Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2013	Apr. 02, 2012
Revenues:
Restaurant net sales	$ 20,854	$ 23,921
Franchise fees and royalties	707	752
Total revenues	21,561	24,673
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food and beverage	5,202	5,566
Restaurant labor and related benefits	8,110	8,815
Occupancy and other restaurant operating expenses	7,146	7,686
Total operating costs and expenses	20,458	22,067
General and administrative expenses	2,757	2,779
Provision for losses on asset impairments and disposals	339
Depreciation and amortization	748	994
Closed store costs	17
Lease termination expense (income)	4	(28)
Total costs and expenses	24,323	25,812
Operating loss	(2,762)	(1,139)
Other income	21	11
Net loss and comprehensive loss	$ (2,741)	$ (1,128)
Per Share Data:
Loss per share, basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.09)
Weighted average shares outstanding: (in shares)	17,949,772	12,864,211