Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (9,466)	$ (14,902)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of the net actuarial loss and prior service credit related to the pension, net of tax effect (benefit) of $(5), and $67, respectively	(11)	190
Fair market value adjustment of interest rate swap, net of tax effect (benefit) of $(8) and $79, respectively	(22)	223
Reclassification adjustment on interest rate swap included in interest expense, net of tax effect (benefit) of $(20) and $41, respectively	(58)	118
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(91)	531
Comprehensive loss	(9,557)	(14,371)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ (9,557)	$ (14,371)