Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 12, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Two Quarters Ended February 12, 2014		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	$	3,498	$	—	$	—	$	3,498	$	(1,850	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,567	$	—	$	—	$	1,567	$	(451	)

			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Two Quarters Ended February 13, 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	$	20	$	—	$	—	$	20	$	(90	)
Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment related to corporate assets	$	1,634	$	—	$	—	$	1,634	$	(506	)