10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 8, 2013

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From to

Commission file number: 001-08308 

Luby’s, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	74-1335253
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
13111 Northwest Freeway, Suite 600 Houston, Texas	77040
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(713) 329-6800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of June 12, 2013 there were 28,260,702 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
 

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Luby’s, Inc.

Form 10-Q

Quarter ended May 8, 2013

Table of Contents

	Page
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1 Financial Statements	3
Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	34
Item 4 Controls and Procedures	34
Part II—Other Information
Item 1 Legal Proceedings	35
Item 1A Risk Factors	35
Item 6 Exhibits	35
Signatures	36

Additional Information

We file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at its Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. We are an electronic filer, and the SEC maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains the reports, proxy and information statements, and other information that we file electronically. Our website address is http://www.lubys.com. Please note that our website address is provided as an inactive textual reference only. We make available free of charge through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. The information provided on our website is not part of this report, and is therefore not incorporated by reference unless such information is specifically referenced elsewhere in this report.

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Part I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item1. Financial Statements

Luby’s, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

	May 8, 2013			August 29, 2012
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,621		$	1,223
Trade accounts and other receivables, net		3,273			4,000
Food and supply inventories		4,909			3,562
Prepaid expenses		2,891			3,008
Assets related to discontinued operations		36			42
Deferred income taxes		1,908			1,932
Total current assets		14,638			13,767
Property held for sale		602			602
Assets related to discontinued operations		5,085			4,844
Property and equipment, net		182,057			173,633
Intangible assets, net		25,962			26,679
Goodwill		2,069			195
Deferred incomes taxes		7,541			9,354
Other assets		4,321			1,943
Total assets	$	242,275		$	231,017
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	16,421		$	14,849
Liabilities related to discontinued operations		425			442
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		21,022			20,646
Total current liabilities		37,868			35,937
Credit facility debt		19,500			13,000
Liabilities related to discontinued operations		287			1,133
Other liabilities		8,152			8,288
Total liabilities		65,807			58,358
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; Shares issued were 28,760,702 and 28,677,203, respectively; Shares outstanding were 28,260,702 and 28,177,203, respectively		9,203			9,176
Paid-in capital		25,488			24,532
Retained earnings		146,552			143,726
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares		(4,775	)		(4,775	)
Total shareholders’ equity		176,468			172,659
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	242,275		$	231,017

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Luby’s, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
SALES:
Restaurant sales	$	91,593		$	77,943		$	247,714		$	224,535
Culinary contract services		4,099			4,336			11,607			13,069
Franchise revenue		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Vending revenue		143			148			384			426
TOTAL SALES		97,474			84,129			264,406			242,868
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of food		26,227			21,379			70,833			62,642
Payroll and related costs		30,281			25,708			84,627			76,195
Other operating expenses		21,567			17,412			59,002			51,073
Opening costs		39			33			506			110
Cost of culinary contract services		3,573			3,979			10,382			12,222
Depreciation and amortization		4,207			4,304			12,637			12,515
General and administrative expenses		7,236			7,195			22,227			20,742
Provision for asset impairments, net		113			—			203			175
Net loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment		142			124			(1,421	)		205
Total costs and expenses		93,385			80,134			258,996			235,879
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS		4,089			3,995			5,410			6,989
Interest income		2			3			6			6
Interest expense		(228	)		(201	)		(618	)		(694	)
Other income, net		261			238			711			590
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations		4,124			4,035			5,509			6,891
Provision for income taxes		1,513			1,535			2,078			2,464
Income from continuing operations		2,611			2,500			3,431			4,427
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(118	)		(77	)		(605	)		(713	)
NET INCOME	$	2,493		$	2,423		$	2,826		$	3,714
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Assuming dilution		0.09			0.09			0.12			0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Assuming dilution		—			—			(0.02	)		(0.03	)
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13
Assuming dilution		0.09			0.09			0.10			0.13
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		28,698			28,377			28,566			28,344
Assuming dilution		28,952			28,445			28,786			28,396

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Luby’s, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Common Stock														Total
	Issued				Treasury						Paid-In		Retained		Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Capital		Earnings		Equity
BALANCE AT AUGUST 29, 2012		28,677	$	9,176		(500	)	$	(4,775	)	$	24,532	$	143,726	$	172,659
Net income				—		—			—			—		2,826		2,826
Share-based compensation expense		24		8		—			—			689		—		697
Tax benefit from stock options		—		—		—			—			37		—		37
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans		45		14		—			—			207		—		221
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans		14		5		—			—			23		—		28
BALANCE AT MAY 8, 2013		28,761	$	9,203		(500	)	$	(4,775	)	$	25,488	$	146,552	$	176,468

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Luby’s, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	2,826		$	3,714
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for asset impairments, net of (gains)/losses on property sales		(686	)		907
Depreciation and amortization		12,675			12,570
Amortization of debt issuance cost		78			77
Non-cash compensation expense		249			185
Share-based compensation expense		697			424
Tax increase on stock options		37			—
Deferred tax expense		1,056			1,604
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities		16,932			19,481
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisition:
Decrease in trade accounts and other receivables, net		820			1,081
Increase in food and supply inventories		(786	)		(856	)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets		740			49
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		(991	)		959
Net cash provided by operating activities		16,715			20,714
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale		4,232			2,586
Purchases of property and equipment		(17,071	)		(16,056	)
Acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise, net of cash acquired		(10,257	)		—
Decrease (increase) in note receivable		30			(187	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(23,066	)		(13,657	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Credit facility borrowings		44,600			31,400
Credit facility repayments		(38,100	)		(38,400	)
Proceed from exercise of stock options		249			—
Debt issuance costs		—			(1	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		6,749			(7,001	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		398			56
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,223			1,252
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,621		$	1,308
Cash paid for:
Income taxes	$	—		$	—
Interest		513			600

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Luby’s, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

May 8, 2013

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Company” or “Luby’s”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements that are prepared for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August28, 2013.

The consolidated balance sheet dated August 29, 2012, included in this Form 10-Q, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date. However, this Form 10-Q does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for an annual filing of complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the cash flow improvement and capital redeployment plan discussed in Note 8 have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented.

Note 2. Accounting Periods

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. Accordingly, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. Each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year consists of three four-week periods, while the fourth quarter normally consists of four four-week periods. Fiscal years 2012 and 2013 contain 52 weeks. Comparability between quarters may be affected by the varying lengths of the quarters, as well as the seasonality associated with the restaurant business. Seasonality factors affecting a quarter include timing of holidays, weather and school years. Interim results may not be indicative of full year results.

Note 3. Acquisition

The Company through its newly created subsidiary, Paradise Cheeseburgers, LLC, purchased 100% of the membership units of Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC and affiliated companies which operate Cheeseburger in Paradise brand restaurants (collectively, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”) on December 6, 2012 for $10.2 million in cash. The Company assumed $2.2 million of Cheeseburger in Paradise obligations, real estate leases and contracts. The Company funded the purchase with existing cash reserves and borrowings from its credit facility.

The Company believes the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise will produce significant benefits. The acquisition is expected to increase the Company’s market presence and opportunities for growth in sales, earnings and shareholder returns. The acquisition provides a complementary growth vehicle in the casual segment of the restaurant industry. The Company believes these factors support the amount of goodwill recorded as a result of the purchase price paid for the Cheeseburger in Paradise intangible and tangible assets, net of liabilities assumed.

The Company has accounted for the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise using the acquisition method and accordingly the results of operations related to this acquisition have been included in the consolidated results of the Company since the acquisition date. The Company incurred $0.4 million in acquisition costs which were expensed as incurred and classified as general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

The allocation of the purchase price for the acquisition requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on respective fair values. The purchase price for the Company’s acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise and the assumption of liabilities is based on estimates of fair values at the acquisition date. The Company’s fair value estimates for the purchase price allocation may change during the allowable period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date to provide sufficient time to devlop fair value estimates. The fair values that take longer to estimate and are more likely to change include property and equipment, intangible assets and leases.

Such valuations require significant estimates and assumptions. The Company believes the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on reasonable assumptions.

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, in thousands:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	58
Accounts receivable		93
Inventories		561
Other current assets		376
Property and equipment		6,374
Liquor licenses and permits		188
Favorable leases		2,646
License agreement and trade name		254
Goodwill		1,875
Accrued liabilities		(2,168	)
Net acquisition cost	$	10,257

The license agreement and trade name relates to a perpetual license to use intangible assets including trademarks, service marks and publicity rights related to Cheeseburger in Paradise owned by Jimmy Buffet and affiliated entities. In return, the Company will pay a royalty fee of 2.5% of gross sales less discounts at acquired Cheeseburger in Paradise locations to an entity owned or controlled by Jimmy Buffet. The trade name represents a respected brand with positive customer loyalty, and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name.

The Company will amortize the fair value allocated to the license agreement and trade name over an expected accounting life of 15 years based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The Company recorded approximately $4 thousand of amortization expense for the quarter ended May 8, 2013, which is classified as depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Because the value of these assets will be amortized using the straight-line method over 15 years, the annual amortization will be $17 thousand in future years.

A portion of the acquired lease portfolio contained favorable leases. Acquired lease terms were compared to current market lease terms to determine if the acquired leases were below or above the current rates tenants would pay for similar leases. The favorable lease assets totaled $2.6 million and are recorded in other assets. There were determined to be no unfavorable leases. The favorable leases are amortized to rent expense on a straight line basis over the lives of the related leases. The Company recorded $33 thousand of amortization expense for the quarter ended May 8, 2013, which is classified as additional rent expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Annual depreciation expense of the $6.4 million property and equipment will be $0.5 million.

The Company also recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $1.9 million. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually. The total amount of goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

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The following unaudited pro forma information assumes the Cheeseburger in Paradise acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year ended August29, 2012. The unaudited pro forma data is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of future operations of the Company or of the results that would have actually been attained had the acquisition taken place at the beginning of the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013		May 9, 2012
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Pro forma total sales	$	276,017	$	276,959
Pro forma income from continuing operations		3,009		4,246
Pro forma net income		2,403		3,533
Pro forma income from continuing operations per share
Basic		0.11		0.15
Diluted		0.11		0.15
Pro forma net income per share
Basic		0.08		0.12
Diluted		0.08		0.12

Included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 were actual restaurant sales for Cheeseburger in Paradise of $19.2 million and loss from operations for Cheeseburger in Paradise of $0.7 million. Excluding first year integration costs of $0.4 million, the loss from operations related to Cheeseburger in Paradise included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 was $0.3 million.

Note 4.Reportable Segments

The Company has three reportable segments: Company-owned restaurants, franchise operations and Culinary Contract Services (“CCS”).

Company-owned restaurants

Company-owned restaurants consists of several brands which are aggregated into one reportable segment because the nature of the products and services, the production processes, the customers, the methods used to distribute the products and services, the nature of the regulatory environment and store level profit margin are similar. The chief operating decision maker analyzes Company-owned restaurants at store level profit which is revenue less cost of food, payroll and related costs and other operating expenses. The primary brands are Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise, with a couple of non-core restaurant locations under other brand names (i.e., Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistro and Bob Luby’s Seafood). All company-owned restaurants are casual dining restaurants. Each restaurant is an operating segment because operating results and cash flow can be determined for each restaurant.

The total number of Company-owned restaurants was 182 at May 8, 2013 and 154 at August 29, 2012.

Culinary Contract Services

CCS branded as Luby’s Culinary Contract Services, consists of a business line servicing healthcare, higher education and corporate dining clients. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service and retail dining. CCS had contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, acute care medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral hospitals, business and industry clients, and higher education institutions. CCS has the unique ability to deliver quality services that include facility design and procurement as well as nutrition and branded food services to our clients. The costs of culinary contract services on the Consolidated Statements of Operations includes all food, payroll and related costs and other operating expenses related to CCS sales.

The total number of CCS contracts was 19 at May 8, 2013 and 18 at August 29, 2012.

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Franchising

We offer franchises for only the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Initial franchise agreements have a term of 20 years. Franchise agreements typically grant franchisees an exclusive territorial license to operate a single restaurant within a specified area, usually a four-mile radius surrounding the franchised restaurant.

Franchisees bear all direct costs involved in the development, construction and operation of their restaurants. In exchange for a franchise fee, the Company provides franchise assistance in the following areas: site selection, prototypical architectural plans, interior and exterior design and layout, training, marketing and sales techniques, assistance by a Fuddruckers “opening team” at the time a franchised restaurant opens, and operations and accounting guidelines set forth in various policies and procedures manuals.

All franchisees are required to operate their restaurants in accordance with Fuddruckers standards and specifications, including controls over menu items, food quality and preparation. The Company requires the successful completion of its training program by a minimum of three managers for each franchised restaurant. In addition, franchised restaurants are evaluated regularly by the Company for compliance with franchise agreements, including standards and specifications through the use of periodic, unannounced, on-site inspections and standard evaluation reports.

The number of franchised restaurants was 117 at May 8, 2013 and 125 at August 29, 2012.

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The table below shows financial information as required by ASC 280 for segment reporting. ASC 280 requires depreciation and amortization be disclosed for each reportable segment, even if not used by the chief operating decision maker. The table also lists total assets for each reportable segment. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, tax refunds receivable, property and equipment, assets related to discontinued operations, property held for sale, deferred tax assets, prepaid expenses, intangible assets and goodwill.

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
Sales:
Company-owned restaurants	$	91,736		$	78,091		$	248,098		$	224,961
Culinary contract services		4,099			4,336			11,607			13,069
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	97,474		$	84,129		$	264,406		$	242,868
Segment level profit:
Company-owned restaurants	$	13,661		$	13,592		$	33,636		$	35,051
Culinary contract services		526			357			1,225			847
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Depreciation and amortization:
Company-owned restaurants	$	3,752		$	3,882		$	11,280		$	11,211
Culinary contract services		102			106			316			327
Franchising		177			177			531			531
Corporate		176			139			510			446
Total	$	4,207		$	4,304		$	12,637		$	12,515
Capital expenditures:
Company-owned restaurants	$	5,505		$	6,443		$	16,727		$	15,574
Culinary contract services		2			128			42			204
Franchising		—			—			—			—
Corporate		129			239			302			278
Total	$	5,636		$	6,810		$	17,071		$	16,056
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Segment level profit	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Opening costs		(39	)		(33	)		(506	)		(110	)
Depreciation and amortization		(4,207	)		(4,304	)		(12,637	)		(12,515	)
General and administrative expenses		(7,236	)		(7,195	)		(22,227	)		(20,742	)
Provision for asset impairments, net		(113	)		—			(203	)		(175	)
Net gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment		(142	)		(124	)		1,421			(205	)
Interest income		2			3			6			6
Interest expense		(228	)		(201	)		(618	)		(694	)
Other income, net		261			238			711			590
Total	$	4,124		$	4,035		$	5,509		$	6,891

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
Total assets:
Company-owned restaurants	$	197,457	$	182,287
Culinary contract services		3,489		3,774
Franchising		14,377		15,352
Corporate		26,952		29,604
Total	$	242,275	$	231,017

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Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

GAAP establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value measurements guidance applies whenever other statements require or permit asset or liabilities to be measured at fair value.

GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. These tiers include:

= Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

= Level 2: Defined as pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.

= Level 3: Defined as pricing inputs that are unobservable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

Non-recurring fair value measurements related to impaired property and equipment consisted of the following:

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 8, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurant assets	$	65	$	—	$	—	$	65	$	(203	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	2,689	$	—	$	—	$	2,689	$	(533	)

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 9, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to Culinary Contract Services	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	(175	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,875	$	—	$	—	$	1,875	$	(510	)

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Note 6. Income Taxes

No cash payments of estimated federal income taxes were made during the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent future taxable income is expected to be sufficient to utilize those assets prior to their expiration.

Management believes that adequate provisions for income taxes have been reflected in the financial statements and is not aware of any significant exposure items that have not been reflected in the financial statements. Amounts considered probable of settlement within one year have been included in the accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Note 7. Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The cost, net of impairment, and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment at May 8, 2013 and August 29, 2012, together with the related estimated useful lives used in computing depreciation and amortization, were as follows:

	May 8, 2013			August 29, 2012			Estimated Useful Lives (years)
	(In thousands)
Land	$	54,490		$	55,917				—
Land held for future use		5,608			3,242
Restaurant equipment and furnishings		115,998			109,039			1	to	15
Buildings		170,780			167,346			20	to	33
Leasehold and leasehold improvements		39,412			32,913		Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
Office furniture and equipment		7,398			7,030			3	to	10
Construction in progress		2,555			3,890				—
		396,241			379,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(214,184	)		(205,744	)
Property and equipment, net	$	182,057		$	173,633
Intangible assets, net	$	25,962		$	26,679			15	to	21
Goodwill	$	2,069		$	195				—

Intangible assets, net consist of the Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements and will be amortized. The Company believes the Fuddruckers’ brand name has an expected accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The trade name represents a respected brand with customer loyalty and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name. The franchise agreements, after considering renewal periods, have an estimated accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition and will be amortized over this period of time. The Company recorded $3.9 million of accumulated amortization as of May 8, 2013 and $2.9 million of accumulated amortization as of August 29, 2012.

Intangible assets, net also includes the license agreement and trade name related to Cheeseburger in Paradise and the value of the acquired licenses and permits allowing the sale of beverages with alcohol. These assets have an expected accounting life of 15 years from the date of acquisition December 6, 2012. The Company recorded accumulated amortization of $11 thousand as of May 8, 2013.

The Company recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $0.2 million related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers. The Company also recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $1.9 million related to the acquisition of the membership units of Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. Goodwill was $2.1 million as of May 8, 2013 and $0.2 million as of August 29, 2012 and relates to our Company-owned restaurants reportable segment.

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Note 8. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Store Closings

The Company periodically evaluates long-lived assets held for use and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. The Company analyzes historical cash flows of operating locations and compares results of poorer performing locations to more profitable locations. The Company also analyzes lease terms, condition of the assets and related need for capital expenditures or repairs, as well as construction activity and the economic and market conditions in the surrounding area.

For assets held for use, the Company estimates future cash flows using assumptions based on possible outcomes of the areas analyzed. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the location’s assets, the Company records an impairment loss based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgments. Assumptions and estimates used include operating results, changes in working capital, discount rate, growth rate, anticipated net proceeds from disposition of the property and if applicable, lease terms. The span of time for which future cash flows are estimated is often lengthy, increasing the sensitivity to assumptions made. The time span could be 20 to 25 years for newer properties, but only 5 to 10 years for older properties. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets can vary within a wide range of outcomes. The Company considers the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows. The measurement for such an impairment loss is then based on the fair value of the asset as determined by discounted cash flows.

The Company recognized the following impairment charges to income from operations:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Provision for asset impairments	$	203		$	175
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment		(1,421	)		205
	$	(1,218	)	$	380
Effect on EPS:
Basic	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)
Assuming dilution	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)

The impairment charge for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 is related to an operating Fuddruckers restaurant at a leased location and an operating Koo Koo Roo restaurant at a leased location.

The impairment charge for the three quarters ended May 9, 2012 is related to a culinary contract services location.

The net gain for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 includes the gain on disposal of assets at a Koo Koo Roo leased location and proceeds from the eminent domain disposition of part of a parking lot at a Luby’s location net of asset retirements.

Discontinued Operations

As a result of the first quarter fiscal year 2010 adoption of the Company’s Cash Flow Improvement and Capital Redeployment Plan (“the Plan”), the Company reclassified 23 operating stores and one previously closed location to discontinued operations. The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the Plan have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statement of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented.

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The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities for all discontinued operations:

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses	$	36	$	42
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$	36	$	42
Property and equipment	$	5,081	$	4,836
Other assets		4		8
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	5,085	$	4,844
Deferred income taxes	$	297	$	297
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		128		145
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	$	425	$	442
Other liabilities	$	69	$	134
Deferred income taxes		218		999
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	287	$	1,133

As of August 29, 2012, the Company had seven restaurant properties classified as discontinued operations assets. The carrying value of the five owned properties was $4.8 million. The carrying values of two ground leases were previously impaired to zero. As of May 8, 2013, the Company had seven restaurant properties classified as discontinued operations assets. The carrying value of the five owned properties was $5.1 million. The carrying values of two ground leases were previously impaired to zero.

One restaurant property was reclassified as a discontinued operations asset in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 and one property was sold at no gain or loss in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.

The Company is actively marketing all of these properties for lease or sale and the Company’s results of discontinued operations will be affected by the disposal of properties related to discontinued operations to the extent proceeds from the sales exceed or are less than net book value.

The following table sets forth the sales and pretax income (loss) reported for discontinued operations:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except discontinued locations)
Sales	$	—		$	—
Pretax income (loss)		(959	)		(1,127	)
Income tax benefit (expense) on discontinued operations		354			414
Income (loss) on discontinued operations		(605	)		(713	)
Discontinued locations closed during the period		—			—

The following table summarizes discontinued operations for the three quarters of fiscal years 2013 and 2012:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Impairments	$	(533	)	$	(510	)
Gains (losses)		—			(17	)
Net gains (losses)	$	(533	)		(527	)
Other		(72	)		(186	)
Discontinued operations	$	(605	)	$	(713	)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)

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Within discontinued operations, the Company offsets gains from applicable property disposals against total impairments. The amounts in the table described as “Other” include employment termination and shut-down costs, as well as operating losses through each restaurant’s closing date and carrying costs until the locations are finally disposed of.

The impairment charges included above relate to properties closed and designated for immediate disposal. The assets of these individual operating units have been written down to their net realizable values. In turn, the related properties have either been sold or are being actively marketed for sale. All dispositions are expected to be completed within one to three years. Within discontinued operations, the Company also recorded the related fiscal year-to-date net operating results, employee terminations and carrying costs of the closed units.

Property Held for Sale

The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets against its plans to retain or ultimately dispose of properties. If the Company decides to dispose of a property, it will be moved to property held for sale and actively marketed. The Company analyzes market conditions each reporting period and records additional impairments due to declines in market values of like assets. The fair value of the property is determined by observable inputs such as appraisals and prices of comparable properties in active markets for assets like the Company’s. Gains are not recognized until the properties are sold.

Property held for sale includes unimproved land, closed restaurant properties and related equipment for locations not classified as discontinued operations. The specific assets are valued at the lower of net depreciable value or net realizable value.

At May 8, 2013 and August 29, 2012, the Company had one owned property recorded at approximately $0.6 million in property held for sale. The Company is actively marketing the location currently classified as property held for sale.

The Company’s results of continuing operations will be affected to the extent proceeds from sales exceed or are less than net book value.

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for operating leases.

Pending Claims

From time to time, the Company is subject to various private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees and others related to issues common to the restaurant industry. The Company currently believes that the final disposition of these types of lawsuits, proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company’s future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, proceedings or claims.

Construction Activity

From time to time, the Company enters into non-cancelable contracts for the construction of its new restaurants. This construction activity exposes the Company to the risks inherent in new construction, including but not limited to rising material prices, labor shortages, delays in getting required permits and inspections, adverse weather conditions, and injuries sustained by workers. The Company had no non-cancelable contracts as of May 8, 2013.

Note 10. Related Parties

Affiliate Services

Christopher J. Pappas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Harris J. Pappas, director and former Chief Operating Officer of the Company, own two restaurant entities (the “Pappas entities”) that from time to time may provide services to the Company and its subsidiaries, as detailed in the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement effective November 16, 2011 among the Company and the Pappas entities.

Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement, the Pappas entities may provide specialized (customized) equipment fabrication and basic equipment maintenance, including stainless steel stoves, shelving, rolling carts, and chef tables. The total costs under the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement of custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were zero and $87,000, respectively. Services provided under this agreement are subject to review and approval by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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Operating Leases

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2004, Messrs. Pappas became partners in a limited partnership which purchased a retail strip center in Houston, Texas. Messrs. Pappas collectively own a 50% limited partnership interest and a 50% general partnership interest in the limited partnership. A third party company manages the center. One of the Company’s restaurants has rented and occupied space in that center since July 1969.

On November 22, 2006, the Company executed a new lease agreement in connection with the replacement and relocation of the existing restaurant with a new prototype restaurant in the retail strip center described above. The new restaurant opened in July 2008 and the new lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately twelve years with two subsequent five-year options. The new lease also gives the landlord an option to buy out the agreement on or after the calendar year 2015 by paying the unamortized cost of the Company’s improvements. The Company is currently obligated to pay rent of $20.00 per square foot ($22.00 per square foot beginning January 2014) plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for increases in rent at set intervals. The new lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee and full Board of Directors. The Company made payments of $250,000 and $220,000 in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012, respectively.

On November14, 2012, the Company executed an additional lease agreement in connection with a proposed future restaurant concept in the retail strip center described above. This lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately eight years with no renewal options. The Company is currently obligated to pay rent of $35.00 per square foot plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for an increase in rent at a set interval. This lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company made payments of $22,000 in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013. Affiliated rents paid for this restaurant property lease represented 2.2% and 3.0% of total rents for continuing operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012, respectively.

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except percentages)
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and administrative expenses – professional and other costs	$	38		$	38
Capital expenditures – custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment and furnishings		—			87
Other operating expenses and opening costs, including property leases		327			220
Total	$	365		$	345
RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS:
General and administrative expenses	$	22,227		$	20,742
Capital expenditures		17,071			16,056
Other operating expenses and opening costs		59,508			51,183
Total	$	98,806		$	87,981
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS		0.37	%		0.39	%

Board of Directors

Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase Agreement dated March 9, 2001, entered into by and among the Company, Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas, the Company agreed to submit three persons designated by Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas as nominees for election at the 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Messrs. Pappas designated themselves and Frank Markantonis as their nominees for directors, all of whom were subsequently elected. Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas are brothers and Frank Markantonis is an attorney whose principal client is Pappas Restaurants, Inc., an entity owned by Harris J. Pappas and Christopher J. Pappas.

Christopher J. Pappas is a member of the Advisory Board of Amegy Bank, National Association, which is a lender and syndication agent under the Company’s 2009 Revolving Credit Facility.

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Key Management Personnel

On August 28, 2012, the Company entered into a seventh amendment to the Employment Agreement dated November 9, 2005 and as amended on October 29, 2007, November 19, 2008, November 19, 2009, April 15, 2010, September 2, 2010 and April 20, 2011 between the Company and Christopher J. Pappas to extend the termination date thereof to December 31, 2013. Mr. Pappas continues to devote his primary time and business efforts to the Company while maintaining his role at Pappas Restaurants, Inc.

On January 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the renewal of a consultant agreement with Ernest Pekmezaris, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. Under the agreement, Mr.Pekmezaris will continue to furnish to the Company advisory and consulting services related to finance and accounting matters and other related consulting services. The agreement expires on July 31, 2013. Mr. Pekmezaris is also the Treasurer of Pappas Restaurants, Inc. Compensation for the services provided by Mr.Pekmezaris to Pappas Restaurants, Inc. is paid entirely by that entity.

Peter Tropoli, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, and formerly the Company’s Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary, is an attorney and stepson of Frank Markantonis, who is a director of the Company.

Paulette Gerukos, Vice President of Human Resources of the Company, is the sister-in-law of Harris J. Pappas, who is a director of the Company.

Note 11. Share-Based Compensation

We have two active share based stock plans, the Employee Stock Plan and Nonemployee Director Stock Plan. Both plans authorize the granting of stock options, restricted stock and other types of awards consistent with the purpose of the plans.

Of the 1.1 million shares approved for issuance under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, 0.6 million options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards were granted, and 0.1 million options were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 0.6 million shares remain available for future issuance as of May 8, 2013. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Of the 2.6 million shares approved for issuance under the Employee Stock Plan, 4.6 million options and restricted stock units were granted, and 2.9 million options and restricted stock units were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 0.9 million shares remain available for future issuance as of May 8, 2013. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Employee Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were approximately $0.4 million.

Stock Options

Stock options granted under either the Employee Stock Plan or the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan have exercise prices equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.

Option awards under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan generally vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. No options were granted under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013. However, options to purchase 24,000 shares at option prices from $4.47 to $6.45 per share remain outstanding as of May 8, 2013.

Options granted under the Employee Stock Plan generally vest 25% on the anniversary date of each grant and expire six years from the date of the grant. However, options granted to executive officers under the Employee Stock Plan vest 50% on the first anniversary date of the grant date, 25% on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 25% vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. All options granted in fiscal year 2013 were granted under the Employee Stock Plan. Options to purchase 893,602 shares at option prices of $3.44 to $11.10 per share remain outstanding as of May 8, 2013.

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A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the quarter ended May 8, 2013 is presented in the following table:

	Shares Under Fixed Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
						(Years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding at August 29, 2012		1,175,224		$	6.31		3.8	$	1,456
Granted		109,335			5.95		—		—
Exercised		(59,139	)		4.22		—		—
Forfeited/Expired		(307,818	)		—		—		—
Outstanding at May 8, 2013		917,602		$	5.20		4.9	$	2,201
Exercisable at May 8, 2013		637,230		$	5.30		4.3	$	1,540

The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value, or closing price on May 8, 2013, and the grant price on the measurement dates in the table above.

Restricted Stock Units

Grants of restricted stock units consist of the Company’s common stock and generally vest after three years. All restricted stock units are cliff-vested. Restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit activity during the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 is presented in the following table:

	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted Average Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
				(Per share)		(In years)
Unvested at August 29, 2012		163,946		$	4.83		1.8
Granted		274,290			6.17		—
Vested		(14,000	)		3.46		—
Unvested at May 8, 2013		424,236		$	5.74		2.4

At May 8, 2013, there was approximately $1.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

Under the NonEmployee Director Stock Plan, directors are granted restricted stock in lieu of cash payments, for all or a portion of their compensation as directors. Directors may opt to receive 20% more shares of restricted stock awards by accepting more than the minimum required stock instead of cash. The number of shares granted is valued at the closing market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Restricted stock awards vest when granted because they are granted in lieu of a cash payment. However, directors are restricted from selling their shares until after the third anniversary of the date of the grant.

