Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 35,694	$ 77,896
Restricted cash	13,208	11,823
Accounts and notes receivable, net	32,833	29,142
Income taxes receivable	1,887	7,728
Inventories	3,349	3,678
Prepaid expenses	5,917	5,032
Other current assets	2,824	5,423
Total current assets	95,712	140,722
Noncurrent restricted cash	6,652	6,791
Notes receivable, net	8,155	10,013
Property, equipment and captial leases, net	441,969	399,661
Goodwill	77,093	77,093
Other assets, net	21,391	26,514
Total assets	650,972	660,794
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	17,207	13,100
Franchisee deposits	2,678	4,048
Accrued liabilities	43,681	37,221
Income taxes payable	2,461	4,241
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	13,484	14,320
Total current liabilities	79,511	72,930
Obligations under capital leases due after one year	23,050	22,458
Long-term debt due after one year	427,527	437,380
Deferred income taxes	37,611	34,915
Other non-current liabilities	20,598	15,647
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7,8,15,16)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 1,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock, par value $.01; 245,000 shares authorized; shares issued 118,309 in 2014 and 118,309 in 2013	1,183	1,183
Paid-in capital	225,004	224,768
Retained earnings	801,202	758,138
Treasury stock, at cost; 64,505 shares in 2014 and 62,025 shares in 2013	(964,714)	(906,625)
Total stockholders’ equity	62,675	77,464
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 650,972	$ 660,794