Ruby Tuesday 10-Q 7 Apr 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Apr. 04, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	RUBY TUESDAY INC
Entity Central Index Key	68,270
Trading Symbol	rt
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-06
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		60,564,134
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Revenue:
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	$ 224,938	$ 269,868	$ 694,517	$ 807,105
Franchise revenue	794	1,602	2,591	4,801
Total revenue	225,732	271,470	697,108	811,906
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	64,340	75,143	198,672	221,689
Payroll and related costs	80,080	93,357	251,105	280,976
Other restaurant operating costs	45,086	55,311	149,069	173,903
Depreciation and amortization	10,121	12,732	31,838	38,474
General and administrative expenses	13,876	14,148	48,359	44,226
Marketing expenses, net	13,807	13,230	43,328	40,396
Closures and impairments, net	13,441	6,123	59,341	20,907
Interest expense, net	4,870	4,995	14,591	16,100
Total operating costs and expenses	245,621	275,039	796,303	836,671
Loss before income taxes	(19,889)	(3,569)	(99,195)	(24,765)
Benefit for income taxes	(84)	(483)	(1,742)	(1,686)
Net loss	(19,805)	(3,086)	(97,453)	(23,079)
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability reclassification	356	885	1,066	1,347
Total comprehensive loss	$ (19,449)	$ (2,201)	$ (96,387)	$ (21,732)
Loss per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.05)	$ (1.62)	$ (0.38)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.05)	$ (1.62)	$ (0.38)
Weighted average shares:
Basic (in shares)	60,262	60,918	60,074	61,239
Diluted (in shares)	60,262	60,918	60,074	61,239

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 32,627	$ 67,341
Accounts and other receivables	13,415	12,827
Inventories:
Merchandise	11,384	13,799
China, silver and supplies	6,633	7,796
Income tax receivable	4,738	3,003
Prepaid rent and other expenses	8,135	11,508
Assets held for sale	20,450	4,642
Total current assets	97,382	120,916
Property and equipment, net	601,548	671,250
Other assets	43,880	45,751
Total assets	742,810	837,917
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,583	22,141
Accrued liabilities:
Taxes, other than income and payroll	8,390	10,769
Employee-related Liabilities, Current	15,296	14,561
Insurance	5,337	5,109
Rent and other	39,976	18,838
Deferred revenue – gift cards	17,472	16,354
Less current maturities	349	9,934
Total current liabilities	110,403	97,706
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	213,533	213,803
Deferred escalating minimum rent	43,208	51,535
Other deferred liabilities	61,270	67,093
Total liabilities	428,414	430,137
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; (authorized: 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 60,564 shares, 2016 – 60,137 shares)	605	601
Capital in excess of par value	78,937	75,938
Retained earnings	243,897	341,350
Deferred compensation liability payable in Company stock	365	521
Company stock held by Deferred Compensation Plan	(365)	(521)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,043)	(10,109)
Total shareholders' equity	314,396	407,780
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 742,810	$ 837,917

Condensed Consolidated Balance4

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	60,564	60,137
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	60,564	60,137

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Operating activities:
Net loss	$ (97,453)	$ (23,079)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used)/provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	31,838	38,474
Deferred income taxes		(832)
Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets	32,668	17,489
Inventory write-off	2,754
Share-based compensation expense	3,029	1,680
Lease reserve adjustments	17,445	3,118
Deferred escalating minimum rent	585	1,630
Other, net	520	3,125
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(5,137)	(579)
Inventories	1,045	(2,176)
Income taxes	(1,735)	(4,027)
Prepaid and other assets	2,068	677
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities	(9,346)	(16,961)
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	(21,719)	18,539
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(26,952)	(27,346)
Proceeds from sale of assets	22,044	6,193
Insurance proceeds from property claims	358
Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets	1,702	833
Other, net	1,439	1,611
Net cash used by investing activities	(1,409)	(18,709)
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(10,613)	(12,664)
Stock repurchases	(26)	(10,009)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(947)	(30)
Net cash used by financing activities	(11,586)	(22,703)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(34,714)	(22,873)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of fiscal year	67,341	75,331
End of quarter	32,627	52,458
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest, net of amount capitalized	9,009	10,666
Income taxes, net	823	3,178
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Retirement of fully depreciated assets	23,347	22,393
Reclassification of properties to assets held for sale	25,753	3,387
Monetization of, and subsequent reinvestment into, life insurance policies		$ 5,642

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	1. Basis of Presentation Description of Business Ruby Tuesday, Inc., including its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“RTI,” the “Company,” “we,” and/or “our”), owns and operates Ruby Tuesday® casual dining restaurants. We also franchise the Ruby Tuesday concept in selected domestic and international markets. As discussed further in Note 7 during the 39 February 28, 2017, 102 95 February 28, 2017, 544 As further discussed in Note 4 2016 eight second 2017. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. Accordingly, they do not 13 39 February 28, 2017 may 53 June 6, 2017. 10 May 31, 2016. Reclassifications As shown in the table below, we split our previously reported expenses within Selling, general, and administrative, net into separately reported General and administrative expenses and Marketing expenses, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the prior periods to be comparable with the classification for the 13 39 February 28, 2017. 13 39 March 1, 2016. Thirteen Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Selling, general, and administrative, net $ 27,378 $ (27,378 ) $ – General and administrative expenses – 14,148 14,148 Marketing expenses, net – 13,230 13,230 Closures and impairments, net 6,123 – 6,123 Thirty-nine Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Selling, general, and administrative, net $ 84,622 $ (84,622 ) $ – General and administrative expenses – 44,226 44,226 Marketing expense s, net – 40,396 40,396 Closures and impairments, net 18,908 1,999 20,907 Trademark impairment 1,999 (1,999 ) – As shown in the table below, we reclassified an impairment of the Lime Fresh trademark to Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the 39 March 1, 2016. Thirty-nine Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets $ 15,490 $ 1,999 $ 17,489 Trademark impairment 1,999 (1,999 ) –

Note 2 - Loss Per Share

Note 2 - Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	2. Loss Per Share Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period presented. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to stock options and restricted stock outstanding during the applicable periods, except during loss periods as the effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table reflects the calculation of weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding as presented in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except per-share data): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Net loss $ (19,805 ) $ (3,086 ) $ (97,453 ) $ (23,079 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 60,262 60,918 60,074 61,239 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock – – – – Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding 60,262 60,918 60,074 61,239 Basic loss per share $ (0.33 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (1.62 ) $ (0.38 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.33 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (1.62 ) $ (0.38 ) The following table summarizes on a weighted-average basis stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units that were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect (in thousands): Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Stock options 1,927 2,140 2,422 2,509 Restricted shares / Restricted share units 565 871 635 862 Total 2,492 3,011 3,057 3,371

Note 3 - Franchise Programs

Note 3 - Franchise Programs	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Franchise Programs [Text Block]	3. As of February 28 , 2017, 63 Under the terms of the franchise operating agreements, we charge a royalty fee (generally 4.0% , a marketing and purchasing fee (generally 1.5% 1.5% February 28, 2017, 3.0% Amounts received from franchisees for the marketing and purchas ing fee and national advertising fee are considered by RTI to be reimbursements, recorded on an accrual basis as earned, and have been netted against Marketing expenses, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For the 13 39 February 28, 2017, $0.4 $0.8 13 39 March 1, 2016, $0.5 $1.6

Note 4 - Accounts and Other Rec

Note 4 - Accounts and Other Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Accounts and Other Receivables Accounts and other receivables consist of the following (in thousands): February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 Insurance receivable $ 5,000 $ – Amounts due from franchisees 3,799 3,013 Amounts due from distributor 1,317 560 Third-party gift card sales 984 1,272 Rebates receivable 786 1,001 Receivables from sales of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill asset s – 5,289 Other receivables 1,529 1,692 $ 13,415 $ 12,827 The insurance receivable reflected in the table above represents the amount of an insurance recovery in connection with the settlement of a class action case. See Notes 11 15 We negotiate purchase arrangements, including price terms, with designated and approved suppliers on behalf of us and our franchise system. We receive various volume discounts and rebates based on purchases for our Company-owned restaurants from numerous suppliers. Amounts due from franchisees consist of royalties, license and other miscellaneous fees, a portion of which represents current and recently-invoiced billings. As of February 28 , 2017 May 31, 2016, Sale s of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Assets On May 31, 2016, two Pursuant to the terms of an asset purchase agreement, we agreed to sell our eight $6.0 six eight $5.0 six $1.0 two six May 31, 2016. 39 February 28, 2017, two $1.0 The $5.3 May 31, 2016 $5.0 first 2017, $0.3 .

Note 5 - Property, Equipment, a

Note 5 - Property, Equipment, and Assets Held for Sale	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	5. and Assets Held for Sale Property and equipment, net, is comprised of the following (in thousands): February 28 , 2017 May 31, 2016 Land $ 182,785 $ 209,930 Buildings 372,430 398,984 Improvements 257,147 303,032 Restaurant equipment 206,107 222,646 Other equipment 74,712 82,204 Surplus properties* 17,894 4,354 Construction in progress and other 4,306 3,325 1,115,381 1,224,475 Less accumulated depreciation 513,833 553,225 Property and equipment, net $ 601,548 $ 671,250 * Surplus properties represent assets held for sale that are not classified as such in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as we have yet to conclude that we can sell these assets within the next 12 Included within the current assets section of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 $20.5 $4.6 13 39 February 28, 2017, $7.5 $15.9 $2.3 13 39 February 28, 2017 $9.8 $15.9 13 39 March 1, 2016, $2.4 $5.2 $0.1 $1.0 13 39 March 1, 2016 $2.5 $6.2

