Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 14, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 29, 2012	Nov. 01, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Unrecognized franchise revenue		$ 1,200,000	$ 1,900,000
Collection of previously unrecognized franchise revenue		700,000	900,000
Krispy Kreme South Florida LLC [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Unrecognized notes receivable			1,000,000		$ 1,600,000
Collection of notes receivable	$ 810,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 550,000	$ 180,000
Proceeds from collection of final payment on note	$ 500,000