Impairment, Disposition Of Property And Equipment, And Restaurant Closing Costs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2014

Impairment, Disposition Of Property And Equipment, And Restaurant Closing Costs s [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of the costs incurred in connection with these activities during each fiscal year (in thousands):

	2014		2013		2012
Enhanced pension benefits	$	—	$	—	$	6,167
Severance costs	2,141		2,821		6,987
Other	6,480		630		2,307
	$	8,621	$	3,451	$	15,461

Impairment And Disposal Costs Included In Impairment And Other Charges

Impairment and other charges, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	2014		2013		2012
Impairment charges	$	570	$	3,874	$	3,112
Losses on disposition of property and equipment, net	2,876		3,645		5,904
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other	2,841		2,469		8,332
Restructuring costs	8,621		3,451		15,461
	$	14,908	$	13,439	$	32,809

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

Total accrued severance costs related to our restructuring activities are included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and changed as follows in each fiscal year (in thousands):

	2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	253		$	1,758
Additions	2,141			2,821
Cash payments	(1,857		)	(4,326		)
Balance at end of the year	$	537		$	253

Contract Termination [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

Total accrued restaurant closing costs, included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, changed as follows during each fiscal year (in thousands):

	2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	16,321		$	20,677
Adjustments	2,024			1,752
Cash payments	(5,172		)	(6,108		)
Balance at end of year	$	13,173		$	16,321