Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Bakery cafes [Abstract]
Paper goods	$ 3,456	$ 3,656
Total	21,600	22,482
Fresh dough and other product operations [Member]
Fresh dough facilities [Abstract]
Raw materials	3,001	3,561
Finished goods	528	446
Company Bakery Cafe Operations [Member]
Fresh dough facilities [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 14,615	$ 14,819

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Fresh dough facilities.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of paper goods to be consumed in the course of business.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of raw materials expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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