	-0.12	$	0.32	$	0.33

StockBased_Employee_Compensati1

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Option Compensation Cost
		12 Weeks Ended					36 Weeks Ended
		September 3,			September 4,		September 3,		September 4,
		2013			2012		2013		2012
	Restaurant operating expenses	$	79		$	22	$	171	$	22
	General and administrative costs		322			81		696		81
	Total stock compensation cost	$	401		$	103	$	867	$	103
Summary Of Stock Option Activity
		36 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Shares			Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000's)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		825,000			13.09
	Granted		765,500			20.82
	Exercised		-17,025			13.00
	Forfeited		-55,500			13.65
	Outstanding at end of period		1,517,975			16.97		9.4 years		4,779
	Options exercisable at end of period		156,600			13.00		8.9 years		965
Summary Of Non-Vested Shares
		36 Weeks Ended
		3-Sep-13
		Shares		Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value
	Non-vested shares at beginning of year	825,000		$	4.93
	Granted	765,500			8.30
	Vested	-173,625			4.82
	Forfeited	-55,500			5.21
	Non-vested shares at end of period	1,361,375		$	6.83
Schedule Of Stock Option Valuation Assumptions
		2013		2012
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$8.30			$4.82
	Weighted average risk-free interest rate	1.44%			0.58%
	Weighted average expected life	5.49 years			5.4 years
	Weighted average volatility	41.65%			40.21%
	Expected dividend	—			—

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Schedule Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
		Fair Value Measurements
		Level		3-Sep-13		25-Dec-12
	Deferred compensation plan investments (life insurance policies)		2	$	9,591	$	5,586
	Deferred compensation plan investments (mutual funds)		1	$	—	$	2,216
	Deferred compensation plan liabilities		2	$	-10,017	$	-8,415

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment
		12 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	28,786	$	16,061	$	9,336	$	—	$	54,183
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		7,799		1,605		1,563		—		10,967
	Capital expenditures		867		537		5,883		280		7,567
	Property and equipment		72,572		43,662		39,517		1,722		157,473
		12 Weeks Ended September 4, 2012
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	25,188	$	17,174	$	5,525	$	—	$	47,887
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		6,711		2,480		876		—		10,067
	Capital expenditures		3,282		477		3,122		160		7,041
	Property and equipment		61,042		41,470		21,734		1,365		125,611
		36 Weeks Ended September 3, 2013
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	93,685	$	54,146	$	26,514	$	—	$	174,345
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		26,134		7,819		4,932		—		38,885
	Capital expenditures		2,287		1,488		13,695		327		17,797
	Property and equipment		72,572		43,662		39,517		1,722		157,473
		36 Weeks Ended September 4, 2012
		Del Frisco's		Sullivan's		Grille		Corporate		Consolidated
	Revenues	$	81,288	$	56,468	$	13,809	$	—	$	151,565
	Restaurant-level EBITDA		22,766		10,261		2,971		—		35,998
	Capital expenditures		4,623		2,781		11,763		308		19,475
	Property and equipment		61,042		41,470		21,734		1,365		125,611
Reconciliation Of Restaurant-Level EBITDA To Operating Income
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		3-Sep-13		4-Sep-12		3-Sep-13		4-Sep-12
	Restaurant-level EBITDA	$	10,967	$	10,067	$	38,885	$	35,998
	Less:
	Pre-opening costs		835		1,129		1,754		2,031
	General and administrative		4,174		3,292		12,112		8,692
	Management and accounting fees		—		56		—		1,252
	paid to related party
	Asset advisory agreement termination fee		—		3,000		—		3,000
	Public offering costs		381		—		793		—
	Public offering transaction bonuses		3,705		1,462		5,510		1,462
	Depreciation and amortization		2,631		2,051		7,637		5,622
	Operating income (loss)	$	-759	$	-923	$	11,079	$	13,939

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax
		12 Weeks Ended		36 Weeks Ended
		September 4,		September 4,
		2012		2012
	Revenues	$	182	$	1,505
	Loss before income tax		-844		-805
	Income tax benefit		216		262
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	$	-628	$	-543

Business_And_Basis_Of_Presenta1

Business And Basis Of Presentation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
	state
	store
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of restaurants owned and operated	36
Restaurant operated in number of states	19
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House [Member]
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of restaurants owned and operated	10
Sullivan's [Member]
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of restaurants owned and operated	19
Grille [Member]
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of restaurants owned and operated	7
Number of new locations opened	2

