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Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2015	Jan. 23, 2015 segment	Jan. 24, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014	Jan. 24, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014	Apr. 26, 2013	Jul. 26, 2013 property
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Dilutive shares not included in computation of dilutive earnings per share	34,419	40,627
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Operating Lease Initial Term		20 years
Reclassification				2,755
Operating Expenses
Reclassification			3,931		1,482
Noncompete Agreements
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Intangible asset, useful life		5 years
Trademarks
Other intangible assets	2,761	2,761
Minimum
Operating Leases, Renewal Term		5 years
Maximum
Operating Leases, Renewal Term		30 years
Building and Improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, useful lives		10 years
Building and Improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, useful lives		50 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, useful lives		3 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, useful lives		10 years
Farm Fresh Remodeling Program Assets \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, useful lives	10 years					7 years
ERP System
Depreciation		26,005
Capitalized Internal Labor Costs
Depreciation	1,077	3,473	3,075		953
Capitalized costs for ERP
Depreciation	771	2,528	1,687		574
Restaurant Construction
Depreciation	306	945	1,388		379
Mimi's Cafe
Sale note receivable							30,000
Sale interest rate							1.50%
Sale note receivable term							7 years
Additional funding, requirement							10,000
Funding requirement initial period after closing							18 months
Accretion income	$ 471	$ 1,374	$ 1,500		$ 419
Bob Evans Restaurants
Number Of Locations For Non Operating Properties	2	2	29
Nonoperating Restaurant \| Bob Evans Restaurants
Number Of Locations For Non Operating Properties		1	7	29	1		29	2
Nonoperating Restaurant \| Bob Evans Restaurants \| Long-term assets held for sale
Number Of Locations For Non Operating Properties				2