Note 9 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) - Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders (in Dollars)	$ 2,402	$ (180)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	17,724	17,610
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation	364	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	18,088	17,610
Net earnings (loss) (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ (0.01)
Net earnings (loss) (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ (0.01)