FoodFirst Global Restaurants (BBRG) 10-K 6 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Mar. 06, 2017	Jun. 26, 2016
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 25, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	BBRG
Entity Registrant Name	BRAVO BRIO RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,495,479
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-25
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,142,340
Entity Public Float			$ 111

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 444	$ 447
Accounts receivable	9,587	9,617
Tenant improvement allowance receivable	799	286
Inventories	3,114	3,163
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,339	1,859
Total current assets	17,283	15,372
Property and equipment, net	145,120	170,463
Deferred income taxes, net	0	58,054
Other assets, net	4,359	4,171
Total assets	166,762	248,060
Current liabilities
Trade and construction payables	15,514	16,283
Accrued expenses	27,351	28,869
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	4,000	0
Deferred lease incentives	7,334	7,230
Deferred gift card revenue	18,618	14,728
Total current liabilities	72,817	67,110
Deferred lease incentives	54,459	59,553
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	37,500	43,300
Other long-term liabilities	23,516	23,273
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ (deficiency in assets) equity
Common shares, no par value per share— authorized 100,000,000 shares; 21,069,454 shares issued at December 25, 2016; and 20,293,296 shares issued at December 27, 2015	202,561	200,739
Preferred shares, no par value per share— authorized 5,000,000; and 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015	0	0
Treasury shares, 5,977,860 shares at December 25, 2016 and 5,534,308 shares at December 27, 2015	(81,019)	(77,558)
Retained deficit	(143,072)	(68,357)
Total shareholders’ (deficiency in assets) equity	(21,530)	54,824
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficiency in assets) equity	$ 166,762	$ 248,060

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Common shares, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Common shares, shares issued	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common shares, shares issued	21,069,454	20,293,296
Common shares, shares outstanding	15,091,594	14,758,988
Preferred shares, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred shares, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued	0	0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding	0	0
Treasury shares, shares	5,977,860	5,534,308

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Revenues	$ 410,254	$ 423,994	$ 408,309
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales	106,910	106,942	107,078
Labor	151,797	151,893	144,848
Operating	67,334	69,568	65,851
Occupancy	32,059	32,226	29,013
General and administrative expenses	28,562	24,520	22,575
Restaurant pre-opening costs	1,038	3,009	3,204
Asset impairment charges	15,409	10,201	0
Depreciation	22,324	22,435	20,288
Total costs and expenses	425,433	420,794	392,857
(Loss) income from operations	(15,179)	3,200	15,452
Interest expense, net	1,703	1,484	1,347
(Loss) income before income taxes	(16,882)	1,716	14,105
Income tax expense (benefit)	57,833	(2,864)	2,283
Net (loss) income	$ (74,715)	$ 4,580	$ 11,822
Net (loss) income per share — basic	$ (5.09)	$ 0.30	$ 0.63
Net (loss) income per share — diluted	$ (5.09)	$ 0.29	$ 0.60
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic	14,680	15,143	18,863
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted	14,680	15,865	19,701

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency In Assets) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares	Retained Deficit	Treasury Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2013		19,991,927		(633,273)
Beginning balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$ 103,776	$ 197,913	$ (84,759)	$ (9,378)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	11,822		11,822
Share-based Compensation	2,451	$ 2,451
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options, shares		74,759
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	109	$ 109
Issuance of shares of restricted stock, shares		152,647
Issuance of shares of restricted stock		$ 0
Purchase of treasury shares, shares				(4,450,008)
Purchase of treasury shares	(63,619)			$ (63,619)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation		42,159
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	597	$ 597
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net	(158)	$ (158)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2014		20,177,174		(5,083,281)
Ending balance at Dec. 28, 2014	53,784	$ 199,718	(72,937)	$ (72,997)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	4,580		4,580
Share-based Compensation	1,498	$ 1,498
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options, shares		49,927
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	73	$ 73
Purchase of treasury shares, shares				(451,027)
Purchase of treasury shares	(4,561)			$ (4,561)
Issuance of restricted shares (in shares)		97,702
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation		31,507
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	417	$ 417
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net	(133)	$ (133)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2015		20,293,296		(5,534,308)
Ending balance at Dec. 27, 2015	54,824	$ 200,739	(68,357)	$ (77,558)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(74,715)		(74,715)
Share-based Compensation	1,143	$ 1,143
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options, shares		734,040
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,064	$ 1,064
Purchase of treasury shares, shares				(443,552)
Purchase of treasury shares	(3,461)			$ (3,461)
Issuance of restricted shares (in shares)		81,502
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation		39,384
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	239	$ 239
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net	(146)	$ (146)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2016		21,069,454		(5,977,860)
Ending balance at Dec. 25, 2016	$ (21,530)	$ 202,561	$ (143,072)	$ (81,019)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Cash flow provided by operating activities:
Net loss	$ (74,715)	$ 4,580	$ 11,822
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (excluding deferred lease incentives)	22,419	22,520	20,607
Loss on disposals of property and equipment	1,090	844	658
Write Off Of Unamortized Loan Origination Fees	89	0	377
Impairment of assets	15,409	10,201	0
Amortization of deferred lease incentives	(7,844)	(7,994)	(8,446)
Stock compensation costs	1,143	1,498	2,451
Deferred income taxes	58,543	(3,723)	1,675
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Accounts and tenant improvement receivables	(483)	(1,211)	875
Inventories	49	(31)	(191)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(695)	320	3,255
Trade and construction payables	504	2,611	3,669
Deferred lease incentives	2,854	7,608	8,055
Deferred gift card revenue	3,890	1,945	(93)
Other accrued liabilities	(1,664)	2,761	2,151
Other — net	(239)	301	43
Net cash provided by operating activities	20,350	42,230	46,908
Cash flow used in investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(15,512)	(24,605)	(29,914)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,512)	(24,605)	(29,914)
Cash flow used in financing activities:
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt	623,900	705,100	169,800
Payments on long-term debt	(625,700)	(717,800)	(129,493)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,064	73	109
Excess tax benefit from share based payments	0	0	16
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	239	417	597
Repurchase of treasury shares	(3,461)	(4,561)	(63,619)
Payments of Loan Costs	(405)	0	(423)
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,841)	(17,605)	(24,207)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash equivalents:	(3)	20	(7,213)
Cash and equivalents — beginning of year	447	427	7,640
Cash and equivalents — end of year	444	447	427
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	1,368	1,308	574
Income taxes paid, net	548	703	1,351
Property additions financed by trade and construction payables	$ 617	$ 1,890	$ 1,456

