Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Details) - Components of Total Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 20, 2013	Aug. 28, 2013
Total assets:
Total Assets	$ 256,367	$ 250,305
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	209,512	204,037
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	3,515	3,550
Franchise [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	14,058	14,674
Corporate Assets [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	$ 29,282	$ 28,044