Note 12. Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and unvested restricted stock for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted net income per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options determined using the treasury stock method. Stock options excluded from the computation of net income per share for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 include approximately 67,000 shares with exercise prices exceeding market prices and approximately 25,000 shares whose inclusion would also be antidilutive.

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The components of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands except per share data)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	2,611		$	2,500		$	3,431		$	4,427
Loss from discontinued operations		(118	)		(77	)		(605	)		(713	)
Net income	$	2,493		$	2,423		$	2,826		$	3,714
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares		28,698			28,377			28,566			28,344
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Employee and non-employee stock options		254			68			220			52
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution		28,952			28,445			28,786			28,396
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Assuming dilution	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the period ended May 8, 2013 included in Item1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

The following presents an analysis of the results and financial condition of our continuing operations. Except where indicated otherwise, the results of discontinued operations are excluded from this discussion.

Overview

Luby’s, Inc. is a multi-branded company operating in the restaurant industry and the contract food services industry. Our primary brands include Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers, Cheeseburger in Paradise and Luby’s Culinary Contract Services. Also included in our brands are Luby’s, Etc. and Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistro (“Koo Koo Roo”). We purchased substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers, Inc., Magic Brands, LLC and certain of their affiliates (collectively known as, “Fuddruckers”) in July 2010. We purchased all of the Membership Units of Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC and certain of their affiliates (collectively known as, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”) effective December 5, 2012.

As of May 8, 2013, we owned and operated 182 restaurants, of which 93 are traditional cafeterias, 63 are gourmet hamburger restaurants, 23 are casual dining restaurants and bar, two are upscale fast serve chicken restaurants, and one primarily serves seafood. These establishments are located in close proximity to retail centers, business developments and residential areas mostly throughout the United States.

Also as of May 8, 2013, we operated 19 Culinary Contract Service facilities. These facilities service healthcare, higher education and corporate dining clients in Texas and Louisiana. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service and retail dining. Culinary Contract Services has contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, business and industry clients and higher education institutions.

Also as of May 8, 2013, we are a franchisor for a network of 117 franchised Fuddruckers restaurants. The owners of these franchise units pay royalty revenue to us as a franchisor.

Accounting Periods

Our fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. As such, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. Each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year consists of three four-week periods, while the fourth quarter normally consists of four four-week periods. Comparability between quarters may be affected by varying lengths of the quarters, as well as the seasonality associated with the restaurant business.

Same-Store Sales

The restaurant business is highly competitive with respect to food quality, concept, location, price, and service, all of which may have an effect on same-store sales. Our same-store sales calculation measures the relative performance of a certain group of restaurants. To qualify for inclusion in this group, a store must have been in operation for 18 consecutive accounting periods. Our Fuddruckers units were included in this measurement beginning with the third fiscal quarter ended May 9, 2012. Stores that close on a permanent basis are removed from the group in the fiscal quarter when operations cease at the restaurant, but remain in the same-store group for previously reported fiscal quarters. Although management believes this approach leads to more effective year-over-year comparisons, neither the time frame nor the exact practice may be similar to those used by other restaurant companies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal Year 2013 versus the Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal Year 2012

Sales

Total sales increased approximately $13.3 million, or 15.9%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012, consisting primarily of a $13.7 million increase in restaurant sales, offset by a $0.2 million decrease in Culinary Contract Sales and a $0.1 million decrease in franchise revenue. The other component of total sales is vending revenue.

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Total sales increased approximately $21.5 million, or 8.9%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, consisting primarily of a $23.2 million increase in restaurant sales, offset by a $1.5 million decrease in Culinary Contract Sales and a $0.1 million decrease in franchise revenue. The other component of total sales is vending revenue.

The company operates with three reportable operating segments: Company-owned restaurants, franchise operations, and Culinary Contract Services.

Company-Owned Restaurants

Restaurant Sales

Restaurant sales increased $13.7 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. The increase in restaurant sales included an $11.4 million increase due to the acquisition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, a $1.4 million increase in sales from Fuddruckers and Koo Koo Roo-branded restaurants and a $0.8 million increase in sales at Luby’s Cafeteria-branded restaurants. In addition, nine new stores added over the last 18 accounting periods and thus not yet in our same store groupings, added another $3.1 million. Three units that have closed since last year deducted $0.8 million from restaurant sales and the modest decline in same store sales deducted another $0.1 million. On a same–store basis, restaurant sales decreased 0.1%. At our Luby’s Cafeteria restaurants, declines in guest traffic of 1.1% were partially offset by increases in the per person average spend. At our Fuddruckers restaurants, increases in the per person average spend were offset by decline in guest traffic of 2.1%. The increase in per person average spend was a result of altering the mix of menu items offered and selected by our customers and by motivating the purchase of additional items on the customer ticket.

Restaurant sales increased $23.2 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The increase in restaurant sales included a $19.2 million increase due to the acquisition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, $1.2 million increase in sales at Luby’s Cafeteria-branded restaurants and a $2.8 million increase in sales from Fuddruckers and Koo Koo Roo-branded restaurants. On a same-store basis, restaurant sales decreased 0.2%. The decrease in same-store sales was due primarily by declines in guest traffic partially offset by increases in the per person average spend. The increase in per person average spend was a result of altering the mix of menu items offered and selected by our customers and by motivating the purchase of additional items on the customer ticket.

Cost of Food

Food costs increased approximately $4.8 million, or 22.7%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012 due primarily to the addition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores. Food commodity prices for our basket of food commodity purchases were higher by approximately 6% for our Luby’s Cafeteria-branded restaurants offset by a decrease in food commodity prices for our basket of food commodity purchases at our Fuddruckers-branded restaurants of approximately 1%. The higher food commodity costs at the Luby’s cafeteria-branded restaurants were impacted by increases ranging from 6% to 9% in seafood, cheese, eggs, and fresh produce. Poultry commodity costs increased over 10%. As a percentage of restaurant sales, food cost increased 1.2 % to 28.6% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. Removing the impact of Cheeseburger in Paradise, food costs as a percent of sales were 28.2% for the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

Food costs increased approximately $8.2 million, or 13.1%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, due primarily to the addition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores.For the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, food commodity prices for our basket of food commodity purchases were higher due to a 3% increase for our Luby’s Cafeteria-branded restaurants partially offset by a 1% decrease for our Fuddruckers-branded restaurants. As a percentage of restaurant sales, food cost increased, 0.7% to 28.6% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013. Removing the impact of Cheeseburger in Paradise, food costs as a percentage of sales were 28.4% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013.

Payroll and Related Costs

Payroll and related costs increased approximately $4.6 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. Hourly labor costs increased $3.3 million primarily due to the addition of new restaurants including 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, 8 Fuddruckers restaurants, and one Luby’s Cafeteria. Restaurant management labor costs increased $1.2 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to the addition of new restaurants including 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, 8 Fuddruckers restaurants, and one Luby’s Cafeteria. As a percentage of restaurant sales, payroll and related costs increased, 0.1%, to 33.1% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to 33.0% in the quarter ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores and the typically higher initial labor costs associated with new restaurant openings offset by improvements in labor costs at existing restaurants. Excluding Cheeseburger in Paradise, payroll and related costs were 32.6% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

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Payroll and related costs increased approximately $8.4 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. Hourly labor costs increased $6.3 million primarily due to the addition of new restaurants including 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, 8 Fuddruckers restaurants, and one cafeteria. Restaurant management labor costs increased $2.2 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to the addition of new restaurants including 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores, 8 Fuddruckers restaurants, and one cafeteria. As a percentage of restaurant sales, payroll and related costs increased, 0.3%, to 34.2% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to 33.9% in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores and the typically higher initial labor costs associated with new restaurant openings offset by improvements in labor costs at existing restaurants. Excluding the impact of Cheeseburger in Paradise, payroll and related costs were 33.9% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012

Other Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses primarily include restaurant-related expenses for utilities, repairs and maintenance, advertising, insurance, services, supplies and occupancy costs. Other operating expenses increased by approximately $4.2 million, or 23.9%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to a $3.4 million increase from the addition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores. Other operating expenses at our Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers brand restaurants increased $0.8 million due to (1) an approximate $0.2 million increase in utilities; (2) an approximate $0.3 million increase in restaurant supply and services expense; (3) a $0.2 million increase in repairs and maintenance, including the impact of repair costs to restore one Fuddruckers unit that suffered a casualty loss in the quarter; (4) a $0.3 million increase in marketing and advertising due to increased billboard advertising, direct mail programs, and enhance point-of-purchase advertising; offset by (5) a $0.2 million reduction in insurance and occupancy costs, benefitting in part from a decrease in our estimated general liability cost. Utilities and restaurant supplies and services increased in part due to the addition of eight Fuddruckers and one cafeteria that opened over the prior one year ended May 8, 2013. As a percentage of restaurant sales, other operating expenses increased 1.2%, to 23.5%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to 22.3% in the quarter ended May 9, 2012, due to (1) the cost increases, partially offset by the costs decreases, enumerated above; and (2) the typically higher initial operating costs associated with new restaurant openings. Excluding the impact of Cheeseburger in Paradise, other operating expenses costs as a percentage of sales were 22.6%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

Other operating expenses increased by approximately $7.9 million, or 15.5%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, primarily due to a $5.8 million increase from the addition of 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise-branded stores. Other operating expenses at our Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers branded restaurants increased $2.1 million including; (1) an approximate $0.6 million increase in utilities; (2) an approximate $0.7 million increase in restaurant services, including higher credit card interchange fees, higher beverage dispensing costs, and higher software licensing costs (3) an approximate $0.4 million increase in restaurant supplies; (4) an approximate $0.6 million increase in marketing expenses; partially offset by (5) an approximate $0.2 million reduction in repairs and maintenance expenses. As a percentage of restaurant sales, other operating expenses increased 1.1%, to 23.8%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to 22.7% in the three quarter ended May 9, 2012, due to (1) the cost increases, partially offset by the reduction in repairs and maintenance expense listed above; and (2) the typically higher initial operating costs associated with new restaurant openings. Excluding the impact of Cheeseburger in Paradise, other operating expenses costs as a percentage of sales were 23.3% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013

Franchise Operations

We only offer franchises for the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Franchise revenue includes (1) royalties paid to us as the franchisor for the Fuddruckers brand; (2) franchise fees paid to us when franchise units are opened for business or transferred to new owners. Franchise revenue decreased $63 thousand in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. The $63 thousand decrease in franchise revenue includes a $13 thousand decrease in franchise royalties and a $50 thousand decrease in non-royalty related fee income.

Franchise revenue decreased $136 thousand for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The $136 thousand decrease in franchise revenue includes a $11 thousand decrease in franchise royalties and a $125 thousand decrease in non-royalty related fee income. At the quarter ended May 9, 2012, there were 124 Fuddruckers franchise units in the system. Over the prior one year period ended May 8, 2013, our franchisees have opened 2 units and there were seven franchise units that closed on a permanent basis and two units that transferred to us as the franchisor to operate as company-operated units. As such, at the quarter ended May 8, 2013, there were 117 Fuddruckers franchise units in the system.

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Culinary Contract Services

Culinary Contract Services is a business line servicing healthcare, higher education, and corporate dining clients. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service and retail dining. This business line operated 19 client locations at the quarter ended May 8, 2013 and 18 at the quarter ended May 9, 2012. In fiscal year 2012, we refined our operating model by concentrating on clients able to enter into agreements where all operating costs are reimbursed to us and we generally charge a fixed fee. These agreements typically present lower financial risk to the company.

Culinary Contract Services Revenue

Culinary Contract Services revenue decreased $0.2 million, or 5.5% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to ceasing operations at one high volume location and a change in the mix of locations where we operate.

Culinary Contract Services revenue decreased $1.5 million, or 11.2% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.The decrease in revenue was primarily due to operations ceasing at one high volume location and a change in the mix of locations where we operate.

Cost of Culinary Contract Services

Cost of Culinary Contract Services includes the food, payroll and related costs, and other direct operating expenses associated with generating culinary contract sales. Cost of Culinary Contract Services decreased approximately $0.4 million, or 10.2%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012, due to a decrease in culinary contract sales volume and a shift toward a greater portion of contracts where we operate for a generally fixed fee. We expanded our profit margin in this business segment to 12.8% of culinary contract services revenue in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 from 8.2% on the quarter ended May 9, 2012.

Cost of Culinary Contract Services decreased approximately $1.8 million, or 15.1%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, due to a commensurate decrease in culinary contract sales volume and a shift toward a greater portion of contracts where we operate for a generally fixed fee. We expanded our profit margin in this business segment to 10.6% of culinary contract services revenue in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 from 6.5% on the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. Profit margin in our culinary contract services business expanded in dollar terms and as a percent of culinary contract sales as we have executed on our refined operating model of concentrating on clients able to enter into agreements where all operating costs are reimbursed to us and we generally charge a fixed fee.

Company-wide Expenses

Opening Costs

Opening costs include labor, supplies, occupancy, and other costs necessary to support the restaurant through its opening period. Opening costs were approximately $39 thousand in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to approximately $33 thousand in the quarter ended May 9, 2012. The quarter ended May 8, 2013 and the quarter ended May 9, 2012 included carrying costs of locations to be developed for future restaurant openings. The opening cost in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 also included the residual opening costs for one restaurant opened prior to the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

Opening costs were approximately $0.5 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to approximately $0.1 million in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.The three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, included carrying costs of locations to be developed for future restaurant openings. The three quarters ended May 8, 2013, also included the labor, supplies, and other costs necessary to support the opening of one Luby’s Cafeteria and five Fuddruckers restaurants. Three of these restaurants were previously operated by franchise owners.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million, or 2.2%, in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012, due to certain assets reaching the end of their depreciable lives, offset by the addition of depreciation related to Cheeseburger in Paradise assets, and new capital expenditures for new construction and remodel activity.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $0.1 million, or 1.0% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, due to the addition of depreciation related to Cheeseburger in Paradise assets and new capital expenditures for new construction and remodel activity offset by certain assets reaching the end of their depreciable lives.

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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses include corporate salaries and benefits-related costs, including restaurant area leaders, share-based compensation, professional fees, travel and recruiting expenses and other office expenses. General and administrative expenses were $7.2 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 and in the quarter ended May 9, 2012. Lower salary, benefits, and incentive expenses were offset by incremental salary and benefits expense related to the operation of Cheeseburger in Paradise. As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 7.4% in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to 8.6% in the quarter ended May 9, 2012.

General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $1.5 million, or 7.2%, in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The increase was primarily due to (1) integration costs of $0.4 million related to the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise; (2) an increase of $0.4 million in professional fees, corporate travel expense, and supplies, (3) a $0.4 million increase in salary benefits and incentives expenses, and (4) a non-recurring receipt of $0.3 million settlement in our favor from a class action suit related to credit card interchange fees that was recorded in the quarter ended November 23, 2011. As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 8.4% in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, compared to 8.5% in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Provision for asset impairments, net

The asset impairment of $113 thousand in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, is related to one operating Fuddruckers restaurant at a leased location.

