Other Liabilities, Long-Term Closed Retaurant Reserve Activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2012
Accrual for Closed Restaurant Locations [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 1,665
Provisions for restaurant closures	800
Changes in estimates of accrued costs	649
Payments, net	(1,021)
Other adjustments	153
Balance, end of year	$ 2,246

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

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Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.

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