Note 10 - Unconsolidated Affiliated Companies (Details) - Consideration Received, Balance Of Investment In IHFC At Time Of Sale And Gain From Sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2011		Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 24, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011
Consideration received:
Cash	$ 69,152		$ 2,348	$ 1,410	$ 69,152
Tax escrow (1)	1,413	[1]
Indemnification escrow (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

[1] These funds were released to us during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

[2] $2,348 of this escrow was released to us during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The remaining balance is included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at November 30, 2013.

[3] Included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at November 30, 2013 and November 24, 2012.