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Description of Business — As of December 25, 2016 , Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) operated 117 restaurants under the trade names “Bravo! Cucina Italiana ® ,” “Brio Tuscan Grille ™ ,” and “Bon Vie ® .” Of the 117 restaurants the Company operates, there are 51 Bravo! Cucina Italiana ® restaurants, 65 Brio Tuscan Grille ™ restaurants, and one Bon Vie ® restaurant in operation in 33 states throughout the United States of America. The Company owns all of the restaurants it operates with the exception of one BRIO restaurant, which it operates under a management agreement and for which operation it receives a management fee. Additionally, one BRIO restaurant operates under a franchise agreement for which the Company receives a royalty fee. Fiscal Year End — The Company utilizes a 52- or 53-week accounting period which ends on the last Sunday of the calendar year. The fiscal years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 , and December 28, 2014 are 52 week years. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time. Actual amounts may differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all cash and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less as cash equivalents. All cash is principally deposited in one bank. Receivables — Receivables, which the Company classifies within current assets, consist primarily of amounts due from landlords for tenant incentives and credit card processors. Management believes outstanding amounts to be collectible. Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method and consist principally of food and beverage items. Pre-opening Costs — Restaurant pre-opening costs consist primarily of wages and salaries, recruiting, meals, training, travel and lodging. Pre-opening costs include an accrual for straight-line rent recorded during the period between the date of possession and the restaurant opening date for the Company’s leased restaurant locations. The Company expenses all such costs as incurred. These costs will vary depending on the number of restaurants under development in a reporting period. Property and Equipment — Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Equipment consists primarily of restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures and small wares. Depreciation and amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term, including option periods which are reasonably assured of renewal, or the estimated useful life of the asset. The Company incurred depreciation expense of $22.3 million , $22.4 million and $20.3 million for the years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively. Depreciation and amortization periods are as follows: Buildings 30 to 40 years Leasehold improvements 10 to 20 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Computer software and equipment 3 to 5 years Leases — The Company currently leases all but four of its owned restaurant locations. The Company evaluates each lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes. All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. The Company records the lease payments for its operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including option periods which in the judgment of management are reasonably assured of renewal. The lease term commences on the date that the lessee obtains control of the property, which is normally when the property is ready for tenant improvements. Contingent rent expense is recognized as incurred and is usually based on either a percentage of restaurant sales or a percentage of restaurant sales in excess of a defined amount. The Company’s lease costs will change based on the lease terms of its lease renewals as well as leases that the Company enters into with respect to its new restaurants. Leasehold improvements financed by the landlord through tenant improvement allowances are capitalized as leasehold improvements with the tenant improvement allowances recorded as deferred lease incentives. Deferred lease incentives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including option periods which in the judgment of management are reasonably assured of renewal (same lease term that is used for related leasehold improvements) and are recorded as a reduction of occupancy expense. As part of the initial lease terms, the Company negotiates with its landlords to secure these tenant improvement allowances. Other Assets — Other assets include liquor licenses, trademarks, and loan costs and are stated at cost, less amortization. The Company's trademarks and alcoholic beverage licenses have indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization. The trademarks are used in the advertising and marketing of the restaurants and are widely recognized and accepted by consumers. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets —The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangibles subject to amortization, for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company regularly reviews any restaurants generating negative cash flow for the previous four quarters to determine if impairment testing is warranted. As part of the review, the Company also takes into account that its business is sensitive to seasonal fluctuations, such as the holiday season at the end of the fourth quarter, as it significantly impacts our short and long term projections for each location. Other factors considered that may impact expectations of future performance include changes in the economic environment, changes in the manner in which assets are used, unfavorable changes in legal factors or business climate, incurring excess costs in construction of the asset, and overall restaurant operating performance. Based on this analysis, the Company determines whether an indicator of impairment exists. If an impairment indicator is identified, the Company prepares future undiscounted cash flow projections, which take into consideration qualitative factors and future operating plans. The Company forecasts future cash flows by considering recent restaurant level performance, restaurant level operating plans, sales trends, and cost trends for cost of sales, labor and operating expenses. The Company compares the undiscounted cash flow forecast to the assets carrying value at the restaurant. If the carrying amount of the assets are not recoverable, an impairment charge is recognized based upon the amount by which the assets carrying value exceeds fair value. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow approach. The impairment assessment process requires a significant degree of management’s judgment. At any given time, the Company may be monitoring a small number of locations, and future impairment charges could be required if individual restaurant performance does not improve. As a result of the above mentioned review process, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $15.4 million related to nine restaurants in fiscal 2016 . The Company recognized an impairment charge of $10.2 million related to six restaurants in fiscal 2015 and did not recognize an impairment charge in fiscal 2014 . The Company’s impairment charges have been incurred as a result of locations that have had lower than anticipated traffic near the restaurant and locations with lower than normal retail co-tenancy. The Company’s impairment assessment process requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and operating outcomes, which are based upon a significant degree of management’s judgment. The estimates used in the impairment analysis represent a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Company continues to assess the performance of restaurants and monitors the need for future impairment. Changes in the economic environment, real estate markets, capital spending, and overall operating performance could impact these estimates and result in future impairment charges. There can be no assurance that future impairment tests will not result in additional charges to earnings. Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments — The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, trade and construction payables, and accrued liabilities at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt under the revolving credit facility approximates the fair values at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 due to short term maturities of the underlying LIBOR agreements. This represents a Level 2 fair value measurement. Revenue Recognition — Revenue from restaurant operations is recognized upon payment by the customer at the time of sale. Revenues are reflected net of sales tax and certain discounts and allowances. The Company records a liability upon the sale of gift cards and recognizes revenue upon redemption by the customer. Revenue is recognized on unredeemed gift cards (breakage) based upon historical redemption patterns when the Company determines the likelihood of redemption of the gift card by the customer is remote and there is no legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdiction. Breakage is reported within revenues in the consolidated statements of operations. For the fiscal years ended 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company recorded gift card breakage of an immaterial amount. Certain of our promotional programs have included multiple element arrangements that incorporate both delivered and undelivered components. We allocate revenues using the relative selling price of each deliverable and recognize it upon delivery of each component. Advertising — The Company expenses the cost of advertising (including production costs) the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising expense was $9.1 million , $4.6 million , and $4.1 million for the fiscal years ended 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Self-Insurance Reserves — The Company maintains various insurance policies, including workers’ compensation and general liability. As outlined in these policies, the Company is responsible for losses up to certain limits. The Company records a liability for the estimated exposure for aggregate losses. This liability is based on estimates of the ultimate costs to be incurred to settle known claims and claims not reported as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is based on a number of assumptions, including actuarial assumptions, historical trends and economic conditions. If actual claims trends, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from the Company’s estimates and historical trends, the Company’s financial results could be impacted. Income Taxes — Income tax provisions are comprised of federal and state taxes currently due, plus deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to amounts considered by management to be more likely than not realized in future periods. Future taxable income, adjustments in temporary differences, available carry forward periods and changes in tax laws could affect these estimates. The Company recognizes a tax position in the financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by tax authorities that have full knowledge of all relevant information. Stock-Based Compensation — The Company maintains equity compensation incentive plans that provide for the grant of nonqualified stock options and restricted stock. Options were granted with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the Company’s common shares at the date of grant. Fair value of the outstanding shares of restricted stock is based on the average of the high and low price of the Company’s shares on the date immediately preceding the date of grant. The cost of employee service, net of the estimated forfeiture rate, is recognized as a compensation expense over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award, also known as the vesting period. The Company reviews the forfeiture rate as necessary to determine if a change in estimate is necessary. Currently, the Company grants shares of restricted stock to its employees and non-employee directors. The related compensation cost is being recorded over the four year vesting period of each restricted stock grant (See Note 10). Segment Reporting — The Company operates upscale affordable Italian dining restaurants under two brands, exclusively in the United States, that have similar economic characteristics, nature of products and services, class of customer and distribution methods. The Company believes it meets the criteria for aggregating its operating segments into a single reportable segment. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) . This ASU is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual period. As of December 25, 2016 , the Company has not adopted this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires organizations to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and also disclose key information about leasing arrangements. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual period. As of December 25, 2016 , the Company has not adopted this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company expects that the adoption of this ASU will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets and will likely have an insignificant impact on its consolidated statements of operations. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740) . This ASU requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowance, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. This ASU simplifies the current standard, which requires entities to separately present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities and the Company elected to apply this ASU during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company classified all deferred income taxes as noncurrent as of December 25, 2016 and reclassified $3.6 million of current deferred income taxes to noncurrent deferred income taxes as of December 27, 2015. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory: Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330) . This ASU provides guidance on the subsequent measurement of inventory, which changes the measurement from lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value. This update defines net realizable value as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU requires an entity to present term debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related term debt liability as opposed to an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company adopted this ASU during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . This ASU provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. This ASU permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements as well as the expected adoption method.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	PER SHARE Basic earnings per common share (EPS) data is computed based on weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS data is computed similarly, but includes the effect of the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options, if any, and vesting of restricted stock under the treasury stock method. The computations of basic and diluted EPS for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Years 2016 2015 2014 Net (loss) income attributed to common shareholders $ (74,715 ) $ 4,580 $ 11,822 Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,680 15,143 18,863 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options — 716 794 Restricted stock — 6 44 Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding — diluted 14,680 15,865 19,701 Basic net (loss) income per common share $ (5.09 ) $ 0.30 $ 0.63 Diluted net (loss) income per common share $ (5.09 ) $ 0.29 $ 0.60

