Litigation and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 24, 2012

Litigation and Contingencies [Abstract]

Minimum royalty and other obligations due under terms of certain licenses held by company

	2012		2013		2014		2015		2016		Thereafter
Minimum royalties	$	750	$	900	$	1,200	$	1,500	$	—	$	—
Minimum advertising	$	2,360	$	2,645	$	2,724	$	2,806	$	2,890	$	5,236

Minimum royalties are based on both fixed obligations and assumptions regarding the consumer price index. Royalty obligations in excess of minimum requirements are based upon future sales levels. In accordance with these agreements, the Company incurred royalty expense of $481 and $953, respectively, for the 12 weeks ended March 24, 2012 and March 26, 2011, respectively.