Lub Liquidating Trust (LUB) 10-Q 19 Dec 14 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Dec. 17, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LUBYS INC
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-18
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		28,535,076
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	16099
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	19-Nov-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,814	$2,788
Trade accounts and other receivables, net	4,802	4,112
Food and supply inventories	7,554	5,556
Prepaid expenses	1,766	2,815
Assets related to discontinued operations	17	52
Deferred income taxes	587	587
Total current assets	16,540	15,910
Property held for sale	991	991
Assets related to discontinued operations	4,820	4,817
Property and equipment, net	211,046	212,879
Intangible assets, net	23,681	24,014
Goodwill	1,681	1,681
Deferred income taxes	13,321	11,294
Other assets	3,831	3,849
Total assets	275,911	275,435
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	22,422	26,269
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	564	590
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	24,188	23,107
Total current liabilities	47,174	49,966
Credit facility debt	48,300	42,000
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	121	278
Other liabilities	7,989	8,167
Total liabilities	103,584	100,411
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued were 28,966,641 and 28,949,523, respectively; shares outstanding were 28,466,641 and 28,449,523, respectively	9,269	9,264
Paid-in capital	27,673	27,356
Retained earnings	140,160	143,179
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares	-4,775	-4,775
Total shareholders’ equity	172,327	175,024
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$275,911	$275,435

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.32	$0.32
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	28,966,641	28,949,523
Common stock, shares outstanding	28,466,641	28,449,523
Treasury stock, shares	500,000	500,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
SALES:
Restaurant sales	$80,557,000	$79,952,000
Culinary Contract Services	4,598,000	4,270,000
Franchise revenue	1,581,000	1,514,000
Vending revenue	125,000	112,000
TOTAL SALES	86,861,000	85,848,000
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of food	23,493,000	22,869,000
Payroll and related costs	29,319,000	28,164,000
Other operating expenses	15,823,000	15,143,000
Occupancy costs	4,629,000	4,689,000
Opening costs	925,000	350,000
Cost of Culinary Contract Services	3,951,000	3,672,000
Depreciation and amortization	5,058,000	4,319,000
General and administrative expenses	7,703,000	8,067,000
Provision for asset impairments	0	210,000
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment	290,000	51,000
Total costs and expenses	91,191,000	87,534,000
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	-4,330,000	-1,686,000
Interest income	1,000	2,000
Interest expense	-456,000	-253,000
Other income, net	187,000	296,000
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-4,598,000	-1,641,000
Benefit for income taxes	-1,782,000	-948,000
Loss from continuing operations	-2,816,000	-693,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-203,000	-853,000
NET LOSS	($3,019,000)	($1,546,000)
Loss per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	($0.10)	($0.02)
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	($0.10)	($0.02)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Net loss per share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	($0.11)	($0.05)
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	($0.11)	($0.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in Shares)	28,890	28,765
Assuming dilution (in Shares)	28,890	28,765

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Employee Stock Option [Member]	Total
In Thousands			Employee Stock Option [Member]
Balance in dollars at Aug. 27, 2014	$9,264	($4,775)		$27,356	$143,179		$175,024
Balance in shares (in Shares) at Aug. 27, 2014	28,950	-500
Net loss					-3,019		-3,019
Share-based compensation expense	5			277			282
Share-based compensation expense (in Shares)	17
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans			40			40
Balance in dollars at Nov. 19, 2014	$9,269	($4,775)		$27,673	$140,160		$172,327
Balance in shares (in Shares) at Nov. 19, 2014	28,967	-500

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($3,019)	($1,546)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for asset impairments, net of gains/losses on property sales	290	538
Depreciation and amortization	5,073	4,413
Amortization of debt issuance cost	36	26
Share-based compensation expense	322	325
Deferred tax benefit	-2,028	-1,271
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities	674	2,485
Decrease (Increase) in trade accounts and other receivables	-690	262
Increase in food and supply inventories	-1,998	-1,996
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	1,118	1,281
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-3,431	1,908
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-4,327	3,940
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale	692	467
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,589	-9,207
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,897	-8,740
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Credit facility borrowings	25,800	22,300
Credit facility repayments	-19,500	-17,200
Debt issuance costs	-50
Net cash provided by financing activities	6,250	5,100
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-974	300
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,788	1,528
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,814	1,828
Cash paid for:
Income taxes	0	0
Interest	$451	$200

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 1. Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Company” or “Luby’s”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements that are prepared for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter ended November 19, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August 26, 2015.
	The Consolidated Balance Sheet dated August 27, 2014, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of that date. However, this Form 10-Q does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for an annual filing of complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2014.
	The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the Company’s disposal plans discussed in Note 8 have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented. All prior period corrections, discussed below, have been reflected in the statements of operations, statement of shareholders equity, statements of cash flows and balance sheets.

Note_2_Accounting_Periods

Note 2 - Accounting Periods	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Accounting Periods Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounting Periods Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2. Accounting Periods
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. Accordingly, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. Each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year consists of three four-week periods, while the fourth quarter normally consists of four four-week periods. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 contained 52 weeks. Comparability between quarters may be affected by the varying lengths of the quarters, as well as the seasonality associated with our business segments. Seasonality factors affecting a quarter include timing of holidays, weather and school years. Interim results may not be indicative of full year results.

