Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2018	Dec. 26, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (742)	$ (410)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,094	908
Accretion of deferred rent	126	113
Amortization of lease incentive obligation	(121)	(95)
Stock-based compensation expense	112	118
Recognition of deferred gain on sale of restaurant building	(9)	(8)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and other	617	(70)
Inventories	(47)	(35)
Deposits and other	(452)	80
Accounts payable	43	(122)
Deferred liabilities	147	353
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,154)	(563)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(386)	269
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property and equipment	(2,918)	(1,947)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction		1,397
Payments received from franchisees and others	3	3
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,915)	(547)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt	2,750	900
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt	(4)	(1,404)
Proceeds from stock option exercise	3
Net distributions paid to non-controlling interests	(478)	(256)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,271	(760)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(1,030)	(1,038)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	3,477	4,337
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	2,447	3,299
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	125	68
Change in accounts payable attributable to the purchase of property and equipment	$ (782)	$ (456)