The asset impairment of $203 thousand in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, is related to one operating Fuddruckers restaurant at a leased location and an operating Koo Koo Roo restaurant at a leased location.

An impairment charge of $175 thousand for the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, was related to one Culinary Contract Services location.

Net Loss (Gain) on Disposition of Property and Equipment

The loss or gain on disposition of property and equipment was a loss of approximately $0.1 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, and related to the retirement of assets at one location that reached the end of its lease and the normal asset retirement activity in our restaurant units. The loss or gain on disposition of property and equipment was a loss of approximately $0.1 million in the quarter ended May 9, 2012, and related to the retirement of assets at one location that reached the end of its lease and the normal asset retirement activity in our restaurant units

The net gain on dispositions of property and equipment for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 of approximately $1.4 million related primarily to proceeds from the eminent domain disposition part of a parking lot at a Luby’s Cafeteria location and the gain on disposal at a Koo Koo Roo leased location, offset by normal asset retirement activity.The loss of approximately $0.2 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 related primarily to normal asset retirement activity.

Interest Income

Interest income was $2 thousand in the quarter ended May 8, 2013, compared to $3 thousand in the quarter ended May 9, 2012.

Interest income was $6 thousand in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and $6 thousand in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Interest Expense

Interest expense in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 was $0.2 million in the quarter and $0.2 million in the quarter ended May 9, 2012 due to similar debt balances and interest rates.

Interest expense in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 decreased approximately $0.1 million compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, due to lower average debt balances.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net consisted primarily of the following components: net rental property income and expenses relating to property for which we are the landlord; prepaid sales tax discounts earned through our participation in state tax prepayment programs; and oil and gas royalty income. Other income, net in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 decreased approximately $22 thousand compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012 related to lower net rental property income.

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Other income, net in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 increased approximately $121 thousand compared to the quarter ended May 9, 2012. The increase was primarily due to higher net rental income on properties that we lease to third parties.

Taxes

For the quarter ended May 8, 2013, the income taxes related to continuing operations resulted in a tax provision of $1.5 million compared to a tax provision of $1.5 million for the quarter ended May 9, 2012.

For the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, the income taxes related to continuing operations resulted in a tax provision of $2.1 million compared to a tax provision of $2.5 million for the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Discontinued Operations

The loss from discontinued operations was $0.1 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 compared to a loss of $0.1 million in the quarter ended May 9, 2012.The loss from discontinued operations of $0.1 million in the quarter ended May 8, 2013 included $0.2 million in carrying costs associated with assets related to discontinued operations offset by an income tax benefit of $0.1 million. The loss of $0.1 million from discontinued operations in the quarter ended May 9, 2012 included $0.2 million in carrying costs associated with assets related to discontinued operations offset by an income tax benefit of $0.1 million.

The loss from discontinued operations was $0.6 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to a loss of $0.7 million in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The loss of $0.6 million for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 included (1) $0.4 million loss in carrying costs associated with assets that are classified as discontinued operations assets; (2) a $0.5 million impairment charge for assets that are classified as discontinued operations assets; (3)  offset by $0.3 million income tax benefit. The loss of $0.7 million in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012 included (1) $0.6 million in carrying costs associated with assets that are classified as discontinued operations assets; (2) a $0.5 million impairment charge for assets that are classified as discontinued operations assets; (3) a net loss of $0.5 million on disposition of assets that we classified as discontinues assets; and (4) $0.9 million income tax benefit related to discontinued operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and Cash Equivalents

General. Our primary sources of short-term and long-term liquidity are cash flows from operations and our revolving credit facility. During the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, cash provided by operating activities was $16.7 million and by financing activities was $6.7 million offset by cash used in investing activities of $23.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents increased $0.4 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 compared to $0.1 increase in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. We plan to continue the level of capital and repair and maintenance expenditures necessary to keep our restaurants attractive and operating efficiently.

Our cash requirements consist principally of:

• payments to purchase Cheeseburger in Paradise;

• capital expenditures for construction, restaurant renovations, purchase of property for development of our restaurant brands and for use as rental property and upgrades and information technology; and

• working capital primarily for our Company-owned restaurants and CCS agreements.

As is common in the restaurant industry, we maintain relatively low levels of accounts receivable and inventories and our vendors grant trade credit for purchases such as food and supplies. However, higher levels of accounts receivable are typical for culinary contract services and franchises. We also continually invest in our business through the addition of new units and refurbishment of existing units, which are reflected as long-term assets.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands)
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	16,715		$	20,714
Investing activities		(23,066	)		(13,657	)
Financing activities		6,749			(7,001	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	398		$	56

Operating Activities. Cash flow from operating activities was $16.7 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, a $4.0 million decrease from the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. The $4.0 million decrease in cash is due to a $2.6 million decrease in cash from operations before changes in operating assets and liabilities plus a $1.4 million decrease in cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012.

Cash generated by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities was $16.9 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, a $2.6 million decrease compared to the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. The $2.6 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities was due to less cash generated by segment level profit of $1.4 million for company-owned restaurants and $0.1 million for franchising and $0.4 million increase in cash used for opening costs and $1.1 million increase in cash used in general and administrative activities for legal and professional, payroll and related costs and director fees offset by a $0.4 million increase in cash provided by culinary contract services.

Changes in operating assets and liabilities was a $0.2 million use of cash in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 and a $1.2 million source of cash in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. The $1.4 million decrease in the source of cash was due to differences in the change in asset and liability balances during the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012. Increases in current asset accounts are a source of cash while decreases in current asset accounts are a use of cash. During the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, the change in trade accounts and other receivables was a $0.8 million source of cash which was $0.3 million less than the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The change in inventory during the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 was a $0.8 million use of cash which was a $0.1 million decrease from the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. The change in prepaid expenses and other assets was a $0.7 million source of cash during the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, which was $0.7 million more than the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Increase in current liability accounts are a source of cash, while decreases in current liability accounts are a use of cash. During the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, changes in the balances of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities was a $1.0 million use of cash, compared to a source of cash of $1.0 million during the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Investing Activities. We generally reinvest available cash flows from operations to develop new restaurants, enhance existing restaurants and to support culinary contract services. Cash used by investing activities was $23.1 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and $13.7 million in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. Capital expenditures were $17.1 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, a $1.0 million increase compared to the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. Proceeds from the disposal of assets was $4.2 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 and $2.6 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. Cash used for acquisitions was $10.3 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and zero in the three quarters ended May 9, 2012.

Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities was $6.7 million in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 compared to a $7.0 million use of cash during the three quarters ended May 9, 2012. Cash flows from financing activities is primarily the result of borrows and repayments related to the credit facility. During the three quarters ended May 8, 2013, borrowings exceeded repayments by $6.5 million and proceeds from stock options exercised were $0.2 million. During the three quarters ended May 9, 2012, repayments of the credit facility exceeded borrowings by $7.0 million.

Status of Long-Term Investments and Liquidity

At May 8, 2013, we did not hold any long-term investments.

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Status of Trade Accounts and Other Receivables, Net

We monitor the aging of our receivables, including Fuddruckers franchising related receivables, and record provisions for uncollectable accounts, as appropriate. Credit terms of accounts receivable associated with our CCS business vary from 30 to 45 days based on contract terms.

Working Capital

Current assets increased $0.9 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 compared to a decrease of $0.4 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, cash increased $0.4 million and food and supply inventory increased $1.3 million; partially offset by decreases in trade accounts and other receivables of $0.7 million and prepaid expenses of $0.1 million. In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012, food inventories increased $0.9 million while prepaid expenses decreased $0.2 million and trade accounts and other receivable decreased $1.1 million.

Current liabilities increased $1.9 million in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 compared to no decrease in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012. In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, accounts payables increased $1.6 million and accrued expenses and other liabilities increased $0.3 million. In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012 accounts payables increased $0.2 million and accrued expenses and other liabilities decreased $0.1 million.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures consist of purchases of real estate for future restaurant sites, culinary contract services investments, new unit construction, purchases of new and replacement restaurant furniture and equipment, and ongoing remodeling programs. Capital expenditures for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013 were approximately $17.1 million and related to recurring maintenance of our existing units, improvement of our culinary contract services business and the development of future restaurant sites. We expect to be able to fund all capital expenditures in fiscal year 2013 using proceeds from the sale of assets, cash flows from operations and our available credit. We expect to spend approximately $25.0 million to $30.0 million on capital expenditures in fiscal year 2013.

DEBT

Revolving Credit Facility

In November 2009, we entered into a revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Amegy Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent. The following description summarizes the material terms of the revolving credit facility, as subsequently amended as of January 31, 2010, July 26, 2010, September 30, 2010, October 31, 2010, August 25, 2011, October 20, 2011 and February 14, 2013 (the revolving credit facility, together with all amendments thereto, is referred to as the “2009 Credit Facility”). The 2009 Credit Facility is governed by the Credit Agreement dated as of November 9, 2009 (as amended to date, the “Credit Agreement”) among us, the lenders from time to time party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Amegy Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent. The maturity date of the 2009 Credit Facility is September 1, 2014. We expect to enter into an extension of the 2009 Credit Agreement prior to the end of our fiscal year which will extend its maturity among other items.

The aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the 2009 Credit Facility was $50.0 million as of May 8, 2013. The 2009 Credit Facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit in a maximum aggregate amount of $15.0 million outstanding at any one time. At May 8, 2013, $29.5 million was available under the 2009 Credit Facility.

The 2009 Credit Facility is guaranteed by all of our present or future subsidiaries. In addition, in connection with the expansion of the 2009 Credit Facility that accompanied our acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers in July 2010, Christopher J. Pappas, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Harris J.Pappas, a member of our Board of Directors, guaranteed the payment of up to $13.0 million of our indebtedness under the 2009 Credit Facility. The maximum amount of this guaranty was reduced to $9.5 million on February 28, 2011, further reduced to $6.0 million on May 31, 2011 and reduced to zero as of August 25, 2011.

At any time throughout the term of the 2009 Credit Facility, we have the option to elect one of two bases of interest rates. One interest rate option is the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%, or (b) prime, plus, in either case, an applicable spread that ranges from 1.00% to 2.00% per annum. The other interest rate option is the London InterBank Offered Rate plus a spread that ranges from 2.75% to 3.75% per annum. The applicable spread under each option is dependent upon the ratio of our debt to EBITDA at the most recent determination date. We are obligated to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each lender a quarterly commitment fee based on the average daily unused amount of the commitment of such lender, ranging from 0.30% to 0.40%per annum depending on our Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) at the most recent determination date.

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The proceeds of the 2009 Credit Facility are available for our general corporate purposes and general working capital purposes.

Borrowings under the 2009 Credit Facility are subject to mandatory repayment with the proceeds of sales of certain of our real property, subject to certain exceptions.

The 2009 Credit Facility is secured by a perfected first priority lien on certain of our real property and all of the material personal property owned by us or any of our subsidiaries, other than certain excluded assets (as defined in the Credit Agreement). At May 8, 2013, the carrying value of the collateral securing the 2009 Credit Facility was $86.7 million. 

The Credit Agreement contains the following covenants, among others:

• maintenance of a ratio of (a)EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters ending on the last day of any fiscal quarter to (b)the sum of (x)interest expense (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for such four fiscal-quarter-period plus (y)the outstanding principal balance of the loans as of the last day of such fiscal quarter divided by seven (the “Debt Service Coverage Ratio), of not less than (1) 2.00 to 1.00, beginning with the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and ending with the first quarter of fiscal 2012, (2) 2.25 to 1.00 beginning with the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012 and ending with the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and (3)2.50 to 1.00 beginning with the end of second quarter of fiscal 2013 and thereafter,

• maintenance of minimum Tangible Net Worth (as defined in the Credit Amendment) of not less than (1) $126.7 million as of the last day of the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2011 and (2) increasing incrementally thereafter, as of the last day of each subsequent fiscal quarter, by an amount equal to 60% of our consolidated net income (if positive) for the fiscal quarter ending on such date,

• maintenance of minimum net profit of $1.00 (1) for at least one of the first three fiscal quarters of our 2012 fiscal year, (2) for at least one of any two consecutive fiscal quarters beginning with the fourth fiscal quarter of our 2012 fiscal year, and (3) for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters beginning with the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending with the fourth quarter of our 2011 fiscal year,

• restrictions on incurring indebtedness, including certain guarantees and capital lease obligations,

• restrictions on incurring liens on certain of our property and the property of our subsidiaries,

• restrictions on transactions with affiliates and materially changing our business,

• restrictions on making certain investments, loans, advances and guarantees,

• restrictions on selling assets outside the ordinary course of business,

• prohibitions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions,

• limiting Capital Expenditures (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to $15.0 million for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2011, to $34.9 million for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012, and for any subsequent fiscal year, the lesser of (a) $38.0 million or (b) the sum of (x) an amount equal to 130% of EBITDA for the immediately preceding fiscal year plus (y) any unused availability for capital expenditures from the immediately preceding fiscal year, and

• restrictions on certain acquisitions of all or a substantial portion of the assets, property and/or equity interests of any person.

We were in compliance with the covenants contained in the Credit Agreement as of May 8, 2013.

The Credit Agreement also includes customary events of default. If a default occurs and is continuing, the lenders’ commitments under the Credit Facility may be immediately terminated and/or we may be required to repay all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility.

As of May 8, 2013, we had $19.5 million in outstanding loans and $1.0 million committed under letters of credit, which were issued as security for the payment of insurance obligations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item1 of Part 1 of this report were prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Preparation of the financial statements requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Due to the significant, subjective and complex judgments and estimates used when preparing our consolidated financial statements, management regularly reviews these assumptions and estimates with the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Management believes the following are critical accounting policies used in the preparation of these financial statements.

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Income Taxes

The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as operating loss and tax credit carrybacks and carryforwards are recorded. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities (temporary differences) and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We periodically review the recoverability of tax assets recorded on the balance sheet and provide valuation allowances as management deems necessary.

If the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a net deferred tax asset, management will evaluate the probability of our ability to realize the future benefits of such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The realization of such net deferred tax will generally depend on whether we will have sufficient taxable income of an appropriate character within the carry forward period permitted by the tax law.

Management evaluates both positive and negative evidence, including its forecasts of our future taxable income adjusted by varying probability factors, in making a determination as to whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will be realized. Based on its analysis, management concluded that a valuation allowance was not necessary.

Management makes judgments regarding the interpretation of tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to audit in these jurisdictions as well as by the Internal Revenue Service. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all open tax years. The potential outcomes of examinations are regularly assessed in determining the adequacy of the provision for income taxes and income tax liabilities. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for reasonable and foreseeable outcomes related to uncertain tax matters. The Company is currently being audited by the State of Texas for franchise taxes and the State of Louisiana for income taxes and franchise taxes for report years 2008 through 2011 based on accounting years 2007 through 2010. There are no other audits or reviews at this time.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We periodically evaluate long-lived assets held for use and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable.

We analyze historical cash flows of operating locations and compare results of poorer performing locations to more profitable locations. We also analyze lease terms, condition of the assets and related need for capital expenditures or repairs, construction activity in the surrounding area as well as the economic and market conditions in the surrounding area.