Property And Equipment

Property And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The major classes of property and equipment at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Land and buildings $ 5,894 $ 7,637 Leasehold improvements 191,858 201,694 Equipment and fixtures 104,318 111,625 Construction in progress 1,480 6,391 Deposits on equipment orders — 291 Total 303,550 327,638 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (158,430 ) (157,175 ) Property and equipment, net $ 145,120 $ 170,463

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	OTHER ASSETS The major classes of other assets at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Loan origination fees $ 679 $ 423 Liquor licenses 3,261 3,301 Trademarks 478 478 Deposits 338 345 Other assets — at cost 4,756 4,547 Less accumulated amortization (397 ) (376 ) Other assets — net $ 4,359 $ 4,171

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Term loan $ 34,000 $ — Revolving credit facility 7,500 43,300 Total 41,500 43,300 Less current maturities 4,000 — Long-term debt $ 37,500 $ 43,300 On October 31, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment to the 2014 Credit Agreement (the "Amendment"). The Amendment redefines the Company's senior credit facilities and provides for (i) a $35.0 million term loan facility, maturing in 2019, and (ii) a revolving credit facility under which the Company may borrow up to $30.0 million (including a sublimit cap of up to $10.0 million for letters of credit and up to $10.0 million for swing-line loans), maturing in 2019. Borrowings under the senior credit facilities bear interest at (i) the Base Rate (as such term is defined in the Amendment) plus the applicable margin of 1.50% to 2.00% or (ii) at a fixed rate for a period of one, two, three or six months equal to the London interbank offered rate, LIBOR, plus the applicable margin of 2.50% to 3.00% . In addition to making fixed quarterly principal payments under the Company’s senior credit facilities, the Company is required to pay an unused facility fee to the lenders equal to 0.30% to 0.50% per annum on the aggregate amount of the unused revolving credit facility, excluding swing-line loans, commencing on October 31, 2016, payable quarterly in arrears. Borrowings under the Company’s senior credit facilities are collateralized by a first priority interest in substantially all tangible and intangible personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries. The weighted average interest rate on Company borrowings at December 25, 2016 was 2.81% as compared to 2.30% at December 27, 2015 . The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for bank guarantees under standby letter of credit arrangements in the normal course of business operations. The standby letters of credit are cancellable only at the option of the beneficiary who is authorized to draw drafts on the issuing bank up to the face amount of the standby letters of credit in accordance with its credit. As of December 25, 2016 , the maximum exposure under these standby letters of credit was $2.9 million . Future maturities of debt as of December 25, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 4,000 2018 4,000 2019 33,500 Total $ 41,500 The Amendment also modifies the financial tests that the Company is required to meet by removing the maximum consolidated total leverage ratio, revising the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, adding a maximum consolidated lease-adjusted leverage ratio and adding a minimum earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as defined by the Amendment. In addition to these financial tests, the Amendment places limitations on new restaurant leases until the lease-adjusted leverage ratio meets certain thresholds.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	ACCRUED EXPENSES The major classes of accrued expenses at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Compensation and related benefits $ 9,255 $ 9,797 Accrued self-insurance claims liability 8,363 9,474 Other taxes payable 4,357 4,623 Other accrued liabilities 5,376 4,975 Total accrued expenses $ 27,351 $ 28,869

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Long-Term Liabilities	OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Other long-term liabilities at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Deferred rent $ 20,667 $ 21,279 Other long-term liabilities 2,849 1,994 Total other long-term liabilities $ 23,516 $ 23,273

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	LEASES The Company leases certain land and buildings used in its restaurant operations under various long-term operating lease agreements. The initial lease terms range from 10 to 20 years and currently expire between 2017 and 2032 . The leases include renewal options for 2 to 20 additional years. The majority of leases provide for base (fixed) rent, plus additional rent based on gross sales, as defined in each lease agreement, in excess of a stipulated amount, multiplied by a stated percentage. The Company is also generally obligated to pay certain real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, and various other expenses related to the properties. At December 25, 2016 , the future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases, including option periods which are reasonably assured of renewal, were as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 29,696 2018 29,513 2019 28,686 2020 28,095 2021 26,564 Thereafter 110,273 Total $ 252,827 The above future minimum rental amounts exclude renewal options, which are not reasonably assured of renewal and additional rent based on sales. The Company generally has escalating rents over the term of the leases and records rent expense on a straight-line basis for operating leases. Rent expense, excluding real estate taxes, CAM charges, insurance and other expenses related to operating leases and partially offset by the amortization of deferred lease incentives, in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Minimum rent $ 21,560 $ 20,144 $ 18,703 Contingent rent 345 597 625 Total $ 21,905 $ 20,741 $ 19,328

