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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Sep. 04, 2012
INVENTORIES [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES
NOTE F – INVENTORIES
 
Our merchandise inventory was $26.3 million and $19.9 million as of September 4, 2012 and June 5, 2012, respectively.  In order to ensure adequate supply and competitive pricing, we purchase lobster in advance of our needs and store it in third-party facilities prior to our distributor taking possession of the inventory.  The increase in merchandise inventory from the end of the prior fiscal year is due primarily to advance purchases of lobster in part to ensure adequate supply for an upcoming promotion.