Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Dec. 25, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Non-Controlling Interest In Partnerships [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Total
BALANCES at Sep. 25, 2018		$ 12	$ 59,385	$ 3,238	$ (25,414)	$ 37,221
BALANCES, shares at Sep. 25, 2018		12,481,162
Stock-based compensation cost			112			112
Restricted stock unit vesting		40,949
Stock option exercise			3			$ 3
Stock option exercise, shares		667				667
Non-controlling interests:
Income				309		$ 309
Contributions
Distributions				(478)		(478)
Net Loss attributable to Good Times Restaurants Inc and comprehensive loss					(1,051)	(1,051)
BALANCES at Dec. 25, 2018		$ 12	$ 59,500	$ 3,069	$ (26,465)	$ 36,116
BALANCES, shares at Dec. 25, 2018		12,522,778