Note 6 - Notes Receivable (Detail) - The aging of our investment in notes receivable by class (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 25, 2012
Current	$ 2,180
30-90 Days Past Due	115
Over 90 Days Past Due	3,622	[1]
Total	5,917
Due From Current Licensees [Member]
Current	1,137
30-90 Days Past Due	86
Over 90 Days Past Due	306	[1]
Total	1,529
Secured by Real Estate [Member]
Current	947
30-90 Days Past Due	29
Over 90 Days Past Due	1,681	[1]
Total	2,657
Unsecured [Member]
Current	0
30-90 Days Past Due	0
Over 90 Days Past Due	1,635	[1]
Total	1,635
Other Notes [Member]
Current	96
30-90 Days Past Due	0
Over 90 Days Past Due	0	[1]
Total	$ 96

[1] Balance over 90 days past due represents notes in default.