Note H - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2026	Mar. 29, 2026
Income taxes	$ 0	$ 210
Real estate taxes	173	81
Insurance	354	376
Marketing	627	925
Other	289	392
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 1,443	$ 1,984

Represents current prepaid marketing expense.

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- Definition

Represents current prepaid real estate taxes expense.

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- Definition

Amount of current assets classified as other.

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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for insurance that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for income and other taxes that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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