Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2017	Dec. 27, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (410)	$ (493)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	908	673
Accretion of deferred rent	113	120
Amortization of lease incentive obligation	(95)	(62)
Stock-based compensation expense	118	199
Recognition of deferred gain on sale of restaurant building	(8)	(6)
Change in:
Receivables and prepaids	(70)	(140)
Inventories	(35)	(16)
Deposits and other assets	80	(47)
Change in:
Accounts payable	(122)	(354)
Deferred liabilities	353	278
Accrued and other liabilities	(563)	(504)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	269	(352)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property and equipment	(1,947)	(2,425)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction	1,397	0
Payments received from franchisees and others	3	3
Net cash used in investing activities	(547)	(2,422)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt	900	0
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt	(1,404)	(7)
Net contributions (distributions) paid to non-controlling interests	(256)	(32)
Net cash used in financing activities	(760)	(39)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(1,038)	(2,813)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	4,337	6,330
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	3,299	3,517
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	68	1
Change in accounts payable attributable to the purchase of property and equipment	$ (456)	$ 1,844