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Cap

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Capital Leases	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]	6. Long-term debt and capital lease obligations consist of the following (in thousands): February 28, 2017 May 31 , 2016 Senior unsecured notes $ 212,546 $ 212,546 Unamortized discount ( 1,476 ) (1,771 ) Unamortized debt issuance costs ( 2,497 ) (2,995 ) Senior unsecured notes less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs 208,573 207,780 Senior credit facility – – Mortgage loan obligations 5,135 15,745 Unamortized (discount)/premium - mortgage loan obligations (2 ) 75 Unamortized debt issuance costs - mortgage loan obligations (31 ) (74 ) Capital lease obligations 207 211 Total long-term debt and capital leases 213,882 223,737 Less current maturities 349 9,934 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities $ 213 ,533 $ 213,803 On May 14, 2012, ’s $250.0 7.625% 2020 $3.7 eight The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. They rank equal in right of payment with our existing and future senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any of our future subordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to all of our secured debt, including borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt and structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of our existing and future subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes. Interest on the Senior Notes is calculated at 7.625% May 15 November 15 May 1 November 1 Accrued interest on the Senior Notes and our other long-term debt and capital lease obligations was $4.9 $1.0 February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, We may no May 15, 2020. The Indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) declare or pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions to stockholders; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) create liens or use assets as security in other transactions; (v) merge or consolidate, or sell, transfer, lease or dispose of substantially all of their assets; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (vii) sell or transfer certain assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications, as described in the Indenture, and certain covenants will not apply at any time when the Senior Notes are rated investment grade by the Rating Agencies, as defined in the Indenture. The Indenture also provides for events of default, which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal, premium, if any, interest and any other monetary obligations on all the then outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. On December 3, 2013, four November 30, 2016, January 31, 2017 twelve January 31, 2017, seventh Among other things, the Seventh Amendment and Waiver reduces the amount the Company may $50.0 $25.0 $30.0 $15.0 December 3, 2017 June 2, 2017, assets, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, enter into burdensome agreements or certain hedging agreements, amend organizational documents, change accounting practices, incur additional indebtedness, guarantee indebtedness, and prepay other indebtedness. Under the Seventh Amendment and Waiver, we are required to comply with financial covenants relating to the maintenance of a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The terms of the Seventh Amendment and Waiver require us to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of no more than 4.65 1.0 1.25 1.0 February 28, 2017. February 28, 2017. Under the terms of the Senior Credit Facility, interest rates charged on borrowings can vary depending on the interest rate option we choose to utilize. Our options for the rate are a Base Rate or LIBOR plus an applicable margin, provided that the rate shall not be less than zero. 0.50%, 1.0%. 3.00% 3.50% 2.00% 2.50%. 0.50% 0.75% As security for the Senior Credit Facility, we granted the lenders liens and security interests in substantially all of the shares of capital stock of the Company and each of our present and future subsidiaries, substantially all of the personal property of substantially all of our present and future subsidiaries, and the real property, improvements, and fixtures of 49 49 $101.4 February 28, 2017 $80.0 The Senior Credit Facility terminates no later than June 2, 2017. Aside from the $11.1 February 28, 2017, may On December 3, 2013, Additionally, as of November 29, 2016, While we obtained a waiver of the covenant violation through January 31, 2017 twelve Accordingly, on January 31, 2017, Among other things, the Mortgage Loan Modification and Waiver increases the flexibility of the financial covenants under the mortgage loan obligations, restricts the Company to make certain acquisitions, and requires additional certain monthly financial reporting to the lender. While we were in compliance with the financial covenants under the mortgage loan obligations as of February 28, 2017, Our $ 5.1 February 28, 2017 February 2019 October 2021, $0.5 $1.0 7.78% 10.17%.

Note 7 - Closures and Impairmen

Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]	7. Closures and Impairments Expense Closures and impairments, net include the following (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Property impairments $ 14,946 $ 6,938 $ 32,774 $ 15,730 Closed restaurant lease reserves (133 ) (1,207 ) 17,445 3,118 Inventory write-off – – 2,754 – Severance benefits 13 68 1,606 213 Other closing expense 949 403 4,830 877 Gain on sale of properties (2,334 ) (79 ) (68 ) (1,030 ) Lime Fresh trademark impairment – – – 1,999 Closures and impairments, net $ 13,441 $ 6,123 $ 59,341 $ 20,907 During the 39 February 28, 2017, 102 95 August 11, 2016. 39 February 28, 2017 $30.2 During the 39 February 28, 2017, one two for net proceeds of $2.6 $5.8 39 February 28, 2017 $3.2 two one third 2017. A rollforward of our future lease obligations associated with closed restaurants is as follows (in thousands): Reserve for Lease Obligations Balance at May 31, 2016 $ 6,270 Closing expense including rent and other lease charges 17,445 Payments (13 ,772 ) A djustments to deferred escalating minimum rent and other 9,196 Balance at February 28, 2017 $ 19,139 The amounts comprising future lease obligations associated with closed restaurants in the table above are estimated using certain assumptions, including the period of time it will take to settle the lease with the landlord or find a suitable sublease tenant, $18.1 within Accrued liabilities:– Rent and other, $0.5 $0.5 February 28, 2017. 2017 Settlements could be higher or lower than the lease obligations recorded. The actual amount of any cash payments made by the Company for lease contract termination costs will be dependent upon ongoing negotiations with the landlords of the leased restaurant properties.

Note 8 - Employee Post-employme

Note 8 - Employee Post-employment Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	8. Pension and Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits We sponsor three Retirement Plan RTI sponsors the Morrison Restaurants Inc. Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan"). Effective December 31, 1987, Minimum funding for the Retirement Plan is determined in accordance with the guidelines set forth in employee benefit and tax laws. From time to time we may 2017 Executive Supplemental Pension Plan and Management Retirement Plan June 1, 2001, December 2015, January 1, 2016 January 1, 2018 two Included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 $3.9 $2.5 $33.1 $35.7 three Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits Our Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits plans provide medical benefits to substantially all retired employees and life insurance benefits to certain retirees. The medical plan requires retiree cost sharing provisions that are more substantial for employees who retire after January 1, 1990. Included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 $0.1 $1.0 The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Retirement Plan, Management Retirement Plan, and the Executive Supplemental Pension Plan (collectively, the "Pension Plans") and the Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits plans, which is recorded as a component of General and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (in thousands): Pension Plans Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Service cost $ 5 $ 33 $ 18 $ 305 Interest cost 420 495 1,260 1,535 Expected return on plan assets (91) (103 ) (273 ) (308 ) Recognized actuarial loss 339 730 1,014 1,831 Curtailment expense – 1 – 1 Net periodic benefit cost $ 673 $ 1,156 $ 2,019 $ 3,364 Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Service cost $ 2 $ 1 $ 3 $ 3 Interest cost 9 12 27 36 Recognized actuarial loss 17 32 51 97 Net periodic benefit cost $ 28 $ 45 $ 81 $ 136 We reclassified recognized actuarial losses of $0.4 $1.1 13 39 February 28, 2017, $0.8 $1.9 13 39 March 1, 2016, We also sponsor two 10 May 31, 2016. Restaurant Closures and Corporate Restructuring W e closed 102 39 February 28, 2017, 95 7 On September 13, 2016, ’s Board of Directors since October 2012 38 June 2016. below are $3.1 A s of February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, no $0.3 $3.3 $1.6 39 February 28, 2017. Balance at May 31, 2016 $ 317 Employee severance and unused vacation accruals 4,890 Cash payments (5,207 ) Balance at February 28, 2017 $ –

Note 9 - Income Taxes

Note 9 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	9. C ompanies are required to apply their estimated annual tax rate on a year-to-date basis in each interim period. Companies should not apply the estimated annual tax rate to interim financial results if the estimated annual tax rate is not reliably predictable. In this situation, the interim tax rate should be based on the actual year-to-date results. Due to changes in our projections, which have fluctuated as we work through our brand repositioning, a reliable projection of our annual effective rate has been difficult to determine. As such, we recorded a tax provision for the 13 39 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 We regularly evaluate the need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets by assessing whether it is more likely than not that we will realize the deferred tax assets in the future. A valuation allowance assessment is performed each reporting period, with any additions or adjustments reflected in earnings in the period of assessment. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets for each jurisdiction. As of February 28, 2017, three In accordance with the applicable accounting standards, we are unable to use future income projections to support the realization of our deferred tax assets as a consequence of the above conclusion. Instead, in determining the appropriate amount of the valuation allowance, we considered the timing of future reversal of our taxable temporary differences and available tax strategies that, if implemented, would result in the realization of deferred tax assets. Our valuation allowance for deferred tax assets totaled $131.3 $89.9 February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, We recorded a tax benefit of $0.1 $1.7 13 39 February 28, 2017, $0.5 $1.7 13 39 March 1, 2016, 13 39 February 28, 2017 $10.3 $44.1 We had a gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of accrued interest and penalties, of $3.8 million and $4.5 February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, $3.3 $3.7 February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, $2.4 $2.3 February 28, 2017 not twelve Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as components of income tax expense. As of both February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, $0.4 first three 2017, At February 28, 2017, 2012, 2014.

Note 10 - Share-based Employee

Note 10 - Share-based Employee Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	10. Preferred Stock RTI is authorized, under its Certificate of Incorporation, to issue up to 250,000 $0.01. may one redemption, liquidation prices, and other terms or conditions as determined by the Board of Directors. No February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016. The Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and the Ruby Tuesday, Inc. 1996 A committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, administers the Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (“SIP”) and the Ruby Tuesday, Inc. 1996 (“1996 1996 1996 three seven 1996 may 1996 At February 28, 2017, 6,557,000 1996 February 28, 2017, 1,749,000 February 28, 2017 4,808,000. Stock Options The following table summarizes our stock option activity under these stock option plans for the 39 February 28, 2017 Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Service-based vesting: Outstanding at May 31, 2016 2,066 $ 7. 89 Granted 1,126 3.46 Cancellations and forfeitures (40 ) 4.53 Expired (1,403 ) 6.62 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 1,749 $ 6.13 3.64 $ – Exercisable at February 28, 2017 910 $ 8.62 1.10 $ – At February 28, 2017, $0.6 1.4 During the 39 February 28, 2017, 247,000 2017 seven During the 39 February 28 2017, 878,000 three seven Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) The following table summarizes our restricted stock and RSU activity for the 39 February 28, 2017 Shares Weighted Average Fair Value Service-Based Vesting: Unvested at May 31, 2016 564 $ 6. 29 Granted 538 3.22 Vested (535 ) 5.79 Cancellations and forfeitures (41 ) 5.70 Unvested at February 28, 2017 526 $ 3.71 Performance-Based Vesting: Unvested at May 31, 2016 225 $ 6.51 Cancellations and forfeitures (84 ) 6.51 Unvested at February 28, 2017 141 $ 6.51 The fair value of restricted stock and RSU awards is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date prior to the grant date. At February 28 , 2017, $1.2 1.2 During the 39 February 28, 2017, 219,000 These shares cliff vest over a one During the 39 February 28, 2017 , we granted 319,000 1996 three three Phantom Stock Units We began granting phantom stock units during fiscal year 2017. second 2017 , we granted 81,000 2017. Also during the second 2017, 407,000 The phantom stock units will cliff vest two D uring the first 2017, 571,000 three three second 2017, 210,000 Included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are amounts within Accrued liabilities: Payroll and related costs of $0.1 February 28, 2017 $0.3 $0.2 February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016, I ncluded within General and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss is share-based compensation expense of $0.5 $3.0 13 39 February 28, 2017, $0.9 $1.7 13 39 March 1, 2016.

Note 11 - Commitments and Conti

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	1 1 . Commitments and Contingencies Litigation We are presently, and from time to time, subject to pending claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. We provide reserves for such claims when payment is probable and estimable in accordance with GAAP. At this time, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of pending legal proceedings, including the matter referred to below, will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated operations, financial position, or cash flows. As also discussed in Note 15 May 2014, The case alleged that the Company and some of its former executives made false and misleading statements about the Company's financial performance and the financial performance of the Lime Fresh concept. On March 29, 2017, $5.0 February 28, 2017. 405 20 40, Extinguishment of Liabilities 210 20, Balance Sheet Offsetting $5.0 February 28, 2017.

