Note 9 - Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
   

Mitchell's

   

All

   

Company

 
   

Restaurants

   

Other

   

Total

 
                         

2015

  $ 5,487     $ 20,638     $ 26,125  

2016

    5,568       20,341       25,910  

2017

    5,109       18,873       23,982  

2018

    4,986       17,310       22,296  

2019

    4,894       16,055       20,949  

Thereafter

    41,542       117,735       159,277  
    $ 67,586     $ 210,952     $ 278,539  
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
   

Fiscal Year

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2012

 

Minimum rentals

  $ 17,647     $ 16,424     $ 16,732  

Contingent rentals

    2,558       2,456       2,335  
    $ 20,205     $ 18,880     $ 19,067