Note 8. Schedule Of Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013
Consolidated
Gross carrying amount	$ 27,383	$ 27,383	$ 11,507
Accumulated amortization	(4,627)	(4,476)	(3,786)
Total intangible assets	22,756	22,907	7,721
Right to Operate
Gross carrying amount	1,480	1,480	1,480
Accumulated amortization	(1,480)	(1,471)	(1,353)
Total intangible assets	0	9	127
Franchise Agreement
Gross carrying amount	5,310	5,310	5,310
Accumulated amortization	(2,523)	(2,390)	(1,859)
Total intangible assets	2,787	2,920	3,451
Other
Gross carrying amount	810	810	810
Accumulated amortization	(624)	(615)	(574)
Total intangible assets	186	195	236
Finite Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	7,600	7,600	7,600
Accumulated amortization	(4,627)	(4,476)	(3,786)
Total intangible assets	2,973	3,124	3,814
Trade Names
Gross carrying amount	15,876	15,876	0
Accumulated amortization	0	0	0
Total intangible assets	15,876	15,876	0
Other Assets With Indefinite Lives
Gross carrying amount	3,907	3,907	3,907
Accumulated amortization	0	0	0
Total intangible assets	$ 3,907	$ 3,907	$ 3,907

Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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