Debt and Capital Leases (Schedule of Debt and Capital Leases) (Paranthetical) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Notes payable with United Capital Business Lending with payments of principal and interest (6.7%) due monthly through April 2022. The loans are secured by the fixtures and equipment of the Company's Good Times Drive Thru restaurants [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.70%
Maturity date	Apr. 30, 2022
Note payable associated with the purchase of BDI and BDFD, due in full along with accrued interest of 3.25% in May 2016. The promissory note is secured by a pledge of the ownership of the two entities which own two of the acquired restaurants [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.25%
Maturity date	May 31, 2016
Capital signage leases with Yesco, LLC with payments of principal and interest (8%) due monthly [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	8.00%
Notes payable with Ally Financial with payments of principal and interest (3.9% to 5%) due monthly [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, minimum	3.90%
Interest rate, maximum	5.00%

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