Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value of Financial Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash Equivalents	$ 20,152	$ 15,534
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	6,505	6,145
Total	26,657	21,679
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Current assets:
Cash Equivalents	20,152	15,534
Other assets:
Total	20,152	15,534
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	6,505	6,145
Total	$ 6,505	$ 6,145