Note_3_Reportable_Segments

Note 3 - Reportable Segments	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3. Reportable Segments
	The Company has three reportable segments: Company-owned restaurants, franchise operations and Culinary Contract Services (“CCS”).
	Company-owned restaurants
	Company-owned restaurants consists of several brands which are aggregated into one reportable segment because the nature of the products and services, the production processes, the customers, the methods used to distribute the products and services, the nature of the regulatory environment and store level profit margin are similar. The chief operating decision maker analyzes Company-owned restaurants at store level profit which is revenue less cost of food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses and occupancy costs. The primary brands are Luby’s Cafeterias, Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise, with a couple of non-core restaurant locations under other brand names (i.e., Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistro and Bob Luby’s Seafood). All company-owned restaurants are casual dining restaurants. Each restaurant is an operating segment because operating results and cash flow can be determined for each restaurant.
	The total number of Company-owned restaurants was 175 at November 19, 2014 and 174 at August 27, 2014.
	Culinary Contract Services
	CCS, branded as Luby’s Culinary Contract Services, consists of a business line servicing healthcare, higher education and corporate dining clients. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service and retail dining. CCS has contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, acute care medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral hospitals, business and industry clients, and higher education institutions. CCS has the unique ability to deliver quality services that include facility design and procurement as well as nutrition and branded food services to our clients. The costs of CCS on the Consolidated Statements of Operations include all food, payroll and related costs and other operating expenses related to CCS sales.
	The total number of CCS contracts was 26 at November 19, 2014 and 25 at August 27, 2014.
	Franchise Operations
	We offer franchises for only the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Initial franchise agreements have a term of 20 years. Franchise agreements typically grant franchisees an exclusive territorial license to operate a single restaurant within a specified area, usually a four-mile radius surrounding the franchised restaurant.
	Franchisees bear all direct costs involved in the development, construction and operation of their restaurants. In exchange for a franchise fee, the Company provides franchise assistance in the following areas: site selection, prototypical architectural plans, interior and exterior design and layout, training, marketing and sales techniques, assistance by a Fuddruckers “opening team” at the time a franchised restaurant opens, and operations and accounting guidelines set forth in various policies and procedures manuals.
	All franchisees are required to operate their restaurants in accordance with Fuddruckers’ standards and specifications, including controls over menu items, food quality and preparation. The Company requires the successful completion of its training program by a minimum of three managers for each franchised restaurant. In addition, franchised restaurants are evaluated regularly by the Company for compliance with franchise agreements, including standards and specifications through the use of periodic, unannounced, on-site inspections and standard evaluation reports.
	The number of franchised restaurants was 110 at November 19, 2014 and at August 27, 2014.
	The table on the following page shows financial information as required by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280 (“ASC 280”) for segment reporting. ASC 280 requires depreciation and amortization be disclosed for each reportable segment, even if not used by the chief operating decision maker. The table also lists total assets for each reportable segment. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, tax refunds receivable, property and equipment, assets related to discontinued operations, property held for sale, deferred tax assets, prepaid expenses, intangible assets and goodwill.
	Licensee
	In November 1997, a prior owner of the Fuddruckers – World’s Greatest Hamburgers ® brand granted to a licensee the exclusive right to use the Fuddruckers proprietary marks, trade dress and system to develop Fuddruckers restaurants in a territory consisting of certain countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia. As of November 2014, this licensee operated 31 restaurants that are licensed to use the Fuddruckers Proprietary Marks in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordon, Bahrain and Kuwait. The Company does not receive revenue or royalties from these restaurants.
			Quarter Ended
			November 19,			November 20,
			2014			2013
			(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
			(In thousands)
	Sales:
	Company-owned restaurants (1)		$	80,682		$	80,064
	Culinary Contract Services			4,598			4,270
	Franchise Operations			1,581			1,514
	Total			86,861			85,848
	Segment level profit:
	Company-owned restaurants		$	7,418		$	9,199
	Culinary Contract Services			647			598
	Franchise Operations			1,581			1,514
	Total			9,646			11,311
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Company-owned restaurants		$	4,374		$	3,734
	Culinary Contract Services			69			89
	Franchise Operations			177			177
	Corporate			438			319
	Total			5,058			4,319
	Total assets:
	Company-owned restaurants		$	229,860		$	214,647
	Culinary Contract Services			1,796			1,952
	Franchise Operations			12,952			13,699
	Corporate			31,303			26,193
	Total			275,911			256,491
	Capital expenditures:
	Company-owned restaurants		$	3,169		$	9,058
	Culinary Contract Services			—			—
	Franchise Operations			—			—
	Corporate			420			149
	Total			3,589			9,207
	Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
	Segment level profit		$	9,646		$	11,311
	Opening costs			(925	)		(350	)
	Depreciation and amortization			(5,058	)		(4,319	)
	General and administrative expenses			(7,703	)		(8,067	)
	Provision for asset impairments			—			(210	)
	Net loss on disposition of property and equipment			(290	)		(51	)
	Interest income			1			2
	Interest expense			(456	)		(253	)
	Other income, net			187			296
	Total		$	(4,598	)	$	(1,641	)
	-1	Includes vending revenue of $125 thousand and $112 thousand for the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, respectively.

Note_4_Fair_Value_Measurements

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Nov. 19, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements

GAAP establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value measurements guidance applies whenever other statements require or permit asset or liabilities to be measured at fair value.

GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. These tiers include:

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Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

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Level 2: Defined as pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.

