Note 18 - Leases, Lease Guarantees and Loan Guarantees (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011	Nov. 27, 2010
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 17,123	$ 16,406	$ 16,575
Real Estate Rental Income (Loss) Net of Expense	(468)	285	(429)
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	1,684	2,193
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value	347	508
Lease Obligations of Licensee Operators [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	$ 2,007	$ 2,515
Minimum [Member]
Operating Lease Lease Term	1 year
Renewal Term on Operating Lease	5 years
Lease Guarantees Term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Operating Lease Lease Term	15 years
Renewal Term on Operating Lease	15 years
Lease Guarantees Term	10 years