Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) 10-Q 26 Dec 13 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Nov. 29, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	26-Oct-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Bob Evans Farms Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000033769	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--04-25	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	26,479,337

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'		'
Cash and equivalents	$4,934	[1]	$9,010
Accounts receivable net	37,671	[1]	33,958
Inventories	21,815	[1]	22,491
Deferred income taxes	13,089	[1]	13,089
Federal and state income taxes	55,359	[1]	63,900
Prepaid expenses	5,834	[1]	5,232
Current assets held for sale	5,697	[1]	0
Total Current Assets	144,399	[1]	147,680
Property Plant And Equipment Abstract	'		'
Property, plant and equipment	1,546,335	[1]	1,462,940
Less accumulated depreciation	690,318	[1]	675,725
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	856,017	[1]	787,215
Other Assets	'		'
Deposits and other	6,500	[1]	6,624
Long Term Note Receivable	15,187	[1]	13,815
Long-term investments	30,500	[1]	29,723
Goodwill	19,634	[1]	19,634
Other intangible assets	3,348	[1]	3,427
Non-current assts held for sale	0	[1]	11,877
Total Other Assets	75,169	[1]	85,100
Total Assets	1,075,585	[1]	1,019,995
Liabilities	'		'
Lines of credit	318,227	[1]	201,433
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	[1]	0
Accounts payable	21,865	[1]	23,058
Accrued Property Plant and Equipment	11,017	[1]	11,078
Accrued non-income taxes	20,106	[1]	16,346
Accrued wages and related liabilities	27,729	[1]	30,219
Self-insurance	21,506	[1]	21,072
Deferred revenue	11,024	[1]	12,915
Other accrued expenses	27,851	[1]	24,763
Total Current Liabilities	459,325	[1]	340,884
Long-Term Liabilities	'		'
Deferred compensation	35,883	[1]	32,140
Federal and state income taxes	9,515	[1]	9,443
Deferred income taxes	38,601	[1]	38,601
Deferred rent and other	6,456	[1]	6,391
Long-term debt	826	[1]	816
Total Long-Term Liabilities	91,281	[1]	87,391
Stockholders' Equity	'		'
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 42,638,118 shares at October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013	426	[1]	426
Capital in excess of par value	221,846	[1]	215,593
Retained earnings	842,911	[1]	844,312
Treasury stock, 16,166,258 shares at October 25, 2013, and 15,220,014 shares at April 26, 2013, at cost	-540,204	[1]	-468,611
Total Stockholders' Equity	524,979	[1]	591,720
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$1,075,585	[1]	$1,019,995
[1]	Unaudited

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013
Balance Sheet Paentheticals [Abstract]	'		'
Common Stock Par Value	$0.01	[1]	$0.01
Common Stock shares authorized	100,000,000	[1]	100,000,000
Common Stock shares issued	42,638,118	[1]	42,638,118
Treasury stock shares outstanding	16,166,258	[1]	15,220,014
[1]	Unaudited

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	$332,600	$329,555	$662,049	$652,996
Cost of sales	111,071	98,064	215,576	195,818
Operating wage and fringe benefit expenses	100,656	101,470	202,368	202,797
Other operating expenses	51,993	51,372	102,976	102,650
Selling, general and administrative expenses	37,933	38,865	72,344	71,510
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,281	16,311	35,511	31,620
Assets held for sale impairment	3,771	0	12,380	0
Operating Income	8,895	23,473	20,894	48,601
Net interest expense	140	1,473	-16	3,529
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	8,755	22,000	20,910	45,072
Provision for income taxes	2,502	7,450	6,281	15,299
Income From Continuing Operations	6,253	14,550	14,629	29,773
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-134	-3,239	-134	-3,353
Net Income Loss	$6,119	$11,311	$14,495	$26,420
Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations - Basic	$0.23	$0.51	$0.54	$1.05
Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations - Diluted	$0.23	$0.51	$0.53	$1.05
Earnings Per Share From Discontinued Operations - Basic	$0	($0.11)	$0	($0.12)
Earnings Per Share From Discontinued Operations - Diluted	$0	($0.11)	$0	($0.12)
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share - Net Income Basic	$0.23	$0.40	$0.53	$0.93
Earnings Per Share - Net Income Diluted	$0.23	$0.40	$0.53	$0.93
Cash Dividends Paid Per Share	$0.31	$0.28	$0.59	$0.53
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic	27,086	28,398	27,287	28,307
Dilutive Stock Options	98	138	115	142
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding	27,184	28,536	27,402	28,449

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012
Operating activities:	'		'
Net Income from continuing operations	$14,629		$29,773
Loss from discontinued operations	134		3,353
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	14,495		26,420
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation and amortization	35,511		31,620
Loss on disposal impairment of assets	13,864		1,095
Gain on long-term investments	-777		-202
Deferred compensation	-1,066		1,052
Compensation expense attributable to stock plans	3,578		3,376
Deferred income taxes	0		0
Deferred rent	220		144
Cash provided by (used for) current assets and current liabilities:	'		'
Accounts receivable	-3,713		-10,047
Inventories	676		-3,145
Prepaid expenses	-602		-2,751
Accounts payable	-1,193		-2,675
Federal and state income taxes	8,614		-21,388
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-2,490		-5,645
Self-insurance	434		-1,137
Accrued nonincome taxes	3,760		2,517
Deferred revenue	-1,891		-1,725
Other accrued expenses	1,615		10,598
Net cash provided by operating activities	71,169		31,460
Investing activities:	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-117,673		-46,800
Acquisition of business	0		-53,208
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	5,638		8,662
Purchase of long-term investments	0		-315
Deposits	135		-1,790
Net cash used in investing activities	-111,900		-93,451
Financing activities:	'		'
Cash dividends paid	-16,008		-14,810
Net increase in credit facility borrowings	116,794		99,759
Proceeds from debt	0		1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	0		-38,571
Repurchase of common stock	-75,490		-28,010
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	11,148		3,438
Cash paid for shares net settled	-2,306		-1,913
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2,651		233
Net cash used in financing activities	36,789		21,126
Net Cash Used in Continuing Operations	-3,942		-40,865
Discontinued operations:	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-134		11,641
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	0		-1,902
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations	0		0
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Discontinued Operations	-134		9,739
Cash and equivalents at beginning of the period	9,010		35,946
Cash and equivalents at end of the period	$4,934	[1]	$4,820
[1]	Unaudited

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (“Bob Evans”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, Bob Evans and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in our Form 10-K filing. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations have been included. The consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full fiscal year. The fiscal year 2013 financial statements have been recast in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 205-20-55 to recognize the Mimi's Café operations within discontinued operations and to recognize assets held for sale. See Note 2, Note 7 and Note 8 for additional information. Additionally, the consolidated statements of net income, consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows have been adjusted for prior period errors related to property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes and federal and state income tax receivables and other individually less significant items. See Note 12 for additional information. No other significant changes have occurred in the financial disclosures made in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2013 (refer to the Form 10-K for a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements). Throughout the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, dollars are in thousands, except per share amounts.
	Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. The straight-line depreciation method is used for nearly all capitalized assets, although some assets purchased prior to fiscal 1995 continue to be depreciated using accelerated methods. Depreciation is calculated at rates adequate to amortize costs over the estimated useful lives of buildings and improvements (15 to 50 years) and machinery and equipment (3 to 30 years). Improvements to leased properties are depreciated over the shorter of their useful lives or the lease terms.
	We evaluate property, plant and equipment held and used in the business for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value for the asset group to the carrying amount of its assets. If impairment exists, the amount of impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the estimated fair values of the assets. Generally, the estimated fair value is determined based on appraisals, which we deem to be Level 3 inputs under the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of ASC 820. See Note 8 for further information.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill, which represents the cost in excess of fair market value of net assets acquired, was $19,634 as of October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013. Other intangible assets were $3,348 and $3,427 as of October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013, respectively. The goodwill and intangible assets are related to the BEF Foods segment. Of the $3,348 of intangible assets, $2,761 represents trademark assets and trained workforce intangibles that are not subject to amortization and $587 represents definite-lived non-compete agreements that are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic life of five years. Goodwill and trademark intangible assets are deemed to have an indefinite economic life and are not amortized; rather they are tested for impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter each year or on a more frequent basis when events occur or circumstances change between the annual tests that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value.
	Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings-per-share computations are based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period presented. Diluted earnings-per-share calculations reflect the assumed exercise and conversion of employee stock options.
	The numerator in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share for each period was reported net income. The denominator was based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
	Stock-Based Compensation: We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the Stock Option Expensing Topic of ASC 718. Accordingly, stock-based compensation awards are measured on the fair value of the award on the grant date and are recognized over the vesting period of the award on a straight-line basis.
	Industry Segments: We have two business segments: Bob Evans Restaurants and BEF Foods. See Note 4 for detailed segment information.
	Long-term Investments: Long-term investments include assets held under certain deferred compensation arrangements, which primarily represent the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies. An offsetting liability for the amount of the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance is included in the deferred compensation liability amount on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Financial Instruments: The fair value of our financial instruments (other than long-term debt) approximated their carrying value at October 25, 2013. See Note 8. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
	Commitments and Contingencies:       We rent certain restaurant and other facilities under operating leases having initial terms that primarily expire approximately 20 years from commencement. The leases typically contain renewal clauses of five to 30 years exercisable at our option. Most of the leases also contain either fixed or inflation-adjusted escalation clauses.
	We are self-insured for most casualty losses and employee health-care claims up to certain stop-loss limits per claim. We have accounted for liabilities of casualty losses, including both reported claims and incurred but not reported claims, based on information provided by independent actuaries. We have accounted for our employee health-care claims liability through a review of incurred and paid claims history. We do not believe that our calculation of casualty losses and employee health-care claims liabilities would change materially under different conditions and/or different methods. However, due to the inherent volatility of actuarially determined casualty losses and employee health-care claims, it is reasonably possible that we could experience changes in estimated losses, which could be material to quarterly net income.
	New Accounting Standard: In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit, which states that an entity must offset any deferred tax asset recorded for a net operating loss with items recorded as unrecognized tax benefits. As such, an entity is required to net the balance sheet presentation of the net operating loss deferred tax asset with the unrecognized tax benefit. This netting is considered by jurisdiction and by legal entity. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and is not anticipated to affect our consolidated financial statements.
	Discontinued Operations: In accordance with ASC 205-20, we use a single accounting model to account for all long-lived assets to be disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or distribution to owners). This includes asset disposal groups meeting the criteria for presentation as a discontinued operation. The criteria for reporting discontinued operations are as follows: 1) the Company has disposed of a component of their business or has met the held-for-sale criteria, 2) there are no ongoing operations or cash flows of the component and 3) the Company will not have continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. A long-lived asset group classified as held for sale is measured at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less cost to sell. We classify the results of operations of a component classified as held for sale in discontinued operations in the period in which they occur, less applicable income taxes. See Note 2 for additional information regarding the classification of Mimi's Café as a discontinued operation.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	2. Discontinued Operations
	We sold Mimi's Café, previously reported as an industry segment, to SWH Mimi's Café Holding Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Le Duff America, Inc. (“Le Duff”), in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. As part of the sale, we entered into a transition services agreement with Le Duff whereby we provide corporate support services and a supply agreement whereby we provide food products. The transition services agreement was originally expected to expire in December of 2013, and the supply agreement was originally expected to expire in February of 2014.
	In accordance with FASB ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations, there is an assessment period for one year after a component has been disposed of, whereby an entity must reassess if they have significant continuing cash flows or significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal to assess if the segment should be classified as continuing operations. As a result of having significant continuing cash flows, due to the two agreements noted above, the Mimi's Café industry segment was not initially presented within discontinued operations. On July 23, 2013, the Company received a notice from SWH Mimi's Café, LLC that it was terminating this supply agreement with BEF Foods, Inc. The transition services agreement timing did not change significantly and the agreement for some services will continue through the middle of January 2014. As a result of this termination notice, the Company determined that they no longer had significant cash flows from Mimi's Café operations, thus Mimi's Café should be presented within discontinued operations for all years presented in the financial statements, effective with the Form 10-Q filed for the three months ended July 26, 2013.
	We recorded a loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, of $134 for the three months and six months ended October 25, 2013. For the three months and six months ended October 26, 2012, we recorded a loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, of $3,239 and $3,353, respectively.
	Discontinued operations only include the revenues and expenses that are specifically identified with Mimi's Café and excludes any allocation of corporate costs, including general and administrative expenses, which represented $738 in the three months ended October 26, 2012, and $1,340 in the six months ended October 26, 2012.
	The results of Mimi's Café consist of the following:
		(in thousands)		(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
	Net sales	$ -	$81,322	$ -	$167,596
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	($180)	($5,229)	($180)	($5,559)
	Income tax benefit	-46	-1,990	-46	-2,206
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($134)	($3,239)	($134)	($3,353)

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Footnote Stock Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	'
	3. Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation expense for continuing operations, included in the selling, general and administrative expense line (“S,G&A”) within the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, was $1,948 and $1,957 for the three months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, respectively, and $3,578 and $3,376 for the six months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, respectively.
	We granted restricted stock awards during the three months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, of 5,724 and 7,410, respectively. We granted restricted stock awards during the six months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, of 81,725 and 108,844, respectively.

