Note 21. Schedule of consolidated capital expenditure, depreciation and amortization (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013	Sep. 26, 2012
Operating Businesses
Capital Expenditures	$ 26,823	$ 6,401	$ 7,571
Depreciation and Amortization	24,313	24,923	26,161
Restaurant
Capital Expenditures	26,511	6,401	7,571
Depreciation and Amortization	24,064	24,923	26,161
Maxim
Capital Expenditures	312	0	0
Depreciation and Amortization	211	0	0
First Guard
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0
Depreciation and Amortization	38	0	0
Restaurant Operations - SteakNShake
Capital Expenditures	25,398	6,337	7,513
Depreciation and Amortization	23,402	24,230	25,432
Restaurant Operations - Western
Capital Expenditures	1,113	64	58
Depreciation and Amortization	662	693	729
Consolidated
Capital Expenditures	35,812	14,167	8,675
Depreciation and Amortization	24,905	25,250	26,424
Corporate And Other
Capital Expenditures	8,989	7,766	1,104
Depreciation and Amortization	$ 592	$ 327	$ 263