Note 10 (Detail) - Information Regarding Segment Operatins (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 23, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Sep. 24, 2011
Sales to External Customers	$ 226,335	$ 206,328	$ 588,575	$ 524,691
Depreciation and Amortization	7,799	7,521	22,904	22,662
Operating Income (Loss)	29,891	27,061	54,627	51,988
Capital Expenditures	9,006	9,452	30,077	20,069
Assets	593,459	537,946	593,459	537,946	550,816
Food Service [Member] | Soft Pretzels [Member]
Sales to External Customers	29,579	26,686	82,592	76,342
Food Service [Member] | Frozen Juices And Ices [Member]
Sales to External Customers	19,680	17,176	39,106	35,904
Food Service [Member] | Churros [Member]
Sales to External Customers	12,330	11,004	34,263	31,258
Food Service [Member] | Handhelds [Member]
Sales to External Customers	7,249	2,835	21,242	2,835
Food Service [Member] | Bakery [Member]
Sales to External Customers	66,754	58,080	191,938	173,209
Food Service [Member] | Other [Member]
Sales to External Customers	2,872	5,598	6,716	14,929
Food Service [Member]
Sales to External Customers	138,464	121,379	375,857	334,477
Depreciation and Amortization	4,342	4,197	12,746	12,700
Operating Income (Loss)	15,203	13,875	35,205	36,795
Capital Expenditures	6,315	5,130	19,207	10,357
Assets	441,785	389,042	441,785	389,042
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Soft Pretzels [Member]
Sales to External Customers	7,635	7,524	24,242	23,972
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Frozen Juices And Ices [Member]
Sales to External Customers	17,629	17,943	34,204	33,419
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Handhelds [Member]
Sales to External Customers	5,193	2,807	16,861	2,807
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Other [Member]
Sales to External Customers	255	506	999	1,216
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Coupon Redemtion [Member]
Sales to External Customers	(857)	(940)	(2,183)	(2,264)
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales to External Customers	29,855	27,840	74,123	59,150
Depreciation and Amortization	5		15
Operating Income (Loss)	4,115	3,545	7,597	7,677
Assets	4,285	3,587	4,285	3,587
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Other [Member]
Sales to External Customers	681	700	1,458	1,632
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Beverages [Member]
Sales to External Customers	41,238	41,260	91,616	89,789
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Repair And Maintenance Service [Member]
Sales to External Customers	12,386	11,078	35,875	30,831
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Machines Sales [Member]
Sales to External Customers	3,711	4,071	9,646	8,812
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales to External Customers	58,016	57,109	138,595	131,064
Depreciation and Amortization	3,452	3,324	10,143	9,962
Operating Income (Loss)	10,573	9,641	11,825	7,516
Capital Expenditures	2,691	4,322	10,870	9,712
Assets	$ 147,389	$ 145,317	$ 147,389	$ 145,317