Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,165	$ (599)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	967	1,126
Amortization of operating lease assets	1,055	1,097
Stock-based compensation expense	61	74
Recognition of deferred gain on sale of restaurant building	(9)	(9)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and other	(55)	135
Inventories	6	(77)
Deposits and other	(610)	(668)
Accounts payable	(1,340)	(99)
Lease incentives receivable		338
Operating lease liabilities	(1,136)	(951)
Accrued and other liabilities	743	632
Net cash provided by operating activities	847	999
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property and equipment	(483)	(1,613)
Payments for the purchase of treasury stock		(75)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets		2
Payments received from franchisees and others	3	3
Net cash used in investing activities	(480)	(1,683)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt		2,000
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt	(1,500)	(500)
Proceeds from stock option exercise	13
Contributions from non-controlling interests		22
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(319)	(291)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,806)	1,231
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(1,439)	547
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	11,454	2,745
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	10,015	3,292
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	59	253
Change in accounts payable attributable to the purchase of property and equipment	$ (133)	$ (599)