Note 3 - Investments in Associated Companies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2019

Notes Tables

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

	13 Weeks Ended
	December 29,		December 30,
(Thousands of Dollars)	2019		2018
Operating revenue		10,195		12,164
Operating expenses		8,165		9,095
Operating income		2,030		3,069
Company's 50% share of operating income		1,015		1,535
Less amortization of intangible assets		104		105
Equity in earnings of TNI		911		1,430

	13 Weeks Ended
	December 29,		December 30,
(Thousands of Dollars)	2019		2018
Operating revenue		13,925		14,826
Operating expenses, excluding restructuring costs, depreciation and amortization		12,120		12,663
Restructuring costs		—		30
Depreciation and amortization		145		280
Operating income		1,660		1,853
Net income		1,316		1,398
Equity in earnings of MNI		658		699