Note 1 - The Company, Organization and Description of Business (Details) - Summary of Restaurants (Company-owned Steakhouse Restaurants [Member])
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 28, 2014
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Beginning of period 140 139
Acquired 0 1
Sold 0 1
New 3 6
Closed 0 2
End of period 143 143
% of total 100.00% 100.00%
Entity Operated Units [Member]    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Beginning of period 63 63
Acquired 0 1
Sold 0 0
New 2 3
Closed 0 2
End of period 65 65
% of total 45.00% 45.00%
Franchised Units [Member]    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Beginning of period 76 75
Acquired 0 0
Sold 0 1
New 1 3
Closed 0 0
End of period 77 77
% of total 54.00% 54.00%
Entity Managed Units [Member]    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Beginning of period 1 1
Acquired 0 0
Sold 0 0
New 0 0
Closed 0 0
End of period 1 1
% of total 1.00% 1.00%