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Level 3: Defined as pricing inputs that are unobservable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

Non-recurring fair value measurements related to impaired property and equipment consisted of the following:

Fair Value

Measurement Using

Quarter

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Ended

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Impairments

November 19,

Active

Observable

Inputs

2014

Markets for

Inputs

(Level 3)

Identical

(Level 2)

Assets

(Level 1)

(In thousands)

Continuing Operations

Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurants

$

6,446

$

—

$

—

$

6,446

$

—

Fair Value

Measurement Using

Quarter

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Ended

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Impairments

November 20,

Active

Observable

Inputs

2013

Markets for

Inputs

(Level 3)

Identical

(Level 2)

Assets

(Level 1)

(In thousands)

Discontinued Operations

Property and equipment related to corporate assets

$

1,144

$

—

$

—

$

1,144

$

—

Note_5_Income_Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5. Income Taxes
	No cash payments of estimated federal income taxes were made during the quarter ended November 19, 2014.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent future taxable income is expected to be sufficient to utilize those assets prior to their expiration.
	Management believes that adequate provisions for income taxes have been reflected in the financial statements and is not aware of any significant exposure items that have not been reflected in the financial statements. Amounts considered probable of settlement within one year have been included in the accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Property Equipment Intangible Assets And Goodwill Disclosure [Abstract]
Property Equipment Intangible Assets And Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6. Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	The costs, net of impairment, and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment at November 19, 2014 and August 27, 2014, together with the related estimated useful lives used in computing depreciation and amortization, were as follows:
		November 19,			August 27,			Estimated
		2014			2014			Useful Lives
								(years)
		(In thousands)
	Land	$	69,767		$	69,767				—
	Restaurant equipment and furnishings		133,998			131,932			3	to	15
	Buildings		182,104			180,922			20	to	33
	Leasehold and leasehold improvements		42,717			40,835		Lesser of lease
								term or estimated
								useful life
	Office furniture and equipment		7,859			7,537			3	to	10
	Construction in progress		7,815			10,313				—
			444,260			441,306
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(233,214	)		(228,427	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	211,046		$	212,879
	Intangible assets, net	$	23,681		$	24,014				21
	Goodwill	$	1,681		$	1,681				—
	Intangible assets, net, consist of the Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements and will be amortized. The Company believes the Fuddruckers trade name has an expected accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The trade name represents a respected brand with customer loyalty and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name. The franchise agreements, after considering renewal periods, have an estimated accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition and will be amortized over this period of time. The Company recorded approximately $0.3 million of accumulated amortization as of November 19, 2014 and approximately $6.0 million of accumulated amortization as of August 27, 2014.
	Intangible assets, net, also includes the license agreement and trade name related to Cheeseburger in Paradise and the value of the acquired licenses and permits allowing the sale of beverages with alcohol. These assets have an expected accounting life of 15 years from the date of acquisition. The Company recorded accumulated amortization of approximately $6 thousand as of November 19, 2014 and approximately $42 thousand of accumulated amortization as of August 27, 2014.
	The Company recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of approximately $0.2 million related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers. The Company also recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of approximately $2.0 million related to the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. Goodwill was approximately $1.7 million as of November 19, 2014 and approximately $1.7 million as of August 27, 2014 and relates to our Company-owned restaurants reportable segment.
	Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States require the Company to perform a goodwill impairment test annually and more frequently when negative conditions or a triggering event arise. In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended guidance that simplified how entities test goodwill for impairment. After an assessment of certain qualitative factors, if it is determined to be more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, entities must perform the quantitative analysis of the goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the quantitative test(s) become optional. For the annual analysis in fiscal 2014, the Company elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceeded directly to performing the first step of the goodwill impairment test. In future periods, the Company may determine that facts and circumstances indicate use of the qualitative assessment may be the most reasonable approach; however, management has determined that goodwill resulting from the Cheeseburger in Paradise acquisition will be evaluated using the quantitative approach for fiscal 2014. Management will be performing its formal annual assessment as of the second quarter each fiscal year, and will formally perform additional assessments on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances exist that indicate that it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The Company considers each of its restaurants to be a reporting unit. Management has therefore performed valuations using a discounted cash flow analysis for each of its restaurants to determine the fair value of each reporting unit for comparison with the reporting unit’s carrying value.
	Management determined approximately $0.5 million in impairment losses related to goodwill, which was recognized in full in fiscal 2014.

