Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 3,610	$ 5,148
Depreciation and amortization	4,448	4,154
Asset impairment and estimated lease termination and other closing costs	288	158
Net loss on disposal of assets	17	10
Amortization of deferred financing costs	8	45
Inventory reserve	12	0
Deferred income taxes	(76)	148
Deferred rent	695	644
Stock-based compensation	1,062	960
Tax benefit - equity awards issued	(67)	(121)
Restricted cash	422	194
Accounts receivable, net	(6)	(108)
Inventories	76	236
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,285	654
Deposits	(28)	(15)
Accounts payable	1,794	(1,210)
Accrued compensation and benefits	(2,476)	(1,242)
Other current liabilities	(752)	570
Long-term deferred compensation	(27)	(69)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	6,921	8,476
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of restaurant assets	1,200	0
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements	(4,303)	(3,407)
Payments received on notes receivable	43	363
Cash flows used for investing activities	(3,060)	(3,044)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from draws on line of credit	23,700	21,900
Payments on line of credit	(20,300)	(24,900)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(676)	(96)
Payments on long-term debt and financing lease obligation		(457)
Proceeds from (payments for) exercise of stock options	76	128
Tax benefit for equity awards issued	67	121
Repurchase of common stock	(5,872)	(3,113)
Cash flows (used for) provided by financing activities	(3,005)	(6,417)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	856	(985)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,148	2,654
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 2,004	$ 1,669