Zoe's Kitchen (ZOES) S-1/A 12 Nov 14 IPO registration (amended) Financial data

DEI_Document

DEI Document	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	'0001594879
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	'S-1
Document Period End Date	14-Jul-14
Amendment Flag	'false

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$42,827,092	$1,149,470	$2,450,026
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	835,350	582,655	394,834
Other accounts receivable	1,457,717	1,187,424	1,057,617
Inventory	1,174,099	913,381	655,904
Prepaid expenses and other	1,430,194	617,928	612,848
Total current assets	47,724,452	4,450,858	5,171,229
Property and equipment, net	90,935,424	78,629,369	48,214,939
Goodwill	24,225,829	23,334,129	23,334,129
Intangibles, net	10,516,073	11,207,013	12,807,427
Loan costs, net	0	1,034,891	955,941
Deposits	275,574	246,844	232,564
Other long-term assets	0	1,033,531	0
Total long-term assets	125,952,900	115,485,777	85,545,000
Total assets	173,677,352	119,936,635	90,716,229
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	1,925,000	1,250,000
Accounts payable	6,541,980	6,671,701	3,893,707
Accrued expenses and other	8,428,791	6,422,738	3,742,910
Unearned franchise start-up fees	60,000	40,000	40,000
Total current liabilities	15,030,771	15,059,439	8,926,617
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'
Long-term debt	0	39,475,000	25,437,500
Deemed landlord financing	20,571,410	19,893,309	11,186,674
Deferred rent	11,723,111	8,155,795	4,768,512
Deferred income taxes	4,039,408	3,397,025	2,837,394
Residual value obligations, net	347,261	356,539	326,724
Other long-term liabilities	27,330	21,022	12,641
Total long-term liabilities	36,708,520	71,298,690	44,569,445
Total liabilities	51,739,291	86,358,129	53,496,062
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value	192,697	125,614	125,614
Additional paid-in capital	142,235,556	45,073,893	45,000,458
Accumulated deficit	-20,490,192	-11,621,001	-7,905,905
Total stockholders' equity	121,938,061	33,578,506	37,220,167
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$173,677,352	$119,936,635	$90,716,229

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$9,000	$12,732	$8,586
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	135,000,000	135,000,000	135,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	19,269,746	12,561,414	12,561,414
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	19,269,746	12,561,414	12,561,414

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Revenue:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restaurant sales	$41,761,113	$27,027,582	$87,878,701	$58,217,517	$115,747,989	$78,966,267	$49,193,143
Royalty fees	126,149	157,932	274,602	346,540	637,285	677,309	933,626
Franchise fees	'	'	'	'	0	80,000	50,000
Total revenue	41,887,262	27,185,514	88,153,303	58,564,057	116,385,274	79,723,576	50,176,769
Restaurant operating costs:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)	14,243,011	9,072,208	29,162,583	19,361,033	38,062,951	25,845,024	15,755,615
Labor	11,367,590	7,541,400	24,467,140	16,376,108	32,810,499	21,566,822	13,423,612
Store operating expenses	7,314,589	4,870,953	16,062,466	10,825,534	21,779,688	14,609,542	9,595,941
General and administrative expenses	4,465,292	2,491,311	16,733,629	6,184,635	13,171,577	8,969,017	6,383,884
Depreciation	2,088,659	1,324,023	4,501,187	2,869,129	5,861,752	3,779,363	2,840,418
Amortization	314,539	315,707	782,255	736,649	1,600,651	1,091,123	585,495
Pre-opening costs	442,434	245,661	1,258,658	741,285	1,938,266	916,718	805,514
Loss (gain) from disposal of equipment	36,571	80,858	50,074	130,230	175,199	240,006	-3,695
Total operating expenses	40,272,685	25,942,121	93,017,992	57,224,603	115,400,583	77,017,615	49,386,784
Income (loss) from operations	1,614,577	1,243,393	-4,864,689	1,339,454	984,691	2,705,961	789,985
Other expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	620,860	911,576	2,280,021	2,127,922	4,019,174	2,337,116	1,247,799
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	978,041	0	'	'	'
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition, net	'	'	'	'	0	0	-541,206
(Gain) loss on interest cap	0	-14,902	5,669	8,675	24,854	0	0
Total other expenses	620,860	896,674	3,263,731	2,136,597	4,044,028	2,337,116	706,593
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	993,717	346,719	-8,128,420	-797,143	-3,059,337	368,845	83,392
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-125,224	-76,150	740,770	170,865	655,759	621,740	110,317
Net income (loss)	$1,118,941	$422,869	($8,869,190)	($968,008)	($3,715,096)	($252,895)	($26,925)
Net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (USD per share)	$0.06	$0.03	($0.56)	($0.08)	'	'	'
Diluted (USD per share)	$0.06	$0.03	($0.56)	($0.08)	'	'	'
Net loss per share, basic and diluted (USD per share)	'	$0.03	'	'	($0.30)	($0.02)	$0
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	19,269,746	12,561,414	15,812,901	12,561,414	'	'	'
Diluted (in shares)	19,477,864	12,561,414	15,812,901	12,561,414	'	'	'
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	'	12,561,414	'	'	12,561,414	12,561,414	12,561,414

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit
Beginning balance at Dec. 27, 2010	$37,184,336	$125,614	$44,684,807	($7,626,085)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	189,962	'	189,962	'
Net loss	-26,925	'	'	-26,925
Ending balance at Dec. 26, 2011	37,347,373	125,614	44,874,769	-7,653,010
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	125,689	'	125,689	'
Net loss	-252,895	'	'	-252,895
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	37,220,167	125,614	45,000,458	-7,905,905
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	44,971	'	44,971	'
Net loss	-968,008	'	'	-968,008
Ending balance at Jul. 15, 2013	36,297,130	125,614	45,045,429	-8,873,913
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	37,220,167	125,614	45,000,458	-7,905,905
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	73,435	'	73,435	'
Net loss	-3,715,096	'	'	-3,715,096
Ending balance at Dec. 30, 2013	33,578,506	'	45,073,893	-11,621,001
Beginning balance at Jul. 15, 2013	36,297,130	125,614	45,045,429	-8,873,913
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	28,464	'	28,464	'
Net loss	-2,747,088	'	'	-2,747,088
Ending balance at Dec. 30, 2013	33,578,506	125,614	45,073,893	-11,621,001
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	6,191,209	'	6,191,209	'
Net loss	-8,869,190	'	'	-8,869,190
Issuance of common stock in connection with the IPO, net of transaction expenses	91,037,537	67,083	90,970,454	'
Ending balance at Jul. 14, 2014	$121,938,061	$192,697	$142,235,556	($20,490,191)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'	'	'
Net and comprehensive loss	($8,869,190)	($968,008)	($3,715,096)	($252,895)	($26,925)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	4,501,187	2,869,129	5,861,752	3,779,363	2,840,418
Amortization of intangible assets	782,255	736,649	1,600,651	1,091,123	585,495
Equity-based compensation	6,191,209	44,971	73,435	125,689	189,962
Deferred income taxes	740,770	170,865	593,879	546,740	89,317
Amortization of loan costs	77,182	104,556	204,845	120,278	104,448
Bad debt expense	5,344	7,565	11,041	12,539	4,616
Loss (gain) from disposal of equipment	50,074	130,230	175,199	240,006	-3,695
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition	'	'	0	0	-541,206
Accretion of deemed landlord financing	129,540	220,801	261,653	114,154	120,042
Loss on extinguishment of debt	978,041	0	'	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	-258,039	-247,640	-198,862	66,142	-296,249
Other accounts receivable	-270,293	330,673	-129,807	-677,700	-367,931
Inventory	-245,763	-104,605	-257,477	-179,326	-150,220
Prepaid expenses and other	-852,260	-293,704	-62,929	-120,580	-291,406
Accounts payable	2,123,935	867,700	1,307,429	1,032,983	-65,572
Accrued expenses and other	2,157,454	855,085	1,810,789	844,125	1,033,996
Deferred rent	3,567,316	1,467,594	3,387,283	1,243,292	1,513,946
Unearned franchise start-up fees	'	'	0	-190,000	25,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,808,762	6,191,861	10,923,785	7,795,933	4,764,036
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-18,006,882	-14,027,329	-28,267,305	-15,462,285	-10,958,842
Acquisition purchase price, net of cash acquired	-1,145,431	0	0	-5,834,238	-2,574,481
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	78,845	40,881	25,506	13,356	14,640
Net cash used in investing activities	-19,073,468	-13,986,448	-28,241,799	-21,283,167	-13,518,683
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from line of credit	7,900,000	8,000,000	15,650,000	15,373,267	7,900,000
Payments on long-term debt	-49,300,000	-625,000	-937,500	-685,767	0
Proceeds from deemed landlord financing	298,561	652,360	1,594,982	1,018,520	97,615
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriter fees	93,581,431	0	'	'	'
Payment of loan acquisition fees	'	'	-283,795	-575,794	-397,933
Payments of costs associated with initial public offering	-2,537,664	0	-6,229	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	49,942,328	8,027,360	16,017,458	15,130,226	7,599,682
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	41,677,622	232,773	-1,300,556	1,642,992	-1,154,965
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of year	1,149,470	2,450,026	2,450,026	807,034	1,961,999
End of year	42,827,092	2,682,799	1,149,470	2,450,026	807,034
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest related to long-term debt	811,523	966,019	2,039,283	1,228,554	400,775
Cash paid for interest related to deemed landlord financing	1,432,694	789,971	1,668,437	980,930	645,054
Non-cash residual value lease obligations	'	'	106,513	102,663	67,507
Non-cash deemed landlord financing	250,000	2,450,000	6,850,000	3,250,000	2,200,000
Non-cash purchases of property and equipment	-1,458,927	44,781	1,322,992	1,242,569	139,148
Non-cash costs associated with initial public offering	'	'	$1,018,219	$0	$0