Note 12 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
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Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	1 2 . Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements fall (in thousands): Level February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 Deferred compensation plan – Assets 1 $ 5,644 $ 6,660 Deferred compensation plan – Liabilities 1 (5 ,644 ) (6,660 ) There were no transfers among levels within the fair value hierarchy during the 39 February 28, 2017. The Deferred Compensation Plan and the Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Restated Deferred Compensation Plan ( the “Predecessor Plan”) are unfunded, non-qualified deferred compensation plans for eligible employees. Assets earmarked to pay benefits under the Deferred Compensation Plan and Predecessor Plan are held by a rabbi trust. We report the accounts of the rabbi trust in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The investments held by these plans are considered trading securities and are reported at fair value based on third The realized and unrealized holding gains and losses related to these other investments, as well as the offsetting compensation expense, is recorded in General and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The investment in RTI common stock and related liability payable in RTI common stock, which are reflected in Shareholders' Equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, are excluded from the fair value table above as these are considered treasury shares and reported at cost. The following table presents the fair values on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2017 Fair Value Measurements Level February 28 , 2017 Long-lived assets held for use 2 $ 4,519 Long-lived assets held for sale 2 444 Total $ 4,963 The following table presents the losses recognized during the 13 39 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Long-lived assets held for use $ 14,914 $ 6,764 $ 29,930 $ 15,206 Long-lived assets held for sale 32 174 2,844 524 Lime Fresh trademark – – – 1,999 Long-lived asset impairments $ 14,946 $ 6,938 $ 32,774 $ 17,729 Long-lived assets held for sale are valued using Level 2 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We review our long-lived assets (primarily property, equipment, and, as appropriate, reacquired franchise rights and favorable leases) related to each restaurant to be held and used in the business, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a restaurant may Long-lived assets held for use presented in the table above includes restaurants or groups of restaurants that we have impaired. From time to time, the table will also include closed restaurants or surplus sites not meeting held for sale criteria that have been offered for sale at a price less than their carrying value. The fair values of our long-lived assets held for use are primarily based on broker estimates of the value of the land, building, leasehold improvements, and other residual assets (Level 2). Our financial instruments at February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 February 28 , 2017 May 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Long-term debt (Level 2) $ 213,675 $ 210,586 $ 223,526 $ 223,212 We estimated the fair value of debt using market quotes and calculations based on market rates.

Note 13 - Supplemental Condense

Note 13 - Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
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Notes to Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	13 . Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements As discussed in Note 6 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Senior Notes are a liability of Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (the “Parent”) and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions (the “Guarantors”). Each of the Guarantors is wholly-owned by Ruby Tuesday, Inc. None of the few remaining subsidiaries of Ruby Tuesday, Inc., which were primarily created to hold liquor license assets, guarantee the Senior Notes (the “Non-Guarantors”). Our Non-Guarantor subsidiaries are immaterial and are aggregated within the Parent information disclosed below. The following condensed consolidating financial information, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements for presentation of Rule 3 10(f) Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of February 28 , 2017 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,495 $ 132 $ – $ 32,627 Accounts and other receivables 8,223 5,192 – 13,415 Inventories 13,068 4,949 – 18,017 Income tax receivable 173,370 – (168 ,632 ) 4,738 Other current assets 16,906 11,679 – 28,585 Total current assets 244,062 21,952 (168,632 ) 97,382 Property and equipment, net 459,402 142,146 – 601,548 Investment in subsidiaries 70,596 – (70 ,596 ) – Due from/(to) subsidiaries 93,299 222,799 (316 ,098 ) – Other assets 39,617 4,263 – 43,880 Total assets $ 906,976 $ 391,160 $ (555 ,326 ) $ 742,810 Liabilities & Shareholders ’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 18,834 $ 4,749 $ – $ 23,583 Accrued and other current liabilities 50,686 18,313 – 68,999 Deferred revenue – gift cards (502 ) 17,974 – 17,472 Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases (1 ,132 ) 1,481 – 349 Income tax payable – 168,632 (168 ,632 ) – Total current liabilities 67,886 211,149 (168,632 ) 110,403 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities 209,911 3,622 – 213 ,533 Due to/(from) subsidiaries 222,799 93,299 (316 ,098 ) – Other deferred liabilities 91,984 12,494 – 104,478 Total liabilities 592,580 320,564 (484 ,730 ) 428,414 Shareholders ’ equity: Common stock 605 – – 605 Capital in excess of par value 78,937 – – 78,937 Retained earnings 243,897 70,596 ( 70,596 ) 243,897 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9 ,043 ) – – (9,043 ) Total shareholders ’ equity 314,396 70,596 (70,596 ) 314,396 Total liabilities & shareholders ’ equity $ 906,976 $ 391,160 $ (555 ,326 ) $ 742,810 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of May 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,208 $ 133 $ – $ 67,341 Accounts and other receivables 8,102 4,725 – 12,827 Inventories 15,401 6,194 – 21,595 Income tax receivable 167,065 – (164,062 ) 3,003 Other current assets 11,282 4,868 – 16,150 Total current assets 269,058 15,920 (164,062 ) 120,916 Property and equipment, net 501,482 169,768 – 671,250 Investment in subsidiaries 98,929 – (98,929 ) – Due from/(to) subsidiaries 76,208 213,816 (290,024 ) – Other assets 40,626 5,125 – 45,751 Total assets $ 986,303 $ 404,629 $ (553,015 ) $ 837,917 Liabilities & Shareholders ’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 17,405 $ 4,736 $ – $ 22,141 Accrued and other current liabilities 36,155 13,122 – 49,277 Deferred revenue – gift cards (481 ) 16,835 – 16,354 Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases (1,067 ) 11,001 – 9,934 Income tax payable – 164,062 (164,062 ) – Total current liabilities 52,012 209,756 (164,062 ) 97,706 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities 209,058 4,745 – 213,803 Due to/(from) subsidiaries 213,816 76,208 (290,024 ) – Other deferred liabilities 103,637 14,991 – 118,628 Total liabilities 578,523 305,700 (454,086 ) 430,137 Shareholders ’ equity: Common stock 601 – – 601 Capital in excess of par value 75,938 – – 75,938 Retained earnings 341,350 98,929 (98,929 ) 341,350 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,109 ) – – (10,109 ) Total shareholders ’ equity 407,780 98,929 (98,929 ) 407,780 Total liabilities & shareholders ’ equity $ 986,303 $ 404,629 $ (553,015 ) $ 837,917 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss For the Thirteen Weeks Ended February 28 , 2017 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 165,005 $ 59,933 $ – $ 224,938 Franchise revenue – 794 – 794 Total revenue 165,005 60,727 – 225,732 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 47,164 17,176 – 64,340 Payroll and related costs 57,485 22,595 – 80,080 Other restaurant operating costs 33,356 11,730 – 45,086 Depreciation and amortization 7,509 2,612 – 10,121 G eneral and administrative expenses 7,295 6,581 – 13,876 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 9,167 (9,167 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 10,296 3,511 – 13,807 Closures and impairments, net 11,253 2,188 – 13,441 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (2,017 ) – 2,017 – Interest expense, net 4,688 182 – 4,870 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 3,035 (3,035 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 189,231 54,373 2,017 245,621 (Loss)/income before income taxes (24 ,226 ) 6,354 2,017 (19,889 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (4,421 ) 4,337 – (84 ) Net (loss)/income $ (19 ,805 ) $ 2,017 $ (2,017 ) $ (19,805 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification 356 – – 356 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (19 ,449 ) $ 2,017 $ (2,017 ) $ (19,449 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss For the Thirty -Nine Weeks Ended February 28 , 2017 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 507,414 $ 187,103 $ – $ 694,517 Franchise revenue 10 2,581 – 2,591 Total revenue 507,424 189,684 – 697,108 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 145,051 53,621 – 198,672 Payroll and related costs 179,149 71,956 – 251,105 Other restaurant operating costs 108,613 40,456 – 149,069 Depreciation and amortization 23,265 8,573 – 31,838 G eneral and administrative expenses 26,376 21,983 – 48,359 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 28,223 (28,223 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 32,119 11,209 – 43,328 Closures and impairments, net 38,025 21,316 – 59,341 Equity in losses of subsidiaries 7,791 – (7 ,791 ) – Interest expense, net 13,829 762 – 14,591 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 8,983 (8,983 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 611,424 192,670 (7 ,791 ) 796,303 (Loss)/income before income taxes (104 ,000 ) (2 ,986 ) 7,791 (99 ,195 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (6 ,547 ) 4,805 – (1 ,742 ) Net loss $ (97 ,453 ) $ (7 ,791 ) $ 7,791 $ (97,453 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification 1,066 – – 1,066 Total comprehensive loss $ (96,387 ) $ (7 ,791 ) $ 7,791 $ (96,387 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 1, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 194,527 $ 75,341 $ – $ 269,868 Franchise revenue 90 1,512 – 1,602 Total revenue 194,617 76,853 – 271,470 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 54,209 20,934 – 75,143 Payroll and related costs 65,474 27,883 – 93,357 Other restaurant operating costs 40,008 15,303 – 55,311 Depreciation and amortization 9,008 3,724 – 12,732 General and administrative expenses 7,315 6,833 – 14,148 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 10,726 (10,726 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 9,685 3,545 – 13,230 Closures and impairments, net 3,993 2,130 – 6,123 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (5,676 ) – 5,676 – Interest expense, net 4,556 439 – 4,995 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 3,058 (3,058 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 202,356 67,007 5,676 275,039 (Loss)/income before income taxes (7,739 ) 9,846 (5,676 ) (3,569 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (4,653 ) 4,170 – (483 ) Net (loss)/income $ (3,086 ) $ 5,676 $ (5,676 ) $ (3,086 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification, net of tax 885 – – 885 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (2,201 ) $ 5,676 $ (5,676 ) $ (2,201 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended March 1, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 583,055 $ 224,050 $ – $ 807,105 Franchise revenue 220 4,581 – 4,801 Total revenue 583,275 228,631 – 811,906 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 160,212 61,477 – 221,689 Payroll and related costs 197,732 83,244 – 280,976 Other restaurant operating costs 126,234 47,669 – 173,903 Depreciation and amortization 27,305 11,169 – 38,474 General and administrative expenses 23,797 20,429 – 44,226 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 32,188 (32,188 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 29,591 10,805 – 40,396 Closures and impairments, net 16,080 4,827 – 20,907 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (18,907 ) – 18,907 – Interest expense, net 13,806 2,294 – 16,100 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 9,049 (9,049 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 617,087 200,677 18,907 836,671 (Loss)/income before income taxes (33,812 ) 27,954 (18,907 ) (24,765 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (10,733 ) 9,047 – (1,686 ) Net (loss)/income $ (23,079 ) $ 18,907 $ (18,907 ) $ (23,079 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification, net of tax 1,347 – – 1,347 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (21,732 ) $ 18,907 $ (18,907 ) $ (21,732 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Thirty -Nine Weeks Ended February 28 , 2017 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used)/pr ovided by operating activities $ (38,058 ) $ 27,897 $ (11 ,558 ) $ (21,719 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment ( 21,631 ) (5 ,321 ) – (26 ,952 ) Proceeds from disposal of assets 13,471 8,573 – 22,044 Insurance proceeds from property claims 358 – 358 Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets 1,702 – 1,702 Other, net 1,439 – – 1,439 Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities (4,661 ) 3 ,252 – (1,409 ) Financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (4 ) (10,609 ) – (10,613 ) Stock repurchases (26 ) – – (26 ) Payments for debt issuance costs (947 ) – – (947 ) Intercompany dividend – (20 ,541 ) 20,541 – Other i ntercompany transactions 8,983 – (8,983 ) – Net cash ( used)/provided by financing activities 8,006 (31 ,150 ) 11,558 ( 11,586 ) De crease in cash and cash equivalents (34,713 ) (1 ) – (34,714 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of fiscal year 67,208 133 – 67,341 End of quarter $ 32,495 $ 132 $ – $ 32,627 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Thirty -Nine Weeks Ended March 1, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities $ (8 ,133 ) $ 41,932 $ ( 15,260 ) $ 18,539 Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment ( 19,892 ) ( 7,454 ) – ( 27,346 ) Proceeds from disposal of assets 6,193 – – 6,193 Other, net 2,444 – – 2,444 Net cash used by investing activities ( 11,255 ) (7 ,454 ) – ( 18,709 ) Financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt ( 2,390 ) (10,274 ) – (12,664 ) Stock repurchases (10,009 ) – – (10,009 ) Payments for debt issuance costs ( 30 ) – – (30 ) Intercompany dividend – (24,309 ) 24,309 – Other intercompany transactions 9,049 – (9,049 ) – Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities (3,380 ) (34 ,583 ) 15,260 (22 ,703 ) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,768 ) (105 ) – (22 ,873 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of fiscal year 75,034 297 – 75,331 End of quarter $ 52,266 $ 192 $ – $ 52,458

