CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Consolidated net income	$ 5,111	$ 7,150
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		(3)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		(3)
Comprehensive income	5,111	7,147
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,286)	(1,661)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ark Restaurants Corp.	$ 3,825	$ 5,486