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	'	'
	Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations
	Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. (the "Company," "Zoës," "we" or "us"), primarily develops and operates fast-casual restaurants serving a distinct menu of freshly prepared Mediterranean-inspired dishes. As of July 14, 2014, we operated 116 Company-owned restaurants and six franchise restaurants in 15 states across the United States. We have determined that we have one operating and reportable segment. All of our revenues are derived in the United States. All or our assets are located in the United States.	Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. ("the Company"), incorporated in the State of Delaware on October 24, 2007, entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with the members of Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC (the "Acquired Company"), on October 31, 2007, to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of the Acquired Company (the "2007 Purchase"). Currently, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zoe's Investors, LLC ("Zoe's Investors"). In connection with the application of purchase accounting, the Company recorded goodwill on our financial statements of approximately $21.2 million and other identifiable intangibles of approximately $10.9 million at the date of the acquisition.
	On April 16, 2014, we completed an initial public offering (the "IPO") of 6,708,332 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $15.00 per share, which included 874,999 shares sold to the underwriters pursuant to their over-allotment option. All share and per share data have been retroactively restated in the accompanying financial statements to give effect to a 125,614.14:1 stock split, which became effective on April 14, 2014. After underwriter discounts and commissions and offering expenses, we received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $91.0 million. A portion of these proceeds were used to repay all of the outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility (as defined herein, see Note 5).	The Company primarily develops and operates fast-casual restaurants through our subsidiaries. As of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we operated 94 and 67 Company-owned restaurants, respectively.
	Interim Financial Statements	In addition to our Company-owned restaurants, we grant licenses (franchises) to qualified franchisees to construct and operate Zoës Kitchen restaurants within specified protected areas throughout the United States. As of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were eight franchised restaurants. The licensing agreements grant franchisees the right to use the Zoës Kitchen service mark and our comprehensive system ("the System") for the development and operation of Zoës Kitchen. The System includes our trade name, building design and layouts, equipment, ingredients, recipes and other specifications for authorized food products, methods of control, and certain operational and business standards and policies pursuant to the franchise agreement. In consideration for the granting of these licenses, we receive initial franchise fees for each Zoës Kitchen location opened and, in addition, receive monthly royalties based on the gross revenues generated per restaurant.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices of the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for interim periods have been included.	Principles of Consolidation
	Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in audited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Due to the seasonality of our business, results for any interim financial period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. In addition, quarterly results of operations may be impacted by the timing and amount of sales and costs associated with the opening of new restaurants. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements do not represent complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual financial statements for the year ended December 30, 2013, included in the Company's final prospectus filed on August 15, 2014.	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and Soho Franchising, LLC. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States or "GAAP." Certain amounts in 2012 have been reclassified to conform to 2013 presentation.
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Revision
	Comprehensive income (loss) is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income (loss) is the same as net loss for all periods presented. Therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive income (loss) is not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.	In 2013, we identified an adjustment to the December 31, 2012 balance sheet relating to our asset retirement obligation. To correct for this we have revised the December 31, 2012 balance sheet to move $0.01 million from accrued expenses and other to other long-term liabilities.
	Principles of Consolidation	Use of Estimates
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Zoe’s Kitchen USA, LLC and Soho Franchising, LLC. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with GAAP.	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions, such as valuation of long-lived, definite and indefinite-lived assets, estimated useful lives of assets, the reasonably assured lease terms of operating leases, the construction costs of leases where the Company is considered the owner during and after the construction period, allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value of equity-based compensation, and deferred tax valuation allowances, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year
	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Monday of the calendar year. Fiscal years ended December 29, 2014 and December 30, 2013 consist of 52 weeks. Our first fiscal quarter consists of 16 weeks, and each of our second, third and fourth fiscal quarters consists of 12 weeks, except for a 53-week year when the fourth quarter has 13 weeks.	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Monday of the calendar year. All fiscal years presented herein consist of 52 weeks, with the exception of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, which consists of 53 weeks.
		Net Loss per Share
	Use of Estimates	Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Diluted net loss per share is calculated by adjusting weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding for the period, determined using the treasury-stock method. See Note 14 for discussion of stock split.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions, such as valuation of long-lived, definite and indefinite-lived assets, estimated useful lives of assets, the reasonably assured lease terms of operating leases, the construction costs of leases where the Company is considered the owner during and after the construction period, allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value and forfeiture rates related to equity-based compensation, and deferred tax valuation allowances, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.	Segment Information
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards	We have determined that we have one operating segment, and therefore one reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer; our CODM reviews financial performance and allocates resources at a consolidated level on a recurring basis. All of our revenues are derived in the United States of America. All of our assets are located in the United States of America.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update was issued to replace the current revenue recognition guidance, creating a more comprehensive revenue model. This update is effective in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.	Revenue Recognition — Restaurant Sales
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU, 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." This ASU raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. This update is effective in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.	We recognize restaurant sales when food and beverage products are sold. Restaurant sales are reported net of sales tax collected from customers.
		Gift Cards
		Revenues from the sale of gift cards are deferred and recognized when redeemed. Deferred gift card revenue is included in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our gift cards do not have an expiration date and we do not deduct non-usage fees from outstanding gift card balances. We recognize gift card breakage revenue by applying our estimate of the rate of gift card breakage over the estimated period of redemption. These estimates are based on our historical redemptions. We recognize breakage revenues exclusive of amounts subject to state unclaimed property laws.
		Prior to the fourth quarter 2013, we were subject to future escheat exposures and we had not accumulated enough historical redemption data to make an estimate for gift card breakage. We did not recognize any revenue from gift card breakage during the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011. We recorded $0.3 million of gift card breakage revenue in restaurant sales in the fourth quarter of 2013 which includes breakage income related to gift cards sold since 2008. Fees paid to a third party administering our gift card program were $0.2 million during 2013.
		Franchise Fee and Royalty Accounting
		We recognize franchise fee revenues when substantial performance of all franchisor obligations has been achieved. Substantial performance is achieved when the following conditions have been met: 1) we have no remaining obligation or intent to refund any cash or to forgive any unpaid notes or receivables from franchisees; 2) we have performed substantially all of the initial services required by the license agreement; and 3) we have met all other material conditions or obligations. The commencement of operations by the franchisee indicates substantial performance has occurred. If substantial performance of our obligations has not been completed, recognition as revenue of such amounts received is deferred until all material services or conditions have been satisfied by us. In addition, monthly royalties are recognized as revenue when earned. As of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, accounts receivable included approximately $0.06 million and $0.09 million, respectively, of amounts due from franchisees for monthly royalties.
		Cash and Cash Equivalents
		We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
		During the year, cash balances may exceed the federally insured limits at the banks where we maintain our deposits. We do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
		Accounts Receivable
		Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts consists primarily of receivables from catering on-account sales, credit card sales receivables and royalty fee receivables. Other accounts receivable consists primarily of tenant allowances due from landlords. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical losses and current economic conditions. On a continuing basis, management analyzes delinquent receivables, and once these receivables are determined to be uncollectible, they are written off either against an existing allowance account or as a direct charge to the consolidated statement of operations. The table below shows the changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts balance:
			2013			2012			2011
		Beginning allowance	$	8,586		$	974		$	2,170
		Bad debt expense	11,041			12,539			4,616
		Write offs	(6,895		)	(4,927		)	(5,812		)
		Ending allowance	$	12,732		$	8,586		$	974
		Inventory
		Inventory consists primarily of food, beverage, and paper products. All inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, as determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market.
		Property and Equipment
		Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for improvements and renewals that extend the useful lives are capitalized. Upon sale, retirement, or other disposition of these assets, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss on the disposition is included in our consolidated statement of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated lives:
		Building under deemed landlord financing	39 years
		Leasehold improvements	7 - 20 years
		Furniture and fixtures	7 years
		Automotive equipment	4 - 5 years
		Computer equipment	3 - 5 years
		Machinery and equipment	5 years
		Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term, of the respective leases, or the estimated useful life of the asset.
		Goodwill
		Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the business acquired over the fair value of its net assets at the date of acquisition. We account for goodwill under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, which requires that goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. For purposes of applying ASC 350, we have identified a single reporting unit, as that term is defined in ASC 350, to which goodwill is attributable.
		We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill as of the last day of the fiscal year. The fair value of our reporting unit was estimated primarily using the expected present value of future cash flows, using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believes were appropriate in the circumstances.
		Trade Name
		A trade name is considered to be an important element associated with the sales appeal of certain products and services. The trade name distinguishes goods and services from competitors, indicates the source of the goods and services, and serves as an indication of the quality of the product. Our trade name consists of various protected words, symbols, and designs that help identify our products and services such as the "Zoës Kitchen" trademark capitalized in connection with the 2007 Purchase. This capitalized cost is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 20 years.
		Franchise Agreements
		The fair value of the then existing franchise agreements was capitalized in connection with the 2007 Purchase. The capitalized amount is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 19 years.
		On November 1, 2013, we executed a letter of intent to purchase two franchise restaurants in Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida from one of our franchisees. As a result, we recognized $0.2 million of accelerated amortization expense as of December 30, 2013 due to a shorter remaining expected useful life of these franchise agreements.
		We acquired three restaurants in Houston, Texas from one of our franchisees in December 2011. A franchise agreement intangible asset had been recorded in connection with the 2007 Purchase for one of the restaurants. We wrote off the franchise agreement intangible asset related to the restaurant in the amount of $0.2 million as a component of the bargain purchase gain associated with the franchise acquisition. See Notes 2 and 5.
		Favorable Leases
		A leasehold interest represents the future lease obligations under the in-place contractual lease terms that are either above or below market value. The value of acquired leases that were determined to be favorable to market rents as of the 2007 Purchase was capitalized and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term from the date of acquisition, approximately seven years.
		Reacquired Rights
		Reacquired rights intangible assets arise from our 2012 acquisition of three South Carolina franchise restaurants and our 2011 acquisition of three Houston, Texas franchise restaurants. We are amortizing these reacquired rights on a straight-line basis over the remaining terms of the original franchise agreements, which ranged from five to nine years for the South Carolina franchise restaurants and five to seven years for the Houston franchise restaurants.
		Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
		We evaluate impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We compare estimated undiscounted cash flows from operating activities to the carrying value of related assets for the individual restaurants. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the assets based on the discounted future cash flows of the assets using a rate that approximates our weighted average cost of capital.
		We recognized no impairment losses during the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011.
		Deferred Initial Public Offering Costs
		Deferred initial public offering costs, which primarily consist of direct, incremental legal and accounting fees relating to the initial public offering ("IPO"), are capitalized within other long-term assets. The deferred issuance costs will be offset against IPO proceeds upon the consummation of the offering. In the event the offering is terminated, deferred offering costs will be expensed. We have incurred $1.0 million in IPO costs as of December 30, 2013.
	Unearned Franchise Fees
	Amounts received from the sales of franchise licenses are deferred until all material contractual services or conditions relating to the sale of the franchise licenses have been substantially performed by us. The commencement of operations by the franchisee is presumed to be the earliest point at which substantial performance has occurred, unless it can be demonstrated that substantial performance of all franchisor obligations has occurred before that time. Unearned franchise fee activity consisted of the following:
	December 26, 2011	$	230,000
	Fees Collected	40,000
	Fees Earned	(80,000		)
	Fees Repaid (See Note 2)	(150,000		)
	December 31, 2012	$	40,000
	Fees Collected	—
	Fees Earned	—
	December 30, 2013	$	40,000
	Loan Costs
	Loan costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the debt as a component of interest expense. GAAP requires that the effective yield method be used to amortize loan financing costs; however, the effect of using the straight-line method is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained under the effective yield method. At December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 loan costs were $1.0 million and $1.0 million, net of accumulated amortization of $0.7 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.
	Sales Taxes
	Sales taxes are imposed by state, county, and city governmental authorities, collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate governmental agency. Our accounting policy is to record the sales taxes collected as a liability on our books and then remove the liability when the sales tax is remitted. There is no impact on the consolidated statement of operations as restaurant sales are recorded net of sales tax.
	Deferred Rent
	Certain leases contain annual escalation clauses based on fixed escalation terms. The excess of cumulative rent expense (recognized on the straight-line basis) over cumulative rent payments made on leases with fixed escalation terms is recognized as deferred rent liability in the accompanying balance sheets. Also included in deferred rent are tenant improvements that we commonly negotiate when opening new restaurants to help fund build-out costs. These costs typically include general construction to alter the layout of the restaurant and leasehold improvements. When we are the beneficiary of each of the improvements, we capitalize the assets and record a deferred liability for the amount of cash received from the landlord, which is amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as defined below. If the landlord is deemed to be the owner of leasehold improvements purchased with such allowances, neither an asset nor a liability is recorded by us. The amortization of the deferred liability related to these tenant improvements is recorded as a reduction of rent expense. Tenant improvement allowances, net of amortization, totaled $4.0 million and $2.1 million as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For leases where we are considered to be the owner of the construction project and receive tenant improvement allowances, we record these amounts received as a component of the deemed landlord financing liability. See Note 10.
	Lease term is determined at lease inception and includes the initial term of the lease plus any renewal periods that are reasonably assured to occur. The lease term begins when we have the right to control the use of the property.
	Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense provided the achievement of that target is considered probable.
	Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative and store operating expenses on the consolidated statement of operations. Advertising costs for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011 were $0.04 million, $0.01 million and $0.03 million, respectively.
	Pre-opening Costs
	Pre-opening costs primarily consist of new employee training, initial print materials, marketing, payroll expenses and rent incurred in connection with new restaurant openings and are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, pre-opening costs were $1.9 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	Vacation
	In the fourth quarter 2013, we changed our policy for employee vacation to a fiscal year plan that does not allow carryover of vacation days to the following year. Additionally, we no longer payout unused or available vacation days upon termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary. These changes in policy resulted in a one time $0.3 million reduction in operating expenses as a result of the reversal of our vacation accrual to $0.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, which include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accrued expenses, approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. The carrying amount of our long-term debt approximates its fair value due to the recent timing of our refinancing of this debt (see Note 7) and the variable component of the interest rate.
	Income Taxes
	We use the liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities as well as tax credit carryforwards. 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. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period of the change. We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
	Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. We assess the income tax position and record the liabilities for all years subject to examination based upon management's evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date.
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive loss is the same as net loss for all periods presented. Therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive loss is not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
	Variable Interest Entities
	In accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, we apply the guidance related to variable interest entities ("VIE"), which defines the process for how an enterprise determines which party consolidates a VIE as primarily a qualitative analysis. The enterprise that consolidates the VIE (the primary beneficiary) is defined as the enterprise with (1) the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE's economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. We do not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities or other affiliates. The franchise agreements are designed to provide the franchisee with key decision-making ability to enable it to oversee its operations and to have a significant impact on the success of the franchise, while our decision-making rights are related to protecting our brand. Based upon our analysis of all the relevant facts and considerations of the franchise entities and other affiliates, we have concluded that these entities are not variable interest entities and they have not been consolidated as of the fiscal year ended December 30, 2013 or fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," to require that in certain cases, an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward when such items exist in the same taxing jurisdiction. ASU 2013-11 is effective as of December 15, 2013 and the adoption of this standard had no significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	In January 2013, we adopted ASU No. 2013-01, "Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." The adoption of ASU 2013-01 did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Business_Combination

Business Combination	6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014				Dec. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'				'
Business Combination	'				'
	Business Combination				Business Combination
	On January 8, 2014, we acquired two franchise restaurants in Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida from one of our franchisees which will allow for us to expand our Company-owned operations to these markets. The purchase price for the acquisition was $1.1 million in cash. The acquired restaurants contributed revenues of approximately $0.6 million during the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2014 and $1.2 million from the date of the acquisition until July 14, 2014.				On August 6, 2012, we acquired three South Carolina franchise restaurants for $5.8 million in cash. Simultaneous to the acquisition, we repaid $0.2 million to the South Carolina franchisee, which resulted in a decrease of our unearned franchise fees. As a result of this acquisition, we gained control of the three restaurants and expanded our Company-owned operations into South Carolina. The acquired restaurants contributed revenues of approximately $1.9 million from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2012. The pro forma impact of the acquisition is not presented, as it is not considered material to our consolidated financial statements.
	Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition was attributable to synergies expected to arise from cost saving opportunities as well as future expected cash flows. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows (in thousands):				Goodwill recorded in connection to the acquisition was attributable to synergies expected to arise from cost saving opportunities as well as future expected cash flows. The allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows:
	Cash	$	2		Cash	$	2,400
	Inventory	15			Deposits	11,010
	Property and equipment	167			Accounts receivable	4,937
	Reacquired rights	91			Inventory	38,306
	Goodwill	892			Property, plant and equipment	752,553
	Accounts payable	(3		)	Prepaid rent	15,438
	Royalties payable	(17		)
	Total purchase price	$	1,147		Reacquired rights	2,868,514
	The pro forma impact of the acquisition and the current period results are not presented as it is not considered material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.				Goodwill	2,183,585
					Accounts payable	(12,400		)
					Royalties payable	(27,705		)
					Total purchase price	$	5,836,638
					On November 30, 2011, we acquired three Houston franchise restaurants for $2.6 million in cash. Through the acquisition, we gained control of the three restaurants and we were able to expand our operations in the Houston market. The acquired restaurants contributed revenues of approximately $0.2 million from acquisition until December 26, 2011. The pro forma impact of the acquisition is not presented, as it is not considered material to our consolidated financial statements.
					The allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows:
					Cash	$	2,400
					Deposits	31,293
					Inventory	28,500
					Property, plant and equipment	1,044,200
					Reacquired rights	2,626,497
					Accounts payable	(2,500		)
					Royalties payable	(19,612		)
					Deferred tax liability	(436,550		)
					Net assets acquired	3,274,228
					Bargain purchase gain	(697,347		)
					Total purchase price	$	2,576,881
					Since the fair value assigned to the net assets acquired exceeded the consideration paid, we recorded a $0.7 million bargain purchase gain. Also, in connection with the transaction, we wrote off the net franchise agreement intangible asset related to the purchase in the amount of $0.2 million, which created a net bargain purchase gain from acquisition of $0.5 million for the year ended December 26, 2011.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consists of the following at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		2013			2012
	Buildings under deemed landlord financing	$	16,150,000		$	9,300,000
	Leasehold improvements	50,586,657			31,704,258
	Machinery and equipment	12,399,544			8,259,508
	Furniture and fixtures	2,669,189			2,127,642
	Automobiles	2,281,816			1,684,047
	Computer equipment	3,395,473			2,430,521
	Construction in progress	6,256,571			2,641,429
	Total Property and equipment, gross	93,739,250			58,147,405
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(15,109,881		)	(9,932,466		)
	Total Property and equipment, net	$	78,629,369		$	48,214,939
	Depreciation expense was $5.9 million, $3.8 million and $2.8 million for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively.
	As a result of the application of build-to-suit lease guidance contained in ASC 840, Leases, we have determined that we are the accounting owner of a total of 31 and 18 landlord shell buildings under deemed landlord financing as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. There are six and three of these buildings under construction as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. We have recorded these as buildings under deemed landlord financing in the table above. We capitalize the landlord's estimated construction costs of the shell building. See Note 10 for additional information.
	We capitalize internal payroll and payroll related costs directly related to the successful development, design and construction of our new restaurants. Capitalized internal payroll costs were $0.2 million, $0.06 million and $0.07 million for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively.
	We capitalize interest incurred on funds used to construct Company-owned restaurants. We amortize over the estimated useful life of the related assets. Capitalized interest totaled $0.2 million, $0.09 million and $0.08 million for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company's goodwill at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		2013		2012
	Beginning Balance	$	23,334,129	$	21,150,544
	Acquisition of South Carolina Franchise	—		2,183,585
	Ending Balance	$	23,334,129	$	23,334,129

