Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 06, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 6, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurant assets	$	5,043	$	—	$	—	$	5,043	$	(218	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,563	$	—	$	660	$	903	$	(90	)

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 7, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to company- owned restaurant assets	$	3,498	$	—	$	—	$	3,498	$	(1,539	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,567	$	—	$	—	$	1,567	$	(762	)