Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) - Restructuring, Asset Impairment And Other Charges (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 26, 2012	Feb. 25, 2012	Nov. 24, 2012	Nov. 26, 2011
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	$ 475	$ 236	$ 711	$ 2,500
Other				32
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification	(131)	(228)	(359)	(3,728)
Changes in estimates related to previously closed Company-owned retail stores			131	1,007
Total lease exit costs			359	3,728
Licensee debt cancellation charges				6,447
Total charges related to restructuring, asset impairment, lease exit costs and debt cancellation included in loss from operations			1,070	12,675
Company-owned Retail Store Closures [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges			123	1,156
Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges			588	1,312
Lease Exit [Member]
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification			228	1,221
Lease Modification [Member]
Lease exit costs
Lease exit costs and lease modification				$ 1,500