Note 14 - Recently Issued Accou

Note 14 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
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Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	14 . Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In August 2016, 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): 2016 15”), eight 2016 15 December 15, 2017, 2019). In March 2016, 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): 2016 09”), 2016 09 December 15, 2016, 2018). In February 2016, 2016 02, Leases (Topic 842) 2016 02”), 12 may 2016 02 December 15, 2018, 2020). In August 2014, 2014 15, Presentation of Finan cial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205 40): 2014 15”) . one disclosures in certain circumstances. The guidance is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, 2017). In May 2014, 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) 2014 09") . 2014 09 A company may 2014 09 comprehensively in previous guidance, such as the recognition of breakage income from the sale of gift cards. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017 2019), first 2017. Additionally, i n March April 2016, 2014 09 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2014 09

Note 15 - Subsequent Events

Note 15 - Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
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Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	15 . Subsequent Events Appointment of Chief Executive Officer On April 4, 2017, Mr. Hyatt was also appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"). Mr. Cardwell will continue to serve as a member of the Board. Also on April 4, 2017, 142,045 three three Litigation Settlement As also discussed in Notes 4 11 May 2014, The case alleged that the Company and some of its former executives made false and misleading statements about the Company's financial performance and the financial performance of the Lime Fresh concept. On March 29, 2017, $5.0 February 28, 2017. 405 20 40, Extinguishment of Liabilities 210 20, Balance Sheet Offsetting $5.0 February 28, 2017. Lease Settlements As previously mentioned in Note 7 we had a liability for future lease obligations of $19.1 February 28, 2017. four $1.4 February 28, 2017.

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Reclassification of Line Items Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Thirteen Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Selling, general, and administrative, net $ 27,378 $ (27,378 ) $ – General and administrative expenses – 14,148 14,148 Marketing expenses, net – 13,230 13,230 Closures and impairments, net 6,123 – 6,123 Thirty-nine Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Selling, general, and administrative, net $ 84,622 $ (84,622 ) $ – General and administrative expenses – 44,226 44,226 Marketing expense s, net – 40,396 40,396 Closures and impairments, net 18,908 1,999 20,907 Trademark impairment 1,999 (1,999 ) –
Reclassification of Line Items Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended As presented March 1, 2016 Reclassifications As adjusted March 1, 2016 Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets $ 15,490 $ 1,999 $ 17,489 Trademark impairment 1,999 (1,999 ) –

Note 2 - Loss Per Share (Tables

Note 2 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Net loss $ (19,805 ) $ (3,086 ) $ (97,453 ) $ (23,079 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 60,262 60,918 60,074 61,239 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock – – – – Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding 60,262 60,918 60,074 61,239 Basic loss per share $ (0.33 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (1.62 ) $ (0.38 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.33 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (1.62 ) $ (0.38 )
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Stock options 1,927 2,140 2,422 2,509 Restricted shares / Restricted share units 565 871 635 862 Total 2,492 3,011 3,057 3,371

Note 4 - Accounts and Other R23

Note 4 - Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 Insurance receivable $ 5,000 $ – Amounts due from franchisees 3,799 3,013 Amounts due from distributor 1,317 560 Third-party gift card sales 984 1,272 Rebates receivable 786 1,001 Receivables from sales of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill asset s – 5,289 Other receivables 1,529 1,692 $ 13,415 $ 12,827

Note 5 - Property, Equipment,24

Note 5 - Property, Equipment, and Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	February 28 , 2017 May 31, 2016 Land $ 182,785 $ 209,930 Buildings 372,430 398,984 Improvements 257,147 303,032 Restaurant equipment 206,107 222,646 Other equipment 74,712 82,204 Surplus properties* 17,894 4,354 Construction in progress and other 4,306 3,325 1,115,381 1,224,475 Less accumulated depreciation 513,833 553,225 Property and equipment, net $ 601,548 $ 671,250

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and C25

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Capital Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	February 28, 2017 May 31 , 2016 Senior unsecured notes $ 212,546 $ 212,546 Unamortized discount ( 1,476 ) (1,771 ) Unamortized debt issuance costs ( 2,497 ) (2,995 ) Senior unsecured notes less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs 208,573 207,780 Senior credit facility – – Mortgage loan obligations 5,135 15,745 Unamortized (discount)/premium - mortgage loan obligations (2 ) 75 Unamortized debt issuance costs - mortgage loan obligations (31 ) (74 ) Capital lease obligations 207 211 Total long-term debt and capital leases 213,882 223,737 Less current maturities 349 9,934 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities $ 213 ,533 $ 213,803

Note 7 - Closures and Impairm26

Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Closures and Impairment Expenses [Table Text Block]	Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Property impairments $ 14,946 $ 6,938 $ 32,774 $ 15,730 Closed restaurant lease reserves (133 ) (1,207 ) 17,445 3,118 Inventory write-off – – 2,754 – Severance benefits 13 68 1,606 213 Other closing expense 949 403 4,830 877 Gain on sale of properties (2,334 ) (79 ) (68 ) (1,030 ) Lime Fresh trademark impairment – – – 1,999 Closures and impairments, net $ 13,441 $ 6,123 $ 59,341 $ 20,907
Future Lease Obligations Associated with Closed Properties [Table Text Block]	Reserve for Lease Obligations Balance at May 31, 2016 $ 6,270 Closing expense including rent and other lease charges 17,445 Payments (13 ,772 ) A djustments to deferred escalating minimum rent and other 9,196 Balance at February 28, 2017 $ 19,139

Note 8 - Employee Post-employ27

Note 8 - Employee Post-employment Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Pension Plans Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Service cost $ 5 $ 33 $ 18 $ 305 Interest cost 420 495 1,260 1,535 Expected return on plan assets (91) (103 ) (273 ) (308 ) Recognized actuarial loss 339 730 1,014 1,831 Curtailment expense – 1 – 1 Net periodic benefit cost $ 673 $ 1,156 $ 2,019 $ 3,364 Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Service cost $ 2 $ 1 $ 3 $ 3 Interest cost 9 12 27 36 Recognized actuarial loss 17 32 51 97 Net periodic benefit cost $ 28 $ 45 $ 81 $ 136
Schedule of Unpaid Employee Separation Obligations Included in Accrued Payroll and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Balance at May 31, 2016 $ 317 Employee severance and unused vacation accruals 4,890 Cash payments (5,207 ) Balance at February 28, 2017 $ –

Note 10 - Share-based Employe28

Note 10 - Share-based Employee Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Service-based vesting: Outstanding at May 31, 2016 2,066 $ 7. 89 Granted 1,126 3.46 Cancellations and forfeitures (40 ) 4.53 Expired (1,403 ) 6.62 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 1,749 $ 6.13 3.64 $ – Exercisable at February 28, 2017 910 $ 8.62 1.10 $ –
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Shares Weighted Average Fair Value Service-Based Vesting: Unvested at May 31, 2016 564 $ 6. 29 Granted 538 3.22 Vested (535 ) 5.79 Cancellations and forfeitures (41 ) 5.70 Unvested at February 28, 2017 526 $ 3.71 Performance-Based Vesting: Unvested at May 31, 2016 225 $ 6.51 Cancellations and forfeitures (84 ) 6.51 Unvested at February 28, 2017 141 $ 6.51

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem29

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
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Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Level February 28, 2017 May 31, 2016 Deferred compensation plan – Assets 1 $ 5,644 $ 6,660 Deferred compensation plan – Liabilities 1 (5 ,644 ) (6,660 )
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements Level February 28 , 2017 Long-lived assets held for use 2 $ 4,519 Long-lived assets held for sale 2 444 Total $ 4,963
Schedule of Gains and Losses Recognized from Fair Value Measurements on Non-Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 March 1, 2016 Long-lived assets held for use $ 14,914 $ 6,764 $ 29,930 $ 15,206 Long-lived assets held for sale 32 174 2,844 524 Lime Fresh trademark – – – 1,999 Long-lived asset impairments $ 14,946 $ 6,938 $ 32,774 $ 17,729
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	February 28 , 2017 May 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Long-term debt (Level 2) $ 213,675 $ 210,586 $ 223,526 $ 223,212

