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Segment Information (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2012
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of revenue by segment
Cracker Barrel stores represent a single, integrated operation with two related and substantially integrated product lines.  The operating expenses of the restaurant and retail product lines of a Cracker Barrel store are shared and are indistinguishable in many respects.  Accordingly, the Company manages its business on the basis of one reportable operating segment.  All of the Company's operations are located within the United States.  Total revenue was comprised of the following at:
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
November 2, 2012
  
October 28, 2011
 
Revenue:
      
  Restaurant
 $504,314  $481,509 
  Retail
  123,137   116,928 
  Total revenue
 $627,451  $598,437