Acquisitions, Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 09, 2011	Sep. 10, 2010	Sep. 09, 2011	Sep. 10, 2010
Pro Forma Operating Information
Revenues	$ 180,415	$ 177,478	$ 500,188	$ 494,948
Net loss	$ (1,130)	$ (182)	$ (13,679)	$ (5,421)
Loss per share - Basic and Diluted	$ (0.01)	$ 0.00	$ (0.08)	$ (0.04)

Business Acquisition ProForma Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted.

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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