Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,247	$ 20,530
Marketable securities	52,985	39,956
Accounts receivable – net of allowance of $25	14,390	12,165
Inventory	6,022	6,311
Prepaid expenses	2,617	3,707
Refundable income taxes	1,600	7,561
Deferred income taxes	6,963	6,323
Restricted assets	30,751	42,692
Total current assets	138,575	139,245
Property and equipment, net	321,440	310,170
Other assets	27,903	28,174
Goodwill	17,777	17,770
Total assets	505,695	495,359
Current liabilities:
Unearned franchise fees	1,807	1,852
Accounts payable	28,299	30,089
Accrued compensation and benefits	23,151	30,499
Accrued expenses	8,750	7,580
System-wide payables	30,861	44,250
Total current liabilities	92,868	114,270
Long-term liabilities:
Other liabilities	1,631	1,544
Deferred income taxes	36,907	38,512
Deferred lease credits, net of current portion	23,868	23,047
Total liabilities	155,274	177,373
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value. Authorized 44,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 18,587,152 and 18,377,920, respectively	116,215	113,509
Retained earnings	234,679	204,772
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(473)	(295)
Total stockholders’ equity	350,421	317,986
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 505,695	$ 495,359