Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

(7) Property and Equipment, net


Property and equipment consists of the following (amounts in thousands):


   

December 28,

   

December 29,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Land

  $ 917     $ 917  

Building and building improvements

    24,175       23,760  

Equipment

    31,458       33,066  

Computer equipment

    9,735       11,518  

Furniture and fixtures

    16,583       18,946  

Automobiles

    27       27  

Leasehold improvements

    108,061       121,768  

Construction-in-progress

    4,106       4,159  
      195,062       214,161  

Less accumulated depreciation

    (114,708 )     (122,691 )
    $ 80,354     $ 91,470  

As discussed in Note (3), during the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized an $8.0 million impairment loss on long-lived assets (primarily leasehold improvements) related to Mitchell’s Restaurants. In addition, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized a $1.8 million loss on the pending sale related to Mitchell’s Restaurants. During fiscal year 2013, the Company recognized a $2.1 million impairment loss due to a decline in the estimated fair value of one restaurant’s assets (primarily leasehold improvements). The decline in estimated fair value was attributable to decreases in that restaurant’s projected profitability. During fiscal year 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss on two restaurants aggregating $4.7 million. These impairments were recorded due to declines in the estimated fair value of the assets (which consist primarily of leasehold improvements). The declines in estimated fair value were primarily attributable to management’s assessment that the expected remaining lease terms would be shortened. Management reviewed the lease terms and cash flows of these restaurants and determined that it was not likely that the lease terms would be extended under the existing lease agreements. Additionally, a $395 thousand impairment loss was recognized during fiscal year 2012 on an owned property which was sold to a third party in February 2013. Impairment losses are reclassified to discontinued operations when the restaurant is closed, sold or held for sale.