Note 9 - Required Financial Covenants Compared to Actual Amounts (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2016
Required [Member]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	3
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1.5
Scenario, Actual [Member]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	2
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	4.82

The consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio for any period is the ratio, measured on a quarter-end basis for the twelve-month period ending on such quarter-end, of (i) consolidated EBITDA less restricted payments, taxes paid and capital expenditures as defined under the 2015 Credit Agreement to (ii) consolidated fixed charges. Consolidated fixed charges for any period is the sum of (i) interest expense and (ii) principal payments on outstanding indebtedness under the Term Loan.

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