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Discontinued Operations And Property Held For Sale Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Discontinued Operations And Property Held For Sale Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Store Closings
	The Company periodically evaluates long-lived assets held for use and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. The Company analyzes historical cash flows of operating locations and compares results of poorer performing locations to more profitable locations. The Company also analyzes lease terms, condition of the assets and related need for capital expenditures or repairs, as well as construction activity and the economic and market conditions in the surrounding area.
	For assets held for use, the Company estimates future cash flows using assumptions based on possible outcomes of the areas analyzed. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the location’s assets, the Company records an impairment loss based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgments. Assumptions and estimates used include operating results, changes in working capital, discount rate, growth rate, anticipated net proceeds from disposition of the property and, if applicable, lease terms. The span of time for which future cash flows are estimated is often lengthy, increasing the sensitivity to assumptions made. The time span could be 20 to 25 years for newer properties, but only 5 to 10 years for older properties. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets can vary within a wide range of outcomes. The Company considers the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows. The measurement for such an impairment loss is then based on the fair value of the asset as determined by discounted cash flows.
	The Company recognized the following impairment charges to income from operations:
		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Provision for asset impairments	$	—		$	210
	Net loss on disposition of property and equipment		290			51
		$	290		$	261
	Effect on EPS:
	Basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)
	Assuming dilution	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)
	There was no impairment charge for the quarter ended November 19, 2014.
	The impairment charge for the quarter ended November 20, 2013 is related to one operating Fuddruckers location, two operating Cheeseburger in Paradise locations that were closed after the end of the quarter and one Cheeseburger in Paradise location that was converted to a Fuddruckers.
	The net loss for the quarter ended November 19, 2014 includes losses on the sale of equipment and other normal asset retirement activity.
	The net loss for the quarter ended November 20, 2013 includes the sale of one property held for sale and other normal asset retirement activity.
	Discontinued Operations
	As a result of the first quarter fiscal 2010 adoption of the Company’s Cash Flow Improvement and Capital Redeployment Plan (“the Plan”), the Company reclassified 23 operating stores and one previously closed location to discontinued operations. The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the Plan have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statement of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented.
	On March 21, 2014, the Company adopted a disposal plan for selected under-performing recently acquired leaseholds operating as Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. As of November 19, 2014, five Cheeseburger in Paradise locations have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of operations and balance sheet accordingly.
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities for all discontinued operations:
		November 19,			August 27,
		2014			2014
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	—		$	—
	Food and supply inventories		—			—
	Prepaid expenses		17			52
	Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$	17		$	52
	Property and equipment, net		3,435			3,430
	Other assets		1,385			1,387
	Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	4,820		$	4,817
	Deferred income taxes	$	—		$	—
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		564			590
	Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	$	564		$	590
	Other liabilities	$	121		$	278
	Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	121		$	278
	As of August 27, 2014, the Company had nine restaurant properties classified as discontinued operations assets. The carrying value of four Company-owned properties was $5.3 million at August 27, 2014. The carrying values of two ground leases were previously impaired to zero.
	The Company is actively marketing all of these properties for lease or sale and the Company’s results of discontinued operations will be affected by the disposal of properties related to discontinued operations to the extent proceeds from the sales exceed or are less than net book value.
	The following table sets forth the sales and pretax income (losses) reported from discontinued operations:
		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except discontinued locations)
	Sales	$	—		$	1,494
	Pretax loss		(308	)		(910	)
	Income tax benefit from discontinued operations		105			57
	Loss from discontinued operations		(203	)		(853	)
	Discontinued locations closed during the period		—			—
	The following table summarizes discontinued operations for the first quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014:
		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Discontinued operating losses	$	(308	)	$	(633	)
	Impairments		—			(277	)
	Net gains (losses)		—			—
	Pretax loss	$	(308	)		(910	)
	Income tax benefit from discontinued operations		105			57
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(203	)	$	(853	)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.03	)
The impairment charges included above relate to properties closed and designated for immediate disposal. The assets of these individual operating units have been written down to their net realizable values. In turn, the related properties have either been sold or are being actively marketed for sale. All dispositions are expected to be completed within one to three years. Within discontinued operations, the Company also recorded the related fiscal year-to-date net operating results, employee terminations and carrying costs of the closed units.
Property Held for Sale
The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets against its plans to retain or ultimately dispose of properties. If the Company decides to dispose of a property, it will be moved to property held for sale and actively marketed. The Company analyzes market conditions each reporting period and records additional impairments due to declines in market values of like assets. The fair value of the property is determined by observable inputs such as appraisals and prices of comparable properties in active markets for assets like the Company’s. Gains are not recognized until the properties are sold.
Property held for sale includes unimproved land, closed restaurant properties and related equipment for locations not classified as discontinued operations. The specific assets are valued at the lower of net depreciable value or net realizable value.
At November 19, 2014 and August 27, 2014, the Company had one owned property recorded at approximately $1.0 million in property held for sale. The Company is actively marketing the location currently classified as property held for sale.
At August 28, 2013, the Company had one owned property recorded at approximately $0.6 million in property held for sale. The Company sold this property during the quarter ended November 20, 2013.

Note_8_Commitments_and_Conting

Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for operating leases.
	Pending Claims
	From time to time, the Company is subject to various private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees and others related to issues common to the restaurant industry. The Company currently believes that the final disposition of these types of lawsuits, proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company’s future results of operations for a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, proceedings or claims.
	Construction Activity
	From time to time, the Company enters into non-cancelable contracts for the construction of its new restaurants. This construction activity exposes the Company to the risks inherent in new construction, including but not limited to rising material prices, labor shortages, delays in getting required permits and inspections, adverse weather conditions, and injuries sustained by workers and contract termination expenses. The Company had no non-cancelable contracts as of November 19, 2014.