Industry_Segments

Industry Segments	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Industry Segments	'
	4. Industry Segments
	Information on our industry segments is summarized as follows:
				(in thousands)
				Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
				Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012		Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
					(recast & adj.)			(recast & adj.)
	Sales:
		Bob Evans Restaurants		$240,500	$246,302		$485,051	$494,268
		BEF Foods		95,857	91,142		184,038	173,814
			Intersegment net sales of food products	-3,757	-7,889	1	-7,040	-15,086	2
		Subtotal of BEF Foods		92,100	83,253		176,998	158,728
			Total	$332,600	$329,555		$662,049	$652,996
	Operating income (loss):
		Bob Evans Restaurants		$11,912	$19,174		$18,394	$36,452
		BEF Foods		-3,017	4,299		2,500	12,149
			Total	$8,895	$23,473		$20,894	$48,601
	1 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $3,624 of sales to discontinued operations
	2 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $7,363 of sales to discontinued operations

Taxes

Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Income Tax Policy [Abstract]	'
Taxes	'
	5. Taxes
	The provision for income taxes is based on a current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate adjusted to reflect the impact of discrete items. The Company's effective income tax rate was 28.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, versus 33.9% for the corresponding period a year ago. The Company's effective tax rate was 30.0% for the first six months of fiscal 2014 versus 33.9% for the corresponding period a year ago. The decrease in the effective income tax rates are primarily attributable to an increase in the impact of FICA tax credits for employee reported tips and Work Opportunity Tax Credits due to lower earnings before income taxes.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Footnote Long-Term Debt	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	6. Debt
	In fiscal 2012, we obtained a $300,000 variable-rate revolving credit facility (“credit facility”). The credit facility provides us with liquidity options and supports our primary growth and return initiatives. The credit facility extends over a period of five years and requires us to pay interest on outstanding borrowings at a rate based on London Interbank Offered Rate (“ LIBOR”) or the Base Rate plus a margin based on our leverage ratio, ranging from 0.75% to 2.00% per annum for LIBOR, and ranging from 0.00% to 1.00% per annum for the Base Rate. The Base Rate is the highest of (i) the Administrative Agent's prime rate (ii) the Federal Funds open rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 1.00%.  We are also required to pay a commitment fee of 0.150% per annum to 0.275% per annum, based on our leverage ratio, on the average unused portion of the total lender commitments then in effect.  We incurred financing costs of $1,000, which are being amortized over five years. The credit facility is considered a Level 2 fair value input. See Note 8.
	On April 26, 2013, we exercised a $150,000 accordion option under our credit facility to increase our aggregate commitments and borrowing capacity from $300,000 to $450,000. All other terms of the credit agreement remained unchanged.
	Our effective interest rate for the credit facility is 1.5% for both the three months and six months ended October 25, 2013. Of our total credit facility, $13,399 is reserved for certain stand-by letters of credit.
	As of October 25, 2013, we had $318,227 outstanding on the credit facility. The funds were borrowed to fund capital investments including our Farm Fresh Refresh remodeling initiative, development of our corporate campus and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system and to repurchase shares. Our interest expense on variable rate debt may increase in future periods as the credit facility is utilized.
	On August 28, 2012, we obtained an interest-free loan of $1,000, due ten years from the date of borrowing, with no prepayment penalty. We have imputed interest based on our current borrowing rate. The loan provided funds to assist with the construction costs of our new corporate headquarters. This loan is considered a Level 2 fair value input. See Note 8.

Impairment_Restructuring_and_S

Impairment, Restructuring and Severance Charges	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Impairment, Restructuring and Severance Charges	'
	7. Restructuring and Severance Charges
	We recorded pretax restructuring and severance charges in continuing operations totaling $2,114 and $3,198 for the three months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, respectively, and $3,082 and $4,742 for the six months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, respectively. These costs, reflected in S,G&A, related to organizational realignments and closures of production facilities. Additionally, we reduced stock compensation expense by $453 as an offset to our restructuring charges.
	As of October 25, 2013, we anticipate that we will incur and pay an additional $515 and $172 related to restructuring and severance charges incurred in the Bob Evans Restaurants and BEF Foods segments, respectively, that are noted in the table below. These additional severance charges will be recognized based on completion of required service through the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
	In May 2012, we announced our intention to close our food production plants in Springfield and Bidwell, Ohio, part of the BEF Foods segment. The action to close the food production facilities is intended to increase efficiency by consolidating production to our high capacity food production facility in Sulphur Springs, Texas. As of October 25, 2013, we anticipate that we will incur an additional $485 in severance and restructuring charges related to these plant closures as the required service period for the employee retention agreements is met throughout fiscal 2014.
	On September 27, 2013, we announced the closure of our food production plant in Richardson, Texas, reducing our fresh sausage plant network to two facilities that have sufficient capacity to optimize our fresh sausage distribution network to meet our volume needs. As of October 25, 2013, we have incurred $339 in severance and restructuring charges related to this plant closure.
	The components of the restructuring and severance charges are summarized below by operating segment for the six months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012:
				Bob Evans Restaurants		BEF Foods		Total
	Balance, April 26, 2013		$	1,260	$	2,560	$	3,820
		Restructuring and severance charges incurred		1,345		1,737		3,082
		Adjustments		-131		0		-131
		Amounts paid		-2,035		-1,366		-3,401
	Balance, October 25, 2013		$	439	$	2,931	$	3,370
				Bob Evans Restaurants		BEF Foods		Total
	Balance, April 27, 2012		$	-	$	-	$	-
		Restructuring and severance charges incurred		797		3,945		4,742
		Amounts paid		-797		-2,408		-3,205
	Balance, October 26, 2012		$	-	$	1,537	$	1,537

Fair_Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	8. Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, and is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, we classify fair value measurements under the following fair value hierarchy:
	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are publicly accessible. Active markets have frequent transactions with enough volume to provide ongoing pricing information.
	Level 2 inputs are other than level 1 inputs that are directly or indirectly observable. These can include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other observable inputs.
	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs.
	The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the periods presented:
				(in thousands)
				25-Oct-13
				Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
		Cash and equivalents (1)		$4,934		$4,934		$ -		$ -
		Short-term note receivable (2)		18		-		18		-
		Long-term note receivable (3)		15,187		-		234		14,953
		Long-term investments (4)		30,500		-		-		30,500
				$50,639		$4,934		$252		$45,453
	Liabilities
		Long-term debt(5)		$826		$ -		$826		$ -
				(in thousands)
				26-Apr-13
				Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
		Cash and equivalents (1)		$9,010		$9,010		$ -		$ -
		Short-term note receivable (2)		18		-		18		-
		Long-term note receivable (3)		13,815		-		245		13,570
		Long-term investments (4)		29,723		-		-		29,723
				$52,566		$9,010		$263		$43,293
	Liabilities
		Long-term debt(5)		$816		$ -		$816		$ -
	Cash and equivalents primarily represent cash deposits as well as credit card receivables that generally settle in less than three days.
	Short-term note receivable is current portion of a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2).
	Long-term note receivable includes a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2), and a promissory note from SWH Mimi's Café Holding Company, LLC that is valued using a discounted cash flow model (Level 3).
	Long-term investments are financial assets and liabilities, held under certain deferred compensation arrangements, which primarily represent the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies.
	The fair value of our interest-free long-term debt is based on the current interest rates offered for similar instruments. This loan provided funds to assist with the construction costs of our new corporate headquarters.
	The following table presents the activity related to level 3 fair value measurements for the periods presented:
			(in thousands)
			25-Oct-13
			Long-term note receivable		Long-term investment
	Carrying value at the beginning of the period		$13,570		$29,723
	Plus:
	Accretion (1)		1,081		-
	Contributions		-		1,070
	Interest, net realized/unrealized gains (losses) (1)		302		777
	Less:
	Distributions		-		-1,070
	Carrying value at the end of the period		$14,953		$30,500
			(in thousands)
			26-Apr-13
			Long-term note receivable		Long-term investment
	Carrying value at the beginning of the period		$ -		$28,132
	Note from SWH Mimi’s Café Holding Company, LLC.		13,570		-
	Plus:
	Contributions		-		2,722
	Interest, net realized/unrealized gains (losses) (1)		-		1,694
	Less:
	Distributions		-		-2,825
	Carrying value at the end of the period		$13,570		$29,723
	Reflected in the line “Net interest expense (income)” in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
	In addition to the financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including, long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale and long-lived assets that are written down to fair value when they are impaired.
	We evaluate the carrying amount of long-lived assets held and used in the business periodically and when events and circumstances warrant such a review, to ascertain if any assets have been impaired. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is considered impaired when the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the expected future cash flows from the asset or asset group. The impairment loss recognized is the excess of the carrying value of the asset or asset group over its fair value, based on a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate determined by management and is recorded in S,G&A. Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs. The inputs to determine the fair value are considered level 3 measurements.
	Based on our purchase agreement, effective July 25, 2013, and subject to customary due diligence, to sell nonoperating property, plant and equipment at 29 locations for $3,450, we determined that indicators of impairment existed during the three months ended July 26, 2013, for our held for sale asset group. As a result of signing the purchase agreement, we determined that the long-lived asset group's then-current carrying value of $11,969 was greater than the fair value of $3,360 (the selling price less estimated selling costs). This resulted in a pretax non-cash assets held for sale impairment charge in the Bob Evans Restaurants business segment of $8,609 during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
	In October 2013, we closed on the sale of 27 of the 29 nonoperating properties. The remaining two properties are anticipated to close during the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Based on the anticipated selling price, we booked a pretax noncash assets held for sale impairment charge in the Bob Evans Restaurants business segment of $771 during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, resulting in a year-to-date charge of $9,380. These impairment charges are included in the “Impairment of assets held for sale” line in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income and the fair value of the remaining assets are included in the “Current assets held for sale” line in the consolidated balance sheets, as of October 25, 2013. Upon being classified as held for sale, depreciation ceased for these assets.
	On September 27, 2013, we announced our plans to close our food production plant in Richardson, Texas. Based on the estimated value of the facility, we determined that the long-lived asset group's then-current carrying value of $8,111 was greater than the fair value of $5,111 (the selling price less estimated selling costs). This resulted in a pretax non-cash assets held for sale impairment charge in the BEF Foods segment of $3,000 during the three months ended October 25, 2013. The long-lived asset group related to this plant is included at its fair value in the “Current assets held for sale” line in the consolidated balance sheets, as of October 25, 2013. Upon being classified as held for sale, depreciation ceased for these assets.
	We have reclassified the assets for the two remaining nonoperating locations and the Richardson plant to the “Long-term assets held for sale” line in the consolidated balance sheets as of April 26, 2013.
The following table represents impairments for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis:
		(in thousands)
		Impairments						Impairments
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		25-Oct-13			26-Oct-12			25-Oct-13		26-Oct-12
Bob Evans Restaurants
	Assets held for use	$1,184	1		$1,227	4		$2,364	5	$1,227	4
	Assets held for sale	771	2		-			9,380	6	-
BEF Foods
	Assets held for sale	$3,000	3		$ -			$3,000	3	$ -
1 $1,184 relates to impairment of one operating location
2 $771 relates to impairment of two nonoperating locations
3 $3,000 relates to impairment of one nonoperating location
4 $1,227 relates to impairment of one nonoperating location
5 $2,364 relates to impairment of two operating locations
6 $9,380 relates to impairment of 29 nonoperating locations

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Footnotes Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	9. Commitments and Contingencies
	We had outstanding letters of credit that totaled approximately $13,799 and $16,249, respectively, as of October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013. If certain conditions are met under these arrangements, we would be required to satisfy the obligations in cash. Due to the nature of these arrangements and based on historical experience and future expectations, we do not expect to make any significant payment outside of the terms set forth in these arrangements.
	As of October 25, 2013, we have entered into various construction commitments, including capital items to be purchased for projects that were under construction, or for which a lease has been signed. Our obligations under these commitments were approximately $21,881 as of October 25, 2013.
	As of October 25, 2013, future minimum rental payments on operating leases were $69,544. Our operating leases are described more fully in Note 1.
	We are subject to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits and other matters arising out of the normal course of business. We are of the opinion that there are no matters pending or threatened that are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
	In August 2012, a former Bob Evans Restaurant employee filed an action against Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (“Bob Evans”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (the “Ohio District Court”).  The lead plaintiff alleged that Bob Evans violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay overtime compensation during the period of time the employee worked as an assistant manager.  The lead plaintiff sought to maintain the suit as a collective action on behalf of other similarly situated assistant managers.  Thirteen other former employees have since opted into the case, although three have subsequently withdrawn (including the original lead plaintiff).   The Court has since approved the substitution of another former employee as the lead plaintiff.  Plaintiffs filed a motion for conditional certification, Bob Evans filed a motion in opposition to the same, and the Ohio District court granted conditional certification on December 5, 2013. The proceedings remain in the early stages with significant uncertainty as to factual issues, outcome of legal proceedings and likely number of opt-in plaintiffs and/or damages claimed. Accordingly, we are unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses for this matter. We do not believe, however, based on currently available information, that the outcome of this matter will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though an adverse outcome could be material to our results of operations for a particular period. We believe the claims are without merit and intend to vigorously contest the action.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	10. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
	Cash paid for income taxes and interest for the six months ended October 25, 2013, and October 26, 2012, is summarized as follows:
			(in thousands)
			Six Months Ended
			25-Oct-13	26-Oct-12
	Income taxes (refunded) paid, net	$	-4,736	$33,985
	Interest paid	$	1,732	$3,865
	Non cash investing activities is summarized as follows:
			(in thousands)
			Six Months Ended
			25-Oct-13	26-Oct-12
	Accretion of long-term note receivable		$1,081	$ -

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	11. Subsequent Events
	On December 4, 2013, the Board of Directors increased the authorization for the current stock repurchase program to $225,000 for the period ending April 25, 2014.  Since $75,500 had been expended, $149,500 remains authorized.  This program will repurchase shares pursuant to Section 10b-18 and Section 10b5-1 Plans. The Company can also repurchase stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.
	On November 21, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.310 per share, payable on December 16, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2013.
	The Company is currently in the process of negotiating the amendment of its existing Credit Agreement.  As currently being discussed with a bank group, the new credit agreement would provide $750,000 of borrowing capacity with an accordion feature of up to $300,000. The credit agreement would have the normal financial covenants and negative restrictions for agreements of this type. We expect to enter into an amended credit agreement during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, subject to final lender approval and the normal conditions of closing.