For assets held for use, we estimate future cash flows using assumptions based on possible outcomes of the areas analyzed. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of our location’s assets, we record an impairment based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgments. Assumptions and estimates used include operating results, changes in working capital, discount rate, growth rate, anticipated net proceeds from disposition of the property and if applicable, lease terms. The span of time for which future cash flows are estimated is often lengthy, increasing the sensitivity to assumptions made. The time span is longer and could be 20 to 25 years for newer properties, but only 5 to 10 years for older properties. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets can vary within a wide range of outcomes. We consider the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows.

The measurement for such an impairment loss is then based on the fair value of the asset as determined by discounted cash flows. We operated 182 restaurants as of May 8, 2013 and periodically experience unanticipated changes in our assumptions and estimates. Those changes could have a significant impact on discounted cash flow models with a corresponding significant impact on the measurement of an impairment.

We believe we have two locations, with an aggregate net carrying value of assets held for use of $0.3 million, with respect to which it is possible that an impairment charge could be taken over the next 12 months.

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We also evaluate the useful lives of our intangible assets, primarily the Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements and Cheeseburger in Paradise trade name and license agreement, to determine if they are definite or indefinite-lived. Reaching a determination of useful life requires significant judgments and assumptions regarding the future effects of obsolescence, contract term, demand, competition, other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, legislative action that results in an uncertain or changing regulatory environment, and expected changes in distribution channels), the level of required maintenance expenditures, and the expected lives of other related groups of assets.

Property Held for Sale

We periodically review long-lived assets against our plans to retain or ultimately dispose of properties. If we decide to dispose of a property, it will be moved to property held for sale and actively marketed. Property held for sale is recorded at amounts not in excess of what management currently expects to receive upon sale, less costs of disposal. We analyze market conditions each reporting period and record additional impairments due to declines in market values of like assets. The fair value of the property is determined by observable inputs such as appraisals and prices of comparable properties in active markets for assets like ours. Gains are not recognized until the properties are sold.

Insurance and Claims

We self-insure a significant portion of risks and associated liabilities under our employee injury, workers’ compensation and general liability programs. We maintain insurance coverage with third party carriers to limit our per-occurrence claim exposure. We have recorded accrued liabilities for self-insurance based upon analysis of historical data and actuarial estimates, and we review these amounts on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability  is appropriate.

The significant assumptions made by the actuary to estimate self-insurance reserves, including incurred but not reported claims, are as follows: (1) historical patterns of loss development will continue in the future as they have in the past (Loss Development Method), (2) historical trend patterns and loss cost levels will continue in the future as they have in the past (Bornhuetter-Ferguson Method), and (3) historical claim counts and exposures are used to calculate historical frequency rates and average claim costs are analyzed to get a projected severity (Frequency and Severity Method). The results of these methods are blended by the actuary to provide the reserves estimates.

Actual workers’ compensation and employee injury claims expense may differ from estimated loss provisions. The ultimate level of claims under the in-house safety program are not known, and declines in incidence of claims as well as claims costs experiences or reductions in reserve requirements under the program may not continue in future periods.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation is recognized as compensation expense in the income statement utilizing the fair value on the date of the grant. The fair value of restricted stock units is valued at the closing market price of our common stock at the date of grant. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions for volatility, expected option life, risk free interest rate and dividend yield are used in the model.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” This pronouncement was issued to simplify how entities test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets. Under this pronouncement, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. In conclusion of this assessment, if an entity finds that it is not more likely that not than an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, is an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” This pronouncement is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

INFLATION

It is generally our policy is to maintain stable menu prices without regard to seasonal variations in food costs. Certain increases in costs of food, wages, supplies, transportation and services may require us to increase our menu prices from time to time. To the extent prevailing market conditions allow, we intend to adjust menu prices to maintain profit margins.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions, including any statements regarding:

• future operating results,

• future capital expenditures and expected sources of funds for capital expenditures,

• future debt, including liquidity and the sources and availability of funds related to debt, and expected repayment of debt, as well as our ability to refinance the existing credit facility or enter into a new credit facility on a timely basis,

• expected sources of funds for working capital requirements,

• plans for our new prototype restaurants,

• plans for expansion of our business,

• scheduled openings of new units,

• closing existing units,

• effectiveness of management’s Cash Flow Improvement and Capital Redeployment Plan,

• future sales of assets and the gains or losses that may be recognized as a result of any such sales, and

• continued compliance with the terms of our 2009 Credit Facility (as amended).

In some cases, investors can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “may” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are relevant. Although management believes that our assumptions are reasonable based on information currently available, those assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. The following factors, as well as the factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012 and any other cautionary language in this Form 10-Q, provide examples of risks, uncertainties, and events that may cause our financial and operational results to differ materially from the expectations described in our forward-looking statements:

• general business and economic conditions,

• the impact of competition,

• our operating initiatives, changes in promotional, couponing and advertising strategies and the success of management’s business plans,

• fluctuations in the costs of commodities, including beef, poultry, seafood, dairy, cheese, oils and produce,

• ability to raise menu prices and customer acceptance of changes in menu items,

• increases in utility costs, including the costs of natural gas and other energy supplies,

• changes in the availability and cost of labor, including the ability to attract qualified managers and team members,

• the seasonality of the business,

• collectability of accounts receivable,

• changes in governmental regulations, including changes in minimum wages and health care benefit regulation,

• the effects of inflation and changes in our customers’ disposable income, spending trends and habits,

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• the ability to realize property values,

• the availability and cost of credit,

• the ability to effectively integrate and improve the profitability of the acquired 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants,

• the effectiveness of our credit card controls and PCI compliance,

• weather conditions in the regions in which our restaurants operate,

• costs relating to legal proceedings,

• impact of adoption of new accounting standards,

• effects of actual or threatened future terrorist attacks in the United States,

• unfavorable publicity relating to operations, including publicity concerning food quality, illness or other health concerns or labor relations, and

• the continued service of key management personnel.

Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors should be aware that the occurrence of the events described above and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q could have material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates affecting our variable-rate debt. As of May 8, 2013, the total amount of debt subject to interest rate fluctuations outstanding under our 2009 Credit Facility was $19.5 million. Assuming an average debt balance of $19.5 million, a 1.0% increase in prevailing interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by $0.2 million.

Although we are not currently using interest rate swaps, we have previously used, and may in the future use, these instruments to manage cash flow risk on a portion of our variable-rate debt.

Many ingredients in the products sold in our restaurants are commodities, subject to unpredictable price fluctuations. We attempt to minimize price volatility by negotiating fixed price contracts for the supply of key ingredients and in some cases by passing increased commodity costs through to the customer by adjusting menu prices or menu offerings. Our ingredients are available from multiple suppliers so we are not dependent on a single vendor for our ingredients.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of May 8, 2013. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of May 8, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended May 8, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There have been no material changes to our legal proceedings as disclosed in “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes during the quarter ended May 8, 2013 to the Risk Factors discussed in Item1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012 and in Item 1A of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 13, 2013.

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Section 1350 certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Section 1350 certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	LUBY’S, INC. (Registrant)
Date: June 17, 2013	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Pappas
		Christopher J. Pappas
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: June 17, 2013	By:	/s/ K. Scott Gray
		K. Scott Gray
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Section 1350 certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Section 1350 certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-31

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Christopher J. Pappas, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Luby’s, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 17, 2013
	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Pappas
		Christopher J. Pappas
		President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Luby’s, Inc. and will be retained by Luby’s, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-31

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, K. Scott Gray, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Luby’s, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 17, 2013
	By:	/s/ K. Scott Gray
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Luby’s, Inc. and will be retained by Luby’s, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 8, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Christopher J. Pappas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: June 17, 2013	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Pappas
		Christopher J. Pappas
		President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

This certification is made solely for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and not for any other purpose.

EX-32

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 8, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, K. Scott Gray, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: June 17, 2013	By:	/s/ K. Scott Gray
		K. Scott Gray
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

This certification is made solely for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and not for any other purpose.

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Note 11 - Share-Based Compensation

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

Note 11. Share-Based Compensation

We have two active share based stock plans, the Employee Stock Plan and Nonemployee Director Stock Plan. Both plans authorize the granting of stock options, restricted stock and other types of awards consistent with the purpose of the plans.

Of the 1.1 million shares approved for issuance under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, 0.6 million options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards were granted, and 0.1 million options were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 0.6 million shares remain available for future issuance as of May 8, 2013. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Of the 2.6 million shares approved for issuance under the Employee Stock Plan, 4.6 million options and restricted stock units were granted, and 2.9 million options and restricted stock units were cancelled or expired and added back into the plan. Approximately 0.9 million shares remain available for future issuance as of May 8, 2013. Compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements under the Employee Stock Plan, recognized in general and administrative expenses for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were approximately $0.4 million.

Stock Options

Stock options granted under either the Employee Stock Plan or the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan have exercise prices equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.

Option awards under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan generally vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. No options were granted under the Nonemployee Director Stock Plan in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013. However, options to purchase 24,000 shares at option prices from $4.47 to $6.45 per share remain outstanding as of May 8, 2013.

Options granted under the Employee Stock Plan generally vest 25% on the anniversary date of each grant and expire six years from the date of the grant. However, options granted to executive officers under the Employee Stock Plan vest 50% on the first anniversary date of the grant date, 25% on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 25% vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. All options granted in fiscal year 2013 were granted under the Employee Stock Plan. Options to purchase 893,602 shares at option prices of $3.44 to $11.10 per share remain outstanding as of May 8, 2013.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the quarter ended May 8, 2013 is presented in the following table:

	Shares Under Fixed Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
						(Years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding at August 29, 2012		1,175,224		$	6.31		3.8	$	1,456
Granted		109,335			5.95		—		—
Exercised		(59,139	)		4.22		—		—
Forfeited/Expired		(307,818	)		—		—		—
Outstanding at May 8, 2013		917,602		$	5.20		4.9	$	2,201
Exercisable at May 8, 2013		637,230		$	5.30		4.3	$	1,540

The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value, or closing price on May 8, 2013, and the grant price on the measurement dates in the table above.

Restricted Stock Units

Grants of restricted stock units consist of the Company’s common stock and generally vest after three years. All restricted stock units are cliff-vested. Restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit activity during the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 is presented in the following table:

	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted Average Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
				(Per share)		(In years)
Unvested at August 29, 2012		163,946		$	4.83		1.8
Granted		274,290			6.17		—
Vested		(14,000	)		3.46		—
Unvested at May 8, 2013		424,236		$	5.74		2.4

At May 8, 2013, there was approximately $1.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

Under the NonEmployee Director Stock Plan, directors are granted restricted stock in lieu of cash payments, for all or a portion of their compensation as directors. Directors may opt to receive 20% more shares of restricted stock awards by accepting more than the minimum required stock instead of cash. The number of shares granted is valued at the closing market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Restricted stock awards vest when granted because they are granted in lieu of a cash payment. However, directors are restricted from selling their shares until after the third anniversary of the date of the grant.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
SALES:
Restaurant sales	$ 91,593	$ 77,943	$ 247,714	$ 224,535
Culinary contract services	4,099	4,336	11,607	13,069
Franchise revenue	1,639	1,702	4,701	4,838
Vending revenue	143	148	384	426
TOTAL SALES	97,474	84,129	264,406	242,868
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of food	26,227	21,379	70,833	62,642
Payroll and related costs	30,281	25,708	84,627	76,195
Other operating expenses	21,567	17,412	59,002	51,073
Opening costs	39	33	506	110
Cost of culinary contract services	3,573	3,979	10,382	12,222
Depreciation and amortization	4,207	4,304	12,637	12,515
General and administrative expenses	7,236	7,195	22,227	20,742
Provision for asset impairments, net	113		203	175
Net loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment	142	124	(1,421)	205
Total costs and expenses	93,385	80,134	258,996	235,879
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	4,089	3,995	5,410	6,989
Interest income	2	3	6	6
Interest expense	(228)	(201)	(618)	(694)
Other income, net	261	238	711	590
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations	4,124	4,035	5,509	6,891
Provision for income taxes	1,513	1,535	2,078	2,464
Income from continuing operations	2,611	2,500	3,431	4,427
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(118)	(77)	(605)	(713)
NET INCOME	$ 2,493	$ 2,423	$ 2,826	$ 3,714
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.12	$ 0.16
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.12	$ 0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic (in Dollars per share)			$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)			$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Net income per share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.10	$ 0.13
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.10	$ 0.13
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in Shares)	28,698	28,377	28,566	28,344
Assuming dilution (in Shares)	28,952	28,445	28,786	28,396

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Note 4 - Reportable Segments

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4.Reportable Segments

The Company has three reportable segments: Company-owned restaurants, franchise operations and Culinary Contract Services (“CCS”).

Company-owned restaurants

Company-owned restaurants consists of several brands which are aggregated into one reportable segment because the nature of the products and services, the production processes, the customers, the methods used to distribute the products and services, the nature of the regulatory environment and store level profit margin are similar. The chief operating decision maker analyzes Company-owned restaurants at store level profit which is revenue less cost of food, payroll and related costs and other operating expenses. The primary brands are Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise, with a couple of non-core restaurant locations under other brand names (i.e., Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistro and Bob Luby’s Seafood). All company-owned restaurants are casual dining restaurants. Each restaurant is an operating segment because operating results and cash flow can be determined for each restaurant.

The total number of Company-owned restaurants was 182 at May 8, 2013 and 154 at August 29, 2012.

Culinary Contract Services

CCS branded as Luby’s Culinary Contract Services, consists of a business line servicing healthcare, higher education and corporate dining clients. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service and retail dining. CCS had contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, acute care medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral hospitals, business and industry clients, and higher education institutions. CCS has the unique ability to deliver quality services that include facility design and procurement as well as nutrition and branded food services to our clients. The costs of culinary contract services on the Consolidated Statements of Operations includes all food, payroll and related costs and other operating expenses related to CCS sales.

The total number of CCS contracts was 19 at May 8, 2013 and 18 at August 29, 2012.

Franchising

We offer franchises for only the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Initial franchise agreements have a term of 20 years. Franchise agreements typically grant franchisees an exclusive territorial license to operate a single restaurant within a specified area, usually a four-mile radius surrounding the franchised restaurant.

Franchisees bear all direct costs involved in the development, construction and operation of their restaurants. In exchange for a franchise fee, the Company provides franchise assistance in the following areas: site selection, prototypical architectural plans, interior and exterior design and layout, training, marketing and sales techniques, assistance by a Fuddruckers “opening team” at the time a franchised restaurant opens, and operations and accounting guidelines set forth in various policies and procedures manuals.

All franchisees are required to operate their restaurants in accordance with Fuddruckers standards and specifications, including controls over menu items, food quality and preparation. The Company requires the successful completion of its training program by a minimum of three managers for each franchised restaurant. In addition, franchised restaurants are evaluated regularly by the Company for compliance with franchise agreements, including standards and specifications through the use of periodic, unannounced, on-site inspections and standard evaluation reports.