Note_9_Related_Parties

Note 9 - Related Parties	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9. Related Parties
	Affiliate Services
	Christopher J. Pappas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Harris J. Pappas, director and former Chief Operating Officer of the Company, own two restaurant entities (the “Pappas entities”) that from time to time may provide services to the Company and its subsidiaries, as detailed in the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement effective November 8, 2013 among the Company and the Pappas entities.
	Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement, the Pappas entities may provide specialized (customized) equipment fabrication and basic equipment maintenance, including stainless steel stoves, shelving, rolling carts, and chef tables. The total costs under the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement of custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment in the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013 were zero and zero, respectively. Services provided under this agreement are subject to review and approval by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”).
	Operating Leases
	During the third quarter fiscal 2014, a company owned by Messrs. Pappas purchased from the landlord the land underlying an existing leased Fuddruckers restaurant in Houston, Texas. Messrs. Pappas each own a 50% interest in the company that purchased the land. There were no changes to the existing lease. The company is currently obligated to pay $27.56 per square foot, plus maintenance fees, taxes and insurance, during the present term of the lease which expires May 31, 2020 with two five year options remaining. The Company made payments of $27,000 and zero in the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, respectively.
	On November 14, 2012, the Company executed an additional lease agreement in connection with a proposed future restaurant concept in the retail strip center described above. This lease agreement provided for a primary term of approximately eight years with no renewal options. This lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board. The Company made payments of zero and $8,000 in the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, respectively. The Company terminated the lease on October 31, 2013.
	On November 22, 2006, the Company executed a new lease agreement in connection with the replacement and relocation of the existing restaurant with a new prototype restaurant in the retail strip center described above. The new restaurant opened in July 2008 and the new lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately twelve years with two subsequent five-year options. The new lease also gives the landlord an option to buy out the agreement on or after the calendar year 2015 by paying the unamortized cost of the Company’s improvements. The Company is currently obligated to pay rent of $20.00 per square foot ($22.00 per square foot beginning January 2014) plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for increases in rent at set intervals. The new lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee and full Board of Directors. The Company made payments of $68,000 and $60,000 in the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, respectively.
		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except percentages)
	AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
	General and administrative expenses—professional and other costs	$	—		$	—
	Capital expenditures		—			—
	Other operating expenses, occupancy costs and opening costs, including property leases		94			69
	Total	$	94		$	69
	RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS:
	General and administrative expenses	$	7,703		$	8,067
	Capital expenditures		3,589			9,207
	Other operating expenses, occupancy costs and opening costs		21,377			20,182
	Total	$	32,669		$	37,456
	AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS		0.29	%		0.18	%
	Board of Directors
	Christopher J. Pappas is a member of the Board of Directors of Amegy Bank, National Association, which is a lender and syndication agent under the Company’s 2013 Revolving Credit Facility. In January 2014, Christopher J. Pappas was also appointed to the Amegy Bank Legal Board.
	Key Management Personnel
	The Company entered into a new employment agreement with Christopher Pappas on January 24, 2014. The employment agreement was amended on December 1, 2014, to extend the termination date thereof to August 31, 2016, unless earlier terminated. Mr. Pappas continues to devote his primary time and business efforts to the Company while maintaining his role at Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
	Peter Tropoli, a director of the Company and the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, and formerly the Company’s Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary, is an attorney and stepson of Frank Markantonis, who is a director of the Company.
	Paulette Gerukos, Vice President of Human Resources of the Company, is the sister-in-law of Harris J. Pappas, who is a director of the Company.

Note_10_ShareBased_Compensatio

Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 10. Share-Based Compensation
	We have two active share based stock plans, the Employee Stock Plan and the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan. Both plans authorize the granting of stock options, restricted stock and other types of awards consistent with the purpose of the plans.
	Of the 1.1 million shares approved for issuance under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, 0.7 million options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards were granted, and 0.1 million options were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 0.5 million shares remain available for future issuance as of November 19, 2014. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013 were approximately $167,000 and $130,000, respectively.
	Of the 2.6 million shares approved for issuance under the Employee Stock Plan, 4.6 million options and restricted stock units were granted, and 3.0 million options and restricted stock units were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 1.0 million shares remain available for future issuance as of November 19, 2014. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Employee Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, were approximately $154,000 and $194,000, respectively.
	Stock Options
	Stock options granted under either the Employee Stock Plan or the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan have exercise prices equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.
	Option awards under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan generally vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. No options were granted under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan in the quarter ended November 19, 2014. However, options to purchase 14,000 shares at option prices of $6.45 per share remain outstanding as of November 19, 2014.
	Options granted under the Employee Stock Plan generally vest 25% on the anniversary date of each grant and expire six years from the date of the grant. However, options granted to executive officers under the Employee Stock Plan vest 50% on the first anniversary date of the grant date, 25% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on the third anniversary of the grant date, with all options expiring ten years from the grant date. All options granted in fiscal 2014 were granted under the Employee Stock Plan. Options to purchase 719,000 shares at option prices of $3.44 to $11.10 per share remain outstanding as of November 19, 2014.
	A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the quarter ended November 19, 2014 is presented in the following table:
		Shares		Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		Under		Average		Average		Intrinsic
		Fixed		Exercise		Remaining		Value
		Options		Price		Contractual
						Term
						(Years)		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at August 27, 2014		800,754	$	4.95		4.1	$	583
	Granted		—		—		—		—
	Exercised		—		—		—		—
	Forfeited/Expired		—		—		—		—
	Outstanding at November 19, 2014		800,754	$	4.95		3.9	$	343
	Exercisable at November 19, 2014		732,738	$	4.88		3.7	$	338
	The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value, or closing price on November 19, 2014, and the grant price on the measurement dates in the table above.
	Restricted Stock Units
	Grants of restricted stock units consist of the Company’s common stock and generally vest after three years. All restricted stock units are cliff-vested. Restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant.
	A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit activity during the quarter ended November 19, 2014 is presented in the following table:
		Restricted		Weighted		Weighted-
		Stock		Average		Average
		Units		Fair Value		Remaining
						Contractual
						Term
				(Per share)		(In years)
	Unvested at August 27, 2014		397,837	$	6.03		1.6
	Granted		4,000		5.15		—
	Vested		—		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—		—
	Unvested at November 19, 2014		401,837	$	6.02		1.5
	At November 19, 2014, there was approximately $0.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	Under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, directors are granted restricted stock in lieu of cash payments, for all or a portion of their compensation as directors. The number of shares granted is valued at the closing market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Restricted stock awards vest when granted because they are granted in lieu of a cash payment. However, directors are restricted from selling their shares until after the third anniversary of the date of the grant. Directors may receive a 20% premium of additional restricted stock by opting to receive stock in lieu of cash.