Restatement

Restatement	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Restatement	'
	12. Correction of Prior Consolidated Financial Statements
	During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we identified errors related to federal and state income tax receivables ($966 benefit), primarily related to worthless stock deduction calculation, deferred taxes ($3,272 benefit), primarily related to basis differences on fixed assets and deferred compensation, property plant and equipment ($15,630 benefit), accumulated depreciation ($10,438 expense) and other less significant items (individually and in the aggregate) related to sales and operating wage cut-off and accrued rent. The impact of the errors in the three prior fiscal years was not material to any of those years, however, the cumulative effect of all of the prior period errors of $10,589 benefit (as of April 26, 2013) and $9,812 benefit (as of July 26, 2013) would be material to our current year consolidated net income. We also identified an error during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 relating to prior fiscal years pertaining to overstatement of accrued interest on uncertain tax positions of $777 expense. As we disclosed previously, this error, which was originally corrected in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, was material to that period, but was not expected to be material for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2014. Consequently, we have corrected the aforementioned errors for all prior periods presented by restating the consolidated financial statements and other information included herein. Periods not presented herein will be restated as they are included in future filings.
	We have recast the consolidated financial statements to reflect the Mimi's Café operations as a discontinued operation for all periods presented below. We have also restated the financial statements for the impact of the error corrections after reflecting the impact of the discontinued operations. The as recast column is to present Mimi's Café as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. The as adjusted columns are to reflect the corrections of the previously noted errors (in thousands):
	Consolidated Balance Sheets		26-Jul-13
			As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
	Federal and state income taxes		$44,372		$966		$45,338
	Total Current Assets		129,863		966		130,829
	Property, Plant and Equipment		1,506,421		15,630		1,522,051
	Less accumulated depreciation		686,081		10,438		696,519
	Net Property, Plant And Equipment		820,340		5,192		825,532
	Total Assets		1,023,524		6,158		1,029,682
	Federal and state income taxes		9,825		-382		9,443
	Deferred income taxes		41,873		-3,272		38,601
	Total Long-Term Liabilities		95,152		-3,654		91,498
	Retained Earnings		835,442		9,812		845,254
	Total Stockholders' Equity		575,741		9,812		585,553
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity		1,023,524		6,158		1,029,682
			26-Apr-13
			As reported (1)		Adjustments		As Adjusted
	Federal and state income taxes		$62,934		$966		$63,900
	Total current assets		146,714		966		147,680
	Land		232,543		15,630		248,173
	Less accumulated depreciation		665,287		10,438		675,725
	Net Property, Plant and Equipment		782,023		5,192		787,215
	Total Assets		1,013,837		6,158		1,019,995
	Federal and state income taxes		10,602		-1,159		9,443
	Deferred income taxes		41,873		-3,272		38,601
	Total Long-Term Liabilities		91,822		-4,431		87,391
	Retained earnings		833,723		10,589		844,312
	Total Stockholders' Equity		581,131		10,589		591,720
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,013,837	$	6,158	$	1,019,995
	(1) Includes reclassification of held for sale assets to conform to the current year presentation
			27-Apr-12
			As Reported		As Recast		Adjustments	As Adjusted
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$35,946		$32,846		$ -	$32,846
	Accounts receivable, net		29,850		27,141		-	27,141
	Inventories		23,388		19,497		-	19,497
	Deferred income taxes		11,738		11,738		-	11,738
	Prepaid expenses		2,725		2,340		-	2,340
	Current assets of discontinued operations		-		10,085		-	10,085
	Total Current Assets		103,647		103,647		-	103,647
	Property Plant And Equipment
	Land		250,408		242,562		15,630	258,192
	Buildings and improvements		946,361		754,508		-	754,508
	Machinery and equipment		504,586		389,946		-	389,946
	Construction in progress		5,111		5,046		-	5,046
	Less accumulated depreciation		823,171		669,161		10,226	679,387
	Net Property Plant And Equipment		883,295		722,901		5,404	728,305
	Other Assets
	Deposits and other		8,996		6,593		-	6,593
	Long-term note receivable		263		263		-	263
	Long-term investments		28,132		28,132		-	28,132
	Goodwill		1,567		1,567		-	1,567
	Other intangible assets		39,877		-		-	-
	Long-term assets of discontinued operations		-		202,674		-	202,674
	Total Other Assets		78,835		239,229		-	239,229
	Total Assets		$1,065,777		$1,065,777		$5,404	$1,071,181
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt		$38,571		$38,571		$ -	$38,571
	Accounts payable		26,085		26,095		389	26,484
Federal and state income taxes		12,469		12,469		2,796	15,265
Accrued non-income taxes		21,251		15,738		-	15,738
Accrued wages and related liabilities		33,505		28,429		-718	27,711
Self-insurance		26,079		21,044		-	21,044
Deferred revenue		15,476		12,325		-	12,325
Other accrued expenses		21,453		18,212		-	18,212
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		-		22,006		-621	21,385
Total Current Liabilities		194,889		194,889		1,846	196,735
Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred compensation		30,688		27,561		-	27,561
Federal and state income taxes		9,633		9,633		-1,107	8,526
Deferred income taxes		48,089		48,089		-3,192	44,897
Deferred rent and other		25,097		5,415		-	5,415
Long-term debt		97,145		97,145		-	97,145
Liabilities of discontinued operations		-		22,809		1,541	24,350
Total-Long Term Liabilities		210,652		210,652		-2,758	207,894
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock		426		426		-	426
Capital in excess of par		202,365		202,365		-	202,365
Retained Earnings		866,799		866,799		6,316	873,115
Treasury Stock		-409,354		-409,354		-	-409,354
Total Stockholders' Equity		660,236		660,236		6,316	666,552
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity		$1,065,777		$1,065,777		$5,404	$1,071,181
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
		29-Apr-11
		As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
Retained Earnings		822,211		5,802		828,013
Total Stockholders' Equity		667,760		5,802		673,562
		30-Apr-10
		As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
Retained Earnings		791,699		5,491		797,190
Total Stockholders' Equity		641,807		5,491		647,298
Consolidated Statements of Net Income
	For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2013
	As Reported		Adjustments	As Adjusted
Provision for income taxes	$3,002		$777	$3,779
Income from continuing operations	9,153		-777	8,376
Net income	9,153		-777	8,376
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Diluted	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Diluted	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
	For the Three Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Depreciation and amortization expense	$21,972	$16,258	$53	$16,311
Operating income	16,757	23,526	-53	23,473
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	15,284	22,053	-53	22,000
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	4,942	7,560	-110	7,450
Income from continuing operations	-	14,493	57	14,550
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-4,151	912	-3,239
Net income	10,342	10,342	969	11,311
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Diluted		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
Diluted	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
	For the Six Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating wages and fringe benefit expenses	$266,319	$202,079	$718	$202,797
Other operating expenses	145,218	103,039	-389	102,650
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,983	31,514	106	31,620
Operating income	42,021	49,036	-435	48,601
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	38,492	45,507	-435	45,072
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	13,142	15,986	-687	15,299
Income from continuing operations	-	29,521	252	29,773
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-4,171	818	-3,353
Net income	25,350	25,350	1,070	26,420
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.04	$0.01	$1.05
Diluted		$1.04	$0.01	$1.05
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.12)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.12)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.90	$0.90	$0.04	$0.93
Diluted	$0.89	$0.89	$0.04	$0.93
	For the Year Ended April 26, 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net Sales	$1,608,909	$1,330,226	$ -	$1,330,226
Cost of sales	486,855	413,916	-	413,916
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	512,292	404,395	718	405,113
Other operating expenses	267,827	200,488	-389	200,099
Selling, general and administrative	180,158	153,083	-	153,083
Depreciation and amortization expense	79,482	66,138	212	66,350
Impairment of assets held for sale	68,409	-	-	-
Loss on Sale of Mimi's Café	57,743	-	-	-
Operating (loss) income	-43,857	92,206	-541	91,665
Net interest expense	11,485	11,485		11,485
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes	-55,342	80,721	-541	80,180
(Benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations	-52,480	-734	-3,871	-4,605
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-2,862	81,455	3,330	84,785
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-84,317	943	-83,374
Net (loss) income	-2,862	-2,862	4,273	1,411
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$2.90	$0.12	$3.02
Diluted		$2.88	$0.12	$3.00
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($3.00)	$0.03	($2.97)
Diluted		($2.99)	$0.03	($2.95)
Earnings per share - Net (loss) income
Basic	($0.10)	($0.10)	$0.15	$0.05
Diluted	($0.10)	($0.10)	$0.15	$0.05
	For the Year Ended April 27, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$1,654,413	$1,288,398	-1,188	$1,287,210
Cost of sales	509,816	411,735	-	411,735
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	535,069	398,782	-1,431	397,351
Other operating expenses	268,799	187,346	-1,655	185,691
Selling, general and administrative	150,743	125,193	-	125,193
Depreciation and amortization expense	82,112	58,536	486	59,022
Operating income	107,874	106,806	1,412	108,218
Net interest expense	7,884	7,884	-	7,884
Income from continuing operations before taxes	99,990	98,922	1,412	100,334
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	27,140	28,372	1,355	29,727
Income from continuing operations	72,850	70,550	57	70,607
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	2,300	457	2,757
Net income	72,850	72,850	514	73,364
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$2.38	$0.00	$2.38
Diluted		$2.37	$0.00	$2.37
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.08	$0.02	$0.09
Diluted		$0.08	$0.02	$0.09
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$2.45	$2.45	$0.02	$2.47
Diluted	$2.45	$2.45	$0.02	$2.46
	For the Year Ended April 29, 2011
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$1,676,906	$1,296,639	$67	$1,296,706
Cost of sales	509,849	406,213	-	406,213
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	559,193	418,211	-497	417,714
Other operating expenses	270,694	187,397	680	188,077
Selling, general and administrative	165,482	132,074	-	132,074
Depreciation and amortization expense	83,148	58,481	695	59,176
Operating income	88,540	94,263	-811	93,452
Net interest expense	8,867	8,867	-	8,867
Income from continuing operations before taxes	79,673	85,396	-811	84,585
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	25,510	29,141	-1,131	28,010
Income from continuing operations	54,163	56,255	320	56,575
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-2,092	-9	-2,101
Net income	54,163	54,163	311	54,474
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.85	$0.01	$1.87
Diluted		$1.85	$0.01	$1.86
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.07)	$0.00	($0.07)
Diluted		($0.07)	$0.00	($0.07)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$1.79	$1.79	$0.01	$1.80
Diluted	$1.78	$1.78	$0.01	$1.79
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2013
	As Reported	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$9,153	($777)	$8,376
Income from continuing operations	9,153	-777	8,376
Federal and state income taxes	17,785	777	18,562
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,965	-	47,965
	For the Six Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$25,350	$25,350	$1,070	$26,420
Less loss from discontinued operations		4,171	-818	3,353
Income from continuing operations	25,350	29,521	252	29,773
Depreciation and amortization	42,983	31,514	106	31,620
Accounts payable	-2,276	-2,286	-389	-2,675
Federal and state income taxes	-20,701	-20,701	-687	-21,388
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-7,393	-6,363	718	-5,645
Net cash provided by operating activities	43,101	31,460	-	31,460
	For the Year Ended April 26, 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	($2,862)	($2,862)	$4,273	$1,411
Less loss from discontinued operations	-	84,317	-943	83,374
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-2,862	81,455	3,330	84,785
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	79,482	66,138	212	66,350
Loss on intangibles impairment	39,398	-	-	-
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	38,753	7,523	-	7,523
Gain on long-term investments	-1,277	-1,277	-	-1,277
Loss on sale of business	57,743	-	-	-
Deferred compensation	1,452	4,579	-	4,579
Stock compensation expense	8,606	8,606	-	8,606
Deferred income taxes	-7,567	-7,567	-80	-7,647
Deferred rent	1,410	137	-	137
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-4,934	-6,344	-	-6,344
Inventories	-894	-1,571	-	-1,571
Prepaid expenses	-3,872	-2,879	-	-2,879
Accounts payable	1,577	-3,212	-389	-3,601
Federal and state income taxes	-74,434	-22,688	-3,791	-26,479
Accrued wages and related liabilities	245	1,790	718	2,508
Self-insurance	1,467	28	-	28
Accrued non-income taxes	1,074	608	-	608
Deferred revenue	1,251	590	-	590
Other accrued expenses	7,208	11,516	-	11,516
Net cash provided by operating activities	143,826	137,432	-	137,432
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-124,346	-118,200	-	-118,200
Net proceeds from sale of business	14,517	-	-	-
Acquisition of business	-52,285	-52,285	-	-52,285
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	15,955	15,512	-	15,512
Purchase of long-term investments	-314	-314	-	-314
Deposits and other	-7	-9	-	-9
Net cash used in investing activities	-146,480	-155,296	-	-155,296
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-30,214	-30,214	-	-30,214
Net increase in credit facility borrowings	201,433	201,433	-	201,433
Proceeds from debt	1,000	1,000	-	1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-135,716	-135,716	-	-135,716
Prepayment penalty on debt	-6,150	-6,150	-	-6,150
Repurchase of common stock	-63,052	-63,052	-	-63,052
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	8,642	8,642	-	8,642
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-2,615	-2,615	-	-2,615
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2,390	2,390	-	2,390
Net cash used in financing activities	-24,282	-24,282	-	-24,282
Net cash used in continuing operations	-26,936	-42,146	-	-42,146
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	6,394	-	6,394
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations	-	8,816	-	8,816
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	15,210	-	15,210
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	35,946	35,946	-	35,946
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$9,010	$9,010	$ -	$9,010
	For the Year Ended April 27, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	72,850	$72,850	$514	$73,364
Less income from discontinued operations	-	-2,300	-457	-2,757
Income from continuing operations	72,850	70,550	57	70,607
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	82,112	58,536	486	59,022
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	5,331	2,993	-	2,993
Gain on long-term investments	-34	-34	-	-34
Deferred compensation	1,003	1,333	-	1,333
Stock compensation expense	5,610	5,196	-	5,196
Deferred income taxes	-5,916	-5,916	-185	-6,101
Deferred rent	619	1,063	-	1,063
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-3,807	-2,134	1,188	-946
Inventories	138	-465	-	-465
Prepaid expenses	-1,279	-1,160	-	-1,160
Accounts payable	-4,333	-4,309	-1,655	-5,964
Federal and state income taxes	-1,043	-1,043	1,540	497
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-2,519	-2,029	-1,431	-3,460
Self-insurance	21	-1,302	-	-1,302
Accrued non-income taxes	732	-376	-	-376
Deferred revenue	-813	-933	-	-933
Other accrued expenses	4,013	2,996	-	2,996
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,685	122,966	-	122,966
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-88,357	-81,863	-	-81,863
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	19,308	19,301	-	19,301
Purchase of long-term investments	-469	-469	-	-469
Deposits and other	-4,305	-3,667	-	-3,667
Net cash used in investing activities	-73,823	-66,698	-	-66,698
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-28,262	-28,262	-	-28,262
Debt issuance costs	-1,000	-1,000	-	-1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-13,571	-13,571	-	-13,571
Repurchase of common stock	-70,269	-70,269	-	-70,269
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	13,103	13,103	-	13,103
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-1,347	-1,347	-	-1,347
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	700	700	-	700
Net cash used in financing activities	-100,646	-100,646	-	-100,646
Net cash used in continuing operations	-21,784	-44,378	-	-44,378
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	29,719	-	29,719
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	-	-7,125	-	-7,125
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	22,594	-	22,594
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	57,730	57,730	-	57,730
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$35,946	$35,946	$ -	$35,946
	For the Year Ended April 29, 2011
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$54,163	$54,163	$311	$54,474
Less loss from discontinued operations	-	2,092	9	2,101
Income from continuing operations	54,163	56,255	320	56,575
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	83,148	58,481	695	59,176
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	17,238	4,330	-	4,330
Gain on long-term investments	-2,364	-2,364	-	-2,364
Deferred compensation	3,289	3,365	-	3,365
Stock compensation expense	7,402	7,081	-	7,081
Deferred income taxes	-10,446	-10,446	-	-10,446
Deferred rent	205	425	-	425
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-6,186	-6,011	-67	-6,078
Inventories	2,133	2,124	-	2,124
Prepaid expenses	723	794	-	794
Accounts payable	1,364	6,750	680	7,430
Federal and state income taxes	4,310	4,310	-1,131	3,179
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-3,521	-3,747	-497	-4,244
Self-insurance	1,893	1,767	-	1,767
Accrued non-income taxes	-566	92	-	92
Deferred revenue	1,842	1,987	-	1,987
Other accrued expenses	1,810	3,097	-	3,097
Net cash provided by operating activities	156,437	128,290	-	128,290
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-43,987	-38,739	-	-38,739
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6,407	6,407	-	6,407
Purchase of long-term investments	-2,229	-2,229	-	-2,229
Deposits and other	-84	-16	-	-16
Net cash used in investing activities	-39,893	-34,577	-	-34,577
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-23,651	-23,651	-	-23,651
Net decrease in credit facility borrowings	-14,000	-14,000	-	-14,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-26,905	-26,905	-	-26,905
Repurchase of common stock	-19,010	-19,010	-	-19,010
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	8,239	8,239	-	8,239
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-1,426	-1,426	-	-1,426
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	404	404	-	404
Net cash used in financing activities	-76,349	-76,349	-	-76,349
Net cash provided by continuing operations	40,195	17,364	-	17,364
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	28,147	-	28,147
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	-	-5,316	-	-5,316
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	22,831	-	22,831
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	17,535	17,535	-	17,535
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$57,730	$57,730	$ -	$57,730
Quarterly Financial Data
	First Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$409,715	$323,441	$ -	$323,441
Operating income	25,264	25,510	-382	25,128
Income from continuing operations		15,028	195	15,223
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-20	-94	-114
Net income	15,008	15,008	101	15,109
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.53	$0.01	$0.54
Diluted		$0.53	$0.01	$0.54
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Diluted		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.53	$0.53	$0.00	$0.54
Diluted	$0.53	$0.53	$0.00	$0.53
	First Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$405,361	$315,994	($1,188)	$314,806
Operating income	27,495	27,994	1,447	29,441
Income from continuing operations		17,187	259	17,446
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		625	407	1,032
Net income	17,812	17,812	666	18,478
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.57	$0.01	$0.58
Diluted		$0.56	$0.01	$0.57
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.02	$0.01	$0.03
Diluted		$0.02	$0.01	$0.03
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.59	$0.59	$0.02	$0.61
Diluted	$0.59	$0.59	$0.02	$0.61
	Second Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$410,877	$329,555	$ -	$329,555
Operating income	16,757	23,526	-53	23,473
Income from continuing operations		14,493	57	14,550
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-4,151	912	-3,239
Net income	10,342	10,342	969	11,311
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Diluted		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
Diluted	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
	Second Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$407,185	$321,115	$ -	$321,115
Operating income	21,330	24,378	-122	24,256
Income from continuing operations		15,040	114	15,154
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-2,293	13	-2,280
Net income	12,747	12,747	127	12,874
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.50	$0.00	$0.50
Diluted		$0.50	$0.00	$0.50
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.08)	$0.00	($0.08)
Diluted		($0.08)	$0.00	($0.08)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.42	$0.42	$0.00	$0.43
Diluted	$0.42	$0.42	$0.00	$0.43
	Third Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$434,440	$343,321	$ -	$343,321
Operating (loss) income	-47,388	20,202	-53	20,149
Income from continuing operations		23,223	1,856	25,079
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-78,459	-1,760	-80,219
Net loss	-55,236	-55,236	96	-55,140
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.83	$0.07	$0.90
Diluted		$0.83	$0.07	$0.89
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($2.80)	($0.06)	($2.87)
Diluted		($2.79)	($0.06)	($2.85)
Earnings per share - Net loss
Basic	($1.97)	($1.97)	$0.00	($1.97)
Diluted	($1.97)	($1.96)	$0.00	($1.96)
	Third Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$428,339	$333,391	$ -	$333,391
Operating income	30,258	26,459	-121	26,338
Income from continuing operations		17,174	-38	17,136
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		3,081	-19	3,062
Net loss	20,255	20,255	-57	20,198
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.59	$0.00	$0.58
Diluted		$0.58	$0.00	$0.58
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.11	$0.00	$0.10
Diluted		$0.10	$0.00	$0.10
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.69	$0.69	$0.00	$0.69
Diluted	$0.69	$0.69	$0.00	$0.69
	Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$353,877	$333,909	$ -	$333,909
Operating (loss) income	-38,490	22,968	-53	22,915
Income from continuing operations		28,711	1,222	29,933
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-1,687	1,885	198
Net loss	27,024	27,024	3,107	30,131
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.03	$0.04	$1.08
Diluted		$1.03	$0.04	$1.07
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.06)	$0.07	$0.01
Diluted		($0.06)	$0.07	$0.01
Earnings per share - Net loss
Basic	$0.97	$0.97	$0.11	$1.09
Diluted	$0.97	$0.97	$0.11	$1.08
	Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$413,528	$317,898	$ -	$317,898
Operating income	28,791	27,975	208	28,183
Income from continuing operations		21,149	-278	20,871
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		887	56	943
Net income	22,036	22,036	-222	21,814
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.73	($0.01)	$0.72
Diluted		$0.73	($0.01)	$0.72
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.03	$0.00	$0.03
Diluted		$0.03	$0.00	$0.03
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.76	$0.76	($0.01)	$0.75
Diluted	$0.76	$0.76	($0.01)	$0.75