Note 13 - Supplemental Conden30

Note 13 - Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017
Notes Tables
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,495 $ 132 $ – $ 32,627 Accounts and other receivables 8,223 5,192 – 13,415 Inventories 13,068 4,949 – 18,017 Income tax receivable 173,370 – (168 ,632 ) 4,738 Other current assets 16,906 11,679 – 28,585 Total current assets 244,062 21,952 (168,632 ) 97,382 Property and equipment, net 459,402 142,146 – 601,548 Investment in subsidiaries 70,596 – (70 ,596 ) – Due from/(to) subsidiaries 93,299 222,799 (316 ,098 ) – Other assets 39,617 4,263 – 43,880 Total assets $ 906,976 $ 391,160 $ (555 ,326 ) $ 742,810 Liabilities & Shareholders ’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 18,834 $ 4,749 $ – $ 23,583 Accrued and other current liabilities 50,686 18,313 – 68,999 Deferred revenue – gift cards (502 ) 17,974 – 17,472 Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases (1 ,132 ) 1,481 – 349 Income tax payable – 168,632 (168 ,632 ) – Total current liabilities 67,886 211,149 (168,632 ) 110,403 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities 209,911 3,622 – 213 ,533 Due to/(from) subsidiaries 222,799 93,299 (316 ,098 ) – Other deferred liabilities 91,984 12,494 – 104,478 Total liabilities 592,580 320,564 (484 ,730 ) 428,414 Shareholders ’ equity: Common stock 605 – – 605 Capital in excess of par value 78,937 – – 78,937 Retained earnings 243,897 70,596 ( 70,596 ) 243,897 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9 ,043 ) – – (9,043 ) Total shareholders ’ equity 314,396 70,596 (70,596 ) 314,396 Total liabilities & shareholders ’ equity $ 906,976 $ 391,160 $ (555 ,326 ) $ 742,810 Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,208 $ 133 $ – $ 67,341 Accounts and other receivables 8,102 4,725 – 12,827 Inventories 15,401 6,194 – 21,595 Income tax receivable 167,065 – (164,062 ) 3,003 Other current assets 11,282 4,868 – 16,150 Total current assets 269,058 15,920 (164,062 ) 120,916 Property and equipment, net 501,482 169,768 – 671,250 Investment in subsidiaries 98,929 – (98,929 ) – Due from/(to) subsidiaries 76,208 213,816 (290,024 ) – Other assets 40,626 5,125 – 45,751 Total assets $ 986,303 $ 404,629 $ (553,015 ) $ 837,917 Liabilities & Shareholders ’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 17,405 $ 4,736 $ – $ 22,141 Accrued and other current liabilities 36,155 13,122 – 49,277 Deferred revenue – gift cards (481 ) 16,835 – 16,354 Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases (1,067 ) 11,001 – 9,934 Income tax payable – 164,062 (164,062 ) – Total current liabilities 52,012 209,756 (164,062 ) 97,706 Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities 209,058 4,745 – 213,803 Due to/(from) subsidiaries 213,816 76,208 (290,024 ) – Other deferred liabilities 103,637 14,991 – 118,628 Total liabilities 578,523 305,700 (454,086 ) 430,137 Shareholders ’ equity: Common stock 601 – – 601 Capital in excess of par value 75,938 – – 75,938 Retained earnings 341,350 98,929 (98,929 ) 341,350 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,109 ) – – (10,109 ) Total shareholders ’ equity 407,780 98,929 (98,929 ) 407,780 Total liabilities & shareholders ’ equity $ 986,303 $ 404,629 $ (553,015 ) $ 837,917
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 165,005 $ 59,933 $ – $ 224,938 Franchise revenue – 794 – 794 Total revenue 165,005 60,727 – 225,732 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 47,164 17,176 – 64,340 Payroll and related costs 57,485 22,595 – 80,080 Other restaurant operating costs 33,356 11,730 – 45,086 Depreciation and amortization 7,509 2,612 – 10,121 G eneral and administrative expenses 7,295 6,581 – 13,876 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 9,167 (9,167 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 10,296 3,511 – 13,807 Closures and impairments, net 11,253 2,188 – 13,441 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (2,017 ) – 2,017 – Interest expense, net 4,688 182 – 4,870 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 3,035 (3,035 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 189,231 54,373 2,017 245,621 (Loss)/income before income taxes (24 ,226 ) 6,354 2,017 (19,889 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (4,421 ) 4,337 – (84 ) Net (loss)/income $ (19 ,805 ) $ 2,017 $ (2,017 ) $ (19,805 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification 356 – – 356 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (19 ,449 ) $ 2,017 $ (2,017 ) $ (19,449 ) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 507,414 $ 187,103 $ – $ 694,517 Franchise revenue 10 2,581 – 2,591 Total revenue 507,424 189,684 – 697,108 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 145,051 53,621 – 198,672 Payroll and related costs 179,149 71,956 – 251,105 Other restaurant operating costs 108,613 40,456 – 149,069 Depreciation and amortization 23,265 8,573 – 31,838 G eneral and administrative expenses 26,376 21,983 – 48,359 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 28,223 (28,223 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 32,119 11,209 – 43,328 Closures and impairments, net 38,025 21,316 – 59,341 Equity in losses of subsidiaries 7,791 – (7 ,791 ) – Interest expense, net 13,829 762 – 14,591 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 8,983 (8,983 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 611,424 192,670 (7 ,791 ) 796,303 (Loss)/income before income taxes (104 ,000 ) (2 ,986 ) 7,791 (99 ,195 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (6 ,547 ) 4,805 – (1 ,742 ) Net loss $ (97 ,453 ) $ (7 ,791 ) $ 7,791 $ (97,453 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification 1,066 – – 1,066 Total comprehensive loss $ (96,387 ) $ (7 ,791 ) $ 7,791 $ (96,387 ) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 194,527 $ 75,341 $ – $ 269,868 Franchise revenue 90 1,512 – 1,602 Total revenue 194,617 76,853 – 271,470 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 54,209 20,934 – 75,143 Payroll and related costs 65,474 27,883 – 93,357 Other restaurant operating costs 40,008 15,303 – 55,311 Depreciation and amortization 9,008 3,724 – 12,732 General and administrative expenses 7,315 6,833 – 14,148 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 10,726 (10,726 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 9,685 3,545 – 13,230 Closures and impairments, net 3,993 2,130 – 6,123 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (5,676 ) – 5,676 – Interest expense, net 4,556 439 – 4,995 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 3,058 (3,058 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 202,356 67,007 5,676 275,039 (Loss)/income before income taxes (7,739 ) 9,846 (5,676 ) (3,569 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (4,653 ) 4,170 – (483 ) Net (loss)/income $ (3,086 ) $ 5,676 $ (5,676 ) $ (3,086 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification, net of tax 885 – – 885 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (2,201 ) $ 5,676 $ (5,676 ) $ (2,201 ) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenue: Restaurant sales and operating revenue $ 583,055 $ 224,050 $ – $ 807,105 Franchise revenue 220 4,581 – 4,801 Total revenue 583,275 228,631 – 811,906 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 160,212 61,477 – 221,689 Payroll and related costs 197,732 83,244 – 280,976 Other restaurant operating costs 126,234 47,669 – 173,903 Depreciation and amortization 27,305 11,169 – 38,474 General and administrative expenses 23,797 20,429 – 44,226 Intercompany general and administrative allocations 32,188 (32,188 ) – – Marketing expenses, net 29,591 10,805 – 40,396 Closures and impairments, net 16,080 4,827 – 20,907 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (18,907 ) – 18,907 – Interest expense, net 13,806 2,294 – 16,100 Intercompany interest expense/(income) 9,049 (9,049 ) – – Total operating costs and expenses 617,087 200,677 18,907 836,671 (Loss)/income before income taxes (33,812 ) 27,954 (18,907 ) (24,765 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes (10,733 ) 9,047 – (1,686 ) Net (loss)/income $ (23,079 ) $ 18,907 $ (18,907 ) $ (23,079 ) Other comprehensive income: Pension liability reclassification, net of tax 1,347 – – 1,347 Total comprehensive (loss)/income $ (21,732 ) $ 18,907 $ (18,907 ) $ (21,732 )
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used)/pr ovided by operating activities $ (38,058 ) $ 27,897 $ (11 ,558 ) $ (21,719 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment ( 21,631 ) (5 ,321 ) – (26 ,952 ) Proceeds from disposal of assets 13,471 8,573 – 22,044 Insurance proceeds from property claims 358 – 358 Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets 1,702 – 1,702 Other, net 1,439 – – 1,439 Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities (4,661 ) 3 ,252 – (1,409 ) Financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (4 ) (10,609 ) – (10,613 ) Stock repurchases (26 ) – – (26 ) Payments for debt issuance costs (947 ) – – (947 ) Intercompany dividend – (20 ,541 ) 20,541 – Other i ntercompany transactions 8,983 – (8,983 ) – Net cash ( used)/provided by financing activities 8,006 (31 ,150 ) 11,558 ( 11,586 ) De crease in cash and cash equivalents (34,713 ) (1 ) – (34,714 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of fiscal year 67,208 133 – 67,341 End of quarter $ 32,495 $ 132 $ – $ 32,627 Parent Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities $ (8 ,133 ) $ 41,932 $ ( 15,260 ) $ 18,539 Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment ( 19,892 ) ( 7,454 ) – ( 27,346 ) Proceeds from disposal of assets 6,193 – – 6,193 Other, net 2,444 – – 2,444 Net cash used by investing activities ( 11,255 ) (7 ,454 ) – ( 18,709 ) Financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt ( 2,390 ) (10,274 ) – (12,664 ) Stock repurchases (10,009 ) – – (10,009 ) Payments for debt issuance costs ( 30 ) – – (30 ) Intercompany dividend – (24,309 ) 24,309 – Other intercompany transactions 9,049 – (9,049 ) – Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities (3,380 ) (34 ,583 ) 15,260 (22 ,703 ) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,768 ) (105 ) – (22 ,873 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of fiscal year 75,034 297 – 75,331 End of quarter $ 52,266 $ 192 $ – $ 52,458

Note 1 - Basis of Presentatio31

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual)	Aug. 11, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016	Dec. 03, 2013
Number of Restaurants Closed	95	102
Number of Restaurants				49
Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Number of Restaurants		544
Lime Fresh [Member]
Number of Company-owned Restaurants Agreed During the Period to Sell			8

Note 1 - Basis of Presentatio32

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation - Reclassification of Line Items Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Selling, general, and administrative, net
General and administrative expenses	$ 13,876	14,148	$ 48,359	44,226
Marketing expenses, net	13,807	13,230	43,328	40,396
Closures and impairments, net	$ 13,441	6,123	$ 59,341	20,907
Trademark impairment
Lime Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Trademark impairment
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Selling, general, and administrative, net		27,378		84,622
General and administrative expenses
Marketing expenses, net
Closures and impairments, net		6,123		18,908
Trademark impairment				1,999
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Lime Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Trademark impairment				1,999
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Selling, general, and administrative, net		(27,378)		(84,622)
General and administrative expenses		14,148		44,226
Marketing expenses, net		13,230		40,396
Closures and impairments, net				1,999
Trademark impairment				(1,999)
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Lime Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Trademark impairment				$ (1,999)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentatio33

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation - Reclassification of Line Items Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets	$ 32,668	$ 17,489
Trademark impairment
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets		15,490
Trademark impairment		1,999
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Loss on impairments, including disposition of assets		1,999
Trademark impairment		$ (1,999)

Note 2 - Loss Per Share - Weigh

Note 2 - Loss Per Share - Weighted-average Common and Dilutive Potential Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Net loss	$ (19,805)	$ (3,086)	$ (97,453)	$ (23,079)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	60,262	60,918	60,074	61,239
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (in shares)	60,262	60,918	60,074	61,239
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.05)	$ (1.62)	$ (0.38)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.05)	$ (1.62)	$ (0.38)

Note 2 - Loss Per Share - Antid

Note 2 - Loss Per Share - Antidilutive Shares Excluded From Computation of Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	2,492	3,011	3,057	3,371
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	1,927	2,140	2,422	2,509
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	565	871	635	862