Public_Offerings_Details

Public Offerings (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 25, 2013	Mar. 07, 2013	Aug. 01, 2012	Jul. 30, 2012	Jul. 26, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Aug. 06, 2013	Apr. 10, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Public Offering [Line Items]
Number of shares sold by shareholders	6,000,000	4,750,000
Number of shares sold to cover over allotments										900,000	150,000
Proceeds from offering	$0	$0							$67,278,000
Offering costs and registration expense	400,000	400,000	3,700,000			381,000		793,000
Issuance of common stock for initial public offering net of fees and issuance costs					75,400,000				66,459,000
Issuance of common stock for initial public offering net of fees and issuance costs, shares					5,800,000
Issuance of common stock for initial public offering net of fees and issuance costs, price per share					$13
Proceeds from issuance IPO			70,100,000
Underwriting discounts and commissions			5,300,000
Membership interests converted to shares				18,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized			10,000,000			10,000,000		10,000,000				10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value per share			$0.00			$0.00		$0.00				$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized			190,000,000			190,000,000		190,000,000				190,000,000
Common stock, par value per share			$0.00			$0.00		$0.00				$0.00
Common stock, shares issued			23,800,000			23,811,692		23,811,692				23,794,667
Common stock, shares outstanding			23,800,000			23,811,692		23,811,692				23,794,667
Repayments of amounts outstanding under credit facility			61,000,000
Write-off of debt issuance costs							1,649,000		1,649,000
Principal Owner [Member]
Public Offering [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned	26.00%
Common stock, shares outstanding	6,200,000
Majority Shareholder [Member]
Public Offering [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned			75.60%
Common stock, shares outstanding			18,000,000
Payment in consideration for termination of asset advisory agreement			$3,000,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	396,047	745,000	233,829	745,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($380)	($1,794)	$7,620	$6,732
Discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit		-628		-543
Net income (loss)	($380)	($2,422)	$7,620	$6,189
Shares:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	23,801,335	20,825,619	23,796,890	18,938,318
Dilutive shares	136,153		52,056
Total Diluted Shares	23,937,488	20,825,619	23,848,946	18,938,318
Basic income (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations	($0.02)	($0.09)	$0.32	$0.36
Discontinued operations	$0	($0.03)	$0	($0.03)
Basic income (loss) per share	($0.02)	($0.12)	$0.32	$0.33
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations	($0.02)	($0.09)	$0.32	$0.36
Discontinued operations	$0	($0.03)	$0	($0.03)
Diluted income (loss) per share	($0.02)	($0.12)	$0.32	$0.33

StockBased_Employee_Compensati2

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of currently outstanding options	1,517,975	825,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options	$8.70
Cost is expected to be recognized	3 years 4 months 24 days
2012 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted under the company's equity incentive plan, vesting period	4 years
Shares authorized for issuance	2,232,800
Shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of currently outstanding options	1,517,975
Shares available for future grants	714,825
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted under the company's equity incentive plan, vesting period	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted under the company's equity incentive plan, vesting period	4 years
Maximum [Member] | 2012 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted under the company's equity incentive plan, contractual term	10 years

StockBased_Employee_Compensati3

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Stock Option Compensation Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock compensation cost	$401	$103	$867	$103
Restaurant Operating Expenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock compensation cost	79	22	171	22
General and administrative cost [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock compensation cost	$322	$81	$696	$81

StockBased_Employee_Compensati4

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013
Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares	825,000
Granted, Shares	765,500
Exercised, Shares	-17,025
Forfeited, Shares	-55,500
Outstanding at end of period, Shares	1,517,975
Options exercisable at end of period, Shares	156,600
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average exercise price	$13.09
Granted, Weighted average exercise price	$20.82
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price	$13
Forfeited, Weighted average exercise price	$13.65
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted average exercise price	$16.97
Options exercisable at end of period, Weighted average exercise price	$13
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term	9 years 4 months 24 days
Options exercisable at end of period, Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 10 months 24 days
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$4,779
Options exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$965