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Polices)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements Policy Text Block	'
	Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (“Bob Evans”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, Bob Evans and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in our Form 10-K filing. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations have been included. The consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full fiscal year. The fiscal year 2013 financial statements have been recast in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 205-20-55 to recognize the Mimi's Café operations within discontinued operations and to recognize assets held for sale. See Note 2, Note 7 and Note 8 for additional information. Additionally, the consolidated statements of net income, consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows have been adjusted for prior period errors related to property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes and federal and state income tax receivables and other individually less significant items. See Note 12 for additional information. No other significant changes have occurred in the financial disclosures made in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2013 (refer to the Form 10-K for a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements). Throughout the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, dollars are in thousands, except per share amounts.
Property, Plant and Equipment Policy	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. The straight-line depreciation method is used for nearly all capitalized assets, although some assets purchased prior to fiscal 1995 continue to be depreciated using accelerated methods. Depreciation is calculated at rates adequate to amortize costs over the estimated useful lives of buildings and improvements (15 to 50 years) and machinery and equipment (3 to 30 years). Improvements to leased properties are depreciated over the shorter of their useful lives or the lease terms.
	We evaluate property, plant and equipment held and used in the business for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value for the asset group to the carrying amount of its assets. If impairment exists, the amount of impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the estimated fair values of the assets. Generally, the estimated fair value is determined based on appraisals, which we deem to be Level 3 inputs under the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of ASC 820. See Note 8 for further information.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Policy	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill, which represents the cost in excess of fair market value of net assets acquired, was $19,634 as of October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013. Other intangible assets were $3,348 and $3,427 as of October 25, 2013, and April 26, 2013, respectively. The goodwill and intangible assets are related to the BEF Foods segment. Of the $3,348 of intangible assets, $2,761 represents trademark assets and trained workforce intangibles that are not subject to amortization and $587 represents definite-lived non-compete agreements that are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic life of five years. Goodwill and trademark intangible assets are deemed to have an indefinite economic life and are not amortized; rather they are tested for impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter each year or on a more frequent basis when events occur or circumstances change between the annual tests that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value.
Earnings Per Share Policy	'
	Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings-per-share computations are based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period presented. Diluted earnings-per-share calculations reflect the assumed exercise and conversion of employee stock options.
	The numerator in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share for each period was reported net income. The denominator was based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Compensation Policy	'
	Stock-Based Compensation: We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the Stock Option Expensing Topic of ASC 718. Accordingly, stock-based compensation awards are measured on the fair value of the award on the grant date and are recognized over the vesting period of the award on a straight-line basis.
Industry Segments Policy	'
	Industry Segments: We have two business segments: Bob Evans Restaurants and BEF Foods. See Note 4 for detailed segment information.
Long Term Investment Policy	'Long-term Investments: Long-term investments include assets held under certain deferred compensation arrangements, which primarily represent the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies. An offsetting liability for the amount of the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance is included in the deferred compensation liability amount on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Financial Instruments Policy	'
	Financial Instruments: The fair value of our financial instruments (other than long-term debt) approximated their carrying value at October 25, 2013. See Note 8. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Commitments and Contingencies Policy	'
	Commitments and Contingencies:       We rent certain restaurant and other facilities under operating leases having initial terms that primarily expire approximately 20 years from commencement. The leases typically contain renewal clauses of five to 30 years exercisable at our option. Most of the leases also contain either fixed or inflation-adjusted escalation clauses.
	We are self-insured for most casualty losses and employee health-care claims up to certain stop-loss limits per claim. We have accounted for liabilities of casualty losses, including both reported claims and incurred but not reported claims, based on information provided by independent actuaries. We have accounted for our employee health-care claims liability through a review of incurred and paid claims history. We do not believe that our calculation of casualty losses and employee health-care claims liabilities would change materially under different conditions and/or different methods. However, due to the inherent volatility of actuarially determined casualty losses and employee health-care claims, it is reasonably possible that we could experience changes in estimated losses, which could be material to quarterly net income.
Discontinued Operations [Policy Text Block]	'
	Discontinued Operations: In accordance with ASC 205-20, we use a single accounting model to account for all long-lived assets to be disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or distribution to owners). This includes asset disposal groups meeting the criteria for presentation as a discontinued operation. The criteria for reporting discontinued operations are as follows: 1) the Company has disposed of a component of their business or has met the held-for-sale criteria, 2) there are no ongoing operations or cash flows of the component and 3) the Company will not have continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. A long-lived asset group classified as held for sale is measured at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less cost to sell. We classify the results of operations of a component classified as held for sale in discontinued operations in the period in which they occur, less applicable income taxes. See Note 2 for additional information regarding the classification of Mimi's Café as a discontinued operation

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Discontinued Operations	'
		(in thousands)		(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
	Net sales	$ -	$81,322	$ -	$167,596
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	($180)	($5,229)	($180)	($5,559)
	Income tax benefit	-46	-1,990	-46	-2,206
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($134)	($3,239)	($134)	($3,353)

Industry_Segments_Tables

Industry Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Industry Segments [Text Block]	'
				(in thousands)
				Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
				Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012		Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
					(recast & adj.)			(recast & adj.)
	Sales:
		Bob Evans Restaurants		$240,500	$246,302		$485,051	$494,268
		BEF Foods		95,857	91,142		184,038	173,814
			Intersegment net sales of food products	-3,757	-7,889	1	-7,040	-15,086	2
		Subtotal of BEF Foods		92,100	83,253		176,998	158,728
			Total	$332,600	$329,555		$662,049	$652,996
	Operating income (loss):
		Bob Evans Restaurants		$11,912	$19,174		$18,394	$36,452
		BEF Foods		-3,017	4,299		2,500	12,149
			Total	$8,895	$23,473		$20,894	$48,601
	1 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $3,624 of sales to discontinued operations
	2 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $7,363 of sales to discontinued operations

Restructuring_and_Severance_Ch

Restructuring and Severance Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
				Bob Evans Restaurants		BEF Foods		Total
	Balance, April 26, 2013		$	1,260	$	2,560	$	3,820
		Restructuring and severance charges incurred		1,345		1,737		3,082
		Adjustments		-131		0		-131
		Amounts paid		-2,035		-1,366		-3,401
	Balance, October 25, 2013		$	439	$	2,931	$	3,370
				Bob Evans Restaurants		BEF Foods		Total
	Balance, April 27, 2012		$	-	$	-	$	-
		Restructuring and severance charges incurred		797		3,945		4,742
		Amounts paid		-797		-2,408		-3,205
	Balance, October 26, 2012		$	-	$	1,537	$	1,537

