Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions (Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 14, 2013	Apr. 15, 2012	Apr. 14, 2013	Apr. 15, 2012
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]
New restaurants opened by franchisees	9	9	29	29
Initial franchise fees	$ 389	$ 1,770	$ 1,035	$ 2,490
Proceeds	(2,033)	(20,715)	(2,866)	(21,964)
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)	(1,635)	(5,754)	(1,720)	(5,833)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants	(67)	(604)	(67)	(652)
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 2,418	$ (14,078)	$ 1,670	$ (15,200)