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	Other intangible assets were acquired in connection with the 2007 Purchase discussed in Note 1 and Note 2. These assets are summarized in the following table as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		2013
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Trade name	$	10,000,000	$	(3,083,333	)	$	6,916,667
	Franchise agreements	643,859		(470,890		)	172,969
	Favorable leases	108,709		(91,269		)	17,440
	Reacquired rights	5,495,012		(1,395,075		)	4,099,937
	Total intangible assets	$	16,247,580	$	(5,040,567	)	$	11,207,013
		2012
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Trade name	$	10,000,000	$	(2,583,333	)	$	7,416,667
	Franchise agreements	643,859		(206,987		)	436,872
	Favorable leases	108,709		(76,469		)	32,240
	Reacquired rights	5,495,012		(573,364		)	4,921,648
	Total intangible assets	$	16,247,580	$	(3,440,153	)	$	12,807,427
	Estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding years and the aggregate thereafter is:
		Trade Name		Franchise Agreements			Favorable Leases		Reacquired Rights		Total
	2014	$	500,000	$	48,380		$	14,800	821,712		$	1,384,892
	2015	500,000		10,517			2,640		821,712		1,334,869
	2016	500,000		10,517			—		821,712		1,332,229
	2017	500,000		10,517			—		791,057		1,301,574
	2018	500,000		10,517			—		438,878		949,395
	Thereafter	4,416,667		82,521			—		404,866		4,904,054
	Total	$	6,916,667	$	172,969		$	17,440	$	4,099,937	$	11,207,013

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other

Accrued Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses and Other	'
	Accrued Expenses and Other
	Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
		2013		2012
	Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	$	2,416,680	$	1,352,365
	Accrued capital purchases	1,185,181		620,862
	Sales tax payable	805,177		552,147
	Gift certificate payable	600,059		598,131
	Other accrued expenses	1,415,641		619,405
	Total accrued expenses and other	$	6,422,738	$	3,742,910

Bank_Line_of_Credit_and_Term_L

Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan	'	'
	Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan	Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan
	We had a credit agreement with a commercial finance company that included a term loan and line of credit (the “Credit Facility”), which were collateralized by a first-priority interest in, among other things, our accounts receivable, general intangibles, inventory, equipment, and furniture and fixtures.	We have an existing credit agreement with a commercial finance company that includes a term loan and line of credit ("the Credit Facility"), which are collateralized by a first-priority interest in, among other things, our accounts receivable, general intangibles, inventory, equipment, and furniture and fixtures.
	As of December 30, 2013, the term loan and line of credit had a balance of $38.5 million and $2.9 million, respectively. As of December 30, 2013, our interest rate for the term loan and line of credit was calculated based on the 1-month LIBOR (with a floor of 1.0%) plus 4.25%.	On June 20, 2012, we signed the Second Amendment to the Credit Facility which was primarily executed to accommodate the purchase of the South Carolina franchise restaurants. As part of the Second Amendment, the existing Credit Facility increased to $25.0 million with incremental commitments of up to $5.0 million.
	On April 16, 2014, we repaid in full our outstanding $37.5 million term loan and $10.8 million line of credit with a portion of the proceeds from our IPO. Upon repayment, the Credit Facility and all related agreements were terminated, including the existing interest rate contract. In addition, we wrote-off all unamortized loan costs, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.0 million.	On November 30, 2012, we signed the Third Amendment to the Credit Facility. The outstanding line of credit at the time of the amendment became part of a term loan. In addition, the revolving line of credit was increased to $20.0 million with incremental commitments of up to $15.0 million. Under the Third Amendment, we were required to enter into a rate contract, within 90 days of the effective date of the amendment, providing protection against fluctuation in interest rates with respect to at least 50% of the principal amount of the term loan. In February 2013, in accordance with the Third Amendment, we entered into an interest rate cap agreement with an initial notional amount of $12.3 million. The notional amount amortizes commensurate with scheduled payments on the term loan. This instrument caps the one-month LIBOR rate at 2%, which is a component of the total rate on the term loan.
		On November 26, 2013, we signed the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility. The outstanding line of credit at the time of the amendment became part of the term loan and the total term loan balance increased to $38.5 million. In addition, the revolving line of credit was increased to $26.5 million with incremental commitments of up to $15.0 million. The remaining borrowing capacity under the line of credit was $0.1 million as of December 30, 2013. The maturity date for the term loan and the line of credit is November 29, 2017. We are required to make quarterly payments equal to 1.25% of the new term loan commitment amount on the last business day of each March, June, September and December. The remaining balance will be repaid upon maturity.
		As of December 30, 2013, our interest rate for the term loan and line of credit is calculated based on the 1-month LIBOR (with a floor of 1.0%) plus 4.25%. As of December 31, 2012, our interest rate for the term loan and line of credit is calculated based on the 1-month LIBOR (with a floor of 1.0%) plus 5.0%. The interest rate for our debt was 5.25% and 6.0% at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
		The Credit Facility and subsequent amendments include customary covenants, including covenants limiting fundamental changes and certain transactions and payments. In addition, we are required to satisfy three quarterly financial covenants: (1) a consolidated leverage ratio of less than 5.75 to 1.00 through to December 31, 2014 and a consolidated leverage ratio of less than 5.50 to 1.00 thereafter, (2) a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than 1.25 to 1.00, and (3) a capital expenditure incurrence test, which increases every year during the duration of the credit agreement. We are in compliance with these financial covenants as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; however, one of the other covenants in our Credit Facility required delivery of the 2012 audited financial statements by April 30, 2013. We did not meet this requirement and have obtained a waiver from our lender for this covenant as it relates to the 2012 financial statements. As such, we have classified our debt as noncurrent at December 31, 2012.
		In addition, the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends is currently restricted by the terms of our Credit Facility. See Note 15 for additional information.
		In conjunction with the Credit Facility, we incurred and capitalized $0.3 million and $0.6 million of loan costs in the years ended December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
			2013					2012
			Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Maturity
		Term Loan	$	38,500,000		5.25	%	$	24,687,500		6	%	2017
		Revolving line of credit	2,900,000			5.25	%	2,000,000			6	%	2017
		Total	41,400,000					26,687,500
		Less current portion	(1,925,000		)			(1,250,000		)
		Long-term debt	$	39,475,000				$	25,437,500
		The principal amounts of our long-term debt are scheduled to be paid in installments on the dates below:
		Date of payment	Amount
		2014	$	1,925,000
		2015	1,925,000
		2016	1,925,000
		2017	35,625,000
		Total Payments	$	41,400,000

