Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2014	Jun. 04, 2013	Jun. 05, 2012
Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses [Line Items]
Closures and impairment expenses	$ 32,831	$ 14,656	$ 16,751
Closed restaurant lease reserves	6,815	4,248
Property [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses [Line Items]
Closures and impairment expenses	24,335	11,325	12,240
Continuing Operations [Member] | Other Closing Expense [Member]
Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses [Line Items]
Closures and impairment expenses	2,181	1,152	1,673
Continuing Operations [Member]
Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses [Line Items]
Closures and impairment expenses	32,831	14,656	16,751
(Gain)/loss on sale of surplus properties	(987)	(665)	(678)
Closed restaurant lease reserves	7,302	2,844	3,516
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Note 9 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Goodwill and Trademark Impairments (Details) - Closures and Impairments Expenses [Line Items]
Closures and impairment expenses	(468)	21,674	1,914
Closed restaurant lease reserves	$ (487)	$ 1,404