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12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
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Number of Operating Segments   3
Number of Reportable Segments 2  
Entity Operated Units [Member] | Ruth's Chris Steak House [Member]    
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Number of Restaurants 65  
Management Agreement Operating Unit [Member] | Ruth's Chris Steak House [Member]    
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Number of Restaurants 1  
Franchised Units [Member] | Ruth's Chris Steak House [Member]    
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Number of Restaurants 77  
Ruth's Chris Steak House [Member]    
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Number of Restaurants 143