Note 3 - Franchise Programs (De

Note 3 - Franchise Programs (Details Textual) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)
Development and Licensing Fee Income in Conjunction with New Openings	$ 0.4	$ 0.5	$ 0.8	$ 1.6
Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Number of Franchise Restaurants	63		63
Royalty Fee Percentage			4.00%
Operating Agreements Marketing and Purchase Fee Gross Sales Contribution Maximum			1.50%
Operating Agreements National Advertising Fund Gross Sales Contribution Maximum			1.50%
Operating Agreements Support Service Fee Gross Sales Contribution Maximum			3.00%

Note 4 - Accounts and Other R37

Note 4 - Accounts and Other Receivables (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Aug. 11, 2016	May 31, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 5,289			$ 5,289
Number of Restaurants Closed	95		102
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment			$ 22,044	$ 6,193
Lime Fresh [Member]
Sale of Assets, Number of Buyers		2
Number of Company-owned Restaurants Agreed During the Period to Sell		8
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 5,300			5,300
Company-owned Restaurants Agreed to Sell, Number of Restaurants for Which Closing Requirements Were Satisfied		6
Sale of Assets, Amount to Be Received, Holdback Until Transfer of All Remaining Restaurants		$ 1,000			$ 1,000
Sale of Assets, Number of Restaurants Remaining to Be Closed and Transferred to the Buyer		2			2
Number of Restaurants Closed		6
Number of Restaurants Sold			2
Sale of Assets, Amount Received, Holdback Until Transfer of All Remaining Restaurants			$ 1,000
Lime Fresh [Member] | Buyer of Lime Fresh Restuarants [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment					$ 5,000
Lime Fresh [Member] | Buyer of Lime Fresh Brand [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 300			300
Lime Fresh [Member] | Six Restaurants Meeting the Closing Requirements [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		5,000			5,000
Lime Fresh [Member] | Pre-amendment [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 6,000			$ 6,000

Note 4 - Accounts and Other R38

Note 4 - Accounts and Other Receivables - Accounts Receivable, Current (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Insurance receivable	$ 5,000
Amounts due from franchisees	3,799	3,013
Amounts due from distributor	1,317	560
Third-party gift card sales	984	1,272
Receivables	13,415	12,827
Receivables from sales of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill assets		5,289
Other receivables	1,529	1,692
Rebates [Member]
Receivables	$ 786	$ 1,001

Note 5 - Property, Equipment,39

Note 5 - Property, Equipment, and Assets Held for Sale (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	May 31, 2016
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current	$ 20,450		$ 20,450		$ 4,642
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	7,500	$ 2,400	15,900	$ 5,200
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	2,300	100		1,000
Proceeds from Sale of Property Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 9,800	$ 2,500	$ 15,900	$ 6,200

Note 5 - Property, Equipment,40

Note 5 - Property, Equipment, Assets Held for Sale, Operating Leases, and Sale-leaseback Transactions - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Property, plant and equipment		$ 1,115,381	$ 1,224,475
Less accumulated depreciation		513,833	553,225
Property and equipment, net		601,548	671,250
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		182,785	209,930
Building [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		372,430	398,984
Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		257,147	303,032
Restaurant Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		206,107	222,646
Other Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		74,712	82,204
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	[1]	17,894	4,354
Construction in Progress and Other [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		$ 4,306	$ 3,325
[1]	Surplus properties represent assets held for sale that are not classified as such in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as we have yet to conclude that we can sell these assets within the next 12 months. These assets primarily consist of parcels of land upon which we have no intention to build restaurants, closed properties which include a building, and liquor licenses not needed for operations.

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and C41

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Capital Leases (Details Textual)	Dec. 03, 2013USD ($)	May 14, 2012USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Number of Restaurants	49
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount			$ 11,100,000	$ 11,100,000
Secured Debt			$ 5,135,000	5,135,000		$ 15,745,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term	4 years
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 50,000,000				$ 30,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Leverage Ratio			4.65
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio			1.25
Credit Facility Interest Rate, Floor	0.00%
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Appraised Value	$ 101,400,000
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount			$ 80,000,000	80,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.50%
Sub-limit for Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 25,000,000				$ 15,000,000
Rent and Other Line Item [Member]
Interest Payable, Current			4,900,000	4,900,000		1,000,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.625%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ 3,700,000	1,476,000	1,476,000		$ 1,771,000
Debt Instrument, Term		8 years
Debt Instrument, Cumulative Sinking Fund Payments			0	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				May 15, 2020
Mortgages [Member]
Secured Debt			5,100,000	$ 5,100,000
Mortgages [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Range of Loan Balances			$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			7.78%	7.78%
Mortgages [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Range of Loan Balances			$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			10.17%	10.17%

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and C42

Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Capital Leases - Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 14, 2012
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (31,000)	$ (74,000)
Mortgage loan obligations	5,135,000	15,745,000
Unamortized (discount)/premium - mortgage loan obligations	(2,000)	75,000
Capital lease obligations	207,000	211,000
Total long-term debt and capital leases	213,882,000	223,737,000
Less current maturities	349,000	9,934,000
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	213,533,000	213,803,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior unsecured notes	212,546,000	212,546,000
Unamortized discount	(1,476,000)	(1,771,000)	$ (3,700,000)
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(2,497,000)	(2,995,000)
Senior unsecured notes less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	$ 208,573,000	$ 207,780,000

Note 7 - Closures and Impairm43

Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Aug. 11, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Number of Restaurants Closed	95			102
Closures and Impairments Expenses		$ 13,441	$ 6,123	$ 59,341	$ 20,907
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				22,044	6,193
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals		7,500	$ 2,400	15,900	$ 5,200
Operating Lease Obligation		19,139		19,139		$ 6,270
Rent and Other [Member]
Operating Lease Obligation		18,100		18,100
Deferred Escalating Minimum Rent [Member]
Operating Lease Obligation		500		500
Other Deferred Liabilities [Member]
Operating Lease Obligation		$ 500		$ 500
Restaurant Support Center in Maryville, Tennessee [Member]
Number of Buildings Sold				1
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				$ 2,600
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals				5,800
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property				(3,200)
Closed Restaurant Lease Reserves, Inventory Write-off, Severance Benefits, and Other Closing Expenses [Member]
Closures and Impairments Expenses				$ 30,200

Note 7 - Closures and Impairm44

Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Trademark Impairments - Closures and Impairments Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Closures and Impairments Expenses	$ 13,441	$ 6,123	$ 59,341	$ 20,907
Closed restaurant lease reserves			17,445
Inventory write-off			2,754
Trademark impairment
Continuing Operations [Member]
Closures and Impairments Expenses	13,441	6,123	59,341	20,907
Closed restaurant lease reserves	(133)	(1,207)	17,445	3,118
Inventory write-off			2,754
Severance benefits	13	68	1,606	213
Gain on sale of properties	(2,334)	(79)	(68)	(1,030)
Continuing Operations [Member] | Lime Fresh Trademark [Member]
Trademark impairment				1,999
Continuing Operations [Member] | Other Closing Expense [Member]
Closures and Impairments Expenses	949	403	4,830	877
Property [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Closures and Impairments Expenses	$ 14,946	$ 6,938	$ 32,774	$ 15,730

Note 7 - Closures and Impairm45

Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Trademark Impairments - Future Liabilites Associated with Closed Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
Balance	$ 6,270
Closing expense including rent and other lease charges	17,445
Payments	(13,772)
Adjustments to deferred escalating minimum rent and other	9,196
Balance	$ 19,139

Note 8 - Employee Post-employ46

Note 8 - Employee Post-employment Benefits (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Aug. 11, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans		3		3
Number of Restaurants Closed	95			102
Employee-related Liabilities, Current		$ 15,296		$ 15,296		$ 14,561
Closures and Impairments Expenses		13,441	$ 6,123	59,341	$ 20,907
Employee Severance [Member]
Severance Costs				4,890
Employee-related Liabilities, Current		0		0		300
Closures and Impairments Expenses				3,300
James J. Buettgen [Member]
Severance Costs				3,100
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)		400	800	1,100	1,900
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Closures and Impairments Expenses				1,600
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)		(339)	$ (730)	(1,014)	$ (1,831)
Pension Plan [Member] | Payroll and Related Costs [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current		3,900		3,900		2,500
Pension Plan [Member] | Other Deferred Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent		33,100		33,100		35,700
Post-retirement Medical and Life Benefits Plans [Member] | Payroll and Related Costs [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current		100		100		100
Post-retirement Medical and Life Benefits Plans [Member] | Other Deferred Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent		$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000

Note 8 - Employee Post-employ47

Note 8 - Employee Post-employment Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Pension Plan [Member]
Service cost	$ 5	$ 33	$ 18	$ 305
Interest cost	420	495	1,260	1,535
Expected return on plan assets	(91)	(103)	(273)	(308)
Recognized actuarial loss	339	730	1,014	1,831
Curtailment expense		1		1
Net periodic benefit cost	673	1,156	2,019	3,364
Postretirement Medical and Life Benefits [Member]
Service cost	2	1	3	3
Interest cost	9	12	27	36
Recognized actuarial loss	17	32	51	97
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 28	$ 45	$ 81	$ 136

Note 8 - Employee Post-employ48

Note 8 - Employee Post-employment Benefits - Roll Forward of Employee Separation Obligations (Details) - Employee Severance [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
Balance	$ 317
Employee severance and unused vacation accruals	4,890
Cash payments	(5,207)
Balance

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	May 31, 2016
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 131,300		$ 131,300		$ 89,900
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(84)	$ (483)	(1,742)	$ (1,686)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	10,300		44,100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	3,800		3,800		4,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reclassified Against Deferred Tax Assets			3,300		3,700
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	2,400		2,400		2,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	400		400		$ 400
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 0		$ 0

Note 10 - Share-based Employe50

Note 10 - Share-based Employee Compensation (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Nov. 29, 2016shares	Aug. 30, 2016shares	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	250,000				250,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ / shares	$ 0.01				$ 0.01
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost | $	$ 0.5			$ 0.9	$ 3	$ 1.7
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0				0		0
Payroll and Related Costs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost | $					$ 0.1
Other Deferred Liabilities [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost | $					$ 0.3		$ 0.2
Restricted Stock Service-based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					538,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period					41,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $	$ 0.6				$ 0.6
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition					1 year 146 days
Stock Options Services-Based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term					3 years 233 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,749,000				1,749,000		2,066,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					1,126,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $	$ 1.2				$ 1.2
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition					1 year 73 days
Phantom Stock Units Service-based [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		81,000
Phantom Stock Units Service-based [Member] | Senior Executive Team [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		2 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		407,000
SIP and 1996 SIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	6,557,000				6,557,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,749,000				1,749,000
SIP and 1996 SIP [Member] | Restricted Stock Service-based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term					7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					878,000
SIP and 1996 SIP [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	4,808,000				4,808,000
SIP and 1996 SIP [Member] | Restricted Stock Units Service-based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					319,000
Number Of Annual Installments					3
SIP and 1996 SIP [Member] | Phantom Stock Units Performance-based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			571,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period		210,000
SIP [Member] | Stock Options Services-Based [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					247,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period					7 years
SIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Non-employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					219,000