Fair_Value_Table

Fair Value (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
				(in thousands)
				25-Oct-13
				Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
		Cash and equivalents (1)		$4,934		$4,934		$ -		$ -
		Short-term note receivable (2)		18		-		18		-
		Long-term note receivable (3)		15,187		-		234		14,953
		Long-term investments (4)		30,500		-		-		30,500
				$50,639		$4,934		$252		$45,453
	Liabilities
		Long-term debt(5)		$826		$ -		$826		$ -
				(in thousands)
				26-Apr-13
				Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
		Cash and equivalents (1)		$9,010		$9,010		$ -		$ -
		Short-term note receivable (2)		18		-		18		-
		Long-term note receivable (3)		13,815		-		245		13,570
		Long-term investments (4)		29,723		-		-		29,723
				$52,566		$9,010		$263		$43,293
	Liabilities
		Long-term debt(5)		$816		$ -		$816		$ -
	Cash and equivalents primarily represent cash deposits as well as credit card receivables that generally settle in less than three days.
	Short-term note receivable is current portion of a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2).
	Long-term note receivable includes a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2), and a promissory note from SWH Mimi's Café Holding Company, LLC that is valued using a discounted cash flow model (Level 3).
	Long-term investments are financial assets and liabilities, held under certain deferred compensation arrangements, which primarily represent the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies.
	The fair value of our interest-free long-term debt is based on the current interest rates offered for similar instruments. This loan provided funds to assist with the construction costs of our new corporate headquarters.
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]	'
			(in thousands)
			25-Oct-13
			Long-term note receivable		Long-term investment
	Carrying value at the beginning of the period		$13,570		$29,723
	Plus:
	Accretion (1)		1,081		-
	Contributions		-		1,070
	Interest, net realized/unrealized gains (losses) (1)		302		777
	Less:
	Distributions		-		-1,070
	Carrying value at the end of the period		$14,953		$30,500
			(in thousands)
			26-Apr-13
			Long-term note receivable		Long-term investment
	Carrying value at the beginning of the period		$ -		$28,132
	Note from SWH Mimi’s Café Holding Company, LLC.		13,570		-
	Plus:
	Contributions		-		2,722
	Interest, net realized/unrealized gains (losses) (1)		-		1,694
	Less:
	Distributions		-		-2,825
	Carrying value at the end of the period		$13,570		$29,723
Fair Value Assets Remeasured For Impairments On Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
			(in thousands)
			Impairments						Impairments
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			25-Oct-13			26-Oct-12			25-Oct-13		26-Oct-12
	Bob Evans Restaurants
		Assets held for use	$1,184	1		$1,227	4		$2,364	5	$1,227	4
		Assets held for sale	771	2		-			9,380	6	-
	BEF Foods
		Assets held for sale	$3,000	3		$ -			$3,000	3	$ -
	1 $1,184 relates to impairment of one operating location
	2 $771 relates to impairment of two nonoperating locations
	3 $3,000 relates to impairment of one nonoperating location
	4 $1,227 relates to impairment of one nonoperating location
	5 $2,364 relates to impairment of two operating locations
	6 $9,380 relates to impairment of 29 nonoperating locations

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	'
			(in thousands)
			Six Months Ended
			25-Oct-13	26-Oct-12
	Income taxes (refunded) paid, net	$	-4,736	$33,985
	Interest paid	$	1,732	$3,865
	Non cash investing activities is summarized as follows:
			(in thousands)
			Six Months Ended
			25-Oct-13	26-Oct-12
	Accretion of long-term note receivable		$1,081	$ -

Restatement_Table

Restatement (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Restatement [Table Text Block]	'
	Consolidated Balance Sheets		26-Jul-13
			As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
	Federal and state income taxes		$44,372		$966		$45,338
	Total Current Assets		129,863		966		130,829
	Property, Plant and Equipment		1,506,421		15,630		1,522,051
	Less accumulated depreciation		686,081		10,438		696,519
	Net Property, Plant And Equipment		820,340		5,192		825,532
	Total Assets		1,023,524		6,158		1,029,682
	Federal and state income taxes		9,825		-382		9,443
	Deferred income taxes		41,873		-3,272		38,601
	Total Long-Term Liabilities		95,152		-3,654		91,498
	Retained Earnings		835,442		9,812		845,254
	Total Stockholders' Equity		575,741		9,812		585,553
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity		1,023,524		6,158		1,029,682
			26-Apr-13
			As reported (1)		Adjustments		As Adjusted
	Federal and state income taxes		$62,934		$966		$63,900
	Total current assets		146,714		966		147,680
	Land		232,543		15,630		248,173
	Less accumulated depreciation		665,287		10,438		675,725
	Net Property, Plant and Equipment		782,023		5,192		787,215
	Total Assets		1,013,837		6,158		1,019,995
	Federal and state income taxes		10,602		-1,159		9,443
	Deferred income taxes		41,873		-3,272		38,601
	Total Long-Term Liabilities		91,822		-4,431		87,391
	Retained earnings		833,723		10,589		844,312
	Total Stockholders' Equity		581,131		10,589		591,720
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,013,837	$	6,158	$	1,019,995
	(1) Includes reclassification of held for sale assets to conform to the current year presentation
			27-Apr-12
			As Reported		As Recast		Adjustments	As Adjusted
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$35,946		$32,846		$ -	$32,846
	Accounts receivable, net		29,850		27,141		-	27,141
	Inventories		23,388		19,497		-	19,497
	Deferred income taxes		11,738		11,738		-	11,738
	Prepaid expenses		2,725		2,340		-	2,340
	Current assets of discontinued operations		-		10,085		-	10,085
	Total Current Assets		103,647		103,647		-	103,647
	Property Plant And Equipment
	Land		250,408		242,562		15,630	258,192
	Buildings and improvements		946,361		754,508		-	754,508
	Machinery and equipment		504,586		389,946		-	389,946
	Construction in progress		5,111		5,046		-	5,046
	Less accumulated depreciation		823,171		669,161		10,226	679,387
	Net Property Plant And Equipment		883,295		722,901		5,404	728,305
	Other Assets
	Deposits and other		8,996		6,593		-	6,593
	Long-term note receivable		263		263		-	263
	Long-term investments		28,132		28,132		-	28,132
	Goodwill		1,567		1,567		-	1,567
	Other intangible assets		39,877		-		-	-
	Long-term assets of discontinued operations		-		202,674		-	202,674
	Total Other Assets		78,835		239,229		-	239,229
	Total Assets		$1,065,777		$1,065,777		$5,404	$1,071,181
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt		$38,571		$38,571		$ -	$38,571
	Accounts payable		26,085		26,095		389	26,484
	Federal and state income taxes		12,469		12,469		2,796	15,265
	Accrued non-income taxes		21,251		15,738		-	15,738
	Accrued wages and related liabilities		33,505		28,429		-718	27,711
Self-insurance		26,079		21,044		-	21,044
Deferred revenue		15,476		12,325		-	12,325
Other accrued expenses		21,453		18,212		-	18,212
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		-		22,006		-621	21,385
Total Current Liabilities		194,889		194,889		1,846	196,735
Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred compensation		30,688		27,561		-	27,561
Federal and state income taxes		9,633		9,633		-1,107	8,526
Deferred income taxes		48,089		48,089		-3,192	44,897
Deferred rent and other		25,097		5,415		-	5,415
Long-term debt		97,145		97,145		-	97,145
Liabilities of discontinued operations		-		22,809		1,541	24,350
Total-Long Term Liabilities		210,652		210,652		-2,758	207,894
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock		426		426		-	426
Capital in excess of par		202,365		202,365		-	202,365
Retained Earnings		866,799		866,799		6,316	873,115
Treasury Stock		-409,354		-409,354		-	-409,354
Total Stockholders' Equity		660,236		660,236		6,316	666,552
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity		$1,065,777		$1,065,777		$5,404	$1,071,181
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
		29-Apr-11
		As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
Retained Earnings		822,211		5,802		828,013
Total Stockholders' Equity		667,760		5,802		673,562
		30-Apr-10
		As Reported		Adjustments		As Adjusted
Retained Earnings		791,699		5,491		797,190
Total Stockholders' Equity		641,807		5,491		647,298
Consolidated Statements of Net Income
	For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2013
	As Reported		Adjustments	As Adjusted
Provision for income taxes	$3,002		$777	$3,779
Income from continuing operations	9,153		-777	8,376
Net income	9,153		-777	8,376
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Diluted	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
Diluted	$0.33		($0.03)	$0.30
	For the Three Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Depreciation and amortization expense	$21,972	$16,258	$53	$16,311
Operating income	16,757	23,526	-53	23,473
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	15,284	22,053	-53	22,000
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	4,942	7,560	-110	7,450
Income from continuing operations	-	14,493	57	14,550
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-4,151	912	-3,239
Net income	10,342	10,342	969	11,311
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Diluted		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
Diluted	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
	For the Six Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating wages and fringe benefit expenses	$266,319	$202,079	$718	$202,797
Other operating expenses	145,218	103,039	-389	102,650
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,983	31,514	106	31,620
Operating income	42,021	49,036	-435	48,601
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	38,492	45,507	-435	45,072
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	13,142	15,986	-687	15,299
Income from continuing operations	-	29,521	252	29,773
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-4,171	818	-3,353
Net income	25,350	25,350	1,070	26,420
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.04	$0.01	$1.05
Diluted		$1.04	$0.01	$1.05
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.12)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.12)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.90	$0.90	$0.04	$0.93
Diluted	$0.89	$0.89	$0.04	$0.93
	For the Year Ended April 26, 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net Sales	$1,608,909	$1,330,226	$ -	$1,330,226
Cost of sales	486,855	413,916	-	413,916
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	512,292	404,395	718	405,113
Other operating expenses	267,827	200,488	-389	200,099
Selling, general and administrative	180,158	153,083	-	153,083
Depreciation and amortization expense	79,482	66,138	212	66,350
Impairment of assets held for sale	68,409	-	-	-
Loss on Sale of Mimi's Café	57,743	-	-	-
Operating (loss) income	-43,857	92,206	-541	91,665
Net interest expense	11,485	11,485		11,485
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes	-55,342	80,721	-541	80,180
(Benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations	-52,480	-734	-3,871	-4,605
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-2,862	81,455	3,330	84,785
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-84,317	943	-83,374
Net (loss) income	-2,862	-2,862	4,273	1,411
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$2.90	$0.12	$3.02
Diluted		$2.88	$0.12	$3.00
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($3.00)	$0.03	($2.97)
Diluted		($2.99)	$0.03	($2.95)
Earnings per share - Net (loss) income
Basic	($0.10)	($0.10)	$0.15	$0.05
Diluted	($0.10)	($0.10)	$0.15	$0.05
	For the Year Ended April 27, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$1,654,413	$1,288,398	-1,188	$1,287,210
Cost of sales	509,816	411,735	-	411,735
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	535,069	398,782	-1,431	397,351
Other operating expenses	268,799	187,346	-1,655	185,691
Selling, general and administrative	150,743	125,193	-	125,193
Depreciation and amortization expense	82,112	58,536	486	59,022
Operating income	107,874	106,806	1,412	108,218
Net interest expense	7,884	7,884	-	7,884
Income from continuing operations before taxes	99,990	98,922	1,412	100,334
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	27,140	28,372	1,355	29,727
Income from continuing operations	72,850	70,550	57	70,607
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	2,300	457	2,757
Net income	72,850	72,850	514	73,364
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$2.38	$0.00	$2.38
Diluted		$2.37	$0.00	$2.37
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.08	$0.02	$0.09
Diluted		$0.08	$0.02	$0.09
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$2.45	$2.45	$0.02	$2.47
Diluted	$2.45	$2.45	$0.02	$2.46
	For the Year Ended April 29, 2011
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$1,676,906	$1,296,639	$67	$1,296,706
Cost of sales	509,849	406,213	-	406,213
Operating wages and fringe benefits expenses	559,193	418,211	-497	417,714
Other operating expenses	270,694	187,397	680	188,077
Selling, general and administrative	165,482	132,074	-	132,074
Depreciation and amortization expense	83,148	58,481	695	59,176
Operating income	88,540	94,263	-811	93,452
Net interest expense	8,867	8,867	-	8,867
Income from continuing operations before taxes	79,673	85,396	-811	84,585
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	25,510	29,141	-1,131	28,010
Income from continuing operations	54,163	56,255	320	56,575
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-	-2,092	-9	-2,101
Net income	54,163	54,163	311	54,474
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.85	$0.01	$1.87
Diluted		$1.85	$0.01	$1.86
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.07)	$0.00	($0.07)
Diluted		($0.07)	$0.00	($0.07)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$1.79	$1.79	$0.01	$1.80
Diluted	$1.78	$1.78	$0.01	$1.79
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2013
	As Reported	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$9,153	($777)	$8,376
Income from continuing operations	9,153	-777	8,376
Federal and state income taxes	17,785	777	18,562
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,965	-	47,965
	For the Six Months Ended October 26, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$25,350	$25,350	$1,070	$26,420
Less loss from discontinued operations		4,171	-818	3,353
Income from continuing operations	25,350	29,521	252	29,773
Depreciation and amortization	42,983	31,514	106	31,620
Accounts payable	-2,276	-2,286	-389	-2,675
Federal and state income taxes	-20,701	-20,701	-687	-21,388
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-7,393	-6,363	718	-5,645
Net cash provided by operating activities	43,101	31,460	-	31,460
	For the Year Ended April 26, 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	($2,862)	($2,862)	$4,273	$1,411
Less loss from discontinued operations	-	84,317	-943	83,374
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-2,862	81,455	3,330	84,785
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	79,482	66,138	212	66,350
Loss on intangibles impairment	39,398	-	-	-
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	38,753	7,523	-	7,523
Gain on long-term investments	-1,277	-1,277	-	-1,277
Loss on sale of business	57,743	-	-	-
Deferred compensation	1,452	4,579	-	4,579
Stock compensation expense	8,606	8,606	-	8,606
Deferred income taxes	-7,567	-7,567	-80	-7,647
Deferred rent	1,410	137	-	137
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-4,934	-6,344	-	-6,344
Inventories	-894	-1,571	-	-1,571
Prepaid expenses	-3,872	-2,879	-	-2,879
Accounts payable	1,577	-3,212	-389	-3,601
Federal and state income taxes	-74,434	-22,688	-3,791	-26,479
Accrued wages and related liabilities	245	1,790	718	2,508
Self-insurance	1,467	28	-	28
Accrued non-income taxes	1,074	608	-	608
Deferred revenue	1,251	590	-	590
Other accrued expenses	7,208	11,516	-	11,516
Net cash provided by operating activities	143,826	137,432	-	137,432
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-124,346	-118,200	-	-118,200
Net proceeds from sale of business	14,517	-	-	-
Acquisition of business	-52,285	-52,285	-	-52,285
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	15,955	15,512	-	15,512
Purchase of long-term investments	-314	-314	-	-314
Deposits and other	-7	-9	-	-9
Net cash used in investing activities	-146,480	-155,296	-	-155,296
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-30,214	-30,214	-	-30,214
Net increase in credit facility borrowings	201,433	201,433	-	201,433
Proceeds from debt	1,000	1,000	-	1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-135,716	-135,716	-	-135,716
Prepayment penalty on debt	-6,150	-6,150	-	-6,150
Repurchase of common stock	-63,052	-63,052	-	-63,052
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	8,642	8,642	-	8,642
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-2,615	-2,615	-	-2,615
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2,390	2,390	-	2,390
Net cash used in financing activities	-24,282	-24,282	-	-24,282
Net cash used in continuing operations	-26,936	-42,146	-	-42,146
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	6,394	-	6,394
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations	-	8,816	-	8,816
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	15,210	-	15,210
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	35,946	35,946	-	35,946
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$9,010	$9,010	$ -	$9,010
	For the Year Ended April 27, 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	72,850	$72,850	$514	$73,364
Less income from discontinued operations	-	-2,300	-457	-2,757
Income from continuing operations	72,850	70,550	57	70,607
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	82,112	58,536	486	59,022
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	5,331	2,993	-	2,993
Gain on long-term investments	-34	-34	-	-34
Deferred compensation	1,003	1,333	-	1,333
Stock compensation expense	5,610	5,196	-	5,196
Deferred income taxes	-5,916	-5,916	-185	-6,101
Deferred rent	619	1,063	-	1,063
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-3,807	-2,134	1,188	-946
Inventories	138	-465	-	-465
Prepaid expenses	-1,279	-1,160	-	-1,160
Accounts payable	-4,333	-4,309	-1,655	-5,964
Federal and state income taxes	-1,043	-1,043	1,540	497
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-2,519	-2,029	-1,431	-3,460
Self-insurance	21	-1,302	-	-1,302
Accrued non-income taxes	732	-376	-	-376
Deferred revenue	-813	-933	-	-933
Other accrued expenses	4,013	2,996	-	2,996
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,685	122,966	-	122,966
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-88,357	-81,863	-	-81,863
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	19,308	19,301	-	19,301
Purchase of long-term investments	-469	-469	-	-469
Deposits and other	-4,305	-3,667	-	-3,667
Net cash used in investing activities	-73,823	-66,698	-	-66,698
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-28,262	-28,262	-	-28,262
Debt issuance costs	-1,000	-1,000	-	-1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-13,571	-13,571	-	-13,571
Repurchase of common stock	-70,269	-70,269	-	-70,269
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	13,103	13,103	-	13,103
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-1,347	-1,347	-	-1,347
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	700	700	-	700
Net cash used in financing activities	-100,646	-100,646	-	-100,646
Net cash used in continuing operations	-21,784	-44,378	-	-44,378
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	29,719	-	29,719
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	-	-7,125	-	-7,125
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	22,594	-	22,594
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	57,730	57,730	-	57,730
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$35,946	$35,946	$ -	$35,946
	For the Year Ended April 29, 2011
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Operating Activities:
Net income	$54,163	$54,163	$311	$54,474
Less loss from discontinued operations	-	2,092	9	2,101
Income from continuing operations	54,163	56,255	320	56,575
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	83,148	58,481	695	59,176
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	17,238	4,330	-	4,330
Gain on long-term investments	-2,364	-2,364	-	-2,364
Deferred compensation	3,289	3,365	-	3,365
Stock compensation expense	7,402	7,081	-	7,081
Deferred income taxes	-10,446	-10,446	-	-10,446
Deferred rent	205	425	-	425
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:				-
Accounts receivable	-6,186	-6,011	-67	-6,078
Inventories	2,133	2,124	-	2,124
Prepaid expenses	723	794	-	794
Accounts payable	1,364	6,750	680	7,430
Federal and state income taxes	4,310	4,310	-1,131	3,179
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-3,521	-3,747	-497	-4,244
Self-insurance	1,893	1,767	-	1,767
Accrued non-income taxes	-566	92	-	92
Deferred revenue	1,842	1,987	-	1,987
Other accrued expenses	1,810	3,097	-	3,097
Net cash provided by operating activities	156,437	128,290	-	128,290
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-43,987	-38,739	-	-38,739
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6,407	6,407	-	6,407
Purchase of long-term investments	-2,229	-2,229	-	-2,229
Deposits and other	-84	-16	-	-16
Net cash used in investing activities	-39,893	-34,577	-	-34,577
Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	-23,651	-23,651	-	-23,651
Net decrease in credit facility borrowings	-14,000	-14,000	-	-14,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-26,905	-26,905	-	-26,905
Repurchase of common stock	-19,010	-19,010	-	-19,010
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	8,239	8,239	-	8,239
Cash paid for shares net settled related to stock-based compensation	-1,426	-1,426	-	-1,426
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	404	404	-	404
Net cash used in financing activities	-76,349	-76,349	-	-76,349
Net cash provided by continuing operations	40,195	17,364	-	17,364
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-	28,147	-	28,147
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	-	-5,316	-	-5,316
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	-	22,831	-	22,831
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period	17,535	17,535	-	17,535
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period	$57,730	$57,730	$ -	$57,730
Quarterly Financial Data
	First Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$409,715	$323,441	$ -	$323,441
Operating income	25,264	25,510	-382	25,128
Income from continuing operations		15,028	195	15,223
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-20	-94	-114
Net income	15,008	15,008	101	15,109
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.53	$0.01	$0.54
Diluted		$0.53	$0.01	$0.54
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Diluted		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.53	$0.53	$0.00	$0.54
Diluted	$0.53	$0.53	$0.00	$0.53
	First Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$405,361	$315,994	($1,188)	$314,806
Operating income	27,495	27,994	1,447	29,441
Income from continuing operations		17,187	259	17,446
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		625	407	1,032
Net income	17,812	17,812	666	18,478
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.57	$0.01	$0.58
Diluted		$0.56	$0.01	$0.57
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.02	$0.01	$0.03
Diluted		$0.02	$0.01	$0.03
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.59	$0.59	$0.02	$0.61
Diluted	$0.59	$0.59	$0.02	$0.61
	Second Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$410,877	$329,555	$ -	$329,555
Operating income	16,757	23,526	-53	23,473
Income from continuing operations		14,493	57	14,550
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-4,151	912	-3,239
Net income	10,342	10,342	969	11,311
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Diluted		$0.51	$0.00	$0.51
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Diluted		($0.15)	$0.03	($0.11)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
Diluted	$0.36	$0.36	$0.03	$0.40
	Second Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$407,185	$321,115	$ -	$321,115
Operating income	21,330	24,378	-122	24,256
Income from continuing operations		15,040	114	15,154
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-2,293	13	-2,280
Net income	12,747	12,747	127	12,874
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.50	$0.00	$0.50
Diluted		$0.50	$0.00	$0.50
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.08)	$0.00	($0.08)
Diluted		($0.08)	$0.00	($0.08)
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.42	$0.42	$0.00	$0.43
Diluted	$0.42	$0.42	$0.00	$0.43
	Third Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$434,440	$343,321	$ -	$343,321
Operating (loss) income	-47,388	20,202	-53	20,149
Income from continuing operations		23,223	1,856	25,079
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-78,459	-1,760	-80,219
Net loss	-55,236	-55,236	96	-55,140
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.83	$0.07	$0.90
Diluted		$0.83	$0.07	$0.89
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($2.80)	($0.06)	($2.87)
Diluted		($2.79)	($0.06)	($2.85)
Earnings per share - Net loss
Basic	($1.97)	($1.97)	$0.00	($1.97)
Diluted	($1.97)	($1.96)	$0.00	($1.96)
	Third Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$428,339	$333,391	$ -	$333,391
Operating income	30,258	26,459	-121	26,338
Income from continuing operations		17,174	-38	17,136
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		3,081	-19	3,062
Net loss	20,255	20,255	-57	20,198
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.59	$0.00	$0.58
Diluted		$0.58	$0.00	$0.58
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.11	$0.00	$0.10
Diluted		$0.10	$0.00	$0.10
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.69	$0.69	$0.00	$0.69
Diluted	$0.69	$0.69	$0.00	$0.69
	Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$353,877	$333,909	$ -	$333,909
Operating (loss) income	-38,490	22,968	-53	22,915
Income from continuing operations		28,711	1,222	29,933
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-1,687	1,885	198
Net loss	27,024	27,024	3,107	30,131
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$1.03	$0.04	$1.08
Diluted		$1.03	$0.04	$1.07
Earnings per share - Loss from discontinued operations
Basic		($0.06)	$0.07	$0.01
Diluted		($0.06)	$0.07	$0.01
Earnings per share - Net loss
Basic	$0.97	$0.97	$0.11	$1.09
Diluted	$0.97	$0.97	$0.11	$1.08
	Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2012
	As Reported	As Recast	Adjustments	As Adjusted
Net sales	$413,528	$317,898	$ -	$317,898
Operating income	28,791	27,975	208	28,183
Income from continuing operations		21,149	-278	20,871
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		887	56	943
Net income	22,036	22,036	-222	21,814
Earnings per share - Income from continuing operations
Basic		$0.73	($0.01)	$0.72
Diluted		$0.73	($0.01)	$0.72
Earnings per share - Income from discontinued operations
Basic		$0.03	$0.00	$0.03
Diluted		$0.03	$0.00	$0.03
Earnings per share - Net income
Basic	$0.76	$0.76	($0.01)	$0.75
Diluted	$0.76	$0.76	($0.01)	$0.75