StockBased_Employee_Compensati5

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Summary Of Non-Vested Shares) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]
Non-vested shares, Beginning of year	825,000
Non-vested shares, Granted	765,500
Non-vested shares, Vested	-173,625
Non-vested shares, Forfeited	-55,500
Non-vested shares, End of period	1,361,375
Non-vested shares, Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value, Beginning of year	$4.93
Non-vested shares, Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted	$8.30	$4.82
Non-vested shares, Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested	$4.82
Non-vested shares, Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$5.21
Non-vested shares, Weighted average Grant-Date Fair Value, End of period	$6.83

StockBased_Employee_Compensati6

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Valuation Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value	$8.30	$4.82
Weighted average risk-free interest rate	1.44%	0.58%
Weighted average expected life	5 years 5 months 27 days	5 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted average volatility	41.65%	40.21%
Expected dividend

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Mar. 19, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Company earned transaction bonuses, in connection with IPO	$3,705,000	$1,800,000	$1,462,000	$5,510,000	$1,462,000
Contribution used by Company to pay bonuses	3,700,000	1,800,000	1,500,000	5,431,000	1,440,000
General and administrative expenses include charges for services	$5,000		$24,000	$30,000	$24,000

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Oct. 15, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013
			Three-Year Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Three-Year Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Proforma Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date			3 years
Revolving credit facility			$25,000,000
LIBOR interest rate				Borrowings under the new credit facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%.
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
Percentage of commitment fee paid on unused revolving loan facility				0.25%
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding	0	0
Borrowings available under revolving credit facility	24,200,000	24,200,000
Total outstanding letter of credit commitments	$761,000	$761,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Jun. 11, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Dec. 25, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective income tax (benefit) rate	-53.80%	-44.00%		30.50%	29.10%
Federal statutory rate				35.00%
Deferred tax asset, local income tax net operating loss carryforward						$0.50
Cumulative adjustment to record additional income tax expenses			$0.50

Fair_Value_Measurement_Schedul

Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Measurements Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	($10,017)	($8,415)
Fair Value Measurements Level 2 [Member] | Life Insurance Policies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan investments	9,591	5,586
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan investments		$2,216

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$54,183	$47,887	$174,345	$151,565
Restaurant-level EBITDA	10,967	10,067	38,885	35,998
Capital expenditures	7,567	7,041	17,797	19,475
Property and equipment	157,473	125,611	157,473	125,611
Del Frisco's [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	28,786	25,188	93,685	81,288
Restaurant-level EBITDA	7,799	6,711	26,134	22,766
Capital expenditures	867	3,282	2,287	4,623
Property and equipment	72,572	61,042	72,572	61,042
Sullivan's [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	16,061	17,174	54,146	56,468
Restaurant-level EBITDA	1,605	2,480	7,819	10,261
Capital expenditures	537	477	1,488	2,781
Property and equipment	43,662	41,470	43,662	41,470
Grille [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	9,336	5,525	26,514	13,809
Restaurant-level EBITDA	1,563	876	4,932	2,971
Capital expenditures	5,883	3,122	13,695	11,763
Property and equipment	39,517	21,734	39,517	21,734
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	280	160	327	308
Property and equipment	$1,722	$1,365	$1,722	$1,365

Segment_Reporting_Reconciliati

Segment Reporting (Reconciliation Of Restaurant-Level EBITDA To Operating Income) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 25, 2013	Mar. 07, 2013	Aug. 01, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Mar. 19, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Restaurant-level EBITDA				$10,967		$10,067	$38,885	$35,998
Less pre-opening costs				835		1,129	1,754	2,031
Less general and administrative				4,174		3,292	12,112	8,692
Less management and accounting fees paid to related party						56		1,252
Less asset advisory agreement termination fee						3,000		3,000
Less secondary public offering costs	400	400	3,700	381			793
Less public offering transaction bonuses				3,705	1,800	1,462	5,510	1,462
Less depreciation and amortization				2,631		2,051	7,637	5,622
Operating income (loss)				($759)		($923)	$11,079	$13,939

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
	contract	contract
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Number of leases	5	5
Lease Expiration Date	2016
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$1,600,000	$2,000,000
Outstanding letters of credit	976,000	976,000
Total outstanding letter of credit commitments	761,000	761,000
Restricted cash collateralized	$215,000	$215,000

Discontinued_Operations_Loss_F

Discontinued Operations (Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 04, 2012
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Revenues	$182	$1,505
Loss before income tax	-844	-805
Income tax benefit	216	262
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	($628)	($543)

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 09, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum amount authortized to be repurchased under the common stock repurchase program	$10