Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative)(Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative)(Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2012
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Sponsor Fees $ 2,100,000us-gaap_SponsorFees
Loss on contract termination 2,000,000us-gaap_LossOnContractTermination
Annually [Member]  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Sponsor Fees $ 350,000us-gaap_SponsorFees
/ chuy_SponsorFeeTermAxis
= chuy_AnnuallyMember