Note 4 - Reportable Segments (Details) - Components of Total Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 12, 2014	Aug. 28, 2013
Total assets:
Total Assets	$ 259,922	$ 250,645
Company Owned Restaurants [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	211,698	204,123
Culinary Contract Services [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	3,293	3,550
Franchise [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	13,939	14,674
Corporate Assets [Member]
Total assets:
Total Assets	$ 30,992	$ 28,298