Facility Action Charges, Net (Impairment Charges) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 05, 2012	Nov. 07, 2011	Nov. 05, 2012	Nov. 07, 2011
Impairment of Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Facility action charges, net	$ 0	$ 342	$ 2,525	$ 592
Carl's Jr. [Member]
Impairment of Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Facility action charges, net	0	0	1,195	0
Hardee's [Member]
Impairment of Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Facility action charges, net	$ 0	$ 342	$ 1,330	$ 592