Note 10 - Share-based Employe51

Note 10 - Share-based Employee Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - Stock Options Services-Based [Member] shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017$ / sharesshares
Outstanding, Shares (in shares) | shares	2,066
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 7.89
Granted, Shares (in shares) | shares	1,126
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.46
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Shares (in shares) | shares	(40)
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.53
Expired, Shares (in shares) | shares	(1,403)
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.62
Outstanding, Shares (in shares) | shares	1,749
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.13
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	3 years 233 days
Exercisable, Shares (in shares) | shares	910
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.62
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	1 year 36 days

Note 10 - Share-based Employe52

Note 10 - Share-based Employee Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Details) shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock Service-based [Member]
Unvested, Shares (in shares) | shares	564
Unvested, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.29
Granted, Shares (in shares) | shares	538
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.22
Vested, Shares (in shares) | shares	(535)
Vested, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.79
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Shares (in shares) | shares	(41)
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.70
Unvested (in shares) | shares	526
Unvested, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.71
Restricted Stock Performance-based [Member]
Unvested, Shares (in shares) | shares	225
Unvested, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.51
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Shares (in shares) | shares	(84)
Cancellations and Forfeitures, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.51
Unvested (in shares) | shares	141
Unvested, Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.51

Note 11 - Commitments and Con53

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current		$ 5,000
Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member] | Rent and Other [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual		5,000
Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member] | Accounts and Other Receivables [Member]
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current		$ 5,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$ (5,000)

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem54

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2016	Feb. 28, 2016
Deferred compensation plan – Assets	$ 6,660	$ 5,644
Deferred compensation plan – Liabilities	$ (6,660)	$ (5,644)

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem55

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Values Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-recurring Basis (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	$ 4,963
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	444
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Assets Held for Use [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	$ 4,519

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem56

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Losses Recognized from Fair Value Measurement on Non-recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Long-lived asset impairments			$ 32,668	$ 17,489
Closure and Impairments [Member]
Long-lived assets held for use	$ 14,914	$ 6,764	29,930	15,206
Long-lived assets held for sale	32	174	2,844	524
Lime Fresh trademark				1,999
Long-lived asset impairments	$ 14,946	$ 6,938	$ 32,774	$ 17,729

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem57

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Other Financial Instruments Not Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016
Long-term debt, carrying amount	$ 213,675	$ 223,526
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 210,586	$ 223,212

Note 13 - Supplemental Conden58

Note 13 - Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2016	Mar. 01, 2016	Jun. 02, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 32,627	$ 67,341	$ 52,458	$ 75,331
Accounts and other receivables	13,415	12,827
Inventories	18,017	21,595
Income tax receivable	4,738	3,003
Other current assets	28,585	16,150
Total current assets	97,382	120,916
Property and equipment, net	601,548	671,250
Investment in subsidiaries
Due from/(to) subsidiaries
Other assets	43,880	45,751
Total assets	742,810	837,917
Accounts payable	23,583	22,141
Accrued and other current liabilities	68,999	49,277
Deferred revenue – gift cards	17,472	16,354
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	349	9,934
Income tax payable
Total current liabilities	110,403	97,706
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	213,533	213,803
Due to/(from) subsidiaries
Other deferred liabilities	104,478	118,628
Total liabilities	428,414	430,137
Common stock	605	601
Capital in excess of par value	78,937	75,938
Retained earnings	243,897	341,350
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,043)	(10,109)
Total shareholders’ equity	314,396	407,780
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	742,810	837,917
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	32,627	67,341	52,458	75,331
Accounts and other receivables	13,415	12,827
Inventories	18,017	21,595
Income tax receivable	4,738	3,003
Other current assets	28,585	16,150
Total current assets	97,382	120,916
Property and equipment, net	601,548	671,250
Investment in subsidiaries
Due from/(to) subsidiaries
Other assets	43,880	45,751
Total assets	742,810	837,917
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,583	22,141
Accrued and other current liabilities	68,999	49,277
Deferred revenue – gift cards	17,472	16,354
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	349	9,934
Income tax payable
Total current liabilities	110,403	97,706
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	213,533	213,803
Due to/(from) subsidiaries
Other deferred liabilities	104,478	118,628
Total liabilities	428,414	430,137
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock	605	601
Capital in excess of par value	78,937	75,938
Retained earnings	243,897	341,350
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,043)	(10,109)
Total shareholders’ equity	314,396	407,780
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	742,810	837,917
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and other receivables
Inventories
Income tax receivable	(168,632)	(164,062)
Other current assets
Total current assets	(168,632)	(164,062)
Property and equipment, net
Investment in subsidiaries	(70,596)	(98,929)
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	(316,098)	(290,024)
Other assets
Total assets	(555,326)	(553,015)
Accounts payable
Accrued and other current liabilities
Deferred revenue – gift cards
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases
Income tax payable	(168,632)	(164,062)
Total current liabilities	(168,632)	(164,062)
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	(316,098)	(290,024)
Other deferred liabilities
Total liabilities	(484,730)	(454,086)
Common stock
Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings	(70,596)	(98,929)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity	(70,596)	(98,929)
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	(555,326)	(553,015)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and other receivables
Inventories
Income tax receivable	(168,632)	(164,062)
Other current assets
Total current assets	(168,632)	(164,062)
Property and equipment, net
Investment in subsidiaries	(70,596)	(98,929)
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	(316,098)	(290,024)
Other assets
Total assets	(555,326)	(553,015)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued and other current liabilities
Deferred revenue – gift cards
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases
Income tax payable	(168,632)	(164,062)
Total current liabilities	(168,632)	(164,062)
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	(316,098)	(290,024)
Other deferred liabilities
Total liabilities	(484,730)	(454,086)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock
Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings	(70,596)	(98,929)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity	(70,596)	(98,929)
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	(555,326)	(553,015)
Parent Company [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	32,495	67,208	52,266	75,034
Accounts and other receivables	8,223	8,102
Inventories	13,068	15,401
Income tax receivable	173,370	167,065
Other current assets	16,906	11,282
Total current assets	244,062	269,058
Property and equipment, net	459,402	501,482
Investment in subsidiaries	70,596	98,929
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	93,299	76,208
Other assets	39,617	40,626
Total assets	906,976	986,303
Accounts payable	18,834	17,405
Accrued and other current liabilities	50,686	36,155
Deferred revenue – gift cards	(502)	(481)
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	(1,132)	(1,067)
Income tax payable
Total current liabilities	67,886	52,012
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	209,911	209,058
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	222,799	213,816
Other deferred liabilities	91,984	103,637
Total liabilities	592,580	578,523
Common stock	605	601
Capital in excess of par value	78,937	75,938
Retained earnings	243,897	341,350
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,043)	(10,109)
Total shareholders’ equity	314,396	407,780
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	906,976	986,303
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	32,495	67,208	52,266	75,034
Accounts and other receivables	8,223	8,102
Inventories	13,068	15,401
Income tax receivable	173,370	167,065
Other current assets	16,906	11,282
Total current assets	244,062	269,058
Property and equipment, net	459,402	501,482
Investment in subsidiaries	70,596	98,929
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	93,299	76,208
Other assets	39,617	40,626
Total assets	906,976	986,303
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	18,834	17,405
Accrued and other current liabilities	50,686	36,155
Deferred revenue – gift cards	(502)	(481)
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	(1,132)	(1,067)
Income tax payable
Total current liabilities	67,886	52,012
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	209,911	209,058
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	222,799	213,816
Other deferred liabilities	91,984	103,637
Total liabilities	592,580	578,523
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock	605	601
Capital in excess of par value	78,937	75,938
Retained earnings	243,897	341,350
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,043)	(10,109)
Total shareholders’ equity	314,396	407,780
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	906,976	986,303
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	132	133	192	297
Accounts and other receivables	5,192	4,725
Inventories	4,949	6,194
Income tax receivable
Other current assets	11,679	4,868
Total current assets	21,952	15,920
Property and equipment, net	142,146	169,768
Investment in subsidiaries
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	222,799	213,816
Other assets	4,263	5,125
Total assets	391,160	404,629
Accounts payable	4,749	4,736
Accrued and other current liabilities	18,313	13,122
Deferred revenue – gift cards	17,974	16,835
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	1,481	11,001
Income tax payable	168,632	164,062
Total current liabilities	211,149	209,756
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	3,622	4,745
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	93,299	76,208
Other deferred liabilities	12,494	14,991
Total liabilities	320,564	305,700
Common stock
Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings	70,596	98,929
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity	70,596	98,929
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	391,160	404,629
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	132	133	$ 192	$ 297
Accounts and other receivables	5,192	4,725
Inventories	4,949	6,194
Income tax receivable
Other current assets	11,679	4,868
Total current assets	21,952	15,920
Property and equipment, net	142,146	169,768
Investment in subsidiaries
Due from/(to) subsidiaries	222,799	213,816
Other assets	4,263	5,125
Total assets	391,160	404,629
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,749	4,736
Accrued and other current liabilities	18,313	13,122
Deferred revenue – gift cards	17,974	16,835
Current maturities of long-term debt, including capital leases	1,481	11,001
Income tax payable	168,632	164,062
Total current liabilities	211,149	209,756
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities	3,622	4,745
Due to/(from) subsidiaries	93,299	76,208
Other deferred liabilities	12,494	14,991
Total liabilities	320,564	305,700
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock
Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings	70,596	98,929
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity	70,596	98,929
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity	$ 391,160	$ 404,629