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Trademark Assets And Trained Workforce [Member]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill	$19,634	[1]	$19,634	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Other intangible assets	$3,348	[1]	$3,427	$587	$2,761
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'		'	'5 years	'
[1]	Unaudited

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Discontinued Opertions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operations Net Loss	$134	$3,239	'	$3,353
Discontinued Operations Mimi's Cafe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Opertions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operations Net Sales	0	81,322	0	167,596
Discontinued Operation Loss Before Income Tax	-180	-5,229	-180	-5,559
Discontinued Operation Tax Effect	-46	-1,990	-46	-2,206
Discontinued Operations Net Loss	-134	-3,239	-134	-3,353
Allocation of corporate costs, including general and administrative expenses	'	$738	'	$1,340

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Footnote Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Basic	27,086	28,398	27,287	28,307
Effect of dilutive stock options	98	138	115	142
Diluted	27,184	28,536	27,402	28,449

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation	$1,948	$1,957	$3,578	$3,376
Restricted Stock Award Grants	5,724	7,410	81,725	108,844

Industry_Segments_Details

Industry Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012		Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net Sales	$332,600		$329,555		$662,049		$652,996
Operating Income (Loss)	8,895		23,473		20,894		48,601
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Intersegment Sales	-3,624		'		-7,363		'
Bob Evans Restaurants [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Sales	240,500		246,302		485,051		494,268
Operating Income (Loss)	11,912		19,174		18,394		36,452
BEF Foods [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Sales	95,857		91,142		184,038		173,814
Intersegment Sales	-3,757	[1]	-7,889	[1]	-7,040	[2]	-15,086	[2]
Net Sales	92,100		83,253		176,998		158,728
Operating Income (Loss)	($3,017)		$4,299		$2,500		$12,149
[1]	1 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $3,624 of sales to discontinued operations
[2]	2 Intersegment net sales of food products includes $7,363 of sales to discontinued operations

Taxes_Details

Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	28.60%	33.90%	30.00%	33.90%

Revolving_Credit_Facility_Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$450,000	'	$300,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	318,227	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	13,799	16,249	'
Revolving Credit Facility Term	'five	'	'
Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage Low End Of Range	0.15%	'	'
Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage High End Of Range	0.28%	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount	1,000	'	'
Loans Payable	1,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loan Payable Term	'ten	'	'
Quarterly Effective Interest Rate	1.50%	'	'
Accordian Option	'	$150,000	'
Federal Funds Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Added To Base Rate (As A Percent)	0.50%	'	'
Libor [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Added To Base Rate (As A Percent)	1.00%	'	'
Libor [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facility Variable Rate Low End	0.75%	'	'
Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facility Variable Rate High End	2.00%	'	'
Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Added To Base Rate (As A Percent)	0.00%	'	'
Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Added To Base Rate (As A Percent)	1.00%	'	'

Impairment_Restructuring_and_S1

Impairment, Restructuring and Severance Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Severance Costs	$2,114	$3,198	$2,527	$4,742
Reduction in stock expense	-453	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance	'	'	3,820	0
Additional restructuring charges incurred	'	'	3,082	4,742
Adjustments	'	'	-131	'
Amounts paid during period	'	'	-3,401	-3,205
Balance	3,370	1,537	3,370	1,537
BEF Foods [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance	'	'	2,560	0
Additional restructuring charges incurred	'	'	1,737	3,945
Adjustments	'	'	0	'
Amounts paid during period	'	'	-1,366	-2,408
Balance	2,931	1,537	2,931	1,537
Anticipated Restructuring Charges	'	'	485	172
Anticipated Restructuring Payments	'	'	'	172
Bob Evans Restaurants [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance	'	'	1,260	0
Additional restructuring charges incurred	'	'	1,345	797
Adjustments	'	'	-131	'
Amounts paid during period	'	'	-2,035	-797
Balance	439	0	439	0
Anticipated Restructuring Charges	'	'	515	'
Anticipated Restructuring Payments	'	'	515	'
Richardson Production Plant [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Severance Costs	'	'	$339	'