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 11. Earnings Per Share
	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and unvested restricted stock for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted net income per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options determined using the treasury stock method. Stock options excluded from the computation of net income per share for the quarter ended November 19, 2014 include approximately 431,000 shares with exercise prices exceeding market prices and approximately 200 shares whose inclusion would also be anti dilutive.
	The components of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:
		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands expect per share data)
	Numerator:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(2,816	)	$	(693	)
	Loss from discontinued operations		(203	)		(853	)
	Net loss	$	(3,019	)	$	(1,546	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		28,890			28,765
	Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
	Employee and non-employee stock options		—			—
	Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution		28,890			28,765
	Loss per share from continuing operations:
	Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.02	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.10	)		(0.02	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations:
	Basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.03	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.05	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.11	)		(0.05	)

Note_3_Reportable_Segments_Tab

Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands)
	Sales:
	Company-owned restaurants (1)	$	80,682		$	80,064
	Culinary Contract Services		4,598			4,270
	Franchise Operations		1,581			1,514
	Total		86,861			85,848
	Segment level profit:
	Company-owned restaurants	$	7,418		$	9,199
	Culinary Contract Services		647			598
	Franchise Operations		1,581			1,514
	Total		9,646			11,311
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Company-owned restaurants	$	4,374		$	3,734
	Culinary Contract Services		69			89
	Franchise Operations		177			177
	Corporate		438			319
	Total		5,058			4,319
	Total assets:
	Company-owned restaurants	$	229,860		$	214,647
	Culinary Contract Services		1,796			1,952
	Franchise Operations		12,952			13,699
	Corporate		31,303			26,193
	Total		275,911			256,491
	Capital expenditures:
	Company-owned restaurants	$	3,169		$	9,058
	Culinary Contract Services		—			—
	Franchise Operations		—			—
	Corporate		420			149
	Total		3,589			9,207
	Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
	Segment level profit	$	9,646		$	11,311
	Opening costs		(925	)		(350	)
	Depreciation and amortization		(5,058	)		(4,319	)
	General and administrative expenses		(7,703	)		(8,067	)
	Provision for asset impairments		—			(210	)
	Net loss on disposition of property and equipment		(290	)		(51	)
	Interest income		1			2
	Interest expense		(456	)		(253	)
	Other income, net		187			296
	Total	$	(4,598	)	$	(1,641	)

Note_4_Fair_Value_Measurements1

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]				Fair Value
				Measurement Using
		Quarter		Quoted		Significant		Significant		Total
		Ended		Prices in		Other		Unobservable		Impairments
		November 19,		Active		Observable		Inputs
		2014		Markets for		Inputs		(Level 3)
				Identical		(Level 2)
				Assets
				(Level 1)
				(In thousands)
	Continuing Operations
	Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurants	$	6,446	$	—	$	—	$	6,446	$	—
				Fair Value
				Measurement Using
		Quarter		Quoted		Significant		Significant		Total
		Ended		Prices in		Other		Unobservable		Impairments
		November 20,		Active		Observable		Inputs
		2013		Markets for		Inputs		(Level 3)
				Identical		(Level 2)
				Assets
				(Level 1)
				(In thousands)
	Discontinued Operations
	Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,144	$	—	$	—	$	1,144	$	—

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_1

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Property Equipment Intangible Assets And Goodwill Disclosure [Abstract]
Property Equipment Intangible Assets and Goodwill Disclosure [Table Text Block]		November 19,			August 27,			Estimated
		2014			2014			Useful Lives
								(years)
		(In thousands)
	Land	$	69,767		$	69,767				—
	Restaurant equipment and furnishings		133,998			131,932			3	to	15
	Buildings		182,104			180,922			20	to	33
	Leasehold and leasehold improvements		42,717			40,835		Lesser of lease
								term or estimated
								useful life
	Office furniture and equipment		7,859			7,537			3	to	10
	Construction in progress		7,815			10,313				—
			444,260			441,306
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(233,214	)		(228,427	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	211,046		$	212,879
	Intangible assets, net	$	23,681		$	24,014				21
	Goodwill	$	1,681		$	1,681				—

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived1

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Discontinued Operations And Property Held For Sale Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Provision for asset impairments	$	—		$	210
	Net loss on disposition of property and equipment		290			51
		$	290		$	261
	Effect on EPS:
	Basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)
	Assuming dilution	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)
Schedule Of Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]		November 19,			August 27,
		2014			2014
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	—		$	—
	Food and supply inventories		—			—
	Prepaid expenses		17			52
	Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$	17		$	52
	Property and equipment, net		3,435			3,430
	Other assets		1,385			1,387
	Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	4,820		$	4,817
	Deferred income taxes	$	—		$	—
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		564			590
	Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	$	564		$	590
	Other liabilities	$	121		$	278
	Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	121		$	278
Schedule of Discontinued Operations Income Statement [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except discontinued locations)
	Sales	$	—		$	1,494
	Pretax loss		(308	)		(910	)
	Income tax benefit from discontinued operations		105			57
	Loss from discontinued operations		(203	)		(853	)
	Discontinued locations closed during the period		—			—
Discontinued Operations Table [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Discontinued operating losses	$	(308	)	$	(633	)
	Impairments		—			(277	)
	Net gains (losses)		—			—
	Pretax loss	$	(308	)		(910	)
	Income tax benefit from discontinued operations		105			57
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(203	)	$	(853	)
	Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.03	)

Note_9_Related_Parties_Tables

Note 9 - Related Parties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands, except percentages)
	AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
	General and administrative expenses—professional and other costs	$	—		$	—
	Capital expenditures		—			—
	Other operating expenses, occupancy costs and opening costs, including property leases		94			69
	Total	$	94		$	69
	RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS:
	General and administrative expenses	$	7,703		$	8,067
	Capital expenditures		3,589			9,207
	Other operating expenses, occupancy costs and opening costs		21,377			20,182
	Total	$	32,669		$	37,456
	AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS		0.29	%		0.18	%

