Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 23, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$ 19,744	$ 16,035
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(5,713)	0
Losses on loans to and investments in joint ventures	318	210
Distribution from joint venture	120	127
Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets	289	920
Impairment charge	1,035	0
Amortization of loss on swap agreement	85	85
Amortization of favorable lease right	250	250
Depreciation and amortization	25,490	26,109
Stock compensation expense	1,333	1,609
Deferred income taxes	259	403
Deferred compensation and other	(473)	(76)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable	325	1,076
Other current assets	731	4,315
Accounts payable	(774)	(2,364)
Income taxes	(72)	2,243
Taxes other than income taxes	(351)	(19)
Accrued compensation	(3,747)	1,423
Other accrued liabilities	3,401	1,935
Total adjustments	22,506	38,246
Net cash provided by operating activities	42,250	54,281
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures and purchase of theatre	(14,635)	(31,253)
Proceeds from disposals of property, equipment and other assets	104	3,952
Increase in restricted cash	(716)	(735)
Increase in other assets	(2,984)	(799)
Purchase of interest in joint venture	(444)	0
Cash advanced to joint venture	(30)	(55)
Net cash used in investing activities	(18,705)	(28,890)
Debt transactions:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable and long-term debt	231,100	81,779
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt	(198,011)	(91,532)
Equity transactions:
Treasury stock transactions, except for stock options	(19,889)	(4,695)
Exercise of stock options	1,476	462
Dividends paid	(35,615)	(7,297)
Net cash used in financing activities	(20,939)	(21,283)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	2,606	4,108
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,020	3,580
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,626	7,688
Supplemental Information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	5,355	5,510
Income taxes paid	$ 10,186	$ 9,690