The number of franchised restaurants was 117 at May 8, 2013 and 125 at August 29, 2012.

The table below shows financial information as required by ASC 280 for segment reporting. ASC 280 requires depreciation and amortization be disclosed for each reportable segment, even if not used by the chief operating decision maker. The table also lists total assets for each reportable segment. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, tax refunds receivable, property and equipment, assets related to discontinued operations, property held for sale, deferred tax assets, prepaid expenses, intangible assets and goodwill.

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
Sales:
Company-owned restaurants	$	91,736		$	78,091		$	248,098		$	224,961
Culinary contract services		4,099			4,336			11,607			13,069
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	97,474		$	84,129		$	264,406		$	242,868
Segment level profit:
Company-owned restaurants	$	13,661		$	13,592		$	33,636		$	35,051
Culinary contract services		526			357			1,225			847
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Depreciation and amortization:
Company-owned restaurants	$	3,752		$	3,882		$	11,280		$	11,211
Culinary contract services		102			106			316			327
Franchising		177			177			531			531
Corporate		176			139			510			446
Total	$	4,207		$	4,304		$	12,637		$	12,515
Capital expenditures:
Company-owned restaurants	$	5,505		$	6,443		$	16,727		$	15,574
Culinary contract services		2			128			42			204
Franchising		—			—			—			—
Corporate		129			239			302			278
Total	$	5,636		$	6,810		$	17,071		$	16,056
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Segment level profit	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Opening costs		(39	)		(33	)		(506	)		(110	)
Depreciation and amortization		(4,207	)		(4,304	)		(12,637	)		(12,515	)
General and administrative expenses		(7,236	)		(7,195	)		(22,227	)		(20,742	)
Provision for asset impairments, net		(113	)		—			(203	)		(175	)
Net gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment		(142	)		(124	)		1,421			(205	)
Interest income		2			3			6			6
Interest expense		(228	)		(201	)		(618	)		(694	)
Other income, net		261			238			711			590
Total	$	4,124		$	4,035		$	5,509		$	6,891

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
Total assets:
Company-owned restaurants	$	197,457	$	182,287
Culinary contract services		3,489		3,774
Franchising		14,377		15,352
Corporate		26,952		29,604
Total	$	242,275	$	231,017

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Note 10 - Related Parties (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except percentages)
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and administrative expenses – professional and other costs	$	38		$	38
Capital expenditures – custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment and furnishings		—			87
Other operating expenses and opening costs, including property leases		327			220
Total	$	365		$	345
RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS:
General and administrative expenses	$	22,227		$	20,742
Capital expenditures		17,071			16,056
Other operating expenses and opening costs		59,508			51,183
Total	$	98,806		$	87,981
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS		0.37	%		0.39	%

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 12. Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and unvested restricted stock for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted net income per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options determined using the treasury stock method. Stock options excluded from the computation of net income per share for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 include approximately 67,000 shares with exercise prices exceeding market prices and approximately 25,000 shares whose inclusion would also be antidilutive.

The components of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands except per share data)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	2,611		$	2,500		$	3,431		$	4,427
Loss from discontinued operations		(118	)		(77	)		(605	)		(713	)
Net income	$	2,493		$	2,423		$	2,826		$	3,714
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares		28,698			28,377			28,566			28,344
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Employee and non-employee stock options		254			68			220			52
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution		28,952			28,445			28,786			28,396
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Assuming dilution	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Detail) - Assets and liabilities for all discontinued operations: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012
Prepaid expenses	$ 36	$ 42
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	36	42
Property and equipment	5,081	4,836
Other assets	4	8
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	5,085	4,844
Deferred income taxes	297	297
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	128	145
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	425	442
Other liabilities	69	134
Deferred income taxes	218	999
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$ 287	$ 1,133

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Note 3 - Acquisition (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	Aug. 29, 2012	Dec. 06, 2012 Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC (Member)	Dec. 06, 2012 Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]	May 08, 2013 Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]	May 08, 2013 Acquired Lease portfolio (Member)	Dec. 06, 2012 allowable period for adjustments to Fair Value (Member)	May 08, 2013 Property and Equipment (Member)	Dec. 06, 2012 Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]	May 08, 2013 Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]
Percent of Membership Units						100.00%
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price							$ 10,200,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities							2,200,000
General and Administrative Expense	7,236,000	7,195,000	22,227,000	20,742,000			400,000
Number of Years										one
Royalty Fee, Percent								2.50%
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years									15 years
Segment Reporting Depreciation And Amortization			17,000					4,000
Other Assets	4,321,000		4,321,000		1,943,000				2,600,000
Additional Rent Expense	33,000		33,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	396,241,000		396,241,000		379,377,000						6,400,000
Depreciation			500,000
Goodwill	2,069,000		2,069,000		195,000				1,900,000
Sales Revenue, Services, Net	97,474,000	84,129,000	264,406,000	242,868,000				19,200,000
Interest Income, Operating	2,000	3,000	6,000	6,000				700,000
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs													400,000
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	$ 2,611,000	$ 2,500,000	$ 3,431,000	$ 4,427,000									$ 300,000

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands except per share data)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	2,611		$	2,500		$	3,431		$	4,427
Loss from discontinued operations		(118	)		(77	)		(605	)		(713	)
Net income	$	2,493		$	2,423		$	2,826		$	3,714
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares		28,698			28,377			28,566			28,344
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Employee and non-employee stock options		254			68			220			52
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution		28,952			28,445			28,786			28,396
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.12		$	0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Assuming dilution	$	—		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13
Assuming dilution	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	0.10		$	0.13

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Detail)	8 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	25,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	67,000

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Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012	Dec. 06, 2012 Cheeseburger in Paradise [Member]	May 08, 2013 Fuddruckers (Member)	May 08, 2013 Paradise Restaurants Group, LLC [Member]	May 08, 2013 Trade Names [Member]	May 08, 2013 Franchise [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years		15 years			21 years	21 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 3,900,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	11,000	2,900,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period				200,000	1,900,000
Goodwill	$ 2,069,000	$ 195,000

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Detail) - Discontinued operations for the first quarters of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Impairments			$ (533)	$ (510)
Gains (losses)				(17)
Net gains (losses)			(533)	(527)
Other			(72)	(186)
Discontinued operations	(118)	(77)	(605)	(713)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic (in Dollars per share)			$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Two Quarters Ended (Member)
Discontinued operations			$ (605)	$ (713)

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Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Detail) - Financial Information As Required By Asc 280 For Segment Reporting: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Sales	$ 91,593	$ 77,943	$ 247,714	$ 224,535
Segment Level Profit	97,474	84,129	264,406	242,868
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	4,124	4,035	5,509	6,891
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Sales	91,736	78,091	248,098	224,961
Segment Level Profit	13,661	13,592	33,636	35,051
Depreciation and Amortization	3,752	3,882	11,280	11,211
Capital Expenditures	5,505	6,443	16,727	15,574
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Sales	4,099	4,336	11,607	13,069
Segment Level Profit	526	357	1,225	847
Depreciation and Amortization	102	106	316	327
Capital Expenditures	2	128	42	204
Franchise [Member]
Sales	1,639	1,702	4,701	4,838
Segment Level Profit	1,639	1,702	4,701	4,838
Depreciation and Amortization	177	177	531	531
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0	0
Segment Sales Total [Member]
Sales	97,474	84,129	264,406	242,868
Segment Level Profit Total [Member]
Segment Level Profit	15,826	15,651	39,562	40,736
Corporate Segment [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization	176	139	510	446
Capital Expenditures	129	239	302	278
Depreciation and Amortization Total [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization	4,207	4,304	12,637	12,515
Capital Expenditures Total [Member]
Capital Expenditures	5,636	6,810	17,071	16,056
Segment Level Profit Total [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	15,826	15,651	39,562	40,736
Opening Costs [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(39)	(33)	(506)	(110)
Depreciation and Amortization Total [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(4,207)	(4,304)	(12,637)	(12,515)
General and Administrative [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(7,236)	(7,195)	(22,227)	(20,742)
Provision For Asset Impairments, Net [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(113)		(203)	(175)
Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property and Equipment [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(142)	(124)	1,421	(205)
Interest Income [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	2	3	6	6
Interest Expense [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	(228)	(201)	(618)	(694)
Other Income [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	261	238	711	590
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations Total [Member]
Income Before Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations	$ 4,124	$ 4,035	$ 5,509	$ 6,891

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Note 11 - Share-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified		9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 08, 2013 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Feb. 13, 2013 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	May 08, 2013 Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member]	May 09, 2012 Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member]	May 08, 2013 Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member] Minimum [Member]	May 08, 2013 Non Employee Directors Stock Plan [Member] Maximum [Member]	May 08, 2013 Employee Stock Plan [Member] Third Anniversary [Member]	May 08, 2013 Employee Stock Plan [Member]	May 08, 2013 Employee Stock Plan [Member] Minimum [Member]	May 08, 2013 Employee Stock Plan [Member] Maximum [Member]
Number of Stock Plans	2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				1,100,000					2,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures				600,000					4,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period				100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant				600,000					900,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars)				$ 0.1	$ 0.2				$ 0.4
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Granted During Period	3								2,900,000
Percentage Of Vesting In First Anniversary				100.00%					50.00%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Expiration Period				ten				ten	six
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number				24,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)						$ 4.47	$ 6.45
Percentage Of Vesting Benefit Plan									25.00%
Percentage Of Vesting In Second Anniversary									25.00%
Percentage Of Vesting In Third Anniversary									25.00%
Option To Purchase Common Stock Shares									893,602
Company Common Stock At Purchase Price Per Share (in Dollars per share)										$ 3.44	$ 11.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options (in Dollars)			$ 1.7
Restricted Stock And Unit Awards Granted To Named Executive Officers Percentage				20.00%

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Note 11 - Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

	Shares Under Fixed Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
						(Years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding at August 29, 2012		1,175,224		$	6.31		3.8	$	1,456
Granted		109,335			5.95		—		—
Exercised		(59,139	)		4.22		—		—
Forfeited/Expired		(307,818	)		—		—		—
Outstanding at May 8, 2013		917,602		$	5.20		4.9	$	2,201
Exercisable at May 8, 2013		637,230		$	5.30		4.3	$	1,540

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]

	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted Average Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
				(Per share)		(In years)
Unvested at August 29, 2012		163,946		$	4.83		1.8
Granted		274,290			6.17		—
Vested		(14,000	)		3.46		—
Unvested at May 8, 2013		424,236		$	5.74		2.4

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 2,826
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for asset impairments, net of (gains)/losses on property sales	(686)	907
Depreciation and amortization	12,675	12,570
Amortization of debt issuance cost	78	77
Non-cash compensation expense	249	185
Share-based compensation expense	697	424
Tax increase on stock options	37
Deferred tax expense	1,056	1,604
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities	16,932	19,481
Decrease in trade accounts and other receivables, net	820	1,081
Increase in food and supply inventories	(786)	(856)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	740	49
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(991)	959
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,715	20,714
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale	4,232	2,586
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,071)	(16,056)
Acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise, net of cash acquired	(10,257)
Decrease (increase) in note receivable	30	(187)
Net cash used in investing activities	(23,066)	(13,657)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Credit facility borrowings	44,600	31,400
Credit facility repayments	(38,100)	(38,400)
Proceed from exercise of stock options	249
Debt issuance costs		(1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,749	(7,001)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	398	56
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,223	1,252
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,621	1,308
Cash paid for:
Interest	513	600
Two Quarters Ended (Member)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 2,826	$ 3,714

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Note 2 - Accounting Periods

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Accounting Periods Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2. Accounting Periods

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. Accordingly, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. Each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year consists of three four-week periods, while the fourth quarter normally consists of four four-week periods. Fiscal years 2012 and 2013 contain 52 weeks. Comparability between quarters may be affected by the varying lengths of the quarters, as well as the seasonality associated with the restaurant business. Seasonality factors affecting a quarter include timing of holidays, weather and school years. Interim results may not be indicative of full year results.

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Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

GAAP establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value measurements guidance applies whenever other statements require or permit asset or liabilities to be measured at fair value.

GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. These tiers include:

= Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

= Level 2: Defined as pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.

= Level 3: Defined as pricing inputs that are unobservable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

Non-recurring fair value measurements related to impaired property and equipment consisted of the following:

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 8, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurant assets	$	65	$	—	$	—	$	65	$	(203	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	2,689	$	—	$	—	$	2,689	$	(533	)

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 9, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to Culinary Contract Services	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	(175	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,875	$	—	$	—	$	1,875	$	(510	)

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Note 3 - Acquisition

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 3. Acquisition

The Company through its newly created subsidiary, Paradise Cheeseburgers, LLC, purchased 100% of the membership units of Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC and affiliated companies which operate Cheeseburger in Paradise brand restaurants (collectively, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”) on December 6, 2012 for $10.2 million in cash. The Company assumed $2.2 million of Cheeseburger in Paradise obligations, real estate leases and contracts. The Company funded the purchase with existing cash reserves and borrowings from its credit facility.

The Company believes the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise will produce significant benefits. The acquisition is expected to increase the Company’s market presence and opportunities for growth in sales, earnings and shareholder returns. The acquisition provides a complementary growth vehicle in the casual segment of the restaurant industry. The Company believes these factors support the amount of goodwill recorded as a result of the purchase price paid for the Cheeseburger in Paradise intangible and tangible assets, net of liabilities assumed.

The Company has accounted for the acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise using the acquisition method and accordingly the results of operations related to this acquisition have been included in the consolidated results of the Company since the acquisition date. The Company incurred $0.4 million in acquisition costs which were expensed as incurred and classified as general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

The allocation of the purchase price for the acquisition requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on respective fair values. The purchase price for the Company’s acquisition of Cheeseburger in Paradise and the assumption of liabilities is based on estimates of fair values at the acquisition date. The Company’s fair value estimates for the purchase price allocation may change during the allowable period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date to provide sufficient time to devlop fair value estimates. The fair values that take longer to estimate and are more likely to change include property and equipment, intangible assets and leases.

Such valuations require significant estimates and assumptions. The Company believes the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on reasonable assumptions.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, in thousands:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	58
Accounts receivable		93
Inventories		561
Other current assets		376
Property and equipment		6,374
Liquor licenses and permits		188
Favorable leases		2,646
License agreement and trade name		254
Goodwill		1,875
Accrued liabilities		(2,168	)
Net acquisition cost	$	10,257

The license agreement and trade name relates to a perpetual license to use intangible assets including trademarks, service marks and publicity rights related to Cheeseburger in Paradise owned by Jimmy Buffet and affiliated entities. In return, the Company will pay a royalty fee of 2.5% of gross sales less discounts at acquired Cheeseburger in Paradise locations to an entity owned or controlled by Jimmy Buffet. The trade name represents a respected brand with positive customer loyalty, and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name.

The Company will amortize the fair value allocated to the license agreement and trade name over an expected accounting life of 15 years based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The Company recorded approximately $4 thousand of amortization expense for the quarter ended May 8, 2013, which is classified as depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Because the value of these assets will be amortized using the straight-line method over 15 years, the annual amortization will be $17 thousand in future years.

