Investments in Franchisees (Narrative) (Details)		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 14, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) franchises	Feb. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2008 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number Of Investments In Franchisees | franchises		2
Investments in equity method franchisees
Accrued guarantee liabilities		$ 844,000	$ 906,000
Krispy Kreme South Florida LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accrued guarantee liabilities							$ 1,600,000
Notes Receivable Unrecognized			1,000,000		$ 1,600,000
Notes receivable, gross, previously written-off						$ 825,000
Notes Receivable Payment Received	$ 810,000	1,000,000	550,000	$ 180,000
Kremeworks, LLC and Kremeworks Canada, LP [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accrued but uncollected interest on advances		$ 370,000	$ 390,000