Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (1,092)	$ (605)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,244	1,669
Accretion of deferred rent	422	288
Amortization of lease incentive obligation	(205)	(161)
Stock-based compensation expense	609	532
Recognition of deferred gain on sale of restaurant building	(19)	(19)
Loss on disposal of assets	2	0
Change in:
Receivables and other	(646)	(554)
Inventories	(157)	(92)
Deposits and other	(124)	(192)
Change in:
Accounts payable	745	115
Deferred liabilities	1,257	1,989
Accrued and other liabilities	(161)	637
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,875	3,607
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property and equipment	(11,178)	(6,910)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction	1,927	0
Payment for the purchase of non-controlling interests	(54)	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	6
Payments received from franchisees and others	9	18
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,296)	(6,886)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	39
Borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt	4,100	0
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt	(21)	(2,567)
Net contributions (distributions) paid to non-controlling interests	96	(788)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	4,175	(3,316)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(2,246)	(6,595)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	6,330	13,809
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	4,084	7,214
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	55	141
Non-cash purchase of property and equipment	$ 682	$ 555