Shareholder's Equity Shareholde

Shareholder's Equity Shareholder's Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Shareholder's Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY On November 12, 2014, the Company commenced a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to repurchase its common shares for an aggregate purchase price of up to $50.0 million . On December 10, 2014, the tender offer expired and on December 17, 2014, the Company repurchased 3.6 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $50.0 million . The Company incurred costs of $0.6 million in connection with the tender offer, which were recorded to treasury shares. On October 20, 2015 the Board of Directors approved the terms of a new share repurchase plan under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $15.0 million of its common shares in both the open market or through privately negotiated transactions beginning October 20, 2015 and ending on December 25, 2016, subject to the Company’s pre-existing blackout periods. Under this and all previous authorizations, the Company cumulatively repurchased 6.0 million shares at a total cost of $81.0 million . During fiscal 2016, 2015, and 2014 the Company repurchased 0.4 million , 0.5 million , and 4.5 million of its common shares for $3.5 million , $4.6 million , and $63.6 million , respectively. Repurchased common shares are recorded to treasury shares.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	STOCK BASED COMPENSATION The Company adopted the Bravo Development, Inc. Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”) in order to provide an incentive to employees selected by the Board of Directors for participation. On October 6, 2010, the Board of Directors approved and, on October 18, 2010, the shareholders approved the Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”). The Stock Incentive Plan became effective on October 26, 2010 upon the completion of the Company's initial public offering. In connection with the adoption of the Stock Incentive Plan, the Board of Directors terminated the 2006 Plan and no further awards will be granted under the 2006 Plan after such date. However, the termination of the 2006 Plan did not affect awards outstanding under the 2006 Plan at the time of its termination and the terms of the 2006 Plan continue to govern outstanding awards granted under the 2006 Plan. 2006 Plan Stock option activity under the 2006 Plan for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2016 2015 2014 Outstanding — beginning of year 790,731 840,658 915,417 Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Granted — — — Weighted-average exercise price $ — $ — $ — Exercised (734,040 ) (49,927 ) (74,759 ) Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Forfeited — — — Weighted-average exercise price $ — $ — $ — Outstanding — end of year 56,691 790,731 840,658 Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Exercisable — end of year 56,691 790,731 840,658 The weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding at December 25, 2016 was 1.3 years and all options were exercisable. Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the Company’s closing price at the end of the fiscal year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options and represents the pre-tax amount that would have been received by the option holders had they all exercised such options on the fiscal year end date. The aggregate intrinsic value for outstanding and exercisable options at December 25, 2016 was $0.1 million .The Company's stock option award agreements allow employees to surrender to the Company common shares upon exercise in lieu of their payment of the exercise price and required personal employment-related taxes. Employees surrendered to the Company 16,592 and 1,090 common shares towards the exercise price and minimum statutory tax withholdings which the Company recorded as a reduction in common shares in an amount of approximately $69.0 thousand and $11.0 thousand for fiscal 2016 and 2015 , respectively. There were no such common shares withheld for fiscal year 2014 . Stock Incentive Plan Restricted stock activity under the Stock Incentive Plan for fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2016 2015 2014 Outstanding — beginning of year 195,422 294,749 343,107 Weighted-average grant price $ 15.41 $ 16.22 $ 16.94 Granted 248,500 34,500 136,000 Weighted-average grant price $ 7.04 $ 13.32 $ 15.50 Vested (81,502 ) (97,702 ) (152,647 ) Weighted-average grant price $ 16.38 $ 16.70 $ 17.11 Forfeited (41,850 ) (36,125 ) (31,711 ) Weighted-average grant price $ 11.41 $ 16.22 $ 16.57 Outstanding — end of year 320,570 195,422 294,749 Weighted-average grant price $ 9.20 $ 15.41 $ 16.22 Fair value of the outstanding shares of restricted stock is based on the average of the high and low price of the Company’s common shares on the date immediately preceding the date of grant. In 2016 , the Company recorded approximately $1.1 million in stock compensation expense related to the shares of restricted stock. As of December 25, 2016 , total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested shares of restricted stock was approximately $1.9 million taking into account potential forfeitures, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.7 years . These shares of restricted stock will vest, subject to certain exceptions, annually over a four -year period. The Company's restricted stock award agreements allow employees to surrender to the Company common shares upon vesting in lieu of their payment of the required personal employment-related taxes. Employees surrendered to the Company 22,792 , 30,417 and 42,159 common shares towards the minimum statutory tax withholdings which the Company recorded as a reduction in common shares in an amount of approximately $0.2 million , $0.4 million and $0.6 million , for fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Employee Benefit Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution plan (the “401(k) Plan”) covering all eligible full-time employees. The 401(k) Plan provides for employee salary deferral contributions as well as discretionary Company matching contributions. Discretionary Company contributions relating to the 401(k) Plan for the years ended 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , were $259,000 , $308,000 and $269,000 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Current income tax expense: Federal $ (769 ) $ 503 $ 358 State and local 59 356 250 Total current income tax expense (710 ) 859 608 Deferred income tax (benefit) expense: Federal 55,818 (3,720 ) 1,228 State and local 2,725 (3 ) 447 Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense 58,543 (3,723 ) 1,675 Total income tax (benefit) expense $ 57,833 $ (2,864 ) $ 2,283 Deferred income taxes as of December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Goodwill for tax reporting purposes $ 14,825 $ 18,151 Stock compensation 619 4,253 Self-insurance reserves 3,091 3,547 Depreciation and amortization 28,244 19,040 Business credit carryforwards 34,192 27,116 Other 1,575 878 Total gross deferred tax assets 82,546 72,985 Deferred tax liabilities: Indefinite-lived intangible assets (489 ) — Prepaid assets (170 ) (458 ) Deferred rent (17,694 ) (14,473 ) Total gross deferred tax liabilities (18,353 ) (14,931 ) Valuation Allowance $ (64,682 ) $ — Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (489 ) $ 58,054 Goodwill for tax reporting purposes is amortized over 15 years. At December 25, 2016 , the Company had business credit carryforwards mainly consisting of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tip credit carryforwards of $34.2 million , which will expire at various dates from 2030 through 2036 . Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Both positive and negative evidence are considered in forming management’s judgment as to whether a valuation allowance is appropriate, and more weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Due to the impairment charges recorded during 2016 and 2015, the Company is in a three-year cumulative loss position. According to ASC Topic No. 740, Income Taxes , cumulative losses in recent years represent significant negative evidence in considering whether deferred tax assets are realizable. Based on the required weight of that evidence under ASC 740, the Company has determined that a valuation allowance was needed for all of its net deferred income tax assets. As of December 25, 2016 , the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $64.7 million . As of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , the Company did not carry a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets. The tax benefits relating to any reversal of the valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets will be recognized as a reduction of future income tax expense. The effective income tax expense differs from the federal statutory tax expense for the years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Provision at statutory rate $ (5,909 ) $ 601 $ 4,937 FICA tip credit (5,094 ) (5,496 ) (4,896 ) State income taxes — net of federal benefit (405 ) 158 568 Permanent items 4,559 1,873 1,674 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 64,682 — — Total income tax (benefit) expense $ 57,833 $ (2,864 ) $ 2,283 The Company recognizes a position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e. a likelihood of more than 50% ) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Changes in judgment that result in subsequent recognition, derecognition, or change in a measurement of a tax position taken in a prior annual period (including any related interest and penalties) is recognized as a discrete item in the interim period in which the change occurs. As of December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , the Company had no uncertain income tax positions. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and local jurisdictions. The Company is currently open to audit, subject to the statute of limitations, by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 30, 2012 through December 25, 2016 . The Company is currently open to audit, subject to the statute of limitations, under certain states for the years ended December 30, 2012 through December 25, 2016 . In 2012, the Company was audited by the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2010. On August 25, 2016, the Company executed an agreement to settle this audit with the Internal Revenue Service. This settlement did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. It is the Company’s policy to include any penalties and interest related to income taxes in its income tax provision; however, the Company currently has no penalties or interest related to income taxes.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	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 consolidated financial statements. On May 14, 2016, a former restaurant hourly employee filed a putative class and collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court Western District of Missouri, Mamdooh Hussein v. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. , alleging that the Company required him and others to pool their tips with non-tip earning employees and failed to properly pay him the minimum wage and overtime compensation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri state wage laws. The Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified amounts of penalties and other monetary payments. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against this action. Based upon the current status of this matter, the Company has reserved $0.5 million related to the costs of litigating and potential settlement of this lawsuit.

