Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 26, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Unredeemed gift cards, net	$ 60,748	$ 78,587
Compensation and related employment taxes	50,688	58,751
Insurance	28,747	28,903
Capital Expenditures	25,260	25,135
Taxes, other than income taxes	16,043	18,224
Advertising	15,492	8,526
Fresh dough and other product operations	6,762	8,175
Rent	6,196	5,986
Loyalty program	4,836	4,667
Utilities	4,421	4,255
Deferred purchase price	4,111	4,111
Litigation settlement (Note 8)	3,729	3,729
Deferred Revenue	1,472	2,775
Other	14,840	16,345
Total	$ 243,345	$ 268,169