Residual_Value_Obligations

Residual Value Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Residual Value Obligations Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Residual Value Obligations	'
	Residual Value Obligations
	We have residual value obligations associated with leased vehicles for individual restaurant locations. We have pre-paid for each of the vehicles. We then amortize the residual value obligation to the assets residual value by the end of the lease term. Each of the assets is recorded at the net present value of the initial payment made plus the assets residual value using a 6.50% discount rate. The residual value obligations recorded as capital leases were $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income Taxes	'	'
	Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Provision for income taxes was $0.7 million and $0.2 million for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate was (9.1)% and (21.4)% for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively. Our quarterly provision for income taxes is measured using an estimated effective tax rate for the period. The comparison of our effective rate between periods is significantly impacted by the additional expenses incurred as a result of the IPO, including equity-based compensation expense (See Note 6).	Our income tax provision for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011 consists of the following:
	Our IPO, as well as other transactions, can change the aggregate ownership of certain shareholders, that could cause a shift in the ownership of the Company which pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 382, could then limit on an annual basis the Company’s ability to utilize its U.S. Federal NOL carryovers (and possibly state NOL carryovers as well). If that occurred, the Company’s NOLs would continue to be available to offset taxable income and tax liabilities in future years (until such NOLs are either used or expire) subject to any Section 382 annual limitation.
			2013			2012			2011
		Current
		Federal	$	—		$	—		$	—
		State	61,880			75,000			21,000
		Subtotal Current	61,880			75,000			21,000
		Deferred
		Federal	544,463			510,496			96,649
		State	49,416			36,244			(7,332		)
		Subtotal Deferred	593,879			546,740			89,317
		Total income tax provision	$	655,759		$	621,740		$	110,317
		Total income tax expense differed from the amount which would have been provided by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before taxes as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
		Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate	$	(1,070,769	)	$	129,094		$	19,151
		State income taxes	(120,231		)	86,717			23,535
		Increase in valuation allowance	2,624,967			283,805			247,457
		Equity-based compensation	25,702			47,983			72,847
		Deferred taxes	(758,016		)	56,749			2,464
		Meals and entertainment	25,245			17,392			12,283
		Other permanent items	(71,139		)	—			—
		Bargain purchase gain	—			—			(267,420		)
		Total income tax provision	$	655,759		$	621,740		$	110,317
		Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
			2013			2012
		Current:
		Deferred tax assets:
		Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,861		$	3,278
		Accrued vacation payable and other	—			66,544
		Valuation allowance	(2,426		)	(30,218		)
		Net deferred tax assets, current	2,435			39,604
		Non-current:
		Deferred tax assets:
		Net operating loss	$	5,990,797		$	5,310,335
		Charitable contributions	74,512			54,200
		Deemed landlord financing	7,594,440			4,270,694
		Interest rate cap	9,512			—
		Valuation allowance	(6,822,798		)	(4,170,039		)
		Deferred tax liabilities:
		Goodwill	3,394,589			2,797,790
		Other identifiable intangibles	246,106			502,300
		Property and equipment	5,955,156			3,914,118
		Deferred rent	647,637			1,088,376
		Net deferred tax liabilities, non-current	3,397,025			2,837,394
		Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	3,394,590		$	2,797,790
		We have classified the current net deferred tax asset as a component of prepaid expenses and other in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. ASC 740 requires that we reduce our deferred income tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. We have established a valuation allowance of $6.8 million and $4.2 million as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, against our net deferred tax assets due to the fact that it is not more likely than not that there will be sufficient taxable income in the future when the temporary differences are deductible.
		A rollforward of activity in the valuation allowances follows:
		Balance at December 27, 2010	$	3,668,995
		Addition to valuation allowance	247,457
		Deductions	—
		Balance at December 26, 2011	3,916,452
		Addition to valuation allowance	283,805
		Deductions	—
		Balance at December 31, 2012	4,200,257
		Addition to valuation allowance	2,624,967
		Deductions	—
		Balance at December 30, 2013	$	6,825,224
		We have recorded a full valuation allowance for the net amount of the deferred tax assets which are in excess of the indefinite-lived intangible asset deferred tax liabilities. The indefinite-lived intangible asset deferred tax liability in the amount of $3.4 million and $2.8 million as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, related to the book-tax basis difference in goodwill has not been netted against the deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty inherent in the reversal of this deferred tax liability.
		At December 30, 2013, we have unused federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $15.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively. Such losses expire in various amounts at varying times through 2033. These NOL carryforwards result in a deferred tax asset $6.0 million and $5.3 million at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. A valuation allowance is recorded against the net deferred tax assets, exclusive of indefinite-lived intangibles discussed above, including these carryforwards. We file income tax returns, which can be periodically audited by various federal and state jurisdictions. We are generally no longer subject to federal or state income examinations for years prior to fiscal year 2009.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	Leases
	We lease space for various restaurant locations under long-term non-cancelable operating leases from unrelated third parties. Most of our leases are classified as operating leases under ASC 840. Rent expense, including rent-free periods if applicable, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term for all types of leases begins on the date we become legally obligated for the rent payments or we take possession of the building or land, whichever is earlier. The lease term includes cancelable option periods where failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty.
	In some cases, the asset we will lease requires construction to ready the space for its intended use, and in certain cases, we have involvement with the construction of leased assets. The construction period begins when we execute our lease agreement with the property owner and continues until the space is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. In accordance with ASC 840-40-55, we must consider the nature and extent of our involvement during the construction period, and in some cases, our involvement results in us being considered the accounting owner of the construction project. One example of involvement that results in the Company being considered the accounting owner is a case where we lease a "cold shell." By adding an HVAC unit, we are deemed to have participated in the construction of the landlord asset. In such cases, we capitalize the landlord's construction costs, including the value of costs incurred up to the date we execute our lease (e.g., the building "shell") and costs incurred during the remainder of construction period, as such costs are incurred. Additionally, ASC 840-40-55 requires us to recognize a financing obligation for construction costs incurred by the landlord. Once construction is complete, we are required to perform a sale-leaseback analysis pursuant to ASC 840-40 to determine if we can remove the landlord's assets and associated financing obligations from the consolidated balance sheet. In certain leases, we maintain various forms of "continuing involvement" in the property, thereby precluding us from derecognizing the asset and associated financing obligations following the construction completion. In those cases, we will continue to account for the landlord's asset as if we are the legal owner, and the financing obligation, similar to other debt, until the lease expires or is modified to remove the continuing involvement that prohibits de-recognition. Once de-recognition is permitted we would be required to account for the lease as either operating or capital in accordance with ASC 840. As of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we have not derecognized any landlord assets or associated financing obligations.
	We determined that we were the accounting owner of a total of 31 and 18 leased buildings as a result of the application of build-to-suit lease application as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. There were six and three of these buildings under construction as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	The future minimum rental payments required under these leases, including those accounted for as deemed landlord financing, during the next five years and thereafter in the aggregate, are as follows:
		Deemed landlord financing		Operating leases
	2014	$	2,233,988	$	7,030,372
	2015	2,263,413		7,228,654
	2016	2,307,293		7,392,253
	2017	2,359,342		7,354,890
	2018	2,445,385		7,287,302
	Thereafter	35,382,388		96,185,295
	Total	$	46,991,809	$	132,478,766
	Rent expense charged to operations under our operating leases on a straight-line basis was $6.9 million, $4.4 million and $3.0 million for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively. Rent expense incurred prior to restaurant openings is included in pre-opening costs on the consolidated statement of operations in the amount of $0.6 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively.
	Deemed landlord financing obligations totaled $19.9 million and $11.2 million for the years ended December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'
	Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions
	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement
	Prior to the IPO, Zoe’s Investors, terminated the Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement with Brentwood Private Equity IV, LLC ("Brentwood"), an owner of membership interests in Zoe’s Investors, the previous sole shareholder. Under the terms of the agreement, Brentwood provided assistance in the corporate development activities and our business growth efforts. As consideration for services provided, we provided reimbursement for business expenses related to performance of this agreement and an annual consulting fee based on Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the agreement. We had no expenses and $0.2 million of expenses during the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively related to this agreement and $0.1 million and $0.05 million of expenses during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively.	Zoe's Investors entered into a Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement with Brentwood Private Equity IV, LLC ("Brentwood"), an owner of membership interests in Zoe's Investors, our sole shareholder. Under the terms of the agreement, Brentwood provides assistance in the corporate development activities and our business growth efforts. As consideration for services provided, we provide reimbursement for business expenses related to performance of this agreement and an annual consulting fee based on Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the agreement. During the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, we expensed approximately $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million respectively, related to this agreement.
	In connection with our follow-on offering on August 19, 2014, we purchased 94,100 shares of our common stock from certain of our officers at $29.04 per share, the net price per share in the offering. We did not receive proceeds from the offering.	In addition, the persons associated with Brentwood currently serve on our Board of Directors. Currently, Brentwood controls the Company.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
	Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Franchise Agreement	Franchise Agreement
	Our franchise agreement, requires franchisees to remit continuing royalty fees at a specified percentage of the franchisee’s gross sales revenue, provides that we as franchisor, or our authorized representative, will: (a) provide franchisee with written schedules of all foods, food products, beverages, and other items for sale, and the furniture, fixtures, supplies and equipment necessary and required for the operation of the restaurant; (b) provide franchisee with a list of approved suppliers for the products and services necessary and required for the restaurant; (c) upon the reasonable written request of franchisee, render reasonable advisory services by telephone or in writing pertaining to the operation of the restaurant; (d) provide franchisee with a sample of the standard Zoës Kitchen menu, and any modifications to the menu; (e) loan franchisee a copy of the System’s operating manual and any supplements to the manual that may be published by us; and, (f) provide franchisee the opportunity to participate in group purchasing programs that we may use, develop, sponsor or provide on terms and conditions determined solely by us. In addition, as a condition to the commencement of business by the franchisee, the franchisee must attend and successfully complete our training program.	Our franchise agreement, which requires the franchisees to remit continuing royalty fees at a specified percentage of the franchisee's gross sales revenue, provides that we as franchisor, or its authorized representative, will: (a) provide franchisee with written schedules of all foods, food products, beverages, and other items for sale, and the furniture, fixtures, supplies and equipment necessary and required for the operation of the restaurant; (b) provide franchisee with a list of approved suppliers for the products and services necessary and required for the restaurant; (c) upon the reasonable written request of franchisee, render reasonable advisory services by telephone or in writing pertaining to the operation of the restaurant; (d) provide franchisee with a sample of the standard Zoës Kitchen menu, and any modifications to the menu; (e) loan franchisee a copy of the System's operating manual and any supplements to the manual that may be published by us; and, (f) provide franchisee the opportunity to participate in group purchasing programs that we may use, develop, sponsor or provide on terms and conditions determined solely by us. In addition, as a condition to the commencement of business by the franchisee, the franchisee must attend and successfully complete our training program.
	Litigation	Litigation
	We are involved in certain litigation and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of our operations.	We are involved in certain litigation and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of our operations.
	Other
	In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into Employment Agreements with two of its executives, superseding their existing employment agreements as discussed in our final prospectus filed on April 14, 2014. The Employment Agreements have an initial term of three years, with subsequent one year extensions unless terminated by the Company or the executive. Under both Employment Agreements, if the executive’s employment is terminated without "cause" or by the executive with "good reason," the executive is entitled to the following severance payments: a) 12 months of continued base salary; b) 12 months of continued health plan coverage, provided the executive continues to pay the relevant employee portion on an after-tax basis that was being paid prior to termination and provided that such coverage will cease if the executive obtains coverage through a new employer; c) a prorated annual bonus amount based on actual performance and prorated vesting of any incentive equity shares that would have otherwise vested in the 12-month period following termination. The severance payments are conditioned upon the executive entering into a general release in favor of the Company and our affiliates.

Equitybased_Compensation

Equity-based Compensation	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014			Dec. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'			'
Equity-based Compensation	'			'
	Equity-based Compensation			Equity-based Compensation
	In connection with the IPO, we adopted the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2014 Incentive Plan”), which provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards available to directors, officers and other employees of us and our subsidiaries, as well as others performing consulting or advisory services to us. The number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Incentive Plan may not exceed 1,905,799.			Certain of our employees have been granted Class B units in the Company's parent, Zoe's Investors, pursuant to that entity's limited liability company agreement. As these awards have been granted to employees of the Company, which is a consolidated subsidiary of Zoe's Investors, the related compensation expense has been reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Awards granted during 2012 and 2013 are identical to those granted in and prior to 2011 with the exception of a provision that the employee forfeits the 2012 and 2013 awards, vested or unvested, if they terminate their employment with the Company for any reason. These awards are discussed separately below.
	There were no options granted in the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2014. There were 497,120 stock options granted in the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014, of which 250,000 vested immediately upon completion of the IPO and the remainder of the options will vest in four equal annual installments following the date of the grant. No options were exercised in the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014.			2011 and Prior Awards
	We issued no restricted stock units for the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2014. We issued 6,666 restricted stock units for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014, which will vest in three equal annual installments following the date of the grant.			The awards typically vest over a five-year service period, with 20% vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder vesting ratably by day over the remaining four years. We record compensation expense based on the awards' estimated grant-date fair value over the requisite service (vesting) period, with an offsetting credit to additional paid-in-capital, as this is considered a capital contribution from Zoe's Investors.
	We have revised certain assumptions used for determining the weighted-average fair market value of stock options granted. These revised assumptions should have been used for determining the equity-based compensation recognized in the sixteen weeks ended April 21, 2014. These revisions resulted in an immateral impact to the equity-based compensation recognized in the sixteen weeks ended April 21, 2014 and the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014.			A summary of 2011 and prior awards activity is presented below:
		As stated April 21, 2014 (2)	As revised		Number of units		Weighted-average fair value
	Dividend yield	0%	0%	Outstanding at December 27, 2010	230,343		$	1.58
	Expected volatility (1)	32.20%	34.40%
	Risk-free rate of return	1.77%	1.77%	Granted	108,997		0.93
	Expected life (in years)	5.6	5
				Vested	(103,824	)	1.66
	(1) Expected volatility was based on competitors within the industry.
	(2) Expected life was calculated using the simplified method, which is an average of the contractual term of the option and its ordinary vesting period, as we do not have sufficient historical data for determining the expected term of our stock option awards.			Forfeited	(7,788	)	1.8
	Prior to the IPO, certain of our employees had been granted Class B units in Zoe’s Investors, LLC ("Zoe's Investors"), which was our parent company, pursuant to that entity’s limited liability company agreement. As these awards had been granted to employees of the Company, which was a consolidated subsidiary of Zoe’s Investors, the related compensation expense was reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements prior to the IPO. Awards granted during 2012 and 2013 are identical to those granted in and prior to 2011 with the exception of a provision that the employee forfeits the 2012 and 2013 awards, vested or unvested, if they terminate their employment with the Company for any reason. There was no compensation expense related to the 2012 and 2013 awards prior to the IPO.
	We recognized equity-based compensation as a component of general and administrative expenses of $0.07 million and $0.01 million during the twelve weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively, and $6.2 million and $0.04 million during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014 and July 15, 2013, respectively. Of the total equity-based compensation recognized in the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014, $4.9 million related to accelerated vesting of outstanding equity awards at the IPO and $1.2 million related to stock options granted at the date of the IPO. As of July 14, 2014, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards, including an estimate for pre-vesting forfeitures, was $1.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.7 years.			Outstanding at December 26, 2011	227,728		$	1.22
				Granted	—		—
				Vested	(108,765	)	1.32
				Forfeited	—		—
				Outstanding at December 31, 2012	118,963		$	1.14
				Granted	—		—
				Vested	(59,361	)	1.24
				Forfeited	—		—
				Outstanding at December 30, 2013	59,602		$	1.03
				We recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses $0.07 million, $0.1 million and $0.2 million of equity-based compensation expense related to these awards in years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, respectively. As of December 30, 2013, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards, including an estimate for pre-vesting forfeitures, was $0.06 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
				2012 and 2013 Awards
				As noted above, the 2012 and 2013 awards are identical to those issued in 2011 and prior, but contain a provision whereby if the employee terminates employment prior to a sale of the Company, the awards are forfeited, regardless of whether the employee has completed the requisite service period (i.e., vested). As the employee recipients of these awards cannot realize any benefit from vested awards until a sale or change-in-control, the sale represents a performance condition that is outside the Company's control. Thus, as we cannot determine the probability of such a sale transaction, we have not recognized any compensation expense in the 2012 or 2013 consolidated statement of operations for these awards. In the event of a sale transaction, we will recognize compensation expense for vested awards at that time. As of December 30, 2013, we had 315,000 of these grants outstanding.

Net_Loss_per_Share

Net Loss per Share	6 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014											Dec. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'											'
Earnings Per Share	'											'
	Earnings Per Share											Net Loss per Share
	Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by adjusting weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding for the period, determined using the treasury-stock method.											Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Diluted net loss per share is calculated by adjusting weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding for the period, determined using the treasury-stock method.
	The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the period indicated:											On April 16, 2014, we completed our IPO, giving effect to a 125,614.14:1 stock split, which became effective on April 14, 2014. All share and per share data have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split. All share amounts throughout these financial statement have been adjusted as applicable.
												The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the period indicated:
		Twelve Weeks Ended				Twenty-eight Weeks Ended
		14-Jul-14		15-Jul-13		July 14, 2014			July 15, 2013				2013			2012			2011
	Net income (loss) (in thousands):	$	1,119	$	423	$	(8,869	)	$	(968	)	Historical net loss per share:
	Shares:											Net loss	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	19,269,746		12,561,414		15,812,901			12,561,414			Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	19,477,864		12,561,414		15,812,901			12,561,414			Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.02	)	$	—
	Earnings per share:
	Basic EPS	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.56	)	$	(0.08	)
	Diluted EPS	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.56	)	$	(0.08	)
	During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 14, 2014, 351,975 stock options and 5,074 restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 15, 2013, there were no stock options or restricted units excluded from the diluted EPS calculation.

