Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2025	Mar. 26, 2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income	$ (453)	$ 197
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,071	1,899
Net change in ROU assets and operating lease liabilities	(1,050)	(319)
Recognition of deferred gain on sale of restaurant building	(8)	(19)
Impairment of long-lived assets	494
Loss on asset disposals	23	13
Stock-based compensation expense	65	78
Provision for income taxes	54	(1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and prepaids	(673)	(698)
Inventories	16	(27)
Deposits and other assets	8	11
Notes receivable	(142)
Accounts payable	91	129
Accrued and other liabilities	(300)	252
Net cash provided by operating activities	196	1,515
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property and equipment	(2,235)	(1,063)
Acquisition of restaurants from franchisees, net of cash acquired	(504)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	77
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,662)	(1,063)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings against credit facility	2,250	1,000
Payments on long-term debt	(517)	(500)
Repurchases of common stock	(303)	(1,084)
Payment for restricted stock vesting settled in cash	(58)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(47)	(50)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,325	(634)
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(1,141)	(182)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	3,853	4,182
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	2,712	4,000
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	112	36
Change in accounts payable attributable to the purchase of property and equipment	$ 24	$ (31)