A portion of the acquired lease portfolio contained favorable leases. Acquired lease terms were compared to current market lease terms to determine if the acquired leases were below or above the current rates tenants would pay for similar leases. The favorable lease assets totaled $2.6 million and are recorded in other assets. There were determined to be no unfavorable leases. The favorable leases are amortized to rent expense on a straight line basis over the lives of the related leases. The Company recorded $33 thousand of amortization expense for the quarter ended May 8, 2013, which is classified as additional rent expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Annual depreciation expense of the $6.4 million property and equipment will be $0.5 million.

The Company also recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $1.9 million. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually. The total amount of goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The following unaudited pro forma information assumes the Cheeseburger in Paradise acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year ended August29, 2012. The unaudited pro forma data is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of future operations of the Company or of the results that would have actually been attained had the acquisition taken place at the beginning of the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013		May 9, 2012
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Pro forma total sales	$	276,017	$	276,959
Pro forma income from continuing operations		3,009		4,246
Pro forma net income		2,403		3,533
Pro forma income from continuing operations per share
Basic		0.11		0.15
Diluted		0.11		0.15
Pro forma net income per share
Basic		0.08		0.12
Diluted		0.08		0.12

Included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 were actual restaurant sales for Cheeseburger in Paradise of $19.2 million and loss from operations for Cheeseburger in Paradise of $0.7 million. Excluding first year integration costs of $0.4 million, the loss from operations related to Cheeseburger in Paradise included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 was $0.3 million.

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Note 10 - Related Parties (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 14, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	Nov. 16, 2011	May 09, 2013 Limitied Partnership - Ownership percentage (Member)	Nov. 22, 2006 New Lease Agreement Leases [Member]	May 08, 2013 New Lease Agreement [Member]	May 09, 2012 New Lease Agreement [Member]	May 08, 2013 2014 New Lease Agreement [Member]
Number of Related Party Entities				2
Total Capital Expenditures (in Dollars)		$ 0	$ 87,000
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest					50.00%
Option To Extend Lease Years						2
Optional Lease Term						5 years
Lease Annual Rent Payments Per Square Foot (in Dollars per Item)		35.00					20.00		22.00
Lease Annual Rent Payments (in Dollars)		250,000						220,000
Lease Term	8 years
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction (in Dollars)		$ 22,000
Percent of Total Rents from Continuing Operations		2.20%	3.00%

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Note 3 - Acquisition (Detail) - Estimated fair values of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013
Net acquisition cost	$ 10,257
Accrued Payables Assumed (Member)
Accrued liabilities	(2,168)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	58
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	93
Inventory Acquired (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	561
Other Current Assets Acquired (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	376
Property and Equipment (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	6,374
Liquor Licenses and Permits (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	188
Favorable Leases (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	2,646
License Agreement and Trade Name (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	254
Goodwill Acquired (Member)
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	$ 1,875

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Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Detail) - Components of Total Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012
Total assets:
Assets	$ 242,275	$ 231,017
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Total assets:
Assets	197,457	182,287
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Total assets:
Assets	3,489	3,774
Franchise [Member]
Total assets:
Assets	14,377	15,352
Corporate Assets [Member]
Total assets:
Assets	$ 26,952	$ 29,604

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Detail) - The Company recognized the following impairment charges to income from operations: (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Provision for asset impairments			$ 203	$ 175
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment	142	124	(1,421)	205
			(1,218)	380
Effect on EPS:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.10	$ 0.13
Assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)			$ 0.04	$ (0.01)
Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property and Equipment [Member]
Effect on EPS:
Basic (in Dollars per share)			$ 0.04	$ (0.01)
Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property and Equipment [Member]
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment			$ (1,421)	$ 205

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Note 11 - Share-Based Compensation (Detail) - Company’s restricted stock unit activity during the first quarter: (USD $)	0 Months Ended	8 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2012	May 08, 2013
Restricted Stock Units	163,946	424,236
Weighted Average Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 4.83	$ 5.74
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 292 days	2 years 146 days
Granted		274,290
Granted (in Dollars per share)		$ 6.17
Vested		(14,000)
Vested (in Dollars per share)		$ 3.46

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.32
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, Shares issued	28,760,702	28,677,203
Common stock, Shares outstanding	28,260,702	28,177,203
treasury stock, shares	500,000	500,000

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Discontinued Operations And Property Held For Sale Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 8. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Store Closings

The Company periodically evaluates long-lived assets held for use and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. The Company analyzes historical cash flows of operating locations and compares results of poorer performing locations to more profitable locations. The Company also analyzes lease terms, condition of the assets and related need for capital expenditures or repairs, as well as construction activity and the economic and market conditions in the surrounding area.

For assets held for use, the Company estimates future cash flows using assumptions based on possible outcomes of the areas analyzed. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the location’s assets, the Company records an impairment loss based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgments. Assumptions and estimates used include operating results, changes in working capital, discount rate, growth rate, anticipated net proceeds from disposition of the property and if applicable, lease terms. The span of time for which future cash flows are estimated is often lengthy, increasing the sensitivity to assumptions made. The time span could be 20 to 25 years for newer properties, but only 5 to 10 years for older properties. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets can vary within a wide range of outcomes. The Company considers the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows. The measurement for such an impairment loss is then based on the fair value of the asset as determined by discounted cash flows.

The Company recognized the following impairment charges to income from operations:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Provision for asset impairments	$	203		$	175
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment		(1,421	)		205
	$	(1,218	)	$	380
Effect on EPS:
Basic	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)
Assuming dilution	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)

The impairment charge for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 is related to an operating Fuddruckers restaurant at a leased location and an operating Koo Koo Roo restaurant at a leased location.

The impairment charge for the three quarters ended May 9, 2012 is related to a culinary contract services location.

The net gain for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 includes the gain on disposal of assets at a Koo Koo Roo leased location and proceeds from the eminent domain disposition of part of a parking lot at a Luby’s location net of asset retirements.

Discontinued Operations

As a result of the first quarter fiscal year 2010 adoption of the Company’s Cash Flow Improvement and Capital Redeployment Plan (“the Plan”), the Company reclassified 23 operating stores and one previously closed location to discontinued operations. The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the Plan have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statement of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented.

The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities for all discontinued operations:

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses	$	36	$	42
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$	36	$	42
Property and equipment	$	5,081	$	4,836
Other assets		4		8
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	5,085	$	4,844
Deferred income taxes	$	297	$	297
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		128		145
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	$	425	$	442
Other liabilities	$	69	$	134
Deferred income taxes		218		999
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	287	$	1,133

As of August 29, 2012, the Company had seven restaurant properties classified as discontinued operations assets. The carrying value of the five owned properties was $4.8 million. The carrying values of two ground leases were previously impaired to zero. As of May 8, 2013, the Company had seven restaurant properties classified as discontinued operations assets. The carrying value of the five owned properties was $5.1 million. The carrying values of two ground leases were previously impaired to zero.

One restaurant property was reclassified as a discontinued operations asset in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 and one property was sold at no gain or loss in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.

The Company is actively marketing all of these properties for lease or sale and the Company’s results of discontinued operations will be affected by the disposal of properties related to discontinued operations to the extent proceeds from the sales exceed or are less than net book value.

The following table sets forth the sales and pretax income (loss) reported for discontinued operations:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except discontinued locations)
Sales	$	—		$	—
Pretax income (loss)		(959	)		(1,127	)
Income tax benefit (expense) on discontinued operations		354			414
Income (loss) on discontinued operations		(605	)		(713	)
Discontinued locations closed during the period		—			—

The following table summarizes discontinued operations for the three quarters of fiscal years 2013 and 2012:

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Impairments	$	(533	)	$	(510	)
Gains (losses)		—			(17	)
Net gains (losses)	$	(533	)		(527	)
Other		(72	)		(186	)
Discontinued operations	$	(605	)	$	(713	)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)

Within discontinued operations, the Company offsets gains from applicable property disposals against total impairments. The amounts in the table described as “Other” include employment termination and shut-down costs, as well as operating losses through each restaurant’s closing date and carrying costs until the locations are finally disposed of.

The impairment charges included above relate to properties closed and designated for immediate disposal. The assets of these individual operating units have been written down to their net realizable values. In turn, the related properties have either been sold or are being actively marketed for sale. All dispositions are expected to be completed within one to three years. Within discontinued operations, the Company also recorded the related fiscal year-to-date net operating results, employee terminations and carrying costs of the closed units.

Property Held for Sale

The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets against its plans to retain or ultimately dispose of properties. If the Company decides to dispose of a property, it will be moved to property held for sale and actively marketed. The Company analyzes market conditions each reporting period and records additional impairments due to declines in market values of like assets. The fair value of the property is determined by observable inputs such as appraisals and prices of comparable properties in active markets for assets like the Company’s. Gains are not recognized until the properties are sold.

Property held for sale includes unimproved land, closed restaurant properties and related equipment for locations not classified as discontinued operations. The specific assets are valued at the lower of net depreciable value or net realizable value.

At May 8, 2013 and August 29, 2012, the Company had one owned property recorded at approximately $0.6 million in property held for sale. The Company is actively marketing the location currently classified as property held for sale.

The Company’s results of continuing operations will be affected to the extent proceeds from sales exceed or are less than net book value.

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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
BALANCE AT AUGUST 29, 2012 at Aug. 31, 2012	$ 9,176	$ (4,775)	$ 24,532	$ 143,726	$ 172,659
BALANCE AT AUGUST 29, 2012 (in Shares) at Aug. 31, 2012	28,677,000	(500,000)
Net income				2,826	2,826
Share-based compensation expense	8		689		697
Share-based compensation expense	24				(30)
Tax benefit from stock options			37		37
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans	14		207		221
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans (in Shares)	45,000
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans	5		23		28
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans (in Shares)	14,000
BALANCE AT MAY 8, 2013 at May. 08, 2013	$ 9,203	$ (4,775)	$ 25,488	$ 146,552	$ 176,468
BALANCE AT MAY 8, 2013 (in Shares) at May. 08, 2013	28,761,000	(500,000)

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,621	$ 1,223
Trade accounts and other receivables, net	3,273	4,000
Food and supply inventories	4,909	3,562
Prepaid expenses	2,891	3,008
Assets related to discontinued operations	36	42
Deferred income taxes	1,908	1,932
Total current assets	14,638	13,767
Property held for sale	602	602
Assets related to discontinued operations	5,085	4,844
Property and equipment, net	182,057	173,633
Intangible assets, net	25,962	26,679
Goodwill	2,069	195
Deferred incomes taxes	7,541	9,354
Other assets	4,321	1,943
Total assets	242,275	231,017
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,421	14,849
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	425	442
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	21,022	20,646
Total current liabilities	37,868	35,937
Credit facility debt	19,500	13,000
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	287	1,133
Other liabilities	8,152	8,288
Total liabilities	65,807	58,358
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; Shares issued were 28,760,702 and 28,677,203, respectively; Shares outstanding were 28,260,702 and 28,177,203, respectively	9,203	9,176
Paid-in capital	25,488	24,532
Retained earnings	146,552	143,726
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares	(4,775)	(4,775)
Total shareholders’ equity	176,468	172,659
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 242,275	$ 231,017

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Note 3 - Acquisition (Detail) - The following unaudited pro forma information Cheese Burger acquisition (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Pro forma total sales (in Dollars)	$ 276,017	$ 276,959
Pro forma income from continuing operations (in Dollars)	3,009	4,246
Pro forma net income (in Dollars)	$ 2,403	$ 3,533
Pro forma income from continuing operations per share
Basic	$ 0.11	$ 0.15
Diluted	$ 0.11	$ 0.15
Pro forma net income per share
Basic	$ 0.08	$ 0.12
Diluted	$ 0.08	$ 0.12

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Provision for asset impairments	$	203		$	175
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment		(1,421	)		205
	$	(1,218	)	$	380
Effect on EPS:
Basic	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)
Assuming dilution	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses	$	36	$	42
Assets related to discontinued operations—current	$	36	$	42
Property and equipment	$	5,081	$	4,836
Other assets		4		8
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	5,085	$	4,844
Deferred income taxes	$	297	$	297
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		128		145
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current	$	425	$	442
Other liabilities	$	69	$	134
Deferred income taxes		218		999
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—non-current	$	287	$	1,133

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except discontinued locations)
Sales	$	—		$	—
Pretax income (loss)		(959	)		(1,127	)
Income tax benefit (expense) on discontinued operations		354			414
Income (loss) on discontinued operations		(605	)		(713	)
Discontinued locations closed during the period		—			—

	Three Quarters ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Impairments	$	(533	)	$	(510	)
Gains (losses)		—			(17	)
Net gains (losses)	$	(533	)		(527	)
Other		(72	)		(186	)
Discontinued operations	$	(605	)	$	(713	)
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.03	)

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Note 11 - Share-Based Compensation (Detail) - Company’s stock option activity for the quarter: (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013
Granted	109,335
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 5.95
Exercised	(59,139)
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$ 4.22
Forfeited/Expired	(307,818)
Exercisable at May 8, 2013	637,230
Exercisable at May 8, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$ 5.30
Exercisable at May 8, 2013	4 years 109 days
Exercisable at May 8, 2013 (in Dollars)	$ 1,540
Beginning of Period [Member]
Outstanding at August 29, 2012	1,175,224
Outstanding at August 29, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$ 6.31
Outstanding at August 29, 2012	3 years 292 days
Outstanding at August 29, 2012 (in Dollars)	1,456
Outstanding at May 8, 2013	3 years 292 days
End of Period [Member]
Outstanding at August 29, 2012	4 years 328 days
Outstanding at May 8, 2013	917,602
Outstanding at May 8, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$ 5.20
Outstanding at May 8, 2013	4 years 328 days
Outstanding at May 8, 2013 (in Dollars)	$ 2,201

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Detail) - Sales And Pretax Income (losses) Reported For Discontinued Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Pretax income (loss)			$ (959)	$ (1,127)
Income tax benefit (expense) on discontinued operations			354	414
Income (loss) on discontinued operations	(118)	(77)	(605)	(713)
Discontinue Operations (Member)
Income (loss) on discontinued operations			$ (605)	$ (713)

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Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Detail) - Summary of property and equipment: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	Aug. 29, 2012
Balance	$ 396,241	$ 379,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(214,184)	(205,744)
Property and equipment, net	182,057	173,633
Intangible assets, net	25,962	26,679
Intangible assets, net	15 years
Goodwill	2,069	195
Land [Member]
Balance	54,490	55,917
Land Held For Future Use (Member)
Land held for future use	5,608	3,242
Restaurant Equipment and Furnishings [Member]
Balance	115,998	109,039
Estimated useful lives	15 years
Building [Member]
Balance	170,780	167,346
Estimated useful lives	33 years
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Balance	39,412	32,913
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Balance	7,398	7,030
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Construction in Progress [Member]
Balance	2,555	3,890
Relating to Property, Plant and Equipment (Member)
Intangible assets, net	25,962	26,679
Intangible assets, net	21 years
Goodwill	$ 2,069	$ 195

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Note 8 - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations and Property Held for Sale (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2012	Aug. 29, 2012	May 08, 2013
Carrying Value Of Asset Held For Sale	$ 4,800,000		$ 5,100,000
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number	7		7
Number of Real Estate Properties	5	5	5
Lease Impairment	2	0	0
Number Of Properties Held For Sale			1
Assets Held-for-sale, Property, Plant and Equipment	602,000	602,000	602,000
Continuing Operations [Member]
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number			23
Discontinued Properties [Member]
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number			1
Previously Impaired (Member)
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Of Disposal Group Number			1
Discontinued Properties [Member]
Number of Real Estate Properties			1
Newer Properties [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Carrying Value Of Asset Held For Sale			20
Newer Properties [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Carrying Value Of Asset Held For Sale			25
Older Properties [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Carrying Value Of Asset Held For Sale			5
Older Properties [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Carrying Value Of Asset Held For Sale			10
Ground Leases (Member)
Lease Impairment			2
Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Including Asset Held For Sale			1
Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Including Asset Held For Sale			$ 3

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Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Property Equipment Intangible Assets And Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 7. Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The cost, net of impairment, and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment at May 8, 2013 and August 29, 2012, together with the related estimated useful lives used in computing depreciation and amortization, were as follows:

	May 8, 2013			August 29, 2012			Estimated Useful Lives (years)
	(In thousands)
Land	$	54,490		$	55,917				—
Land held for future use		5,608			3,242
Restaurant equipment and furnishings		115,998			109,039			1	to	15
Buildings		170,780			167,346			20	to	33
Leasehold and leasehold improvements		39,412			32,913		Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
Office furniture and equipment		7,398			7,030			3	to	10
Construction in progress		2,555			3,890				—
		396,241			379,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(214,184	)		(205,744	)
Property and equipment, net	$	182,057		$	173,633
Intangible assets, net	$	25,962		$	26,679			15	to	21
Goodwill	$	2,069		$	195				—

Intangible assets, net consist of the Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements and will be amortized. The Company believes the Fuddruckers’ brand name has an expected accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The trade name represents a respected brand with customer loyalty and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name. The franchise agreements, after considering renewal periods, have an estimated accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition and will be amortized over this period of time. The Company recorded $3.9 million of accumulated amortization as of May 8, 2013 and $2.9 million of accumulated amortization as of August 29, 2012.

