Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 23, 2012	Jun. 24, 2012	Mar. 25, 2012	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Related party transactions
Total revenues	$ 387,890	$ 346,342	$ 349,186	$ 355,604	$ 367,284	$ 325,514	$ 318,579	$ 331,276	$ 1,439,022	$ 1,342,653	$ 1,217,882
Accounts receivable - affiliates	284				1,062				284	1,062
Franchisees owned by related parties PJMF and Papa Card, Inc.
Related party transactions
Commissary sales									2,426	23,145	22,132
Other sales									482	2,394	2,352
Franchise royalties									351	3,771	3,579
Franchise and development fees											15
Total revenues									3,259	29,310	28,078
Accounts receivable - affiliates	$ 284				$ 1,062				$ 284	$ 1,062	$ 682