INCOME TAXES (Detail) - Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Long-term deferred tax assets (liabilities):
State net operating loss carryforwards	$ 3,357	$ 2,607
Operating lease deferred credits	1,069	1,228
Depreciation and amortization	(358)	538
Deferred compensation	1,431	1,172
Partnership investments	(413)	1,948
Other	108	122
Total long-term deferred tax assets	5,194	7,615
Valuation allowance	(234)	(362)
Total net deferred tax assets	$ 4,960	$ 7,253