Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity - Fair Value of Vested Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2016	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 61	$ 62	$ 96
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	113	65	46
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Options And Awards Vested In Period Aggregate Fair Value	$ 174	$ 127	$ 142

Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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The total fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain awards and options in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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