Note 7 - Closures and Impairments Expense, Including Trademark Impairments - Closures and Impairments Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 01, 2015 |
Jun. 06, 2017 |
May 31, 2016 |
Jun. 02, 2015 |
|
| Gain on sale of surplus properties | $ (5,937) | |||
| Trademark impairment | ||||
| Closed restaurant lease reserves | 18,035 | 4,090 | ||
| Closures and Impairments Expenses | 69,808 | 64,680 | 10,542 | |
| Lime Fresh Trademark [Member] | ||||
| Trademark impairment | $ 2,000 | |||
| Continuing Operations [Member] | ||||
| Gain on sale of surplus properties | (4,414) | (822) | (1,707) | |
| Closed restaurant lease reserves | 18,035 | 4,090 | 1,461 | |
| Closures and Impairments Expenses | 69,808 | 64,680 | 10,542 | |
| Continuing Operations [Member] | Lime Fresh Trademark [Member] | ||||
| Trademark impairment | 1,999 | |||
| Continuing Operations [Member] | Other Closing Expense [Member] | ||||
| Closures and Impairments Expenses | 10,213 | 1,260 | 966 | |
| Property [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member] | ||||
| Closures and Impairments Expenses | $ 45,974 | $ 58,153 | $ 9,822 | |