Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2014	Apr. 02, 2013
Operating activities
Net income	$ 1,424	$ 924
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,610	4,801
Provision for deferred income taxes	0	366
Asset disposals, closure costs and restaurant impairments	214	201
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt extinguishment expense	25	56
Stock-based compensation	140	363
Other noncash	0	(64)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	244	100
Inventories	(400)	(383)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(573)	(770)
Accounts payable	1,441	(133)
Deferred rent	1,396	1,121
Income taxes	930	239
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(194)	1,140
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,257	7,961
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(11,510)	(13,342)
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,510)	(13,342)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt	41,909	37,703
Payments on long-term debt	(41,621)	(31,925)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(71)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	736	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	953	5,778
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(300)	397
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period	968	581
End of period	$ 668	$ 978