Condensed_Financial_Informatio

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company	'
	Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company
	The Company has no material assets or standalone operations other than its ownership in Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC.
	There are significant restrictions on the Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. parent company's ability to obtain funds from any of its subsidiaries through dividends, loans or advances; specifically, the Company's consolidated subsidiaries are restricted by the Credit Facility on making dividend payments to the Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. parent company in an amount exceeding $0.3 million per fiscal year and $1.0 million in aggregate. Accordingly, this condensed financial information has been presented on a "Parent-only" basis. Under a Parent-only presentation, the Company's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting.
	The following tables present the financial position of the Company as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the results of its operations for the years-ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, and December 26, 2011.
	Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
	Condensed Balance Sheet
		2013			2012
	Assets
	Investments in Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
	Total assets	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
	Stockholder's Equity
	Common stock, $0.01 par value, 135,000,000 shares authorized, 12,561,414 shares issued, outstanding and actual	125,614			125,614
	Additional paid-in capital	45,073,893			45,000,458
	Accumulated deficit	(11,621,001		)	(7,905,905		)
	Total stockholder's equity	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
	Zoe's Kitchen, Inc
	Condensed Statements of Operations
		2013			2012			2011
	Equity in net loss of Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Net and comprehensive loss	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.02	)	$	—
	Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414
	At December 30, 2013, restricted net assets of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries approximated $32.6 million. For the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011, the Company's consolidated subsidiaries did not pay any cash dividends to Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. parent company. A statement of cash flows has not been presented as the Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. parent company did not have any cash as of or for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, or December 26, 2011.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'	'
Subsequent Events	'	'
	Subsequent events	Subsequent Events
	On August 19, 2014, we completed a follow-on offering of 5,175,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $30.25 per share, which included 675,000 shares sold to the underwriters pursuant to their over-allotment option. All of the shares in the offering were offered by selling stockholders, except for 94,100 shares offered by us, the proceeds of which were used to repurchase the same number of shares from certain of our officers at the public offering price per share. We did not receive proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock by the selling stockholders. The repurchased shares were constructively retired as we do not intend to reissue the shares within a reasonable period of time.	On January 31, 2014, we signed the Fifth Amendment to the Credit Facility. Under the Fifth Amendment to the Credit Facility, the consolidated leverage ratio, which we are required to satisfy, was raised to less than (1) 5.85 to 1.00 through to the last day of the second fiscal quarter of 2014, (2) 5.80 to 1.00 through to the third fiscal quarter of 2014, (3) 5.75 to 1.00 for the period commencing the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 to the last day of the fourth quarter of 2015, and (4) 5.50 to 1.00 thereafter. The applicable multiple for determining the maximum loan balance under the line of credit was also increased to (a) 4.25 for the period through to the second to last day of the third fiscal quarter of 2014, (b) 4.15 for the period commencing on the last day of the third fiscal quarter of 2014 through to the second to last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014, (c) 4.00 for the period commencing on the last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 through to the second to last day of the first fiscal quarter of 2016, and (d) 3.75 thereafter. During January and February 2014, we had draws of $5.9 million from our line of credit to fund capital projects. As of March 7, 2014, we had $46.8 million outstanding under our $65.0 million Credit Facility, including $38.0 million under the term loan and $8.8 million under the line of credit, and $1.0 million of additional available borrowing capacity at such date.
	On November 10, 2014, we purchased from our Louisiana franchisee three franchise restaurants in Louisiana, two restaurants under development, and area development rights in Louisiana. The purchase price for the acquisition was $8.0 million, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.	On January 8, 2014, we purchased two franchise restaurants in Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida from one of our franchisees which will allow for us to expand our Company-owned operations to these markets. The purchase price for the acquisition was $1.2 million subject to purchase price adjustments.

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	The following table presents select historical quarterly consolidated statements of operations data and other operations data for our nine most recently completed fiscal quarters. This quarterly information has been prepared using our unaudited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods.
	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Monday of the calendar year.  All fiscal years presented herein consist of 52 weeks, with the exception of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, which consisted of 53 weeks. Our first fiscal quarter consists of 16 weeks, and each of our second, third and fourth fiscal quarters consist of 12 weeks, except for a 53-week year when the fourth quarter has 13 weeks.
	The quarterly results presented below should be read in conjunction with the sections entitled "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Data" and our audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus. These quarterly results may not be indicative of our results of operations for a full year or any future period.
		Quarter Ended
			30-Dec-13			7-Oct-13		15-Jul-13		22-Apr-13			December 31, 2012 (1)			1-Oct-12			July 9, 2012			16-Apr-12
	Total revenue		$	28,676		$	29,144	$	27,186	$	31,379		$	20,726		$	20,235		$	18,088		$	20,675
	Income (loss) from operations		(1,577		)	1,223		1,243		96			(364		)	1,074			1,422			574
	Net income (loss)		(3,098		)	351		423		(1,391		)	753			(459		)	(577		)	30
	Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.25	)	$	0.03	$	0.03	$	(0.11	)	$	0.06		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.05	)	$	—
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		12,561,414			12,561,414		12,561,414		12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414
	(1) The fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 consisted of 13 weeks.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and all other current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short maturities of these instruments.

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa1

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'
	Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Zoe’s Kitchen USA, LLC and Soho Franchising, LLC. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with GAAP.	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and Soho Franchising, LLC. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Accounting	'	'
	Interim Financial Statements	The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States or "GAAP."
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices of the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for interim periods have been included.
	Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in audited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Due to the seasonality of our business, results for any interim financial period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. In addition, quarterly results of operations may be impacted by the timing and amount of sales and costs associated with the opening of new restaurants. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements do not represent complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual financial statements for the year ended December 30, 2013, included in the Company's final prospectus filed on August 15, 2014.
Use of Estimates	'	'
	Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions, such as valuation of long-lived, definite and indefinite-lived assets, estimated useful lives of assets, the reasonably assured lease terms of operating leases, the construction costs of leases where the Company is considered the owner during and after the construction period, allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value and forfeiture rates related to equity-based compensation, and deferred tax valuation allowances, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions, such as valuation of long-lived, definite and indefinite-lived assets, estimated useful lives of assets, the reasonably assured lease terms of operating leases, the construction costs of leases where the Company is considered the owner during and after the construction period, allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value of equity-based compensation, and deferred tax valuation allowances, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fiscal Year	'	'
	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year
	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Monday of the calendar year. Fiscal years ended December 29, 2014 and December 30, 2013 consist of 52 weeks. Our first fiscal quarter consists of 16 weeks, and each of our second, third and fourth fiscal quarters consists of 12 weeks, except for a 53-week year when the fourth quarter has 13 weeks.	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Monday of the calendar year. All fiscal years presented herein consist of 52 weeks, with the exception of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, which consists of 53 weeks.
Net Loss per Share	'	'
		Net Loss per Share
		Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Diluted net loss per share is calculated by adjusting weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding for the period, determined using the treasury-stock method. See Note 14 for discussion of stock split.
Segment Information	'	'
		Segment Information
		We have determined that we have one operating segment, and therefore one reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer; our CODM reviews financial performance and allocates resources at a consolidated level on a recurring basis. All of our revenues are derived in the United States of America. All of our assets are located in the United States of America.
Revenue Recognition	'	'
		Revenue Recognition — Restaurant Sales
		We recognize restaurant sales when food and beverage products are sold. Restaurant sales are reported net of sales tax collected from customers.
Gift Cards	'	'
		Gift Cards
		Revenues from the sale of gift cards are deferred and recognized when redeemed. Deferred gift card revenue is included in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our gift cards do not have an expiration date and we do not deduct non-usage fees from outstanding gift card balances. We recognize gift card breakage revenue by applying our estimate of the rate of gift card breakage over the estimated period of redemption. These estimates are based on our historical redemptions. We recognize breakage revenues exclusive of amounts subject to state unclaimed property laws.
Franchise Fee and Royalty Accounting	'	'
		Franchise Fee and Royalty Accounting
		We recognize franchise fee revenues when substantial performance of all franchisor obligations has been achieved. Substantial performance is achieved when the following conditions have been met: 1) we have no remaining obligation or intent to refund any cash or to forgive any unpaid notes or receivables from franchisees; 2) we have performed substantially all of the initial services required by the license agreement; and 3) we have met all other material conditions or obligations. The commencement of operations by the franchisee indicates substantial performance has occurred. If substantial performance of our obligations has not been completed, recognition as revenue of such amounts received is deferred until all material services or conditions have been satisfied by us. In addition, monthly royalties are recognized as revenue when earned.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'
		Cash and Cash Equivalents
		We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
		During the year, cash balances may exceed the federally insured limits at the banks where we maintain our deposits. We do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable	'	'
		Accounts Receivable
		Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts consists primarily of receivables from catering on-account sales, credit card sales receivables and royalty fee receivables. Other accounts receivable consists primarily of tenant allowances due from landlords. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical losses and current economic conditions. On a continuing basis, management analyzes delinquent receivables, and once these receivables are determined to be uncollectible, they are written off either against an existing allowance account or as a direct charge to the consolidated statement of operations.
Inventory	'	'
		Inventory
		Inventory consists primarily of food, beverage, and paper products. All inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, as determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market.
Property and Equipment	'	'
		Property and Equipment
		Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for improvements and renewals that extend the useful lives are capitalized. Upon sale, retirement, or other disposition of these assets, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss on the disposition is included in our consolidated statement of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated lives:
		Building under deemed landlord financing	39 years
		Leasehold improvements	7 - 20 years
		Furniture and fixtures	7 years
		Automotive equipment	4 - 5 years
		Computer equipment	3 - 5 years
		Machinery and equipment	5 years
		Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term, of the respective leases, or the estimated useful life of the asset.
Goodwill	'	'
		Goodwill
		Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the business acquired over the fair value of its net assets at the date of acquisition. We account for goodwill under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, which requires that goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. For purposes of applying ASC 350, we have identified a single reporting unit, as that term is defined in ASC 350, to which goodwill is attributable.
		We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill as of the last day of the fiscal year. The fair value of our reporting unit was estimated primarily using the expected present value of future cash flows, using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believes were appropriate in the circumstances.
Intangible Assets	'	'
		Trade Name
		A trade name is considered to be an important element associated with the sales appeal of certain products and services. The trade name distinguishes goods and services from competitors, indicates the source of the goods and services, and serves as an indication of the quality of the product. Our trade name consists of various protected words, symbols, and designs that help identify our products and services such as the "Zoës Kitchen" trademark capitalized in connection with the 2007 Purchase. This capitalized cost is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 20 years.
		Franchise Agreements
		The fair value of the then existing franchise agreements was capitalized in connection with the 2007 Purchase. The capitalized amount is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 19 years.
		On November 1, 2013, we executed a letter of intent to purchase two franchise restaurants in Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida from one of our franchisees. As a result, we recognized $0.2 million of accelerated amortization expense as of December 30, 2013 due to a shorter remaining expected useful life of these franchise agreements.
		We acquired three restaurants in Houston, Texas from one of our franchisees in December 2011. A franchise agreement intangible asset had been recorded in connection with the 2007 Purchase for one of the restaurants. We wrote off the franchise agreement intangible asset related to the restaurant in the amount of $0.2 million as a component of the bargain purchase gain associated with the franchise acquisition. See Notes 2 and 5.
		Favorable Leases
		A leasehold interest represents the future lease obligations under the in-place contractual lease terms that are either above or below market value. The value of acquired leases that were determined to be favorable to market rents as of the 2007 Purchase was capitalized and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term from the date of acquisition, approximately seven years.
		Reacquired Rights
		Reacquired rights intangible assets arise from our 2012 acquisition of three South Carolina franchise restaurants and our 2011 acquisition of three Houston, Texas franchise restaurants. We are amortizing these reacquired rights on a straight-line basis over the remaining terms of the original franchise agreements, which ranged from five to nine years for the South Carolina franchise restaurants and five to seven years for the Houston franchise restaurants.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'	'
		Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
		We evaluate impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We compare estimated undiscounted cash flows from operating activities to the carrying value of related assets for the individual restaurants. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the assets based on the discounted future cash flows of the assets using a rate that approximates our weighted average cost of capital.
Deferred Initial Public Offering Costs	'	'
		Deferred Initial Public Offering Costs
		Deferred initial public offering costs, which primarily consist of direct, incremental legal and accounting fees relating to the initial public offering ("IPO"), are capitalized within other long-term assets. The deferred issuance costs will be offset against IPO proceeds upon the consummation of the offering.
Unearned Franchise Fees	'	'
		Unearned Franchise Fees
		Amounts received from the sales of franchise licenses are deferred until all material contractual services or conditions relating to the sale of the franchise licenses have been substantially performed by us. The commencement of operations by the franchisee is presumed to be the earliest point at which substantial performance has occurred, unless it can be demonstrated that substantial performance of all franchisor obligations has occurred before that time.
Loan Costs	'	'
		Loan Costs
		Loan costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the debt as a component of interest expense. GAAP requires that the effective yield method be used to amortize loan financing costs; however, the effect of using the straight-line method is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained under the effective yield method.
Leases	'	'
		Deferred Rent
		Certain leases contain annual escalation clauses based on fixed escalation terms. The excess of cumulative rent expense (recognized on the straight-line basis) over cumulative rent payments made on leases with fixed escalation terms is recognized as deferred rent liability in the accompanying balance sheets. Also included in deferred rent are tenant improvements that we commonly negotiate when opening new restaurants to help fund build-out costs. These costs typically include general construction to alter the layout of the restaurant and leasehold improvements. When we are the beneficiary of each of the improvements, we capitalize the assets and record a deferred liability for the amount of cash received from the landlord, which is amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as defined below. If the landlord is deemed to be the owner of leasehold improvements purchased with such allowances, neither an asset nor a liability is recorded by us. The amortization of the deferred liability related to these tenant improvements is recorded as a reduction of rent expense. Tenant improvement allowances, net of amortization, totaled $4.0 million and $2.1 million as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For leases where we are considered to be the owner of the construction project and receive tenant improvement allowances, we record these amounts received as a component of the deemed landlord financing liability. See Note 10.
		Lease term is determined at lease inception and includes the initial term of the lease plus any renewal periods that are reasonably assured to occur. The lease term begins when we have the right to control the use of the property.
		Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense provided the achievement of that target is considered probable.
Advertising Costs	'	'
		Advertising Costs
		Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative and store operating expenses on the consolidated statement of operations.
Pre-opening costs	'	'
		Pre-opening Costs
		Pre-opening costs primarily consist of new employee training, initial print materials, marketing, payroll expenses and rent incurred in connection with new restaurant openings and are expensed as incurred.
Vacation	'	'
		Vacation
		In the fourth quarter 2013, we changed our policy for employee vacation to a fiscal year plan that does not allow carryover of vacation days to the following year. Additionally, we no longer payout unused or available vacation days upon termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary. These changes in policy resulted in a one time $0.3 million reduction in operating expenses as a result of the reversal of our vacation accrual to $0.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
		Fair Value of Financial Instruments
		The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, which include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accrued expenses, approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. The carrying amount of our long-term debt approximates its fair value due to the recent timing of our refinancing of this debt (see Note 7) and the variable component of the interest rate.
Income Taxes	'	'
		Income Taxes
		We use the liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities as well as tax credit carryforwards. 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. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period of the change. We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
		Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. We assess the income tax position and record the liabilities for all years subject to examination based upon management's evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income (loss) is the same as net loss for all periods presented. Therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive income (loss) is not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive loss is the same as net loss for all periods presented. Therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive loss is not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Variable Interest Entities	'	'
		Variable Interest Entities
		In accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, we apply the guidance related to variable interest entities ("VIE"), which defines the process for how an enterprise determines which party consolidates a VIE as primarily a qualitative analysis. The enterprise that consolidates the VIE (the primary beneficiary) is defined as the enterprise with (1) the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE's economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. We do not possess any ownership interests in franchise entities or other affiliates. The franchise agreements are designed to provide the franchisee with key decision-making ability to enable it to oversee its operations and to have a significant impact on the success of the franchise, while our decision-making rights are related to protecting our brand. Based upon our analysis of all the relevant facts and considerations of the franchise entities and other affiliates, we have concluded that these entities are not variable interest entities and they have not been consolidated as of the fiscal year ended December 30, 2013 or fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	'	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update was issued to replace the current revenue recognition guidance, creating a more comprehensive revenue model. This update is effective in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," to require that in certain cases, an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward when such items exist in the same taxing jurisdiction. ASU 2013-11 is effective as of December 15, 2013 and the adoption of this standard had no significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU, 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." This ASU raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. This update is effective in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.	In January 2013, we adopted ASU No. 2013-01, "Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." The adoption of ASU 2013-01 did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa2

