Note 3 - Franchise Programs (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Nov. 29, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 01, 2015
USD ($)
Nov. 29, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 01, 2015
USD ($)
Development and Licensing Fee Income in Conjunction with New Openings $ 0.3 $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ 1.1
Ruby Tuesday [Member]        
Number of Franchise Restaurants 67   67  
Royalty Fee Percentage     4.00%  
Operating Agreements Marketing and Purchase Fee Gross Sales Contribution Maximum     1.50%  
Operating Agreements National Advertising Fund Gross Sales Contribution Maximum     1.50%  
Operating Agreements Support Service Fee Gross Sales Contribution Maximum     3.00%