CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,685	$ 7,221
Due from franchisees	127
Other receivables	222	207
Inventories	2,925	2,516
Prepaid expenses	1,088	1,118
Deferred tax asset	392	371
Total Current Assets	11,439	11,433
Property and Equipment, Net	34,768	31,595
Investment in Limited Partnership	209	171
Liquor licenses	470	470
Deferred tax asset	939	961
Leasehold purchases, net	1,077	1,177
Other	690	937
Total Other Assets	3,176	3,545
Total Assets	49,592	46,744
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,722	5,265
Income taxes payable	76	39
Due to franchisees	1,432	1,231
Current portion of long term debt	1,644	1,732
Deferred rent	16	16
Total Current Liabilities	8,890	8,283
Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities	12,408	11,686
Deferred Rent, Net of Current Portion	134	147
Common stock, $.10 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 4,197,642 shares issued	420	420
Capital in excess of par value	6,240	6,240
Retained earnings	19,887	18,130
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,338,195 shares at June 29, 2013 and 2,337,395 shares at September 29, 2012	(6,067)	(6,061)
Total Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. stockholders' equity	20,480	18,729
Noncontrolling interests	7,680	7,899
Total equity	28,160	26,628
Total liabilities and equity	$ 49,592	$ 46,744