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014							Dec. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'							'
Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'							'
								The table below shows the changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts balance:
									2013			2012			2011
								Beginning allowance	$	8,586		$	974		$	2,170
								Bad debt expense	11,041			12,539			4,616
								Write offs	(6,895		)	(4,927		)	(5,812		)
								Ending allowance	$	12,732		$	8,586		$	974
Schedule of Property and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives	'							'
	Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):							Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated lives:
		July 14,			December 30,			Building under deemed landlord financing	39 years
		2014			2013			Leasehold improvements	7 - 20 years
	Buildings under deemed landlord financing	$	16,400		$	16,150		Furniture and fixtures	7 years
								Automotive equipment	4 - 5 years
	Leasehold improvements	64,274			50,587			Computer equipment	3 - 5 years
								Machinery and equipment	5 years
	Machinery and equipment	15,753			12,399			Property and equipment consists of the following at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
	Furniture and fixtures	3,335			2,669
									2013			2012
	Automobiles	2,838			2,282			Buildings under deemed landlord financing	$	16,150,000		$	9,300,000
	Computer equipment	4,238			3,395			Leasehold improvements	50,586,657			31,704,258
	Construction in progress	3,347			6,257			Machinery and equipment	12,399,544			8,259,508
	Total Property and equipment, gross	110,185			93,739			Furniture and fixtures	2,669,189			2,127,642
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(19,250		)	(15,110		)	Automobiles	2,281,816			1,684,047
	Total Property and equipment, net	$	90,935		$	78,629
								Computer equipment	3,395,473			2,430,521
								Construction in progress	6,256,571			2,641,429
								Total Property and equipment, gross	93,739,250			58,147,405
								Less: Accumulated depreciation	(15,109,881		)	(9,932,466		)
								Total Property and equipment, net	$	78,629,369		$	48,214,939
Schedule of Unearned Franchise Fee Activity	'							'
								Unearned franchise fee activity consisted of the following:
								December 26, 2011	$	230,000
								Fees Collected	40,000
								Fees Earned	(80,000		)
								Fees Repaid (See Note 2)	(150,000		)
								December 31, 2012	$	40,000
								Fees Collected	—
								Fees Earned	—
								December 30, 2013	$	40,000

Business_Combination_Tables

Business Combination (Tables)	12 Months Ended								6 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013				Dec. 30, 2013				Jul. 14, 2014
	South Carolina Franchise Restaurants				Houston Franchise Restaurants				Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'				'				'
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'				'				'
	The allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows:				The allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows:				The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date is as follows (in thousands):
	Cash	$	2,400		Cash	$	2,400		Cash	$	2
	Deposits	11,010			Deposits	31,293			Inventory	15
	Accounts receivable	4,937			Inventory	28,500			Property and equipment	167
	Inventory	38,306			Property, plant and equipment	1,044,200			Reacquired rights	91
	Property, plant and equipment	752,553			Reacquired rights	2,626,497			Goodwill	892
	Prepaid rent	15,438			Accounts payable	(2,500		)	Accounts payable	(3		)
					Royalties payable	(19,612		)	Royalties payable	(17		)
	Reacquired rights	2,868,514			Deferred tax liability	(436,550		)	Total purchase price	$	1,147
					Net assets acquired	3,274,228
	Goodwill	2,183,585
					Bargain purchase gain	(697,347		)
	Accounts payable	(12,400		)	Total purchase price	$	2,576,881
	Royalties payable	(27,705		)
	Total purchase price	$	5,836,638

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014							Dec. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'							'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'							'
	Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):							Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated lives:
		July 14,			December 30,			Building under deemed landlord financing	39 years
		2014			2013			Leasehold improvements	7 - 20 years
	Buildings under deemed landlord financing	$	16,400		$	16,150		Furniture and fixtures	7 years
								Automotive equipment	4 - 5 years
	Leasehold improvements	64,274			50,587			Computer equipment	3 - 5 years
								Machinery and equipment	5 years
	Machinery and equipment	15,753			12,399			Property and equipment consists of the following at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
	Furniture and fixtures	3,335			2,669
									2013			2012
	Automobiles	2,838			2,282			Buildings under deemed landlord financing	$	16,150,000		$	9,300,000
	Computer equipment	4,238			3,395			Leasehold improvements	50,586,657			31,704,258
	Construction in progress	3,347			6,257			Machinery and equipment	12,399,544			8,259,508
	Total Property and equipment, gross	110,185			93,739			Furniture and fixtures	2,669,189			2,127,642
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(19,250		)	(15,110		)	Automobiles	2,281,816			1,684,047
	Total Property and equipment, net	$	90,935		$	78,629
								Computer equipment	3,395,473			2,430,521
								Construction in progress	6,256,571			2,641,429
								Total Property and equipment, gross	93,739,250			58,147,405
								Less: Accumulated depreciation	(15,109,881		)	(9,932,466		)
								Total Property and equipment, net	$	78,629,369		$	48,214,939

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company's goodwill at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		2013		2012
	Beginning Balance	$	23,334,129	$	21,150,544
	Acquisition of South Carolina Franchise	—		2,183,585
	Ending Balance	$	23,334,129	$	23,334,129

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets	'
	Other intangible assets were acquired in connection with the 2007 Purchase discussed in Note 1 and Note 2. These assets are summarized in the following table as of December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		2013
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Trade name	$	10,000,000	$	(3,083,333	)	$	6,916,667
	Franchise agreements	643,859		(470,890		)	172,969
	Favorable leases	108,709		(91,269		)	17,440
	Reacquired rights	5,495,012		(1,395,075		)	4,099,937
	Total intangible assets	$	16,247,580	$	(5,040,567	)	$	11,207,013
		2012
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Trade name	$	10,000,000	$	(2,583,333	)	$	7,416,667
	Franchise agreements	643,859		(206,987		)	436,872
	Favorable leases	108,709		(76,469		)	32,240
	Reacquired rights	5,495,012		(573,364		)	4,921,648
	Total intangible assets	$	16,247,580	$	(3,440,153	)	$	12,807,427
Future Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding years and the aggregate thereafter is:
		Trade Name		Franchise Agreements			Favorable Leases		Reacquired Rights		Total
	2014	$	500,000	$	48,380		$	14,800	821,712		$	1,384,892
	2015	500,000		10,517			2,640		821,712		1,334,869
	2016	500,000		10,517			—		821,712		1,332,229
	2017	500,000		10,517			—		791,057		1,301,574
	2018	500,000		10,517			—		438,878		949,395
	Thereafter	4,416,667		82,521			—		404,866		4,904,054
	Total	$	6,916,667	$	172,969		$	17,440	$	4,099,937	$	11,207,013

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Tab

Accrued Expenses and Other (Tables)	6 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014					Dec. 30, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'					'
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	'					'
	Accrued expenses and other consisted of the following (in thousands):					Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
		July 14,		December 30,			2013		2012
		2014		2013		Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	$	2,416,680	$	1,352,365
	Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	$	3,003	$	2,417
						Accrued capital purchases	1,185,181		620,862
	Accrued capital purchases	1,271		1,185
						Sales tax payable	805,177		552,147
	Sales tax payable	1,653		805
						Gift certificate payable	600,059		598,131
	Gift certificate payable	365		600
						Other accrued expenses	1,415,641		619,405
	Other accrued expenses	2,137		1,415
						Total accrued expenses and other	$	6,422,738	$	3,742,910
	Total Accrued expenses and other	$	8,429	$	6,422

Bank_Line_of_Credit_and_Term_L1

Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
		2013					2012
		Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Maturity
	Term Loan	$	38,500,000		5.25	%	$	24,687,500		6	%	2017
	Revolving line of credit	2,900,000			5.25	%	2,000,000			6	%	2017
	Total	41,400,000					26,687,500
	Less current portion	(1,925,000		)			(1,250,000		)
	Long-term debt	$	39,475,000				$	25,437,500
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt	'
	The principal amounts of our long-term debt are scheduled to be paid in installments on the dates below:
	Date of payment	Amount
	2014	$	1,925,000
	2015	1,925,000
	2016	1,925,000
	2017	35,625,000
	Total Payments	$	41,400,000

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Our income tax provision for the years ended December 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 26, 2011 consists of the following:
		2013			2012			2011
	Current
	Federal	$	—		$	—		$	—
	State	61,880			75,000			21,000
	Subtotal Current	61,880			75,000			21,000
	Deferred
	Federal	544,463			510,496			96,649
	State	49,416			36,244			(7,332		)
	Subtotal Deferred	593,879			546,740			89,317
	Total income tax provision	$	655,759		$	621,740		$	110,317
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	Total income tax expense differed from the amount which would have been provided by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before taxes as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate	$	(1,070,769	)	$	129,094		$	19,151
	State income taxes	(120,231		)	86,717			23,535
	Increase in valuation allowance	2,624,967			283,805			247,457
	Equity-based compensation	25,702			47,983			72,847
	Deferred taxes	(758,016		)	56,749			2,464
	Meals and entertainment	25,245			17,392			12,283
	Other permanent items	(71,139		)	—			—
	Bargain purchase gain	—			—			(267,420		)
	Total income tax provision	$	655,759		$	621,740		$	110,317
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current:
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,861		$	3,278
	Accrued vacation payable and other	—			66,544
	Valuation allowance	(2,426		)	(30,218		)
	Net deferred tax assets, current	2,435			39,604
	Non-current:
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss	$	5,990,797		$	5,310,335
	Charitable contributions	74,512			54,200
	Deemed landlord financing	7,594,440			4,270,694
	Interest rate cap	9,512			—
	Valuation allowance	(6,822,798		)	(4,170,039		)
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Goodwill	3,394,589			2,797,790
	Other identifiable intangibles	246,106			502,300
	Property and equipment	5,955,156			3,914,118
	Deferred rent	647,637			1,088,376
	Net deferred tax liabilities, non-current	3,397,025			2,837,394
	Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	3,394,590		$	2,797,790
Summary of Valuation Allowance	'
	A rollforward of activity in the valuation allowances follows:
	Balance at December 27, 2010	$	3,668,995
	Addition to valuation allowance	247,457
	Deductions	—
	Balance at December 26, 2011	3,916,452
	Addition to valuation allowance	283,805
	Deductions	—
	Balance at December 31, 2012	4,200,257
	Addition to valuation allowance	2,624,967
	Deductions	—
	Balance at December 30, 2013	$	6,825,224

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	The future minimum rental payments required under these leases, including those accounted for as deemed landlord financing, during the next five years and thereafter in the aggregate, are as follows:
		Deemed landlord financing		Operating leases
	2014	$	2,233,988	$	7,030,372
	2015	2,263,413		7,228,654
	2016	2,307,293		7,392,253
	2017	2,359,342		7,354,890
	2018	2,445,385		7,287,302
	Thereafter	35,382,388		96,185,295
	Total	$	46,991,809	$	132,478,766

Equitybased_Compensation_Table

Equity-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014			Dec. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'			'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity	'			'
				A summary of 2011 and prior awards activity is presented below:
					Number of units		Weighted-average fair value
				Outstanding at December 27, 2010	230,343		$	1.58
				Granted	108,997		0.93
				Vested	(103,824	)	1.66
				Forfeited	(7,788	)	1.8
				Outstanding at December 26, 2011	227,728		$	1.22
				Granted	—		—
				Vested	(108,765	)	1.32
				Forfeited	—		—
				Outstanding at December 31, 2012	118,963		$	1.14
				Granted	—		—
				Vested	(59,361	)	1.24
				Forfeited	—		—
				Outstanding at December 30, 2013	59,602		$	1.03
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions	'			'
		As stated April 21, 2014 (2)	As revised
	Dividend yield	0%	0%
	Expected volatility (1)	32.20%	34.40%
	Risk-free rate of return	1.77%	1.77%
	Expected life (in years)	5.6	5
	(1) Expected volatility was based on competitors within the industry.
	(2) Expected life was calculated using the simplified method, which is an average of the contractual term of the option and its ordinary vesting period, as we do not have sufficient historical data for determining the expected term of our stock option awards.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014											Dec. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'											'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'											'
	The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the period indicated:											The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the period indicated:
		Twelve Weeks Ended				Twenty-eight Weeks Ended							2013			2012			2011
		14-Jul-14		15-Jul-13		July 14, 2014			July 15, 2013			Historical net loss per share:
	Net income (loss) (in thousands):	$	1,119	$	423	$	(8,869	)	$	(968	)
												Net loss	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Shares:											Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	19,269,746		12,561,414		15,812,901			12,561,414
												Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.02	)	$	—
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	19,477,864		12,561,414		15,812,901			12,561,414
	Earnings per share:
	Basic EPS	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.56	)	$	(0.08	)
	Diluted EPS	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.56	)	$	(0.08	)

