Note A - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Dec. 26, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Nathan's Famous, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively “Nathan’s,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of and for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 26, 2021 and December 27, 2020 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. However, our results of operations are seasonal in nature, and the results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Management believes that the disclosures included in the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes are adequate to make the information not misleading, but should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Nathan’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2021. Our significant interim accounting policies include the recognition of advertising fund expense in proportion to advertising fund revenue. A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is identified in Note B of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2021. Covid-19 Pandemic In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19), a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended December 26, 2021 (“fiscal 2022 period”) and continues into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Governmental restrictions and public perceptions of the risks associated with COVID-19 have caused consumers to avoid or limit nonessential travel, gatherings in public places and other social interactions, which has adversely affected, and could continue to adversely affect, our business. The COVID-19 pandemic has and may continue to impact customer traffic at our Company-owned restaurants and franchised restaurants, as well as sales to our Branded Product Program customers. During the fiscal 2022 period, the number of COVID-19 cases continued to stabilize with approved vaccines being more widely distributed and administered and, as a result, more regions continued to loosen restrictions, adhering to state and local guidelines. Although the Company experienced higher revenues during the fiscal 2022 period as compared to the fiscal 2021 period, the COVID-19 pandemic may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. There continues to be uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which appears to be the most transmissible variant to date, has caused a recent increase in COVID-19 cases globally. We cannot predict the ultimate duration, scope and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic or its ultimate impact on our business in the short or long-term, which may be impacted by the Delta variant, Omicron variant, and other variants that may emerge; the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines against the Delta variant, Omicron variant, and other variants that may emerge; and the adoption rates of the COVID-19 vaccines in the areas in which the Company operates.

Note A - Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Dec. 26, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Nathan's Famous, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively “Nathan’s,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of and for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 26, 2021 and December 27, 2020 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. However, our results of operations are seasonal in nature, and the results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or the full fiscal year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Management believes that the disclosures included in the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes are adequate to make the information not misleading, but should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Nathan’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2021.

Our significant interim accounting policies include the recognition of advertising fund expense in proportion to advertising fund revenue.

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is identified in Note B of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2021.

Covid-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19), a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended December 26, 2021 (“fiscal 2022 period”) and continues into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Governmental restrictions and public perceptions of the risks associated with COVID-19 have caused consumers to avoid or limit nonessential travel, gatherings in public places and other social interactions, which has adversely affected, and could continue to adversely affect, our business. The COVID-19 pandemic has and may continue to impact customer traffic at our Company-owned restaurants and franchised restaurants, as well as sales to our Branded Product Program customers.

During the fiscal 2022 period, the number of COVID-19 cases continued to stabilize with approved vaccines being more widely distributed and administered and, as a result, more regions continued to loosen restrictions, adhering to state and local guidelines. Although the Company experienced higher revenues during the fiscal 2022 period as compared to the fiscal 2021 period, the COVID-19 pandemic may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. There continues to be uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which appears to be the most transmissible variant to date, has caused a recent increase in COVID-19 cases globally. We cannot predict the ultimate duration, scope and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic or its ultimate impact on our business in the short or long-term, which may be impacted by the Delta variant, Omicron variant, and other variants that may emerge; the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines against the Delta variant, Omicron variant, and other variants that may emerge; and the adoption rates of the COVID-19 vaccines in the areas in which the Company operates.