Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Jun. 02, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Commitments and Contingencies Litigation We are presently, and from time to time, subject to pending claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. We provide reserves for such claims when payment is probable and estimable in accordance with GAAP. At this time, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of pending legal proceedings, including the matter referred to below, will not have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial position, or cash flows. On July 23, 2014, a case styled Kimberly LaFrance, et al. v. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., was filed against the Company in the State of New York Supreme Court, County of Onondaga on behalf of the plaintiff and all other similarly situated individuals. The plaintiff is alleging violations of certain wage notice requirements under New York law and is seeking wages, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees. The matter has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. On November 20, 2014, we filed a motion to dismiss, which was followed by motions filed by the plaintiff on December 29, 2014, for class certification, and on December 31, 2014, for partial summary judgment. The parties agreed to mediate the case, and on March 5, 2015, the court stayed all deadlines in the matter pending the completion of mediation. On August 5, 2015, the parties agreed to resolve the matter, but the agreement requires court approval and will take several months to finalize. We believe that we have accrued an appropriate amount based on the agreement in principle. Insurance Programs We are currently self-insured for a portion of our expected workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, general liability, and automobile liability losses (collectively, “casualty losses”) as well as property losses and certain other insurable risks. To mitigate the cost of our exposures for certain property and casualty losses, we make annual decisions to either retain the risks of loss up to a certain maximum per occurrence, aggregate loss limits negotiated with our insurance carriers, or fully insure those risks. We are also self-insured for healthcare claims for eligible participating employees subject to certain deductibles and limitations. We have accounted for our retained liabilities for casualty losses and healthcare claims, including reported and incurred but not reported claims, based on information provided by third-party actuaries. At June 2, 2015, we were committed under letters of credit totaling $12.5 million issued primarily in connection with our workers’ compensation and casualty insurance programs. Purchase Commitments We have minimum purchase commitments with various vendors. Outstanding commitments as of June 2, 2015 were approximately $82.8 million. These obligations consist of supplies, advertising, utility contracts, and various types of meat, beverages, and other food products, which are an integral part of our business operations.

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Jun. 02, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

12. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

We are presently, and from time to time, subject to pending claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. We provide reserves for such claims when payment is probable and estimable in accordance with GAAP. At this time, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of pending legal proceedings, including the matter referred to below, will not have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial position, or cash flows.

On July 23, 2014, a case styled Kimberly LaFrance, et al. v. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., was filed against the Company in the State of New York Supreme Court, County of Onondaga on behalf of the plaintiff and all other similarly situated individuals. The plaintiff is alleging violations of certain wage notice requirements under New York law and is seeking wages, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees. The matter has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. On November 20, 2014, we filed a motion to dismiss, which was followed by motions filed by the plaintiff on December 29, 2014, for class certification, and on December 31, 2014, for partial summary judgment. The parties agreed to mediate the case, and on March 5, 2015, the court stayed all deadlines in the matter pending the completion of mediation. On August 5, 2015, the parties agreed to resolve the matter, but the agreement requires court approval and will take several months to finalize. We believe that we have accrued an appropriate amount based on the agreement in principle.

Insurance Programs
We are currently self-insured for a portion of our expected workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, general liability, and automobile liability losses (collectively, “casualty losses”) as well as property losses and certain other insurable risks. To mitigate the cost of our exposures for certain property and casualty losses, we make annual decisions to either retain the risks of loss up to a certain maximum per occurrence, aggregate loss limits negotiated with our insurance carriers, or fully insure those risks. We are also self-insured for healthcare claims for eligible participating employees subject to certain deductibles and limitations. We have accounted for our retained liabilities for casualty losses and healthcare claims, including reported and incurred but not reported claims, based on information provided by third-party actuaries. At June 2, 2015, we were committed under letters of credit totaling $12.5 million issued primarily in connection with our workers’ compensation and casualty insurance programs.

Purchase Commitments

We have minimum purchase commitments with various vendors. Outstanding commitments as of June 2, 2015 were approximately $82.8 million. These obligations consist of supplies, advertising, utility contracts, and various types of meat, beverages, and other food products, which are an integral part of our business operations.