Interim Financial Results (Unau

Interim Financial Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Interim Financial Results (Unaudited)	The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated financial information for each of the four quarters in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 (in thousands, except per share data): Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Year Revenues $ 108,800 $ 105,213 $ 94,588 $ 101,653 $ 410,254 Income (loss) from operations (1) 3,192 (305 ) (4,686 ) (13,380 ) (15,179 ) Net income (loss) (2) 2,248 (654 ) (2,985 ) (73,324 ) (74,715 ) Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.15 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (4.96 ) $ (5.09 ) Diluted net income (loss) per share (3) $ 0.15 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (4.96 ) $ (5.09 ) Basic weighted average shares outstanding 14,766 14,597 14,582 14,776 14,680 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (4) 15,416 14,597 14,582 14,776 14,680 Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Year Revenues $ 108,169 $ 110,246 $ 98,294 $ 107,285 $ 423,994 Income (loss) from operations (5) 3,652 5,205 1,073 (6,730 ) 3,200 Net (loss) income 2,533 3,839 910 (2,702 ) 4,580 Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.17 $ 0.25 $ 0.06 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.30 Diluted net income (loss) per share (3) $ 0.16 $ 0.24 $ 0.06 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.29 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 15,122 15,197 15,202 15,050 15,143 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (4) 15,870 15,936 15,948 15,050 15,865 _________________________ (1) Contains asset impairment charges that decreased income by $15.4 million related to nine restaurants . (2) Contains valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets of $64.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. (3) Sum of the quarterly amounts do not equal the total year amount due to rounding. (4) In periods where the Company incurred a net loss, all stock options and unvested shares of restricted stock are considered anti-dilutive and not included in that quarter's diluted weighted average shares outstanding. (5) Contains asset impairment charges that decreased income by $10.2 million related to six restaurants .

Summary of Significant Accoun21

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business — As of December 25, 2016 , Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) operated 117 restaurants under the trade names “Bravo! Cucina Italiana ® ,” “Brio Tuscan Grille ™ ,” and “Bon Vie ® .” Of the 117 restaurants the Company operates, there are 51 Bravo! Cucina Italiana ® restaurants, 65 Brio Tuscan Grille ™ restaurants, and one Bon Vie ® restaurant in operation in 33 states throughout the United States of America. The Company owns all of the restaurants it operates with the exception of one BRIO restaurant, which it operates under a management agreement and for which operation it receives a management fee.
Fiscal Year End	Fiscal Year End — The Company utilizes a 52- or 53-week accounting period which ends on the last Sunday of the calendar year. The fiscal years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 , and December 28, 2014 are 52 week years.
Accounting Estimates	Accounting Estimates — The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time. Actual amounts may differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all cash and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less as cash equivalents. All cash is principally deposited in one bank.
Receivables	Receivables — Receivables, which the Company classifies within current assets, consist primarily of amounts due from landlords for tenant incentives and credit card processors. Management believes outstanding amounts to be collectible.
Inventories	Inventories —
Pre-opening Costs	Pre-opening Costs — Restaurant pre-opening costs consist primarily of wages and salaries, recruiting, meals, training, travel and lodging. Pre-opening costs include an accrual for straight-line rent recorded during the period between the date of possession and the restaurant opening date for the Company’s leased restaurant locations. The Company expenses all such costs as incurred. These costs will vary depending on the number of restaurants under development in a reporting period.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment — Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Equipment consists primarily of restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures and small wares. Depreciation and amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term, including option periods which are reasonably assured of renewal, or the estimated useful life of the asset. The Company incurred depreciation expense of $22.3 million , $22.4 million and $20.3 million for the years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively. Depreciation and amortization periods are as follows: Buildings 30 to 40 years Leasehold improvements 10 to 20 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Computer software and equipment 3 to 5 years
Leases	Leases — The Company currently leases all but four of its owned restaurant locations. The Company evaluates each lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes. All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. The Company records the lease payments for its operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including option periods which in the judgment of management are reasonably assured of renewal. The lease term commences on the date that the lessee obtains control of the property, which is normally when the property is ready for tenant improvements. Contingent rent expense is recognized as incurred and is usually based on either a percentage of restaurant sales or a percentage of restaurant sales in excess of a defined amount. The Company’s lease costs will change based on the lease terms of its lease renewals as well as leases that the Company enters into with respect to its new restaurants. Leasehold improvements financed by the landlord through tenant improvement allowances are capitalized as leasehold improvements with the tenant improvement allowances recorded as deferred lease incentives. Deferred lease incentives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including option periods which in the judgment of management are reasonably assured of renewal (same lease term that is used for related leasehold improvements) and are recorded as a reduction of occupancy expense. As part of the initial lease terms, the Company negotiates with its landlords to secure these tenant improvement allowances.
Other Assets	Other Assets — Other assets include liquor licenses, trademarks, and loan costs and are stated at cost, less amortization. The Company's trademarks and alcoholic beverage licenses have indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization. The trademarks are used in the advertising and marketing of the restaurants and are widely recognized and accepted by consumers.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets —The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangibles subject to amortization, for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company regularly reviews any restaurants generating negative cash flow for the previous four quarters to determine if impairment testing is warranted. As part of the review, the Company also takes into account that its business is sensitive to seasonal fluctuations, such as the holiday season at the end of the fourth quarter, as it significantly impacts our short and long term projections for each location. Other factors considered that may impact expectations of future performance include changes in the economic environment, changes in the manner in which assets are used, unfavorable changes in legal factors or business climate, incurring excess costs in construction of the asset, and overall restaurant operating performance. Based on this analysis, the Company determines whether an indicator of impairment exists. If an impairment indicator is identified, the Company prepares future undiscounted cash flow projections, which take into consideration qualitative factors and future operating plans. The Company forecasts future cash flows by considering recent restaurant level performance, restaurant level operating plans, sales trends, and cost trends for cost of sales, labor and operating expenses. The Company compares the undiscounted cash flow forecast to the assets carrying value at the restaurant. If the carrying amount of the assets are not recoverable, an impairment charge is recognized based upon the amount by which the assets carrying value exceeds fair value. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow approach. The impairment assessment process requires a significant degree of management’s judgment. At any given time, the Company may be monitoring a small number of locations, and future impairment charges could be required if individual restaurant performance does not improve. As a result of the above mentioned review process, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $15.4 million related to nine restaurants in fiscal 2016 . The Company recognized an impairment charge of $10.2 million related to six restaurants in fiscal 2015 and did not recognize an impairment charge in fiscal 2014 . The Company’s impairment charges have been incurred as a result of locations that have had lower than anticipated traffic near the restaurant and locations with lower than normal retail co-tenancy. The Company’s impairment assessment process requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and operating outcomes, which are based upon a significant degree of management’s judgment. The estimates used in the impairment analysis represent a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Company continues to assess the performance of restaurants and monitors the need for future impairment. Changes in the economic environment, real estate markets, capital spending, and overall operating performance could impact these estimates and result in future impairment charges. There can be no assurance that future impairment tests will not result in additional charges to earnings.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments — The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, trade and construction payables, and accrued liabilities at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt under the revolving credit facility approximates the fair values at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 due to short term maturities of the underlying LIBOR agreements. This represents a Level 2 fair value measurement.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition — Revenue from restaurant operations is recognized upon payment by the customer at the time of sale. Revenues are reflected net of sales tax and certain discounts and allowances. The Company records a liability upon the sale of gift cards and recognizes revenue upon redemption by the customer. Revenue is recognized on unredeemed gift cards (breakage) based upon historical redemption patterns when the Company determines the likelihood of redemption of the gift card by the customer is remote and there is no legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdiction. Breakage is reported within revenues in the consolidated statements of operations. For the fiscal years ended 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company recorded gift card breakage of an immaterial amount. Certain of our promotional programs have included multiple element arrangements that incorporate both delivered and undelivered components. We allocate revenues using the relative selling price of each deliverable and recognize it upon delivery of each component.
Advertising	Advertising — The Company expenses the cost of advertising (including production costs) the first time the advertising takes place.
Self-Insurance Reserves	Self-Insurance Reserves — The Company maintains various insurance policies, including workers’ compensation and general liability. As outlined in these policies, the Company is responsible for losses up to certain limits. The Company records a liability for the estimated exposure for aggregate losses. This liability is based on estimates of the ultimate costs to be incurred to settle known claims and claims not reported as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is based on a number of assumptions, including actuarial assumptions, historical trends and economic conditions. If actual claims trends, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from the Company’s estimates and historical trends, the Company’s financial results could be impacted.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes — Income tax provisions are comprised of federal and state taxes currently due, plus deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to amounts considered by management to be more likely than not realized in future periods. Future taxable income, adjustments in temporary differences, available carry forward periods and changes in tax laws could affect these estimates. The Company recognizes a tax position in the financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by tax authorities that have full knowledge of all relevant information.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation — The Company maintains equity compensation incentive plans that provide for the grant of nonqualified stock options and restricted stock. Options were granted with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the Company’s common shares at the date of grant. Fair value of the outstanding shares of restricted stock is based on the average of the high and low price of the Company’s shares on the date immediately preceding the date of grant. The cost of employee service, net of the estimated forfeiture rate, is recognized as a compensation expense over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award, also known as the vesting period. The Company reviews the forfeiture rate as necessary to determine if a change in estimate is necessary. Currently, the Company grants shares of restricted stock to its employees and non-employee directors. The related compensation cost is being recorded over the four year vesting period of each restricted stock grant (See Note 10).
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting — The Company operates upscale affordable Italian dining restaurants under two brands, exclusively in the United States, that have similar economic characteristics, nature of products and services, class of customer and distribution methods. The Company believes it meets the criteria for aggregating its operating segments into a single reportable segment.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) . This ASU is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual period. As of December 25, 2016 , the Company has not adopted this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires organizations to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and also disclose key information about leasing arrangements. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual period. As of December 25, 2016 , the Company has not adopted this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company expects that the adoption of this ASU will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets and will likely have an insignificant impact on its consolidated statements of operations. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740) . This ASU requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowance, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. This ASU simplifies the current standard, which requires entities to separately present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities and the Company elected to apply this ASU during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company classified all deferred income taxes as noncurrent as of December 25, 2016 and reclassified $3.6 million of current deferred income taxes to noncurrent deferred income taxes as of December 27, 2015. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory: Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330) . This ASU provides guidance on the subsequent measurement of inventory, which changes the measurement from lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value. This update defines net realizable value as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU requires an entity to present term debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related term debt liability as opposed to an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company adopted this ASU during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . This ASU provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. This ASU permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements as well as the expected adoption method.