Note_10_ShareBased_Compensatio1

Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]		Shares		Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		Under		Average		Average		Intrinsic
		Fixed		Exercise		Remaining		Value
		Options		Price		Contractual
						Term
						(Years)		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at August 27, 2014		800,754	$	4.95		4.1	$	583
	Granted		—		—		—		—
	Exercised		—		—		—		—
	Forfeited/Expired		—		—		—		—
	Outstanding at November 19, 2014		800,754	$	4.95		3.9	$	343
	Exercisable at November 19, 2014		732,738	$	4.88		3.7	$	338
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]		Restricted		Weighted		Weighted-
		Stock		Average		Average
		Units		Fair Value		Remaining
						Contractual
						Term
				(Per share)		(In years)
	Unvested at August 27, 2014		397,837	$	6.03		1.6
	Granted		4,000		5.15		—
	Vested		—		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—		—
	Unvested at November 19, 2014		401,837	$	6.02		1.5

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Tab

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		Quarter Ended
		November 19,			November 20,
		2014			2013
		(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)
		(In thousands expect per share data)
	Numerator:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(2,816	)	$	(693	)
	Loss from discontinued operations		(203	)		(853	)
	Net loss	$	(3,019	)	$	(1,546	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		28,890			28,765
	Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
	Employee and non-employee stock options		—			—
	Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution		28,890			28,765
	Loss per share from continuing operations:
	Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.02	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.10	)		(0.02	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations:
	Basic	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.03	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.05	)
	Assuming dilution		(0.11	)		(0.05	)

Note_3_Reportable_Segments_Det

Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013	Aug. 27, 2014
Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Vending Revenue (in Dollars)	$125	$112
Licensee [Member]
Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Restaurants	31
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	1
Number of Restaurants	175		174
Vending Revenue (in Dollars)	$125	$112
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Contracts	26		25
Franchise [Member]
Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Restaurants	110		110
Franchise Term	20 years

Note_3_Reportable_Segments_Det1

Note 3 - Reportable Segments (Details) - Financial Information as Required by ASC 280 for Segment Reporting (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014		Nov. 20, 2013		Aug. 27, 2014
Sales:
Sales	$80,557		$79,952
Segment level profit:
Segment level profit	86,861		85,848
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	5,073		4,413
Total assets:
Total assets	275,911				275,435
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-4,598		-1,641
Segment Level Profit Total [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	9,646		11,311
Opening Costs [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-925		-350
Depreciation and Amortization Total [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-5,058		-4,319
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-7,703		-8,067
Provision For Asset Impairments, Net [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations			-210
Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property and Equipment [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-290		-51
Interest Income [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	1		2
Interest Expense [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	-456		-253
Other Income [Member]
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations	187		296
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Sales:
Sales	80,682	[1]	80,064	[1]
Segment level profit:
Segment level profit	7,418		9,199
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	4,374		3,734
Total assets:
Total assets	229,860		214,647
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	3,169		9,058
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Sales:
Sales	4,598		4,270
Segment level profit:
Segment level profit	647		598
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	69		89
Total assets:
Total assets	1,796		1,952
Franchise [Member]
Sales:
Sales	1,581		1,514
Segment level profit:
Segment level profit	1,581		1,514
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	177		177
Total assets:
Total assets	12,952		13,699
Segment Sales Total [Member]
Sales:
Sales	86,861		85,848
Segment Level Profit Total [Member]
Segment level profit:
Segment level profit	9,646		11,311
Corporate Segment [Member]
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	438		319
Total assets:
Total assets	31,303		26,193
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	420		149
Depreciation and Amortization Total [Member]
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	5,058		4,319
Total Assets [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	275,911		256,491
Capital Expenditures Total [Member]
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	$3,589		$9,207
[1]	Includes vending revenue of $125 thousand and $112 thousand for the quarters ended November 19, 2014 and November 20, 2013, respectively.

Note_4_Fair_Value_Measurements2

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements Related to Impaired Property and Equipment (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Company Owned Restaurants [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment - Fair value measurement	$6,446
Company Owned Restaurants [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment - Fair value measurement	6,446
Property and equipment - Total impairments
Corporate Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment - Fair value measurement		1,144
Corporate Assets [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment - Fair value measurement		1,144
Property and equipment - Total impairments

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) (Domestic Tax Authority [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$0

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_2

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2014	Nov. 19, 2014
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill	$1,681,000	1,681,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	500,000
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,700,000	1,700,000
Trade Names [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		21 years
Franchise [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		21 years
Fuddruckers Trade Name and Franchise Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets		300,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	6,000,000
Intangible Assets Related to Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		15 years
Amortization of Intangible Assets		6,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	42,000
Fuddruckers (Member)
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross		200,000
Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross		2,000,000

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_3

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	$444,260	$441,306
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-233,214	-228,427
Property and equipment, net	211,046	212,879
Intangible assets, net	23,681	24,014
Goodwill	1,681	1,681
Land [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	69,767	69,767
Restaurant Equipment and Furnishings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	3 years
Restaurant Equipment and Furnishings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	15 years
Restaurant Equipment and Furnishings [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	133,998	131,932
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	20 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	33 years
Building [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	182,104	180,922
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	42,717	40,835
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (years)	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	7,859	7,537
Construction in Progress [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Balance	7,815	10,313
Relating to Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	23,681	24,014
Intangible assets, net	21 years
Goodwill	$1,681	$1,681

