Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 29, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,289	$ 1,759	$ (2,653)	$ (49,737)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of the net actuarial loss and prior service credit related to the pension, net of tax effect of $68, $84, $202 and $256, respectively	190	243	570	727
Fair market value adjustment of interest rate swap, net of tax effect (benefit) of $17, $(4), $133 and $0, respectively	48	(10)	377	0
Reclassification adjustment on interest rate swap included in interest expense, net of tax effect of $9, $42, $81 and $153, respectively	22	118	228	432
Other comprehensive income	260	351	1,175	1,159
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,549	2,110	(1,478)	(48,578)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 3,549	$ 2,110	$ (1,478)	$ (48,578)