Note 13 - Supplemental Conden59

Note 13 - Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	$ 224,938	$ 269,868	$ 694,517	$ 807,105
Franchise revenue	794	1,602	2,591	4,801
Total revenue	225,732	271,470	697,108	811,906
Cost of goods sold	64,340	75,143	198,672	221,689
Payroll and related costs	80,080	93,357	251,105	280,976
Other restaurant operating costs	45,086	55,311	149,069	173,903
Depreciation and amortization	10,121	12,732	31,838	38,474
General and administrative expenses	13,876	14,148	48,359	44,226
Intercompany general and administrative allocations
Marketing expenses, net	13,807	13,230	43,328	40,396
Closures and Impairments Expenses	13,441	6,123	59,341	20,907
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense, net	4,870	4,995	14,591	16,100
Intercompany interest expense/(income)
Total operating costs and expenses	245,621	275,039	796,303	836,671
(Loss)/income before income taxes	(19,889)	(3,569)	(99,195)	(24,765)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(84)	(483)	(1,742)	(1,686)
Net loss	(19,805)	(3,086)	(97,453)	(23,079)
Pension liability reclassification	356	885	1,066	1,347
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(19,449)	(2,201)	(96,387)	(21,732)
Revenue:
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	224,938	269,868	694,517	807,105
Franchise revenue	794	1,602	2,591	4,801
Total revenue	225,732	271,470	697,108	811,906
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	64,340	75,143	198,672	221,689
Payroll and related costs	80,080	93,357	251,105	280,976
Other restaurant operating costs	45,086	55,311	149,069	173,903
Depreciation and amortization	10,121	12,732	31,838	38,474
General and administrative expenses	13,876	14,148	48,359	44,226
Intercompany general and administrative allocations
Marketing expenses, net	13,807	13,230	43,328	40,396
Closures and Impairments Expenses	13,441	6,123	59,341	20,907
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense, net	4,870	4,995	14,591	16,100
Intercompany interest expense/(income)
Total operating costs and expenses	245,621	275,039	796,303	836,671
(Loss)/income before income taxes	(19,889)	(3,569)	(99,195)	(24,765)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(84)	(483)	(1,742)	(1,686)
Net loss	(19,805)	(3,086)	(97,453)	(23,079)
Total operating costs and expenses		275,039
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability reclassification	356	885	1,066	1,347
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(19,449)	(2,201)	(96,387)	(21,732)
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Restaurant sales and operating revenue
Franchise revenue
Total revenue
Cost of goods sold
Payroll and related costs
Other restaurant operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expenses
Intercompany general and administrative allocations
Marketing expenses, net
Closures and Impairments Expenses
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	2,017	5,676	(7,791)	18,907
Interest expense, net
Intercompany interest expense/(income)
Total operating costs and expenses	2,017		(7,791)	18,907
(Loss)/income before income taxes	2,017	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Pension liability reclassification
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Revenue:
Restaurant sales and operating revenue
Franchise revenue
Total revenue
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold
Payroll and related costs
Other restaurant operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expenses
Intercompany general and administrative allocations
Marketing expenses, net
Closures and Impairments Expenses
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	2,017	5,676	(7,791)	18,907
Interest expense, net
Intercompany interest expense/(income)
Total operating costs and expenses	2,017		(7,791)	18,907
(Loss)/income before income taxes	2,017	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Total operating costs and expenses		5,676
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability reclassification
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Parent Company [Member]
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	165,005	194,527	507,414	583,055
Franchise revenue		90	10	220
Total revenue	165,005	194,617	507,424	583,275
Cost of goods sold	47,164	54,209	145,051	160,212
Payroll and related costs	57,485	65,474	179,149	197,732
Other restaurant operating costs	33,356	40,008	108,613	126,234
Depreciation and amortization	7,509	9,008	23,265	27,305
General and administrative expenses	7,295	7,315	26,376	23,797
Intercompany general and administrative allocations	9,167	10,726	28,223	32,188
Marketing expenses, net	10,296	9,685	32,119	29,591
Closures and Impairments Expenses	11,253	3,993	38,025	16,080
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Interest expense, net	4,688	4,556	13,829	13,806
Intercompany interest expense/(income)	3,035	3,058	8,983	9,049
Total operating costs and expenses	189,231		611,424	617,087
(Loss)/income before income taxes	(24,226)	(7,739)	(104,000)	(33,812)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(4,421)	(4,653)	(6,547)	(10,733)
Net loss	(19,805)	(3,086)	(97,453)	(23,079)
Pension liability reclassification	356	885	1,066	1,347
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(19,449)	(2,201)	(96,387)	(21,732)
Revenue:
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	165,005	194,527	507,414	583,055
Franchise revenue		90	10	220
Total revenue	165,005	194,617	507,424	583,275
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	47,164	54,209	145,051	160,212
Payroll and related costs	57,485	65,474	179,149	197,732
Other restaurant operating costs	33,356	40,008	108,613	126,234
Depreciation and amortization	7,509	9,008	23,265	27,305
General and administrative expenses	7,295	7,315	26,376	23,797
Intercompany general and administrative allocations	9,167	10,726	28,223	32,188
Marketing expenses, net	10,296	9,685	32,119	29,591
Closures and Impairments Expenses	11,253	3,993	38,025	16,080
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,017)	(5,676)	7,791	(18,907)
Interest expense, net	4,688	4,556	13,829	13,806
Intercompany interest expense/(income)	3,035	3,058	8,983	9,049
Total operating costs and expenses	189,231		611,424	617,087
(Loss)/income before income taxes	(24,226)	(7,739)	(104,000)	(33,812)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(4,421)	(4,653)	(6,547)	(10,733)
Net loss	(19,805)	(3,086)	(97,453)	(23,079)
Total operating costs and expenses		202,356
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability reclassification	356	885	1,066	1,347
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(19,449)	(2,201)	(96,387)	(21,732)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	59,933	75,341	187,103	224,050
Franchise revenue	794	1,512	2,581	4,581
Total revenue	60,727	76,853	189,684	228,631
Cost of goods sold	17,176	20,934	53,621	61,477
Payroll and related costs	22,595	27,883	71,956	83,244
Other restaurant operating costs	11,730	15,303	40,456	47,669
Depreciation and amortization	2,612	3,724	8,573	11,169
General and administrative expenses	6,581	6,833	21,983	20,429
Intercompany general and administrative allocations	(9,167)	(10,726)	(28,223)	(32,188)
Marketing expenses, net	3,511	3,545	11,209	10,805
Closures and Impairments Expenses	2,188	2,130	21,316	4,827
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense, net	182	439	762	2,294
Intercompany interest expense/(income)	(3,035)	(3,058)	(8,983)	(9,049)
Total operating costs and expenses	54,373		192,670	200,677
(Loss)/income before income taxes	6,354	9,846	(2,986)	27,954
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	4,337	4,170	4,805	9,047
Net loss	2,017	5,676	(7,791)	18,907
Pension liability reclassification
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	2,017	5,676	(7,791)	18,907
Revenue:
Restaurant sales and operating revenue	59,933	75,341	187,103	224,050
Franchise revenue	794	1,512	2,581	4,581
Total revenue	60,727	76,853	189,684	228,631
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	17,176	20,934	53,621	61,477
Payroll and related costs	22,595	27,883	71,956	83,244
Other restaurant operating costs	11,730	15,303	40,456	47,669
Depreciation and amortization	2,612	3,724	8,573	11,169
General and administrative expenses	6,581	6,833	21,983	20,429
Intercompany general and administrative allocations	(9,167)	(10,726)	(28,223)	(32,188)
Marketing expenses, net	3,511	3,545	11,209	10,805
Closures and Impairments Expenses	2,188	2,130	21,316	4,827
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense, net	182	439	762	2,294
Intercompany interest expense/(income)	(3,035)	(3,058)	(8,983)	(9,049)
Total operating costs and expenses	54,373		192,670	200,677
(Loss)/income before income taxes	6,354	9,846	(2,986)	27,954
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	4,337	4,170	4,805	9,047
Net loss	2,017	5,676	(7,791)	18,907
Total operating costs and expenses		67,007
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability reclassification
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	$ 2,017	$ 5,676	$ (7,791)	$ 18,907

Note 13 - Supplemental Conden60

Note 13 - Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2016	May 31, 2016
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities	$ (21,719)	$ 18,539
Purchases of property and equipment	(26,952)	(27,346)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	22,044	6,193
Insurance proceeds from property claims	358
Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets	1,702	833
Other, net	1,439	2,444
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	(1,409)	(18,709)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(10,613)	(12,664)
Stock repurchases	(26)	(10,009)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(947)	(30)
Intercompany dividend
Other intercompany transactions
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	(11,586)	(22,703)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(34,714)	(22,873)
Beginning of fiscal year	67,341	75,331	$ 75,331
End of quarter	32,627	52,458	67,341
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(26,952)	(27,346)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	22,044	6,193
Other, net	1,439	2,444
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	(1,409)	(18,709)
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(10,613)	(12,664)
Stock repurchases	(26)	(10,009)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(947)	(30)
Intercompany dividend
Other intercompany transactions
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	(11,586)	(22,703)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(34,714)	(22,873)
Beginning of fiscal year	67,341	75,331	75,331
End of quarter	32,627	52,458	67,341
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities	(11,558)	(15,260)
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Insurance proceeds from property claims
Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets
Other, net
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities
Principal payments on long-term debt
Stock repurchases
Payments for debt issuance costs
Intercompany dividend	20,541	24,309
Other intercompany transactions	(8,983)	(9,049)
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	11,558	15,260
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of fiscal year
End of quarter
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other, net
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt
Stock repurchases
Payments for debt issuance costs
Intercompany dividend	20,541	24,309
Other intercompany transactions	(8,983)	(9,049)
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	11,558	15,260
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of fiscal year
End of quarter
Parent Company [Member]
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities	(38,058)	(8,133)
Purchases of property and equipment	(21,631)	(19,892)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	13,471	6,193
Insurance proceeds from property claims	358
Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets	1,702
Other, net	1,439	2,444
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	(4,661)	(11,255)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(4)	(2,390)
Stock repurchases	(26)	(10,009)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(947)	(30)
Intercompany dividend
Other intercompany transactions	8,983	9,049
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	8,006	(3,380)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(34,713)	(22,768)
Beginning of fiscal year	67,208	75,034	75,034
End of quarter	32,495	52,266	67,208
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(21,631)	(19,892)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	13,471	6,193
Other, net	1,439	2,444
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	(4,661)	(11,255)
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(4)	(2,390)
Stock repurchases	(26)	(10,009)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(947)	(30)
Intercompany dividend
Other intercompany transactions	8,983	9,049
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	8,006	(3,380)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(34,713)	(22,768)
Beginning of fiscal year	67,208	75,034	75,034
End of quarter	32,495	52,266	67,208
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities	27,897	41,932
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,321)	(7,454)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	8,573
Insurance proceeds from property claims
Reductions in Deferred Compensation Plan assets
Other, net
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	3,252	(7,454)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(10,609)	(10,274)
Stock repurchases
Payments for debt issuance costs
Intercompany dividend	(20,541)	(24,309)
Other intercompany transactions
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	(31,150)	(34,583)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1)	(105)
Beginning of fiscal year	133	297	297
End of quarter	132	192	133
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,321)	(7,454)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	8,573
Other, net
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	3,252	(7,454)
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(10,609)	(10,274)
Stock repurchases
Payments for debt issuance costs
Intercompany dividend	(20,541)	(24,309)
Other intercompany transactions
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities	(31,150)	(34,583)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1)	(105)
Beginning of fiscal year	133	297	297
End of quarter	$ 132	$ 192	$ 133

Note 15 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 15 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Apr. 04, 2017shares	Mar. 29, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Lease Obligation				$ 19,139	$ 6,270
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current				5,000
Rent and Other [Member]
Operating Lease Obligation				18,100
Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member] | Rent and Other [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual				5,000
Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member] | Accounts and Other Receivables [Member]
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current				$ 5,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Operating Lease Obligation, Leases Settled, Number			4
Operating Lease Obligation, Leases Settled, Amount			$ 1,400
Subsequent Event [Member] | Dennis Krystek v. Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount		$ (5,000)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | shares	142,045
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Number of Vesting Installments	3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years