Condensed_Financial_Informatio1

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Balance Sheet	'
	Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
	Condensed Balance Sheet
		2013			2012
	Assets
	Investments in Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
	Total assets	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
	Stockholder's Equity
	Common stock, $0.01 par value, 135,000,000 shares authorized, 12,561,414 shares issued, outstanding and actual	125,614			125,614
	Additional paid-in capital	45,073,893			45,000,458
	Accumulated deficit	(11,621,001		)	(7,905,905		)
	Total stockholder's equity	$	33,578,506		$	37,220,167
Condensed Statements of Operations	'
	Zoe's Kitchen, Inc
	Condensed Statements of Operations
		2013			2012			2011
	Equity in net loss of Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Net and comprehensive loss	$	(3,715,096	)	$	(252,895	)	$	(26,925	)
	Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.02	)	$	—
	Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
		Quarter Ended
			30-Dec-13			7-Oct-13		15-Jul-13		22-Apr-13			December 31, 2012 (1)			1-Oct-12			July 9, 2012			16-Apr-12
	Total revenue		$	28,676		$	29,144	$	27,186	$	31,379		$	20,726		$	20,235		$	18,088		$	20,675
	Income (loss) from operations		(1,577		)	1,223		1,243		96			(364		)	1,074			1,422			574
	Net income (loss)		(3,098		)	351		423		(1,391		)	753			(459		)	(577		)	30
	Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.25	)	$	0.03	$	0.03	$	(0.11	)	$	0.06		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.05	)	$	—
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		12,561,414			12,561,414		12,561,414		12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414			12,561,414
	(1) The fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 consisted of 13 weeks.

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa3

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Oct. 07, 2013

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Jul. 09, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Oct. 03, 2011

Jul. 11, 2011

Apr. 21, 2014

Apr. 22, 2013

Apr. 16, 2012

Apr. 18, 2011

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Oct. 31, 2007

Jan. 08, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Nov. 01, 2013

Aug. 06, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 26, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 29, 2014

Oct. 06, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

state

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Company-owned

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Franchised

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Franchised

Trade name

Franchise agreements

Minimum

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Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

South Carolina Franchise Restaurants

South Carolina Franchise Restaurants

South Carolina Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Scenario, Forecast

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restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

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restaurant

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Reacquired rights

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

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Loan costs, net

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1,034,891

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955,941

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Pre-opening costs

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245,661

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1,258,658

741,285

1,938,266

916,718

805,514

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Costs and Expenses

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Goodwill

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23,334,129

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10,516,073

11,207,013

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10,516,073

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'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

'91 days

'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

'112 days

'112 days

'112 days

'112 days

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Amounts due from franchisees for monthly royalties

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Accelerated amortization expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of restaurants acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of restaurants acquired with a franchise agreement intangible asset recorded

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net franchise agreement, intangible asset write-off

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of operating segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of reportable segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa4

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock and Revision (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 16, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014
				Restatement Adjustment	Common Stock	Common Stock	Common Stock
							Over-Allotment Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of asset retirement obligation from accrued expenses and other to other long-term liabilities	$27,330	$21,022	$12,641	$10,000	'	'	'
Shares issued	'	'	'	'	6,708,332	'	874,999
IPO price per share (USD per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$15	'
Stock split, conversion ratio	'	'	'	'	125,614.14	'	'
Proceeds from issuance IPO, net of discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses	'	'	'	'	$91,000,000	'	'

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa5

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Gift Cards (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Dec. 30, 2013
				Gift Card Intermediary
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Gift card breakage revenue	$0.30	$0	$0	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gift card administration fees	'	'	'	$0.20

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa6

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Balance (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning allowance	$12,732	$8,586	$8,586	$974	$2,170
Bad debt expense	5,344	7,565	11,041	12,539	4,616
Write offs	'	'	-6,895	-4,927	-5,812
Ending allowance	'	'	$12,732	$8,586	$974

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa7

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013
Buildings under deemed landlord financing	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'39 years
Leasehold Improvements | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'7 years
Leasehold Improvements | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'20 years
Furniture and Fixtures	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'7 years
Automotive Equipment | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'4 years
Automotive Equipment | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years
Computer Equipment | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years
Computer Equipment | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years
Machinery and Equipment	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years

Nature_of_Operations_and_Summa8

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Unearned Franchise Fee Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 14, 2014
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unearned franchise start up fees	$40,000	$230,000	$60,000
Fees Collected	0	40,000	'
Fees Earned	0	-80,000	'
Fees Repaid (See Note 2)	'	-150,000	'
Unearned franchise start up fees	$40,000	$40,000	$60,000

Business_Combination_Narrative

Business Combination - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

5 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Jan. 08, 2014

Jan. 08, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Aug. 06, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 26, 2011

Dec. 26, 2011

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

South Carolina Franchise Restaurants

South Carolina Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

Houston Franchise Restaurants

franchisee

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of franchise restaurants acquired

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

3

'

'

3

'

'

Number of franchisees involved in acquisition

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total purchase price

'

'

'

'

$1,100,000

'

'

$5,800,000

'

'

$2,600,000

'

'

Fees Repaid (See Note 2)

'

150,000

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

Contributed revenues from acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

600,000

1,200,000

'

1,900,000

'

'

'

200,000

Bargain purchase gain from acquisition, net

0

0

541,206

'

'

'

'

'

'

700,000

697,347

500,000

'

Net franchise agreement, intangible asset write-off

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$200,000

'

Business_Combination_Schedule_

Business Combination - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Jul. 14, 2014	Jan. 08, 2014	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2011	Dec. 26, 2011	Aug. 06, 2012
					Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants	Houston Franchise Restaurants	Houston Franchise Restaurants	Houston Franchise Restaurants	South Carolina Franchise Restaurants
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	$2,000	'	$2,400	'	$2,400
Deposits	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,293	'	11,010
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,937
Inventory	'	'	'	'	15,000	'	28,500	'	38,306
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	167,000	'	1,044,200	'	752,553
Prepaid rent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,438
Reacquired rights	'	'	'	'	91,000	'	2,626,497	'	2,868,514
Goodwill	23,334,129	23,334,129	21,150,544	24,225,829	892,000	'	'	'	2,183,585
Accounts payable	'	'	'	'	-3,000	'	-2,500	'	-12,400
Royalties payable	'	'	'	'	-17,000	'	-19,612	'	-27,705
Deferred tax liability	'	'	'	'	'	'	-436,550	'	'
Net assets acquired	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,274,228	'	'
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition	0	0	-541,206	'	'	-700,000	-697,347	-500,000	'
Total purchase price	'	'	'	'	$1,147,000	'	$2,576,881	'	$5,836,638

Property_and_Equipment_Propert

Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$110,185,000	$93,739,250	$58,147,405
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-19,250,435	-15,109,881	-9,932,466
Property and equipment, net	90,935,424	78,629,369	48,214,939
Buildings under deemed landlord financing	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	16,400,000	16,150,000	9,300,000
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	64,274,332	50,586,657	31,704,258
Machinery and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	15,752,557	12,399,544	8,259,508
Furniture and fixtures	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	3,334,909	2,669,189	2,127,642
Automobiles	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	2,838,034	2,281,816	1,684,047
Computer equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	4,237,810	3,395,473	2,430,521
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$3,348,217	$6,256,571	$2,641,429

Property_and_Equipment_Narrati

Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
					building	building
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	$2,088,659	$1,324,023	$4,501,187	$2,869,129	$5,861,752	$3,779,363	$2,840,418
Number of buildings, accounting owner, under landlord financing	'	'	'	'	31	18	'
Number of buildings under construction	'	'	'	'	6	3	'
Capitalized internal payroll	'	'	'	'	200,000	60,000	70,000
Capitalized interest	'	'	'	'	$200,000	$90,000	$80,000

Goodwill_Schedule_of_Goodwill_

Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 14, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$23,334,129	$21,150,544	$24,225,829
Acquisition of South Carolina Franchise	0	2,183,585	'
Ending Balance	$23,334,129	$23,334,129	$24,225,829

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	$16,247,580	$16,247,580
Accumulated amortization	-5,040,567	-3,440,153
Net	11,207,013	12,807,427
Trade name	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	10,000,000	10,000,000
Accumulated amortization	-3,083,333	-2,583,333
Net	6,916,667	7,416,667
Franchise agreements	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	643,859	643,859
Accumulated amortization	-470,890	-206,987
Net	172,969	436,872
Favorable leases	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	108,709	108,709
Accumulated amortization	-91,269	-76,469
Net	17,440	32,240
Reacquired rights	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	5,495,012	5,495,012
Accumulated amortization	-1,395,075	-573,364
Net	$4,099,937	$4,921,648

Intangible_Assets_Future_Amort

Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014	$1,384,892	'
2015	1,334,869	'
2016	1,332,229	'
2017	1,301,574	'
2018	949,395	'
Thereafter	4,904,054	'
Net	11,207,013	12,807,427
Trade name	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014	500,000	'
2015	500,000	'
2016	500,000	'
2017	500,000	'
2018	500,000	'
Thereafter	4,416,667	'
Net	6,916,667	7,416,667
Franchise agreements	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014	48,380	'
2015	10,517	'
2016	10,517	'
2017	10,517	'
2018	10,517	'
Thereafter	82,521	'
Net	172,969	436,872
Favorable leases	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014	14,800	'
2015	2,640	'
2016	0	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	0	'
Net	17,440	32,240
Reacquired rights	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014	821,712	'
2015	821,712	'
2016	821,712	'
2017	791,057	'
2018	438,878	'
Thereafter	404,866	'
Net	$4,099,937	$4,921,648

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Acc

Accrued Expenses and Other - Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	$3,003,373	$2,416,680	$1,352,365
Accrued capital purchases	1,270,639	1,185,181	620,862
Sales tax payable	1,653,312	805,177	552,147
Gift certificate payable	364,934	600,059	598,131
Other accrued expenses	2,136,533	1,415,641	619,405
Total Accrued expenses and other	$8,428,791	$6,422,738	$3,742,910

Bank_Line_of_Credit_and_Term_L2

Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Apr. 16, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 20, 2012

Feb. 28, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Feb. 28, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Apr. 16, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Term Loan

Term Loan

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Credit Facility, Second Amendment

Credit Facility, Third Amendment

Credit Facility, Third Amendment

Credit Facility, Third Amendment

Credit Facility, Third Amendment

Credit Facility, Fourth Amendment

Credit Facility, Fourth Amendment

Credit Facility, Fourth Amendment

Credit Facility, Fourth Amendment

Term Loan

Line of Credit

covenant

1-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

1-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

1-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

1-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Interest Rate Cap

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Secured Debt

Term Loan

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Interest Rate Cap

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

1-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25,000,000

'

'

$20,000,000

'

'

'

'

$26,500,000

'

'

Incremental commitments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

Maximum period allowed to enter into a rate contract

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'90 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portion of principal amount protected against interest rate fluctuation, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cap interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

Quarterly periodic payment, percentage of commitment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,500,000

'

2,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,500,000

'

'

'

'

Floor of variable rate basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25%

4.25%

5.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of debt, amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,500,000

10,800,000

Loss on extinguishment of debt

0

0

978,041

0

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.25%

6.00%

'

'

'

'

5.25%

6.00%

5.25%

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of quarterly financial covenants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated leverage ratio, next twelve months (less than 5.75)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated leverage ratio, thereafter (less than 5.50)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (greater than 1.25)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loan costs incurred and capitalized

'

'

'

'

$283,795

$575,794

$397,933

'

$300,000

$600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Bank_Line_of_Credit_and_Term_L3

Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Less current portion	$0	($1,925,000)	($1,250,000)
Long-term debt	0	39,475,000	25,437,500
Secured Debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate	'	5.25%	6.00%
Long-term debt	'	41,400,000	26,687,500
Less current portion	'	-1,925,000	-1,250,000
Long-term debt	'	39,475,000	25,437,500
Term Loan | Secured Debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate	'	5.25%	6.00%
Long-term debt	'	38,500,000	24,687,500
Line of Credit | Secured Debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate	'	5.25%	6.00%
Long-term debt	'	$2,900,000	$2,000,000

Bank_Line_of_Credit_and_Term_L4

Bank Line of Credit and Term Loan - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) (Secured Debt, USD $)	Dec. 30, 2013
Secured Debt	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014	$1,925,000
2015	1,925,000
2016	1,925,000
2017	35,625,000
Long-term debt	$41,400,000

Residual_Value_Obligations_Nar

Residual Value Obligations - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Residual value obligations, net	$347,261	$356,539	$326,724
Leased Vehicles	'	'	'
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Residual value, discount percentage	'	6.50%	'

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Provision (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0
State	'	'	'	'	61,880	75,000	21,000
Subtotal Current	'	'	'	'	61,880	75,000	21,000
Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	544,463	510,496	96,649
State	'	'	'	'	49,416	36,244	-7,332
Subtotal Deferred	'	'	740,770	170,865	593,879	546,740	89,317
Total income tax provision	($125,224)	($76,150)	$740,770	$170,865	$655,759	$621,740	$110,317