Summary of Significant Accoun22

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Schedule of depreciation and amortization periods [Abstract]
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]	Buildings 30 to 40 years Leasehold improvements 10 to 20 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Computer software and equipment 3 to 5 years

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The computations of basic and diluted EPS for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Years 2016 2015 2014 Net (loss) income attributed to common shareholders $ (74,715 ) $ 4,580 $ 11,822 Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,680 15,143 18,863 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options — 716 794 Restricted stock — 6 44 Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding — diluted 14,680 15,865 19,701 Basic net (loss) income per common share $ (5.09 ) $ 0.30 $ 0.63 Diluted net (loss) income per common share $ (5.09 ) $ 0.29 $ 0.60

Property And Equipment (Tables)

Property And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Major Classes of Property and Equipment	The major classes of property and equipment at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Land and buildings $ 5,894 $ 7,637 Leasehold improvements 191,858 201,694 Equipment and fixtures 104,318 111,625 Construction in progress 1,480 6,391 Deposits on equipment orders — 291 Total 303,550 327,638 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (158,430 ) (157,175 ) Property and equipment, net $ 145,120 $ 170,463

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Major Classes of Other Assets	The major classes of other assets at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Loan origination fees $ 679 $ 423 Liquor licenses 3,261 3,301 Trademarks 478 478 Deposits 338 345 Other assets — at cost 4,756 4,547 Less accumulated amortization (397 ) (376 ) Other assets — net $ 4,359 $ 4,171

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt (

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	2017 $ 4,000 2018 4,000 2019 33,500 Total $ 41,500
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Term loan $ 34,000 $ — Revolving credit facility 7,500 43,300 Total 41,500 43,300 Less current maturities 4,000 — Long-term debt $ 37,500 $ 43,300

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Major Classes of Accrued Expenses	The major classes of accrued expenses at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Compensation and related benefits $ 9,255 $ 9,797 Accrued self-insurance claims liability 8,363 9,474 Other taxes payable 4,357 4,623 Other accrued liabilities 5,376 4,975 Total accrued expenses $ 27,351 $ 28,869

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Ta

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Other Long-Term Liabilities	Other long-term liabilities at December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Deferred rent $ 20,667 $ 21,279 Other long-term liabilities 2,849 1,994 Total other long-term liabilities $ 23,516 $ 23,273

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Noncancellable Operating Leases, Including Option Periods Which are Reasonably Assured of Renewal	At December 25, 2016 , the future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases, including option periods which are reasonably assured of renewal, were as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 29,696 2018 29,513 2019 28,686 2020 28,095 2021 26,564 Thereafter 110,273 Total $ 252,827
Components of Rent Expense	Rent expense, excluding real estate taxes, CAM charges, insurance and other expenses related to operating leases and partially offset by the amortization of deferred lease incentives, in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Minimum rent $ 21,560 $ 20,144 $ 18,703 Contingent rent 345 597 625 Total $ 21,905 $ 20,741 $ 19,328

Stock Based Compensation (Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option Activity	Stock option activity under the 2006 Plan for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2016 2015 2014 Outstanding — beginning of year 790,731 840,658 915,417 Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Granted — — — Weighted-average exercise price $ — $ — $ — Exercised (734,040 ) (49,927 ) (74,759 ) Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Forfeited — — — Weighted-average exercise price $ — $ — $ — Outstanding — end of year 56,691 790,731 840,658 Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.45 $ 1.45 $ 1.45 Exercisable — end of year 56,691 790,731 840,658
Restricted Stock Activity	Restricted stock activity under the Stock Incentive Plan for fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2016 2015 2014 Outstanding — beginning of year 195,422 294,749 343,107 Weighted-average grant price $ 15.41 $ 16.22 $ 16.94 Granted 248,500 34,500 136,000 Weighted-average grant price $ 7.04 $ 13.32 $ 15.50 Vested (81,502 ) (97,702 ) (152,647 ) Weighted-average grant price $ 16.38 $ 16.70 $ 17.11 Forfeited (41,850 ) (36,125 ) (31,711 ) Weighted-average grant price $ 11.41 $ 16.22 $ 16.57 Outstanding — end of year 320,570 195,422 294,749 Weighted-average grant price $ 9.20 $ 15.41 $ 16.22

