Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Parenthetical) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011
Purchase of treasury stock, shares	3,511	3,795	5,598
Treasury Stock [Member]
Purchase of treasury stock, shares	3,511	3,795	5,598