Note 11 - Unconsolidated Affiliated Companies (Detail) - Consideration received, the balance of investment in IHFC at the time of sale and gain from the sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 28, 2011	May 02, 2011		Nov. 24, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011
Consideration received:
Cash		$ 69,152		$ 1,410	$ 69,152
Tax escrow receivable (1)		1,413	[1]
Indemnification escrow receivable (2)		4,695	[2]		4,695
Investment in IMC (3)		1,000	[3]
Total consideration received		76,260
Investment in IHFC:
Distributions in excess of affiliate earnings		9,282
Gain on sale of affiliate	$ 85,542	$ 85,542			$ 85,542

[1] Included in other current assets in the accompanying balance sheet at November 26, 2011, these funds were released to us during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

[2] $2,348 included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at November 24, 2012 and November 26, 2011, with the remainder included in other assets.

[3] Included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at November 24, 2012 and November 26, 2011.