Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 20, 2013	Nov. 21, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ (1,466)	$ 129
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for asset impairments, net of gains/losses on property sales	538	(152)
Depreciation and amortization	4,413	4,136
Amortization of debt issuance cost	26	26
Share-based compensation expense	325	137
(Increase) Reduction in tax benefits from share-based compensation		14
Deferred tax benefit	(1,231)	(113)
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities	2,605	4,177
Decrease in trade accounts and other receivables	262	638
Increase in food and supply inventories	(1,996)	(1,398)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	1,026	1,930
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,043	1,239
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,940	6,586
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in note receivable		10
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale	467	510
Purchases of property and equipment	(9,207)	(4,874)
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,740)	(4,354)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Credit facility borrowings	22,300	12,600
Credit facility repayments	(17,200)	(14,100)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5,100	(1,500)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	300	732
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,528	1,223
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,828	1,955
Cash paid for:
Income taxes		0
Interest	$ 200	$ 146