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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 9,415us-gaap_InventoryNet $ 7,223us-gaap_InventoryNet
Smallwares Inventory [Member]    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 6,200us-gaap_InventoryNet
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$ 4,500us-gaap_InventoryNet
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