Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 27, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at August 27, 2016 and August 29, 2015 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:

	Fair Value at August 27, 2016		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents (1)	$	77,234	$	77,234	$	—	$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	3,587		3,515		72		—
International equity funds	258		225		33		—
Fixed income funds	265		206		59		—
Total assets at fair value	$	81,344	$	81,180	$	164	$	—

⁽¹⁾  Cash equivalent balances valued using Level 1 inputs include only those accounts that may fluctuate in value. Cash in disbursing accounts and on-demand accounts are not included above.

	Fair Value at August 29, 2015		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents (1)	63,107		$	63,107	$	—	$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	4,937		4,894		43		—
International equity funds	493		477		16		—
Fixed income funds	284		251		33		—
Total assets at fair value	$	68,821	$	68,729	$	92	$	—

⁽¹⁾  Cash equivalent balances valued using Level 1 inputs include only those accounts that may fluctuate in value. Cash in disbursing accounts and on-demand accounts are not included above.