Income_Taxes_Tax_Rate_Informat

Income Taxes - Tax Rate Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal statutory income tax rate	'	'	'	'	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate	'	'	'	'	($1,070,769)	$129,094	$19,151
State income taxes	'	'	'	'	-120,231	86,717	23,535
Increase in valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	2,624,967	283,805	247,457
Equity-based compensation	'	'	'	'	25,702	47,983	72,847
Deferred taxes	'	'	'	'	-758,016	56,749	2,464
Meals and entertainment	'	'	'	'	25,245	17,392	12,283
Other permanent items	'	'	'	'	-71,139	0	0
Bargain purchase gain	'	'	'	'	0	0	-267,420
Total income tax provision	($125,224)	($76,150)	$740,770	$170,865	$655,759	$621,740	$110,317

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Def

Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	'	$4,861	$3,278
Accrued vacation payable and other	'	0	66,544
Valuation allowance	'	-2,426	-30,218
Net deferred tax assets, current	'	2,435	39,604
Non-current:	'	'	'
Net operating loss	'	5,990,797	5,310,335
Charitable contributions	'	74,512	54,200
Deemed landlord financing	'	7,594,440	4,270,694
Interest rate cap	'	9,512	0
Valuation allowance	'	-6,822,798	-4,170,039
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	3,394,589	2,797,790
Other identifiable intangibles	'	246,106	502,300
Property and equipment	'	5,955,156	3,914,118
Deferred rent	'	647,637	1,088,376
Net deferred tax liabilities, non-current	4,039,408	3,397,025	2,837,394
Total net deferred tax liabilities	'	$3,394,590	$2,797,790

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Dec. 27, 2010
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	$6,825,224	$4,200,257	$3,916,452	$3,668,995
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-125,224	-76,150	740,770	170,865	655,759	621,740	110,317	'
Estimated annual effective tax rate	'	'	-9.10%	-21.40%	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset deferred tax liability related to the book-tax basis difference in goodwill	'	'	'	'	3,394,589	2,797,790	'	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	'	'	'	'	5,990,797	5,310,335	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	'	'	'	'	15,900,000	'	'	'
State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	'	'	'	'	$13,500,000	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Valuation_Allowan

Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance, beginning balance	$4,200,257	$3,916,452	$3,668,995
Addition to valuation allowance	2,624,967	283,805	247,457
Valuation allowance, ending balance	$6,825,224	$4,200,257	$3,916,452

Leases_Narrative_Details

Leases - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Jul. 14, 2014
	building	building
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of buildings, accounting owner, under landlord financing	31	18	'	'
Number of buildings under construction	6	3	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Rent expense	$6,900,000	$4,400,000	$3,000,000	'
Deemed landlord financing obligations	19,893,309	11,186,674	'	20,571,410
Pre-Opening Costs1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Rent expense	$600,000	$300,000	$300,000	'

Leases_Operating_Leases_Fiscal

Leases - Operating Leases, Fiscal Year Maturity and Deemed Landlord Financing (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2014	$7,030,372
2015	7,228,654
2016	7,392,253
2017	7,354,890
2018	7,287,302
Thereafter	96,185,295
Total	132,478,766
Deemed Landlord Financing [Abstract]	'
2014	2,233,988
2015	2,263,413
2016	2,307,293
2017	2,359,342
2018	2,445,385
Thereafter	35,382,388
Total	$46,991,809

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Aug. 19, 2014	Aug. 19, 2014	Aug. 19, 2014
	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Affiliated Entity	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement	Corporate Development and Administrative Services Agreement		Officer	Officer
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expenses related to performance of services agreement	$0	$0.20	$0.10	$0.05	$0.20	$0.20	$0.20	'	'	'
Stock repurchased (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	94,100	'
Shares issued, price per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$30.25	'	$29.04

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 16, 2014
	employment_agreement
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Number of employment agreements	2
Initial term of employment agreement	'3 years
Extension term of employment agreement	'1 year
Salary continuation term per employment agreement	'12 months
Continued health plan coverage term per employment agreement	'12 months
Vesting period used to calculate prorated bonus following termination	'12 months

Equitybased_Compensation_Narra

Equity-based Compensation - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jul. 14, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Employee Stock Option

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2012 and 2013 Awards

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Immediate Vesting (10-Q), First Anniversary Vesting (10-K)

Four Year Vesting

Performance Shares

Immediate Vesting (10-Q), First Anniversary Vesting (10-K)

Four Year Vesting

Performance Shares

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

2011 and Prior Awards

Employee Stock Option

Performance Shares

Performance Shares

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage vested on the first anniversary of grant date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercised

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

General and administrative expenses

'

$1.20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.07

$0.01

$6.20

$0

$0.07

$0.10

$0.20

Unrecognized compensation costs

1.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.06

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period of recognition

'3 years 8 months 1 day

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 8 months 12 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

315,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares authorized

'

'

'

'

'

1,905,799

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants in period

'

'

'

0

497,120

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted stock issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

6,666

'

'

0

0

108,997

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (USD per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0.93

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accelerated compensation costs

'

'

$4.90

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equitybased_Compensation_Sched

Equity-based Compensation - Schedule of Activity (Details) (2011 and Prior Awards, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011
2011 and Prior Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Stock Award, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding (in shares)	118,963	227,728	230,343
Granted (in shares)	0	0	108,997
Vested (in shares)	-59,361	-108,765	-103,824
Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	-7,788
Outstanding (in shares)	59,602	118,963	227,728
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Stock Award, Weighted Average Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding (USD per share)	$1.14	$1.22	$1.58
Granted (USD per share)	$0	$0	$0.93
Vested (USD per share)	$1.24	$1.32	$1.66
Forfeited (USD per share)	$0	$0	$1.80
Outstanding (USD per share)	$1.03	$1.14	$1.22

Equitybased_Compensation_Sched1

Equity-based Compensation - Schedule of Valuation Assumptions (Details)	4 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 21, 2014		Jul. 14, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'		'
Dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%
Expected volatility	32.20%	[1]	34.40%	[1]
Risk-free rate of return	1.77%		1.77%
Expected life (in years)	'5 years 7 months 6 days	[2]	'5 years	[2]
[1]	Expected volatility was based on competitors within the industry.
[2]	Expected life was calculated using the simplified method, which is an average of the contractual term of the option and its ordinary vesting period, as we do not have sufficient historical data for determining the expected term of our stock option awards.No options were exercised in the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended JulyB 14, 2014.

Net_Loss_per_Share_Schedule_of

Net Loss per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Oct. 07, 2013

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Jul. 09, 2012

Apr. 22, 2013

Apr. 16, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net and comprehensive loss

$1,118,941

($3,097,745)

$350,657

$422,869

$753,182

[1]

($459,111)

($577,024)

($1,390,877)

$30,058

($2,747,088)

($8,869,190)

($968,008)

($3,715,096)

($252,895)

($26,925)

Basic (in shares)

19,269,746

'

'

12,561,414

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,812,901

12,561,414

'

'

'

Diluted (in shares)

19,477,864

'

'

12,561,414

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,812,901

12,561,414

'

'

'

Basic (USD per share)

$0.06

'

'

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.56)

($0.08)

'

'

'

Diluted (USD per share)

$0.06

'

'

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.56)

($0.08)

'

'

'

Net loss per share, basic and diluted (USD per share)

'

($0.25)

$0.03

$0.03

$0.06

[1]

($0.04)

($0.05)

($0.11)

$0

'

'

'

($0.30)

($0.02)

$0

[1]

The fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 consisted of 13 weeks.

Net_Loss_per_Share_Narrative_D

Net Loss per Share - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Jul. 14, 2014	Jul. 15, 2013	Apr. 16, 2014
	Employee Stock Option	Employee Stock Option	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Common Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock split, conversion ratio	'	'	'	'	125,614.14
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	351,975	0	5,074	0	'

Condensed_Financial_Informatio2

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Cash dividends paid to parent company, maximum per fiscal year	$0.30
Amount of restricted net assets for consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries	32.6
Maximum	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Cash dividends paid to parent company, aggregate	$1

Condensed_Financial_Informatio3

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Condensed Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 26, 2011	Dec. 27, 2010
Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	$173,677,352	$119,936,635	'	$90,716,229	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Value, Issued	192,697	125,614	'	125,614	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	142,235,556	45,073,893	'	45,000,458	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-20,490,192	-11,621,001	'	-7,905,905	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	121,938,061	33,578,506	36,297,130	37,220,167	37,347,373	37,184,336
Parent Company	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investments in Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC	'	33,578,506	'	37,220,167	'	'
Total assets	'	33,578,506	'	37,220,167	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Value, Issued	'	125,614	'	125,614	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	'	45,073,893	'	45,000,458	'	'
Accumulated deficit	'	-11,621,001	'	-7,905,905	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	'	$33,578,506	'	$37,220,167	'	'

Condensed_Financial_Informatio4

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Condensed Balance Sheets Parenthetical (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 14, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	135,000,000	135,000,000	135,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	19,269,746	12,561,414	12,561,414
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	19,269,746	12,561,414	12,561,414

Condensed_Financial_Informatio5

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Condensed Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Oct. 07, 2013

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Jul. 09, 2012

Apr. 22, 2013

Apr. 16, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net and comprehensive loss

$1,118,941

($3,097,745)

$350,657

$422,869

$753,182

[1]

($459,111)

($577,024)

($1,390,877)

$30,058

($2,747,088)

($8,869,190)

($968,008)

($3,715,096)

($252,895)

($26,925)

Basic and diluted net loss per share (USD per share)

'

($0.25)

$0.03

$0.03

$0.06

[1]

($0.04)

($0.05)

($0.11)

$0

'

'

'

($0.30)

($0.02)

$0

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)

'

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

[1]

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

'

'

'

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

Parent Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

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'

'

Equity in net loss of Zoe's Kitchen USA, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Soho Franchising, LLC

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'

'

'

'

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'

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'

-3,715,096

-252,895

-26,925

Net and comprehensive loss

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($3,715,096)

($252,895)

($26,925)

Basic and diluted net loss per share (USD per share)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.30)

($0.02)

$0

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

[1]

The fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 consisted of 13 weeks.

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

Aug. 19, 2014

Jan. 08, 2014

Jan. 08, 2014

Jan. 08, 2014

Nov. 10, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Mar. 07, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Feb. 28, 2014

Mar. 07, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Mar. 07, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Aug. 19, 2014

Aug. 19, 2014

Aug. 19, 2014

Subsequent Event

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Mobile, Alabama and Destin, Florida Franchise Restaurants

Louisiana Franchise Restaurants

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Term Loan

Term Loan

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Officer

Officer

franchisee

restaurant

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Over-Allotment Option

Over-Allotment Option

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

restaurant

restaurant

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event [Line Items]

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Shares, Issued

5,175,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum consolidated leverage ratio, through to the last day of the second fiscal quarter of 2014 (less than 5.85)

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5.85

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'

Maximum consolidated leverage ratio, through to the third fiscal quarter of 2014 (less than 5.80)

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5.8

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'

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'

Maximum consolidated leverage ratio, for the period commencing the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 to the last day of the fourth quarter of 2015 (less than 5.75)

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5.75

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'

'

'

Maximum consolidated leverage ratio, thereafter

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5.5

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5.5

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'

Applicable multiple to determine maximum balance, for the period through to the second to last day of the third fiscal quarter of 2014

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'

4.25

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'

Applicable multiple to determine maximum loan balance, for the period commencing on the last day of the third fiscal quarter of 2014 through to the second to last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014

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'

'

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'

4.15

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Applicable multiple to determine maximum loan balance, for the period commencing on the last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 through to the second to last day of the first fiscal quarter of 2016

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4

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'

Applicable multiple to determine maximum loan balance, thereafter

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3.75

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'

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'

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'

Draws to fund capital projects

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'

$5,900,000

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'

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'

Amount outstanding

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'

'

'

46,800,000

'

2,900,000

'

8,800,000

38,500,000

38,000,000

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'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

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65,000,000

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Remaining borrowing capacity

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1,000,000

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Shares issued, price per share

$30.25

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$15

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'

$29.04

Shares issued

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'

'

6,708,332

'

874,999

675,000

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Stock repurchased (in shares)

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'

94,100

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Number of franchise restaurants acquired

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2

2

3

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Number of franchise restaurants acquired, under development

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2

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'

Number of franchisees involved in acquisition

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1

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'

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'

'

Purchase price, subject to purchase price adjustments

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'

$1,200,000

$8,000,000

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'

'

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 14, 2014

Dec. 30, 2013

Oct. 07, 2013

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Jul. 09, 2012

Apr. 22, 2013

Apr. 16, 2012

Dec. 30, 2013

Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 15, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 26, 2011

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

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Days in fiscal year

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'364 days

'371 days

'364 days

Days in first fiscal quarter

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'

'

'112 days

'112 days

'112 days

Days in second fiscal quarter

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'

'

'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

Days in third fiscal quarter

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'

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'84 days

'84 days

'84 days

Days in fourth fiscal quarter

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'84 days

'91 days

'84 days

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

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Revenue, Net

$41,887,262

$28,676,709

$29,144,509

$27,185,514

$20,725,920

[1]

$20,235,595

$18,087,524

$31,378,542

$20,674,537

'

$88,153,303

$58,564,057

$116,385,274

$79,723,576

$50,176,769

Operating Income (Loss)

1,614,577

-1,577,769

1,223,005

1,243,393

-364,062

[1]

1,074,349

1,421,959

96,062

573,715

'

-4,864,689

1,339,454

984,691

2,705,961

789,985

Net and comprehensive loss

$1,118,941

($3,097,745)

$350,657

$422,869

$753,182

[1]

($459,111)

($577,024)

($1,390,877)

$30,058

($2,747,088)

($8,869,190)

($968,008)

($3,715,096)

($252,895)

($26,925)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted (USD per share)

'

($0.25)

$0.03

$0.03

$0.06

[1]

($0.04)

($0.05)

($0.11)

$0

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'

($0.30)

($0.02)

$0

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (in shares)

'

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

[1]

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

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12,561,414

12,561,414

12,561,414

[1]

The fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 consisted of 13 weeks.