Variable Interest Entities (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 14, 2013
Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs") [Abstract]  
Components Of FFE's Balance Sheet
The FFE’s balance sheet consisted of the following at the end of each period (in thousands):
 
April 14,
2013
 
September 30,
2012
Cash
$
—

 
$
444

Other current assets (1) 
2,323

 
2,536

Other assets, net (1) 
9,835

 
11,051

Total assets
$
12,158

 
$
14,031

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
$
89

 
$
14

Other long-term liabilities (2) 
12,338

 
14,428

Retained earnings
(269
)
 
(411
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
12,158

 
$
14,031

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(1)
Consists primarily of amounts due from franchisees.
(2)
Consists primarily of the capital note contributions from Jack in the Box which are eliminated in consolidation.