Fair_Value_Details_1

Fair Value (Details 1) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure	$4,934	[1]	$9,010	[1]
Short-term note receivable	18	[2]	18	[2]
Notes Receivable Fair Value Disclosure	15,187	[3]	13,815	[3]
Investments Fair Value Disclosure	30,500	[4]	29,723	[4]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	50,639		52,566
Long Term Debt Fair Value	826	[5]	816	[5]
Interest on note receivable from the sale of land	7.00%		'
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure	4,934	[1]	9,010	[1]
Notes Receivable Fair Value Disclosure	0	[3]	0	[3]
Investments Fair Value Disclosure	0	[4]	0	[4]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	4,934		9,010
Long Term Debt Fair Value	0	[5]	0	[5]
Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure	0	[1]	0	[1]
Short-term note receivable	18	[2]	18	[2]
Notes Receivable Fair Value Disclosure	234	[3]	245	[3]
Investments Fair Value Disclosure	0	[4]	0	[4]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	252		263
Long Term Debt Fair Value	826	[5]	816	[5]
Interest on note receivable from the sale of land	7.00%		'
Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure	0	[1]	0	[1]
Notes Receivable Fair Value Disclosure	14,953	[3]	13,570	[3]
Investments Fair Value Disclosure	30,500	[4]	29,723	[4]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	45,453		43,293
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$0	[5]	$0	[5]
[1]	Cash and equivalents primarily represent cash deposits as well as credit card receivables that generally settle in less than three days
[2]	Short-term note receivable is current portion of a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2).
[3]	Long-term note receivable includes a note receivable from the sale of land with an interest rate of 7% (Level 2), and a promissory note from SWH Mimibs CafC) Holding Company, LLC that is valued using a discounted cash flow model (Level 3)
[4]	Long-term investments are financial assets and liabilities, held under certain deferred compensation arrangements, which primarily represent the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies.
[5]	The fair value of our interest-free long-term debt is based on the current interest rates offered for similar instruments. This loan provided funds to assist with the construction costs of our new corporate headquarters

Fair_Value_Details_2

Fair Value (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013		Apr. 26, 2013
	Long Term Notes Receivable [Member]		Long Term Notes Receivable [Member]	Long Term Notes Receivable [Member]	Other Long Term Investments [Member]		Other Long Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'	'	'		'
Carrying Value at the Beginning of the Period	$13,570		'	$0	$29,723		$28,132
Purchases	'		'	'	1,070		2,722
Accretion	1,081	[1]	'	'	'		'
Interest	0	[1]	'	'	'		'
Le Duff Note Receivable	'		13,570	'	'		'
Investment Gains (Losses)	302	[1]	'	'	777	[1]	1,694	[1]
Payments	'		'	'	-1,070		-2,825
Carrying Value at the End of the Period	$14,953		'	$0	$30,500		$29,723
[1]	Reflected in the line bNet interest expense (income)b in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income.

Fair_Value_Details_3

Fair Value (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Jul. 26, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
	numberofrestaurants		numberofrestaurants	numberofrestaurants
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$3,771	'	$0	$12,380	$0
Number Of Locations Closed	'	'	'	27	'
Bob Evans Restaurant [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of	771	'	0	9,380	0
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	1,184	8,609	1,227	2,364	1,227
Number Of Locations For Non Operating Properties	2	'	1	29	'
Number Of Locations For Operating Properties	1	'	'	2	'
BEF Foods [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment Of Long Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of	$3,000	'	$0	$3,000	$0
Number Of Locations For Non Operating Properties	1	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Details_4

Fair Value (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 26, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment Assets Held For Sale Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Property Plant And Equipment	$3,450
Long Lived Assets To Be Abandoned Carrying Value Of Asset	11,969
Assets Held For Sale Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure	$3,360

Fair_Value_Measurements_Impair

Fair Value Measurements (Impairment of Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 26, 2013
Impaired Long Lived Assets Held And Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$3,771	$0	$12,380	$0	'
Long Lived Assets To Be Abandoned Carrying Value Of Asset	'	'	'	'	11,969
Assets Held For Sale Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure	'	'	'	'	3,360
Interest on note receivable from the sale of land	7.00%	'	7.00%	'	'
Richardson Production Plant [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Impaired Long Lived Assets Held And Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long Lived Assets To Be Abandoned Carrying Value Of Asset	8,111	'	8,111	'	'
Assets Held For Sale Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure	$5,111	'	$5,111	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Footnotes Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$69,544	'
Commitments	21,881	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$13,799	$16,249

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'
Income Taxes Paid, Net	($4,736)	$33,985
Interest Paid, Net	1,732	3,865
Accretion Of Interest	$1,081	$0

Subesequent_Events_Details

Subesequent Events (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Nov. 21, 2013	Dec. 04, 2013	Dec. 20, 2013
			Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
			Cash Dividend Declared [Member]	Stock Repurchase Program [Member]	New credit agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event, Date	'	'	'	4-Dec-13	'
Stock Repurchase program authorized	'	'	'	$225,000	'
Conversion of Stock, Amount Issued	'	'	'	75,500	'
Stock Repurchase Remaining	'	'	'	149,500	'
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share	'	'	$0.31	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date Declared	'	'	21-Nov-13	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	'	'	16-Dec-13	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	'	'	2-Dec-13	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	450,000,000	300,000,000	'	'	750,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility Option To Increase Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	'	$300,000,000

Restatement_Balance_Sheet_Deta

Restatement Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)

Oct. 25, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Apr. 27, 2012

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

Apr. 27, 2012

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Recast [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

Current Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and equivalents

$4,934

[1]

$9,010

$4,820

$35,946

'

'

$35,946

'

'

$32,846

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$32,846

'

'

Accounts receivable

37,671

[1]

33,958

'

'

'

'

29,850

'

'

27,141

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,141

'

'

Inventories

21,815

[1]

22,491

'

'

'

'

23,388

'

'

19,497

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,497

'

'

Deferred income taxes

13,089

[1]

13,089

'

'

'

'

11,738

'

'

11,738

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,738

'

'

Federal and state income taxes

55,359

[1]

63,900

'

'

44,372

62,934

[2]

'

'

'

'

966

966

'

'

'

45,338

63,900

'

'

'

Prepaid expenses

5,834

[1]

5,232

'

'

'

'

2,725

'

'

2,340

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,340

'

'

Current assets held for sale

5,697

[1]

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

10,085

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,085

'

'

Total Current Assets

144,399

[1]

147,680

'

'

129,863

146,714

[2]

103,647

'

'

103,647

966

966

0

'

'

130,829

147,680

103,647

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Land

'

'

'

'

'

232,543

[2]

250,408

'

'

242,562

'

15,630

15,630

'

'

'

248,173

258,192

'

'

Buildings and improvements gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

946,361

'

'

754,508

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

754,508

'

'

Machinery And Equipment Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

504,586

'

'

389,946

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

389,946

'

'

Construction In Progress Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,111

'

'

5,046

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,046

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment

1,546,335

[1]

1,462,940

'

'

1,506,421

'

'

'

'

'

15,630

'

'

'

'

1,522,051

'

'

'

'

Accumulated depreciation

-690,318

[1]

-675,725

'

'

-686,081

665,287

[2]

-823,171

'

'

-669,161

-10,438

10,438

-10,226

'

'

-696,519

675,725

-679,387

'

'

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

856,017

[1]

787,215

'

'

820,340

782,023

[2]

883,295

'

'

722,901

5,192

5,192

5,404

'

'

825,532

787,215

728,305

'

'

Other Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deposits and other

6,500

[1]

6,624

'

'

'

'

8,996

'

'

6,593

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,593

'

'

Long Term Note Receivable

15,187

[1]

13,815

'

'

'

'

263

'

'

263

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

263

'

'

Long-term Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

28,132

'

'

28,132

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28,132

'

'

Goodwill

19,634

[1]

19,634

'

'

'

'

1,567

'

'

1,567

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,567

'

'

Other intangible assets

3,348

[1]

3,427

'

'

'

'

39,877

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Long-term assets held for sale

0

[1]

11,877

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Other assets of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

202,674

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

202,674

'

'

Total Other Assets

75,169

[1]

85,100

'

'

'

'

78,835

'

'

239,229

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

239,229

'

'

Total Assets

1,075,585

[1]

1,019,995

'

'

1,023,524

1,013,837

[2]

1,065,777

'

'

1,065,777

6,158

6,158

5,404

'

'

1,029,682

1,019,995

1,071,181

'

'

Current Liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility borrowings

318,227

[1]

201,433

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current maturities of long-term debt

0

[1]

0

'

'

'

'

38,571

'

'

38,571

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

38,571

'

'

Accounts payable

21,865

[1]

23,058

'

'

'

'

26,085

'

'

26,095

'

'

389

'

'

'

'

26,484

'

'

Federal and state income taxes

'

'

'

'

9,825

10,602

[2]

12,469

'

'

12,469

-382

-1,159

2,796

'

'

9,443

9,443

15,265

'

'

Accrued Property Plant and Equipment

11,017

[1]

11,078

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued nonincome taxes current liabilities

20,106

[1]

16,346

'

'

'

'

21,251

'

'

15,738

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

15,738

'

'

Accrued wages and related liabilities

27,729

[1]

30,219

'

'

'

'

33,505

'

'

28,429

'

'

-718

'

'

'

'

27,711

'

'

Self-insurance

21,506

[1]

21,072

'

'

'

'

26,079

'

'

21,044

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

21,044

'

'

Deferred revenue

11,024

[1]

12,915

'

'

'

'

15,476

'

'

12,325

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

12,325

'

'

Other accrued expenses

27,851

[1]

24,763

'

'

'

'

21,453

'

'

18,212

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

18,212

'

'

Liabilities of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

22,006

'

'

-621

'

'

'

'

21,385

'

'

Total Current Liabilities

459,325

[1]

340,884

'

'

95,152

'

194,889

'

'

194,889

-3,654

'

1,846

'

'

91,498

'

196,735

'

'

Long-Term Liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,688

'

'

27,561

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

27,561

'

'

Federal and state income taxes

9,515

[1]

9,443

'

'

'

'

9,633

'

'

9,633

'

'

-1,107

'

'

'

'

8,526

'

'

Deferred income taxes

38,601

[1]

38,601

'

'

41,873

41,873

[2]

48,089

'

'

48,089

-3,272

-3,272

-3,192

'

'

38,601

38,601

44,897

'

'

Deferred rent and other

6,456

[1]

6,391

'

'

'

'

25,097

'

'

5,415

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

5,415

'

'

Long-term debt

826

[1]

816

'

'

'

'

97,145

'

'

97,145

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

97,145

'

'

Liabilities of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

22,809

'

'

1,541

'

'

'

'

24,350

'

'

Total Long-Term Liabilities

91,281

[1]

87,391

'

'

'

91,822

[2]

210,652

'

'

210,652

'

-4,431

-2,758

'

'

'

87,391

207,894

'

'

Stockholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock

426

[1]

426

'

'

'

'

426

'

'

426

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

426

'

'

Capital in excess of par value

221,846

[1]

215,593

'

'

'

'

202,365

'

'

202,365

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

202,365

'

'

Retained earnings

842,911

[1]

844,312

'

'

835,442

833,723

[2]

866,799

822,211

791,699

866,799

9,812

10,589

6,316

5,802

5,491

845,254

844,312

873,115

828,013

797,190

Treasury stock

540,204

[1]

468,611

'

'

'

'

409,354

'

'

409,354

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

409,354

'

'

Total Stockholders' Equity

524,979

[1]

591,720

'

'

575,741

581,131

[2]

660,236

667,760

641,807

660,236

9,812

10,589

6,316

5,802

5,491

585,553

591,720

666,552

673,562

647,298

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$1,075,585

[1]

$1,019,995

'

'

$1,023,524

$1,013,837

[2]

$1,065,777

'

'

$1,065,777

$6,158

$6,158

$5,404

'

'

$1,029,682

$1,019,995

$1,071,181

'

'

[1]

Unaudited

[2]

(1) Includes reclassification of held for sale assets to conform to the current year presentation

