Note 16 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Detail) - Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	May 26, 2012	Feb. 25, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011	Aug. 27, 2011	May 28, 2011	Feb. 26, 2011	Nov. 24, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	$ 475	$ 236	$ 418	$ 123	$ 1,080	$ 879	$ 711	$ 2,500
Other								32
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification	131	228			2,844	884	(359)	(3,728)
Changes in estimates related to previously closed Company-owned retail stores							131	1,007
Total lease exit costs							359	3,728
Licensee debt cancellation charges					6,447			6,447
Total charges related to restructuring, asset impairment, lease exit costs and debt cancellation included in loss from operations							1,070	12,675
Company-owned Retail Store Closures [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges							123	1,156
Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges							588	1,312
Lease Exit [Member]
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification							228	1,221
Lease Modification [Member]
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification								$ 1,500