Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011	Aug. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,078	$ 29,509
Restricted cash	10,566	12,850
Accounts and notes receivable, net	22,041	24,558
Income taxes receivable	10,164	12,776
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,768	13,764
Total current assets	82,617	93,457
Noncurrent restricted cash	8,059	8,108
Notes receivable, net	11,171	11,086
Property, equipment and capital leases	765,460	760,778
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(305,663)	(295,903)
Property, equipment and capital leases, net	459,797	464,875
Goodwill	81,625	81,625
Debt origination costs, net	12,511	13,124
Other assets, net	8,113	7,467
Total assets	663,893	679,742
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	9,575	11,135
Deposits from franchisees	2,754	2,897
Accrued liabilities	26,030	33,532
Income taxes payable	5,456	4,775
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	19,349	18,940
Total current liabilities	63,164	71,279
Obligations under capital leases due after one year	30,609	30,302
Long-term debt due after one year	478,076	481,835
Deferred income taxes	27,308	27,228
Other noncurrent liabilities	17,835	17,402
Total non-current liabilities	553,828	556,767
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 1,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock, par value $.01; 245,000 shares authorized; 118,309 shares issued (118,309 shares issued at August 31, 2011)	1,183	1,183
Paid-in capital	229,465	229,399
Retained earnings	692,844	687,431
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	923,492	918,013
Treasury stock, at cost; 57,771 common shares (56,316 shares at August 31, 2011)	(876,591)	(866,317)
Total stockholders' equity	46,901	51,696
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 663,893	$ 679,742