FRANCHISE PROGRAMS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 04, 2012	Aug. 30, 2011
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Lime Fresh franchise restaurants	5
Operating agreements, national advertising fund gross sales contribution (in hundredths)	2.25%
Operating agreements, national advertising fund gross sales contribution, maximum (in hundredths)	3.00%
Operating agreements, support service fee, gross sales contribution, maximum (in hundredths)	1.50%
Operating agreements, marketing and purchase fee, gross sales contribution, maximum (in hundredths)	1.50%
Support service and marketing and purchasing fees	$ 0.3	$ 0.4
No Equity Interest in Operated Ruby Tuesday Restaurant [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Restaurants operated by traditional franchisees	78