Restatement_Income_Statement_D

Restatement Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended								6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 26, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jan. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Jul. 29, 2011	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Apr. 26, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jan. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Jul. 29, 2011	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Jul. 26, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jan. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Jul. 29, 2011	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Jul. 26, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jan. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Jul. 29, 2011	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011
						As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	$332,600	$329,555	'	$662,049	$652,996	'	$353,877	$434,440	$410,877	$409,715	$413,528	$428,339	$407,185	$405,361	'	$1,608,909	$1,654,413	$1,676,906	$333,909	$343,321	$329,555	$323,441	$317,898	$333,391	$321,115	$315,994	'	$1,330,226	$1,288,398	$1,296,639	'	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	($1,188)	'	'	($1,188)	$67	'	$333,909	$343,321	$329,555	$323,441	$317,898	$333,391	$321,115	$314,806	'	$1,330,226	$1,287,210	$1,296,706
Cost of sales	111,071	98,064	'	215,576	195,818	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	486,855	509,816	509,849	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	413,916	411,735	406,213	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	413,916	411,735	406,213
Operating wage and fringe benefit expenses	100,656	101,470	'	202,368	202,797	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	266,319	512,292	535,069	559,193	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	202,079	404,395	398,782	418,211	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	718	718	-1,431	-497	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	202,797	405,113	397,351	417,714
Other operating expenses	51,993	51,372	'	102,976	102,650	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	145,218	267,827	268,799	270,694	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	103,039	200,488	187,346	187,397	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-389	-389	-1,655	680	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	102,650	200,099	185,691	188,077
Selling, general and administrative expenses	37,933	38,865	'	72,344	71,510	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	180,158	150,743	165,482	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	153,083	125,193	132,074	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	153,083	125,193	132,074
Depreciation	18,281	16,311	'	35,511	31,620	'	'	'	21,972	'	'	'	'	'	42,983	79,482	82,112	83,148	'	'	16,258	'	'	'	'	'	31,514	66,138	58,536	58,481	'	'	'	53	'	'	'	'	'	106	212	486	695	'	'	'	16,311	'	'	'	'	'	31,620	66,350	59,022	59,176
Assets held for sale impairment	3,771	0	'	12,380	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	68,409	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on Sale of Mimi's Cafe	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	57,743	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income	8,895	23,473	'	20,894	48,601	'	-38,490	-47,388	16,757	25,264	28,791	30,258	21,330	27,495	42,021	-43,857	107,874	88,540	22,968	20,202	23,526	25,510	27,975	26,459	24,378	27,994	49,036	92,206	106,806	94,263	'	-53	-53	-53	-382	208	-121	-122	1,447	-435	-541	1,412	-811	'	22,915	20,149	23,473	25,128	28,183	26,338	24,256	29,441	48,601	91,665	108,218	93,452
Net interest expense	-140	-1,473	'	16	-3,529	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,485	7,884	8,867	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,485	7,884	8,867	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,485	7,884	8,867
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	8,755	22,000	'	20,910	45,072	'	'	'	15,284	'	'	'	'	'	38,492	-55,342	99,990	79,673	'	'	22,053	'	'	'	'	'	45,507	80,721	98,922	85,396	'	'	'	-53	'	'	'	'	'	-435	-541	1,412	-811	'	'	'	22,000	'	'	'	'	'	45,072	80,180	100,334	84,585
Provision for income taxes	2,502	7,450	'	6,281	15,299	3,002	'	'	4,942	'	'	'	'	'	13,142	-52,480	27,140	25,510	'	'	7,560	'	'	'	'	'	15,986	-734	28,372	29,141	777	'	'	-110	'	'	'	'	'	-687	-3,871	1,355	-1,131	3,779	'	'	7,450	'	'	'	'	'	15,299	-4,605	29,727	28,010
Net Income from continuing operations	6,253	14,550	'	14,629	29,773	9,153	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,350	-2,862	72,850	54,163	28,711	23,223	14,493	15,028	21,149	17,174	15,040	17,187	29,521	81,455	70,550	56,255	-777	1,222	1,856	57	195	-278	-38	114	259	252	3,330	57	320	8,376	29,933	25,079	14,550	15,223	20,871	17,136	15,154	17,446	29,773	84,785	70,607	56,575
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-134	-3,239	'	-134	-3,353	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	-1,687	-78,459	-4,151	-20	887	3,081	-2,293	625	-4,171	-84,317	2,300	-2,092	0	1,885	-1,760	912	-94	56	-19	13	407	818	943	457	-9	0	198	-80,219	-3,239	-114	943	3,062	-2,280	1,032	-3,353	-83,374	2,757	-2,101
Net Income	'	'	$101	'	'	$9,153	$27,024	($55,236)	$10,342	$15,008	$22,036	$20,255	$12,747	$17,812	$25,350	($2,862)	$72,850	$54,163	$27,024	($55,236)	$10,342	$15,008	$22,036	$20,255	$12,747	$17,812	$25,350	($2,862)	$72,850	$54,163	($777)	$3,107	$96	$969	'	($222)	($57)	$127	$666	$1,070	$4,273	$514	$311	$8,376	$30,131	($55,140)	$11,311	$15,109	$21,814	$20,198	$12,874	$18,478	$26,420	$1,411	$73,364	$54,474
Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations - Basic	$0.23	$0.51	'	$0.54	$1.05	$0.33	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.03	$0.83	$0.51	$0.53	$0.73	$0.59	$0.50	$0.57	$1.04	$2.90	$2.38	$1.85	($0.03)	$0.04	$0.07	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	$0.12	$0	$0.01	$0.30	$1.08	$0.90	$0.51	$0.54	$0.72	$0.58	$0.50	$0.58	$1.05	$3.02	$2.38	$1.87
Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations - Diluted	$0.23	$0.51	'	$0.53	$1.05	$0.33	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.03	$0.83	$0.51	$0.53	$0.73	$0.58	$0.50	$0.56	$1.04	$2.88	$2.37	$1.85	($0.03)	$0.04	$0.07	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	$0.12	$0	$0.01	$0.30	$1.07	$0.89	$0.51	$0.54	$0.72	$0.58	$0.50	$0.57	$1.05	$3	$2.37	$1.86
Earnings Per Share From Discontinued Operations - Basic	$0	($0.11)	'	$0	($0.12)	$0.33	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($0.06)	($2.80)	($0.15)	$0	$0.03	$0.11	($0.08)	$0.02	($0.15)	($3)	$0.08	($0.07)	($0.03)	$0.07	($0.06)	$0.03	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.03	$0.03	$0.02	$0	$0.30	$0.01	($2.87)	($0.11)	$0	$0.03	$0.10	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.12)	($2.97)	$0.09	($0.07)
Earnings Per Share From Discontinued Operations - Diluted	$0	($0.11)	'	$0	($0.12)	$0.33	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($0.06)	($2.79)	($0.15)	$0	$0.03	$0.10	($0.08)	$0.02	($0.15)	($2.99)	$0.08	($0.07)	($0.03)	$0.07	($0.06)	$0.03	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.03	$0.03	$0.02	$0	$0.30	$0.01	($2.85)	($0.11)	$0	$0.03	$0.10	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.12)	($2.95)	$0.09	($0.07)
Earnings Per Share - Net Income Basic	$0.23	$0.40	'	$0.53	$0.93	'	$0.97	($1.97)	$0.36	$0.53	$0.76	$0.69	$0.42	$0.59	$0.90	($0.10)	$2.45	$1.79	$0.97	($1.97)	$0.36	$0.53	$0.76	$0.69	$0.42	$0.59	$0.90	($0.10)	$2.45	$1.79	'	$0.11	$0	$0.03	$0	($0.01)	$0	$0	$0.02	$0.04	$0.15	$0.02	$0.01	'	$1.09	($1.97)	$0.40	$0.54	$0.75	$0.69	$0.43	$0.61	$0.93	$0.05	$2.47	$1.80
Earnings Per Share - Net Income Diluted	$0.23	$0.40	'	$0.53	$0.93	'	$0.97	($1.97)	$0.36	$0.53	$0.76	$0.69	$0.42	$0.59	$0.89	($0.10)	$2.45	$1.78	$0.97	($1.96)	$0.36	$0.53	$0.76	$0.69	$0.42	$0.59	$0.89	($0.10)	$2.45	$1.78	'	$0.11	$0	$0.03	$0	($0.01)	$0	$0	$0.02	$0.04	$0.15	$0.02	$0.01	'	$1.08	($1.96)	$0.40	$0.53	$0.75	$0.69	$0.43	$0.61	$0.93	$0.05	$2.46	$1.79
Cash Dividends Paid Per Share	$0.31	$0.28	'	$0.59	$0.53	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic	27,086	28,398	'	27,287	28,307	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dilutive Stock Options	98	138	'	115	142	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding	27,184	28,536	'	27,402	28,449	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Restatement_RE_Details

Restatement RE (Details) (USD $)

Oct. 25, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

Apr. 27, 2012

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

Jul. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 27, 2012

Apr. 29, 2011

Apr. 30, 2010

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Reported [Member]

As Recast [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

As Adjusted [Member]

Stockholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Retained earnings

$842,911

[1]

$844,312

$835,442

$833,723

[2]

$866,799

$822,211

$791,699

$866,799

$9,812

$10,589

$6,316

$5,802

$5,491

$845,254

$844,312

$873,115

$828,013

$797,190

Total Stockholders' Equity

$524,979

[1]

$591,720

$575,741

$581,131

[2]

$660,236

$667,760

$641,807

$660,236

$9,812

$10,589

$6,316

$5,802

$5,491

$585,553

$591,720

$666,552

$673,562

$647,298

[1]

Unaudited

[2]

(1) Includes reclassification of held for sale assets to conform to the current year presentation

Restatement_Cash_Flow_Details

Restatement Cash Flow (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011
				As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Reported [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	As Recast [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	Adjustment [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]	As Adjusted [Member]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$14,495		$26,420	($2,862)	$72,850	$54,163	($2,862)	$72,850	$54,163	$4,273	$514	$311	$1,411	$73,364	$54,474
Loss from discontinued operations	134		3,353	0	0	0	84,317	-2,300	2,092	-943	-457	9	83,374	-2,757	2,101
Net Income from continuing operations	14,629		29,773	-2,862	72,850	54,163	81,455	70,550	56,255	3,330	57	320	84,785	70,607	56,575
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	35,511		31,620	79,482	82,112	83,148	66,138	58,536	58,481	212	486	695	66,350	59,022	59,176
Loss on intangibles impairment	'		'	39,398	'	'	0	'	'	0	'	'	0	'	'
Loss on disposal/impairment of fixed assets	'		'	38,753	5,331	17,238	7,523	2,993	4,330	0	0	'	7,523	2,993	4,330
Gain on long-term investments	-777		-202	-1,277	-34	-2,364	-1,277	-34	-2,364	0	0	'	-1,277	-34	-2,364
Loss on sale of business	'		'	57,743	'	'	0	'	'	0	'	'	0	'	'
Deferred compensation	-1,066		1,052	1,452	1,003	3,289	4,579	1,333	3,365	0	0	'	4,579	1,333	3,365
Stock compensation expense	3,578		3,376	8,606	5,610	7,402	8,606	5,196	7,081	0	0	'	8,606	5,196	7,081
Deferred rent	220		144	1,410	619	205	137	1,063	425	0	0	'	137	1,063	425
Deferred income taxes	0		0	-7,567	-5,916	-10,446	-7,567	-5,916	-10,446	-80	-185	'	-7,647	-6,101	-10,446
Cash provided by (used for) current assets and current liabilities:	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-3,713		-10,047	-4,934	-3,807	-6,186	-6,344	-2,134	-6,011	0	1,188	-67	-6,344	-946	-6,078
Inventories	676		-3,145	-894	138	2,133	-1,571	-465	2,124	0	0	0	-1,571	-465	2,124
Prepaid expenses	-602		-2,751	-3,872	-1,279	723	-2,879	-1,160	794	0	0	0	-2,879	-1,160	794
Accounts payable	-1,193		-2,675	1,577	-4,333	1,364	-3,212	-4,309	6,750	-389	-1,655	680	-3,601	-5,964	7,430
Federal and state income taxes	8,614		-21,388	-74,434	-1,043	4,310	-22,688	-1,043	4,310	-3,791	1,540	-1,131	-26,479	497	3,179
Accrued wages and related liabilities	-2,490		-5,645	245	-2,519	-3,521	1,790	-2,029	-3,747	718	-1,431	-497	2,508	-3,460	-4,244
Self-insurance	434		-1,137	1,467	21	1,893	28	-1,302	1,767	0	0	0	28	-1,302	1,767
Accrued nonincome taxes	3,760		2,517	1,074	732	-566	608	-376	92	0	0	0	608	-376	92
Deferred revenue	-1,891		-1,725	1,251	-813	1,842	590	-933	1,987	0	0	0	590	-933	1,987
Other accrued expenses	1,615		10,598	7,208	4,013	1,810	11,516	2,996	3,097	0	0	0	11,516	2,996	3,097
Net cash provided by operating activities	71,169		31,460	143,826	152,685	156,437	137,432	122,966	128,290	0	0	0	137,432	122,966	128,290
Investing activities:	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-117,673		-46,800	-124,346	-88,357	-43,987	-118,200	-81,863	-38,739	'	'	0	-118,200	-81,863	-38,739
Proceeds From Sale Of Business	'		'	14,517	19,308	'	0	19,301	'	'	'	'	0	19,301	'
Acquisition of business	0		-53,208	-52,285	'	'	-52,285	'	'	'	'	'	-52,285	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	5,638		8,662	15,955	'	6,407	15,512	'	6,407	'	'	0	15,512	'	6,407
Purchase of long-term investments	0		-315	-314	-469	-2,229	-314	-469	-2,229	'	'	0	-314	-469	-2,229
Deposits	135		-1,790	-7	-4,305	-84	-9	-3,667	-16	'	'	0	-9	-3,667	-16
Net cash used in investing activities	-111,900		-93,451	-146,480	-73,823	-39,893	-155,296	-66,698	-34,577	'	'	0	-155,296	-66,698	-34,577
Financing activities:	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends paid	-16,008		-14,810	-30,214	-28,262	-23,651	-30,214	-28,262	-23,651	'	'	0	-30,214	-28,262	-23,651
Net increase in credit facility borrowings	116,794		99,759	201,433	'	-14,000	201,433	'	-14,000	'	'	0	201,433	'	-14,000
Payments of debt issuance costs	'		'	'	-1,000	'	'	-1,000	'	'	'	'	'	-1,000	'
Proceeds from debt	0		1,000	1,000	'	'	1,000	'	'	'	'	'	1,000	'	'
Principal payments on long-term debt	0		-38,571	-135,716	-13,571	-26,905	-135,716	-13,571	-26,905	'	'	0	-135,716	-13,571	-26,905
Prepayment penalty on debt	'		'	-6,150	'	'	-6,150	'	'	'	'	'	-6,150	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-75,490		-28,010	-63,052	-70,269	19,010	-63,052	-70,269	19,010	'	'	0	-63,052	-70,269	19,010
Proceeds from issuance of stock awards and treasury stock	11,148		3,438	8,642	13,103	8,239	8,642	13,103	8,239	'	'	0	8,642	13,103	8,239
Cash paid for shares net settled	-2,306		-1,913	-2,615	-1,347	-1,426	-2,615	-1,347	-1,426	'	'	0	-2,615	-1,347	-1,426
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2,651		233	2,390	700	404	2,390	700	404	'	'	0	2,390	700	404
Net cash used in financing activities	36,789		21,126	-24,282	-100,646	-76,349	-24,282	-100,646	-76,349	'	'	0	-24,282	-100,646	-76,349
Net Cash Provided By Used In Continuing Operations	-3,942		-40,865	-26,936	-21,784	40,195	-42,146	-44,378	17,364	'	'	0	-42,146	-44,378	17,364
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-134		11,641	0	0	0	6,394	29,719	28,147	'	0	0	6,394	29,719	28,147
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	0		-1,902	0	0	0	8,816	-7,125	-5,316	'	0	0	8,816	-7,125	-5,316
Net cash used in discontinued operations	-134		9,739	0	0	0	15,210	22,594	22,831	'	0	0	15,210	22,594	22,831
Cash and equivalents at beginning of the period	9,010		35,946	35,946	'	'	32,846	'	'	'	'	'	32,846	'	'
Cash and equivalents at end of the period	$4,934	[1]	$4,820	'	$35,946	'	'	$32,846	'	'	'	'	'	$32,846	'
[1]	Unaudited