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Provision for Income Taxes	The provision for income taxes for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Current income tax expense: Federal $ (769 ) $ 503 $ 358 State and local 59 356 250 Total current income tax expense (710 ) 859 608 Deferred income tax (benefit) expense: Federal 55,818 (3,720 ) 1,228 State and local 2,725 (3 ) 447 Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense 58,543 (3,723 ) 1,675 Total income tax (benefit) expense $ 57,833 $ (2,864 ) $ 2,283
Components of Deferred Income Taxes	Deferred income taxes as of December 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Goodwill for tax reporting purposes $ 14,825 $ 18,151 Stock compensation 619 4,253 Self-insurance reserves 3,091 3,547 Depreciation and amortization 28,244 19,040 Business credit carryforwards 34,192 27,116 Other 1,575 878 Total gross deferred tax assets 82,546 72,985 Deferred tax liabilities: Indefinite-lived intangible assets (489 ) — Prepaid assets (170 ) (458 ) Deferred rent (17,694 ) (14,473 ) Total gross deferred tax liabilities (18,353 ) (14,931 ) Valuation Allowance $ (64,682 ) $ — Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (489 ) $ 58,054
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Tax Expense to Effective Income Tax Expense	The effective income tax expense differs from the federal statutory tax expense for the years ended December 25, 2016 , December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Provision at statutory rate $ (5,909 ) $ 601 $ 4,937 FICA tip credit (5,094 ) (5,496 ) (4,896 ) State income taxes — net of federal benefit (405 ) 158 568 Permanent items 4,559 1,873 1,674 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 64,682 — — Total income tax (benefit) expense $ 57,833 $ (2,864 ) $ 2,283

Interim Financial Results (Un32

Interim Financial Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated Quarterly Financial Information	The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated financial information for each of the four quarters in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 (in thousands, except per share data): Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Year Revenues $ 108,800 $ 105,213 $ 94,588 $ 101,653 $ 410,254 Income (loss) from operations (1) 3,192 (305 ) (4,686 ) (13,380 ) (15,179 ) Net income (loss) (2) 2,248 (654 ) (2,985 ) (73,324 ) (74,715 ) Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.15 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (4.96 ) $ (5.09 ) Diluted net income (loss) per share (3) $ 0.15 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (4.96 ) $ (5.09 ) Basic weighted average shares outstanding 14,766 14,597 14,582 14,776 14,680 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (4) 15,416 14,597 14,582 14,776 14,680 Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Year Revenues $ 108,169 $ 110,246 $ 98,294 $ 107,285 $ 423,994 Income (loss) from operations (5) 3,652 5,205 1,073 (6,730 ) 3,200 Net (loss) income 2,533 3,839 910 (2,702 ) 4,580 Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.17 $ 0.25 $ 0.06 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.30 Diluted net income (loss) per share (3) $ 0.16 $ 0.24 $ 0.06 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.29 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 15,122 15,197 15,202 15,050 15,143 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (4) 15,870 15,936 15,948 15,050 15,865 _________________________ (1) Contains asset impairment charges that decreased income by $15.4 million related to nine restaurants . (2) Contains valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets of $64.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. (3) Sum of the quarterly amounts do not equal the total year amount due to rounding. (4) In periods where the Company incurred a net loss, all stock options and unvested shares of restricted stock are considered anti-dilutive and not included in that quarter's diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

Summary of Significant Accoun33

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)BrandStateRestaurant	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)Restaurant	Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reclass of Deferred Tax Assets | $		$ 3,600
Aggregate number of restaurant operated by company	117
Number of states where restaurants are operated | State	33
Depreciation | $	$ 22,324	22,435	$ 20,288
Number of Restaurant locations owned	4
Asset impairment charge | $	$ 15,409	$ 10,201	0
Number of restaurants impaired	9	6
Advertising expense | $	$ 9,100	$ 4,600	$ 4,100
Compensation cost recognition period	4 years
Number of Brands | Brand	2
Aggregate Number Of Restaurant Operated Under Franchise Agreement	1
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Aggregate number of restaurant operated by company	51
Brio Tuscan Grille
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Aggregate number of restaurant operated by company	65
Bon Vie
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Aggregate number of restaurant operated by company	1
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Computer software and equipment [Member] | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Computer software and equipment [Member] | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years

Computations of Basic and Dilut

Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Sep. 25, 2016	Jun. 26, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount									377,261	125,000
Net (loss) income attributed to common shareholders									$ (74,715)	$ 4,580	$ 11,822
Weighted average common shares outstanding	14,776,000	14,582,000	14,597,000	14,766,000	15,050,000	15,202,000	15,197,000	15,122,000	14,680,000	15,143,000	18,863,000
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options									0	716,000	794,000
Restricted stock									0	6,000	44,000
Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding — diluted	14,776,000	14,582,000	14,597,000	15,416,000	15,050,000	15,948,000	15,936,000	15,870,000	14,680,000	15,865,000	19,701,000
Basic net (loss) income per common share	$ (4.96)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.18)	$ 0.06	$ 0.25	$ 0.17	$ (5.09)	$ 0.30	$ 0.63
Diluted net (loss) income per common share	$ (4.96)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.18)	$ 0.06	$ 0.24	$ 0.16	$ (5.09)	$ 0.29	$ 0.60

Major Classes of Property and E

Major Classes of Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 303,550	$ 327,638
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(158,430)	(157,175)
Property and equipment, net	145,120	170,463
Land and buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	5,894	7,637
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	191,858	201,694
Equipment and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	104,318	111,625
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	1,480	6,391
Deposits on equipment orders
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 0	$ 291

Major Classes of Other Assets (

Major Classes of Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets — at cost	$ 4,756	$ 4,547
Less accumulated amortization	(397)	(376)
Other assets — net	4,359	4,171
Loan origination fees
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets — at cost	679	423
Liquor licenses
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets — at cost	3,261	3,301
Trademarks
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets — at cost	478	478
Deposits
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets — at cost	$ 338	$ 345

Components of Long-Term Debt (D

Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 41,500	$ 43,300
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	4,000	0
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	37,500	43,300
Term loan facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	34,000	0
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 7,500	$ 43,300

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate on Company borrowings	2.81%		2.30%
Long-term Debt	$ 41,500		$ 43,300
Term loan facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan facility		$ 35,000
Long-term Debt	34,000		0
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		30,000
Long-term Debt	7,500		$ 43,300
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sublimit cap		10,000
Maximum standby letters of credit	$ 2,900
Swing-line loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sublimit cap		$ 10,000
Alternate Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin		1.50%
Alternate Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin		2.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin		2.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin		3.00%
Unused lines of Credit [Member] | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pay an unused facility fee		0.30%
Unused lines of Credit [Member] | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pay an unused facility fee		0.50%