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived2

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013	Aug. 27, 2014	Aug. 28, 2013
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$0	$210,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	211,046,000		212,879,000
Number of Properties Subject to Ground Leases			2
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current	1,000,000		1,000,000	600,000
Newer Properties [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Time Span for Future Cash Flow	20 years
Newer Properties [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Time Span for Future Cash Flow	25 years
Older Properties [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Time Span for Future Cash Flow	5 years
Older Properties [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Time Span for Future Cash Flow	10 years
Impairment Charge Related to Locations Previously Closed [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Lease Impairment			0
Discontinued Properties [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Restaurants			9
Four Owned Properties [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net			$5,300,000
Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Restaurants	5
Discontinued Properties [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number	23
Previously Closed [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number	1
Minimum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Expected Disposal Period	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Expected Disposal Period	3 years

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived3

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Impairment Charges to Income from Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Impairment Charges to Income from Operations [Abstract]
Provision for asset impairments	$0	$210,000
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment	290,000	51,000
	$290,000	$261,000
Effect on EPS:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.01)
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.01)

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived4

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Assets and Liabilities for All Discontinued Operations (USD $)	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Assets and Liabilities for All Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$17	$52
Property and equipment, net	991	991
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	564	590
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	121	278
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Assets and Liabilities for All Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses	17	52
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	17	52
Property and equipment, net	3,435	3,430
Other assets	1,385	1,387
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	4,820	4,817
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	564	590
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	564	590
Other liabilities	121	278
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$121	$278

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived5

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Sales and Pretax Income (Losses) Reported for Discontinued Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Sales and Pretax Income (Losses) Reported for Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Sales		$1,494
Pretax loss	-308	-910
Income tax benefit from discontinued operations	105	57
Loss from discontinued operations	($203)	($853)

Note_7_Impairment_of_LongLived6

Note 7 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Details) - Discontinued Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued operating losses	($308)	($633)
Impairments		-277
Pretax loss	-308	-910
Income tax benefit from discontinued operations	105	57
Loss from discontinued operations	($203)	($853)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)

Note_9_Related_Parties_Details

Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	11 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013	Nov. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 19, 2014
Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Related Party Entities	2				2
Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement [Member]
Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$0	$0
New Lease Agreement [Member]
Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	50.00%
Option To Extend Lease Years	2
Optional Lease Term	5 years
Lease Annual Rent Payments Per Square Foot (in Dollars per Square Foot)	27.56
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	27,000	0
Previous Lease Agreement [Member]
Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	0	8,000
Lease Term			8 years
Lease Agreement Executed in 2006 [Member]
Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Option To Extend Lease Years	2
Optional Lease Term	5 years
Lease Annual Rent Payments Per Square Foot (in Dollars per Square Foot)				20	22
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$68,000	$60,000
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	12 years

Note_9_Related_Parties_Details1

Note 9 - Related Parties (Details) - Affiliated Rents Paid for Restaurant Property Lease (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS	0.29%	0.18%
General and administrative expenses	$7,703	$8,067
Affiliated Cost Incurred [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other operating expenses	94	69
Total	94	69
Relative Company Cost [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	3,589	9,207
Other operating expenses	21,377	20,182
Total	32,669	37,456
General and administrative expenses	$7,703	$8,067

Note_10_ShareBased_Compensatio2

Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013	Aug. 27, 2014
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Stock Plans	2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	800,754		800,754
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	4.95		$4.95
To Date [Member] | Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	700,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options (in Dollars)	900,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 6 months
Executive Officer [Member] | Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	1,100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	500,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars)	167,000	130,000
Percentage Of Vesting In First Anniversary	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	14,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	6.45
Restricted Stock And Unit Awards Granted To Named Executive Officers Percentage	20.00%
Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	2,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	4,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	3,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	1,000,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars)	154,000	$194,000
Percentage Of Vesting In First Anniversary	50.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	6 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	719,000
Percentage Of Vesting Benefit Plan	25.00%
Percentage Of Vesting In Second Anniversary	25.00%
Percentage Of Vesting In Third Anniversary	25.00%
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit (in Dollars per share)	3.44
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit (in Dollars per share)	11.1

Note_10_ShareBased_Compensatio3

Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Outstanding	800,754	800,754
Outstanding	$4.95	$4.95
Outstanding	3 years 328 days	4 years 36 days
Outstanding	$343	$583
Exercisable at November 19, 2014	732,738
Exercisable at November 19, 2014	$4.88
Exercisable at November 19, 2014	3 years 255 days
Exercisable at November 19, 2014	$338

Note_10_ShareBased_Compensatio4

Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014	Aug. 27, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation (Details) - Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Units - Unvested	401,837	397,837
Weighted average fair value - Unvested	$6.02	$6.03
Weighted-average remaining contractual term - Unvested	1 year 6 months	1 year 219 days
Granted	4,000
Granted	$5.15

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Det

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2014
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	200
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	431,000

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Det1

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Components of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 19, 2014	Nov. 20, 2013
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations (in Dollars)	($2,816)	($693)
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars)	-203	-853
Net loss (in Dollars)	($3,019)	($1,546)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares (in Shares)	28,890	28,765
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution (in Shares)	28,890	28,765
Loss per share from continuing operations:
Basic	($0.10)	($0.02)
Assuming dilution	($0.10)	($0.02)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	($0.01)	($0.03)
Assuming dilution	($0.01)	($0.03)
Net loss per share:
Basic	($0.11)	($0.05)
Assuming dilution	($0.11)	($0.05)