Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Narrative)(Details)

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Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Narrative)(Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 25, 2016
USD ($)
Restaurant
Sep. 25, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 25, 2016
USD ($)
Restaurant
Dec. 27, 2015
USD ($)
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]            
Gain on insurance settlements $ 1,400     $ 1,362 $ 0 $ 0
Gain on insurance settlements, net of tax $ 1,000          
Deferred tax balance adjustment       (11,696) 0 0
Impairment and closure costs   $ 1,100 $ 400 $ 0 $ 1,517 $ 4,360
Impairment and closure costs net of tax   $ 1,000 $ 300      
Number of Restaurants | Restaurant   1     1