Lease Obligations and Other Commitments - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating and Financing Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 27, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Remaining 2021	$ 386
Year one	973
Year two	691
Year three	454
Year four	230
Thereafter	126
Total lease payments	2,860
Less imputed interest	183
Net minimum lease payments	2,677
Finance Leases
Remaining 2021	45
Year one	151
Total lease payments	196
Less imputed interest	5
Net minimum lease payments	191
Total
Remaining 2021	431
Year one	1,124
Year two	691
Year three	454
Year four	230
Thereafter	126
Total lease payments	3,056
Less imputed interest	188
Net minimum lease payments	$ 2,868

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