Capitalized Lease Obligations (Details)	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due
2016	$ 267,601
2017	246,752
2018	197,899
2019	41,304
Total minimum lease payments	753,556
Less amount representing interest at a rate of approximately 8.6% per year	89,278
Present value of net minimum lease payments	664,278
Less current portion	219,689
Long-term obligations under capital leases	$ 444,589

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