Intangible assets, net also includes the license agreement and trade name related to Cheeseburger in Paradise and the value of the acquired licenses and permits allowing the sale of beverages with alcohol. These assets have an expected accounting life of 15 years from the date of acquisition December 6, 2012. The Company recorded accumulated amortization of $11 thousand as of May 8, 2013.

The Company recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $0.2 million related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers. The Company also recorded an intangible asset for goodwill in the amount of $1.9 million related to the acquisition of the membership units of Paradise Restaurant Group, LLC. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. Goodwill was $2.1 million as of May 8, 2013 and $0.2 million as of August 29, 2012 and relates to our Company-owned restaurants reportable segment.

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Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2012	May 08, 2013
Number of Reportable Segments		3
Number of Contracts		19
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Number of Reportable Segments		1
Number of Operating Segments	154	182
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Number of Operating Segments	18
Franchise [Member]
Number of Operating Segments	125	117
Franchise Term		20 years

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Note 10 - Related Parties (Detail) - Affiliated rents paid for this restaurant property lease (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and Administrative Expenses	$ 7,236	$ 7,195	$ 22,227	$ 20,742
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS	0.37%	0.39%	0.37%	0.39%
Affiliated Cost Incurred [Member]
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and Administrative Expenses			38	38
Capital Expenditures				87
Other Operating Expenses and opening costs			327	220
Total			365	345
Relative Company Cost [Member]
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and Administrative Expenses			22,227	20,742
Capital Expenditures			17,071	16,056
Other Operating Expenses and opening costs			59,508	51,183
Total			$ 98,806	$ 87,981

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Note 10 - Related Parties

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10. Related Parties

Affiliate Services

Christopher J. Pappas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Harris J. Pappas, director and former Chief Operating Officer of the Company, own two restaurant entities (the “Pappas entities”) that from time to time may provide services to the Company and its subsidiaries, as detailed in the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement effective November 16, 2011 among the Company and the Pappas entities.

Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement, the Pappas entities may provide specialized (customized) equipment fabrication and basic equipment maintenance, including stainless steel stoves, shelving, rolling carts, and chef tables. The total costs under the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement of custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012 were zero and $87,000, respectively. Services provided under this agreement are subject to review and approval by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Operating Leases

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2004, Messrs. Pappas became partners in a limited partnership which purchased a retail strip center in Houston, Texas. Messrs. Pappas collectively own a 50% limited partnership interest and a 50% general partnership interest in the limited partnership. A third party company manages the center. One of the Company’s restaurants has rented and occupied space in that center since July 1969.

On November 22, 2006, the Company executed a new lease agreement in connection with the replacement and relocation of the existing restaurant with a new prototype restaurant in the retail strip center described above. The new restaurant opened in July 2008 and the new lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately twelve years with two subsequent five-year options. The new lease also gives the landlord an option to buy out the agreement on or after the calendar year 2015 by paying the unamortized cost of the Company’s improvements. The Company is currently obligated to pay rent of $20.00 per square foot ($22.00 per square foot beginning January 2014) plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for increases in rent at set intervals. The new lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee and full Board of Directors. The Company made payments of $250,000 and $220,000 in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012, respectively.

On November14, 2012, the Company executed an additional lease agreement in connection with a proposed future restaurant concept in the retail strip center described above. This lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately eight years with no renewal options. The Company is currently obligated to pay rent of $35.00 per square foot plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for an increase in rent at a set interval. This lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company made payments of $22,000 in the three quarters ended May 8, 2013. Affiliated rents paid for this restaurant property lease represented 2.2% and 3.0% of total rents for continuing operations for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 and May 9, 2012, respectively.

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
	(In thousands, except percentages)
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED:
General and administrative expenses – professional and other costs	$	38		$	38
Capital expenditures – custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment and furnishings		—			87
Other operating expenses and opening costs, including property leases		327			220
Total	$	365		$	345
RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS:
General and administrative expenses	$	22,227		$	20,742
Capital expenditures		17,071			16,056
Other operating expenses and opening costs		59,508			51,183
Total	$	98,806		$	87,981
AFFILIATED COSTS INCURRED AS A PERCENTAGE OF RELATIVE TOTAL COMPANY COSTS		0.37	%		0.39	%

Board of Directors

Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase Agreement dated March 9, 2001, entered into by and among the Company, Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas, the Company agreed to submit three persons designated by Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas as nominees for election at the 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Messrs. Pappas designated themselves and Frank Markantonis as their nominees for directors, all of whom were subsequently elected. Christopher J. Pappas and Harris J. Pappas are brothers and Frank Markantonis is an attorney whose principal client is Pappas Restaurants, Inc., an entity owned by Harris J. Pappas and Christopher J. Pappas.

Christopher J. Pappas is a member of the Advisory Board of Amegy Bank, National Association, which is a lender and syndication agent under the Company’s 2009 Revolving Credit Facility.

Key Management Personnel

On August 28, 2012, the Company entered into a seventh amendment to the Employment Agreement dated November 9, 2005 and as amended on October 29, 2007, November 19, 2008, November 19, 2009, April 15, 2010, September 2, 2010 and April 20, 2011 between the Company and Christopher J. Pappas to extend the termination date thereof to December 31, 2013. Mr. Pappas continues to devote his primary time and business efforts to the Company while maintaining his role at Pappas Restaurants, Inc.

On January 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the renewal of a consultant agreement with Ernest Pekmezaris, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. Under the agreement, Mr.Pekmezaris will continue to furnish to the Company advisory and consulting services related to finance and accounting matters and other related consulting services. The agreement expires on July 31, 2013. Mr. Pekmezaris is also the Treasurer of Pappas Restaurants, Inc. Compensation for the services provided by Mr.Pekmezaris to Pappas Restaurants, Inc. is paid entirely by that entity.

Peter Tropoli, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, and formerly the Company’s Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary, is an attorney and stepson of Frank Markantonis, who is a director of the Company.

Paulette Gerukos, Vice President of Human Resources of the Company, is the sister-in-law of Harris J. Pappas, who is a director of the Company.

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Note 6 - Income Taxes

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 6. Income Taxes

No cash payments of estimated federal income taxes were made during the quarter ended May 8, 2013.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent future taxable income is expected to be sufficient to utilize those assets prior to their expiration.

Management believes that adequate provisions for income taxes have been reflected in the financial statements and is not aware of any significant exposure items that have not been reflected in the financial statements. Amounts considered probable of settlement within one year have been included in the accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Company” or “Luby’s”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements that are prepared for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three quarters ended May 8, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August28, 2013.

The consolidated balance sheet dated August 29, 2012, included in this Form 10-Q, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date. However, this Form 10-Q does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for an annual filing of complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2012.

The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the cash flow improvement and capital redeployment plan discussed in Note 8 have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of operations and balance sheets for all periods presented.

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - The Components Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share Are As Follows: (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars)	$ 2,611	$ 2,500		$ 3,431	$ 4,427
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars)	(118)	(77)		(605)	(713)
Net income (in Dollars)	$ 2,493	$ 2,423	$ 2,826	$ 2,826	$ 3,714
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares (in Shares)	28,698	28,377		28,566	28,344
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Employee and non-employee stock options (in Shares)	254	68		220	52
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution (in Shares)	28,952	28,445		28,786	28,396
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.09		$ 0.12	$ 0.16
Assuming dilution	$ 0.09	$ 0.09		$ 0.12	$ 0.16
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic				$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Assuming dilution				$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.09		$ 0.10	$ 0.13
Assuming dilution	$ 0.09	$ 0.09		$ 0.10	$ 0.13
Discontinue Operations (Member)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic				$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Assuming dilution				$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)

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Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Detail) - Non-recurring fair value measurements related to impaired property and equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		8 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013	May 09, 2012	May 08, 2013 Company-Owned Asset (Member) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	May 08, 2013 Company-Owned Asset (Member)	May 08, 2013 Corporate Assets [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	May 09, 2012 Corporate Assets [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	May 08, 2013 Corporate Assets [Member]	May 09, 2012 Corporate Assets [Member]	May 09, 2012 Culinary Contract Services [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	May 09, 2012 Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Continuing Operations
Balance						$ 65			$ 2,689	$ 1,875		$ 57
Level	(142)	(124)	1,421	(205)	65		2,689	1,875			57
Total Impairment						$ (203)			$ (533)	$ (510)		$ (175)

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Note 3 - Acquisition (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

Cash and cash equivalents	$	58
Accounts receivable		93
Inventories		561
Other current assets		376
Property and equipment		6,374
Liquor licenses and permits		188
Favorable leases		2,646
License agreement and trade name		254
Goodwill		1,875
Accrued liabilities		(2,168	)
Net acquisition cost	$	10,257

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

	Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013		May 9, 2012
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Pro forma total sales	$	276,017	$	276,959
Pro forma income from continuing operations		3,009		4,246
Pro forma net income		2,403		3,533
Pro forma income from continuing operations per share
Basic		0.11		0.15
Diluted		0.11		0.15
Pro forma net income per share
Basic		0.08		0.12
Diluted		0.08		0.12

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Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for operating leases.

Pending Claims

From time to time, the Company is subject to various private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees and others related to issues common to the restaurant industry. The Company currently believes that the final disposition of these types of lawsuits, proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company’s future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, proceedings or claims.

Construction Activity

From time to time, the Company enters into non-cancelable contracts for the construction of its new restaurants. This construction activity exposes the Company to the risks inherent in new construction, including but not limited to rising material prices, labor shortages, delays in getting required permits and inspections, adverse weather conditions, and injuries sustained by workers. The Company had no non-cancelable contracts as of May 8, 2013.

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Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Property Equipment Intangible Assets And Goodwill Disclosure Table Text Block

	May 8, 2013			August 29, 2012			Estimated Useful Lives (years)
	(In thousands)
Land	$	54,490		$	55,917				—
Land held for future use		5,608			3,242
Restaurant equipment and furnishings		115,998			109,039			1	to	15
Buildings		170,780			167,346			20	to	33
Leasehold and leasehold improvements		39,412			32,913		Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
Office furniture and equipment		7,398			7,030			3	to	10
Construction in progress		2,555			3,890				—
		396,241			379,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(214,184	)		(205,744	)
Property and equipment, net	$	182,057		$	173,633
Intangible assets, net	$	25,962		$	26,679			15	to	21
Goodwill	$	2,069		$	195				—

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Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012			May 8, 2013			May 9, 2012
	(12 weeks)			(12 weeks)			(36 weeks)			(36 weeks)
Sales:
Company-owned restaurants	$	91,736		$	78,091		$	248,098		$	224,961
Culinary contract services		4,099			4,336			11,607			13,069
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	97,474		$	84,129		$	264,406		$	242,868
Segment level profit:
Company-owned restaurants	$	13,661		$	13,592		$	33,636		$	35,051
Culinary contract services		526			357			1,225			847
Franchising		1,639			1,702			4,701			4,838
Total	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Depreciation and amortization:
Company-owned restaurants	$	3,752		$	3,882		$	11,280		$	11,211
Culinary contract services		102			106			316			327
Franchising		177			177			531			531
Corporate		176			139			510			446
Total	$	4,207		$	4,304		$	12,637		$	12,515
Capital expenditures:
Company-owned restaurants	$	5,505		$	6,443		$	16,727		$	15,574
Culinary contract services		2			128			42			204
Franchising		—			—			—			—
Corporate		129			239			302			278
Total	$	5,636		$	6,810		$	17,071		$	16,056
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations:
Segment level profit	$	15,826		$	15,651		$	39,562		$	40,736
Opening costs		(39	)		(33	)		(506	)		(110	)
Depreciation and amortization		(4,207	)		(4,304	)		(12,637	)		(12,515	)
General and administrative expenses		(7,236	)		(7,195	)		(22,227	)		(20,742	)
Provision for asset impairments, net		(113	)		—			(203	)		(175	)
Net gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment		(142	)		(124	)		1,421			(205	)
Interest income		2			3			6			6
Interest expense		(228	)		(201	)		(618	)		(694	)
Other income, net		261			238			711			590
Total	$	4,124		$	4,035		$	5,509		$	6,891

assets (Member)

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	May 8, 2013		August 29, 2012
Total assets:
Company-owned restaurants	$	197,457	$	182,287
Culinary contract services		3,489		3,774
Franchising		14,377		15,352
Corporate		26,952		29,604
Total	$	242,275	$	231,017

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	Jun. 10, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LUBYS INC
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-29
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		28,260,702
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000016099
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	May 08, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

8 Months Ended

May 08, 2013

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 8, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurant assets	$	65	$	—	$	—	$	65	$	(203	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	2,689	$	—	$	—	$	2,689	$	(533	)

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Three Quarters Ended May 9, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Impairments
			(In thousands)
Continuing Operations
Property and equipment related to Culinary Contract Services	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	(175	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,875	$	—	$	—	$	1,875	$	(510	)