Major Classes of Accrued Expens

Major Classes of Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Compensation and related benefits	$ 9,255	$ 9,797
Accrued self-insurance claims liability	8,363	9,474
Other taxes payable	4,357	4,623
Other accrued liabilities	5,376	4,975
Total accrued expenses	$ 27,351	$ 28,869

Components of Other Long-Term L

Components of Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred rent	$ 20,667	$ 21,279
Other long-term liabilities	2,849	1,994
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 23,516	$ 23,273

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016
Minimum
Schedule of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Initial lease terms	10 years
Initial lease term expiration year	2,017
Operating lease renewal option period	2 years
Maximum
Schedule of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Initial lease terms	20 years
Initial lease term expiration year	2,032
Operating lease renewal option period	20 years

Future Minimum Rental Commitmen

Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Noncancellable Operating Leases, Including Option Periods Which are Reasonably Assured of Renewal (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,016	$ 29,696
2,017	29,513
2,018	28,686
2,019	28,095
2,020	26,564
Thereafter	110,273
Total	$ 252,827

Components of Rent Expense (Det

Components of Rent Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum rent	$ 21,560	$ 20,144	$ 18,703
Contingent rent	345	597	625
Total	$ 21,905	$ 20,741	$ 19,328

Shareholder's Equity Sharehol44

Shareholder's Equity Shareholder's Equity (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 17, 2014	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 25, 2016	Oct. 20, 2015	Nov. 06, 2014
Shareholder's Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount						$ 15	$ 50
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	3.6	0.4	0.5	4.5	6
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 50	$ 3.5	$ 4.6	$ 63.6	$ 81
Stock Repurchase Program, Cost Incurred	$ 0.6

Stock Based Compensation - Addi

Stock Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of years to vest restricted shares	4 years
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding	1 year 3 months
Aggregate intrinsic value for outstanding and exercisable options	$ 0.1
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding	2 years 8 months 12 days
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested shares of restricted stock	$ 1.9

Summary of Stock Option Activit

Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Stock option activity
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	$ 239	$ 417	$ 597
Stock Options
Stock option activity
Outstanding - beginning of year	790,731	840,658	915,417
Weighted average exercise price outstanding - beginning of year	$ 1.45	$ 1.45	$ 1.45
Number of shares, Granted	0	0	0
Weighted average exercise price, Granted	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Number of shares, Exercised	(734,040)	(49,927)	(74,759)
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised	$ 1.45	$ 1.45	$ 1.45
Number of shares, Forfeited	0	0	0
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Outstanding - end of year	56,691	790,731	840,658
Weighted average exercise price Outstanding - ending of year	$ 1.45	$ 1.45	$ 1.45
Exercisable - end of year	56,691	790,731	840,658
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	$ 69	$ 11
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	16,592	1,090

Restricted Stock Activity (Deta

Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Schedule Of Activity Related To Restricted Shares And Restricted Share [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation	$ 1,143	$ 1,498	$ 2,451
Restricted stock activity
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	(239)	$ (417)	$ (597)
Restricted Stock
Schedule Of Activity Related To Restricted Shares And Restricted Share [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation	$ 1,100
Restricted stock activity
Outstanding - beginning of year	195,422	294,749	343,107
Weighted-average grant date fair value, Outstanding	$ 15.41	$ 16.22	$ 16.94
Number of shares, Granted	248,500	34,500	136,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value, Granted	$ 7.04	$ 13.32	$ 15.50
Number of shares, Vested	(81,502)	(97,702)	(152,647)
Weighted-average grant date fair value, Vested	$ 16.38	$ 16.70	$ 17.11
Number of shares, Forfeited	(41,850)	(36,125)	(31,711)
Weighted-average grant date fair value, Forfeited	$ 11.41	$ 16.22	$ 16.57
Outstanding - end of year	320,570	195,422	294,749
Weighted-average exercise price	$ 9.20	$ 15.41	$ 16.22
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	22,792	30,417	42,159
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum Tax Withholdings	$ 170	$ 407	$ 597

Employee Benefit Plan - Additio

Employee Benefit Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Defined Contribution 401 K Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discretionary company contribution	$ 259,000	$ 308,000	$ 269,000

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Amortization period for tax purpose	15 years
General business tax credit carryforwards	$ 34,200
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 64,682	$ 0
Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards, expiration period	2,030
Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards, expiration period	2,036
Income tax examination, percentage of likelihood of tax benefits being realized upon settlement	50.00%

Components of Provision for Inc

Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Current income tax expense:
Federal	$ (769)	$ 503	$ 358
State and local	59	356	250
Total current income tax expense	(710)	859	608
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense:
Federal	55,818	(3,720)	1,228
State and local	2,725	(3)	447
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense	58,543	(3,723)	1,675
Total income tax (benefit) expense	$ 57,833	$ (2,864)	$ 2,283

Components of Deferred Income T

Components of Deferred Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Goodwill for tax reporting purposes	$ 14,825	$ 18,151
Stock compensation	619	4,253
Self-insurance reserves	3,091	3,547
Depreciation and amortization	28,244	19,040
Business credit carryforwards	34,192	27,116
Other	1,575	878
Total gross deferred tax assets	82,546	72,985
Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid assets	(170)	(458)
Deferred rent	(17,694)	(14,473)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	(489)	0
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(18,353)	(14,931)
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(64,682)	0
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$ (489)	$ 58,054

Reconciliation of Federal Statu

Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Tax Expense to Effective Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision at statutory rate	$ (5,909)	$ 601	$ 4,937
FICA tip credit	(5,094)	(5,496)	(4,896)
State income taxes — net of federal benefit	(405)	158	568
Permanent items	4,559	1,873	1,674
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	64,682	0	0
Total income tax (benefit) expense	$ 57,833	$ (2,864)	$ 2,283

Commitments And Contingencies L

Commitments And Contingencies Litigation Reserves (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current	$ 0.5

Consolidated Quarterly Financia

Consolidated Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Sep. 25, 2016	Jun. 26, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 101,653	$ 94,588	$ 105,213	$ 108,800	$ 107,285	$ 98,294	$ 110,246	$ 108,169	$ 410,254	$ 423,994	$ 408,309
Income from operations	(13,380)	(4,686)	(305)	3,192	(6,730)	1,073	5,205	3,652	(15,179)	3,200	15,452
Net income (loss) (2)	$ (73,324)	$ (2,985)	$ (654)	$ 2,248	$ (2,702)	$ 910	$ 3,839	$ 2,533	$ (74,715)	$ 4,580	$ 11,822
Basic net income per share	$ (4.96)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.18)	$ 0.06	$ 0.25	$ 0.17	$ (5.09)	$ 0.30	$ 0.63
Diluted net income per share	$ (4.96)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.18)	$ 0.06	$ 0.24	$ 0.16	$ (5.09)	$ 0.29	$ 0.60
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	14,776	14,582	14,597	14,766	15,050	15,202	15,197	15,122	14,680	15,143	18,863
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (4)	14,776	14,582	14,597	15,416	15,050	15,948	15,936	15,870	14,680	15,865	19,701

Consolidated Quarterly Financ55

Consolidated Quarterly Financial Information (Additional Information) (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)Restaurant	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)Restaurant	Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset impairment charges	$ 15,409	$ 10,201	$ 0
Number of restaurants impaired | Restaurant	9	6
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 64,682	$ 0