Equity [Abstract] Dividends Per Common Share [Abstract] Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends Payable, Date of Record, Day, Month and Year Dividends Payable, Date of Record, Day, Month and Year Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid, Day, Month and Year Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid, Day, Month and Year Treasury Stock [Abstract] Treasury Stock Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share reconciliation Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net Income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Potential common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Options Stock Options [Member] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Common stock not included in computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Common stock available for future stock option grants (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Weighted average fair values of options granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Aggregate intrinsic values of stock options at exercise Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Unrecognized share-based payment expense, net of estimated forfeitures Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Nonvested outstanding stock options (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options Nonvested Number As of the balance sheet date, the number of nonvested stock options outstanding under the plan. Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized share-based payment expense (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Number of Options Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding options, beginning of period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Options exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Options forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding options, end of period (in shares) Vested/expected to vest (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Exercisable options (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Abstract] Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding options, beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding options, end of period (in dollars per share) Vested/expected to vest (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable options (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Years [Abstract] Outstanding options (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Vested/expected to vest (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable options (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Outstanding options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Vested/expected to vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Exercisable options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Recent Accounting Pronoucements Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Summary of applicable interest rates Schedule of Interest Rates on Debt Disclosure [Text Block] This element represents the disclosure of interest rates on debt instruments, whether fixed or floating, including rate bases and applicable margins. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Current Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable Receivables, Net, Current Merchandise inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current installments of capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Employee-related Liabilities, Current Dividends payable Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term capital lease obligations, less current installments Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred lease liabilities Deferred Lease Liabilities For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement (including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances) and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Shareholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, no par value, 300,000 shares authorized; 180,394 and 178,886 shares issued; 180,337 and 178,886 shares oustanding at 2012 and 2011, respectively Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common stock in treasury, at cost Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Summary of store closure reserve activity Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Term loan, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Term loan Secured Debt Repayment of term loan Repayments of Secured Debt Term loan repayment period (in years) Term Loan Repayment Period The repayment period of the term loan agreement Revolving line of credit secured by pledge, maximum available Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Amount available to entity under line of credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Debt origination fees Debt Instrument, Fee Amount Revolving line of credit Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Obligations under capital lease agreements, due in monthly installments through 2029 Capital Lease Obligations Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] US Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs Member The aggregate costs related to goods sold during the reporting period, net of discounts and allowances, distribution and food preparation costs, and shipping and handling costs. Occupancy costs include store rental costs, property taxes, utility costs, repair and maintenance, and property insurance. Direct store expenses Direct Store Expenses Member Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of the expenses which can be clearly related to production and are included in cost of sales or services. It excludes general and administrative expense. General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense [Member] Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation of Recognized Period Costs Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Share-based payment expense before income taxes Share-based Compensation Income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Net share-based payment expense Share-based Compensation, Net of Tax The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration, net of tax. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Income Taxes Payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income Taxes Receivable Income Taxes Receivable Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Loss on disposition of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Impairment of long-lived assets Asset Impairment Charges Share-based payment expense LIFO expense Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge Deferred income tax expense Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Deferred lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the lease liabilities payable that would be payable in future. Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Net change in current assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Net change in other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Development costs of new locations Development Costs of New Locations The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets, including cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, related to new store development. Other property and equipment expenditures Other Property and Equipment Expenditures The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, excluding costs related to new store development. Purchase of available-for-sale securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Sale of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Decrease (increase) in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Payment for purchase of acquired entities, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Acquisition of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Proceeds received from divestiture, net Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Common stock dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Preferred stock dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock, net Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Proceeds from long-term borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Federal and state income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Share-based payment expense included in the consolidated statements of operations Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Common stock in treasury Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Retained earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balances Balances (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Reclassification adjustments for amounts included in income Reclassification Adjustments for Amounts Included in Income, Net of Income Taxes Total may include reclassification adjustments, presented as net of tax, for unrealized holding gain or loss related to ongoing interest payments as well as the reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income that were realized during the reporting period. Change in unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses), Net of Tax Appreciation or loss in value of the total of unsold securities during the period, and/or the change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative estimates designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Both components are shown net of tax and after reclassification adjustments, as applicable. Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Dividends ($0.14 and $0.40 per common share for the period ended sixteen weeks January 15, 2012 and year ended September 25, 2011 respectively) Redeemable preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends, Declared or Settled Preferred Stock dividend declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid, either in cash or settled in stock, and unpaid dividends during the period. Redeemable preferred stock dividends (in shares) Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares, Declared or Settled Number of shares issued, in lieu of cash settlement, for a preferred stock conversion during the period. Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans Issuance of Common Stock, Value, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Value of stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares) Issuance of Common Stock, Shares, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Purchase of treasury stock Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Share-based payment expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Other Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Other (in shares) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Balances Balances (in shares) Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Reserves for Closed Properties Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of restricted common stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Issuance of restricted common stock, not yet vested (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Not Vested Number of shares issued during the period related to Restricted Stock Awards, net of any shares forfeited, that were not vested at balance sheet date. Team Member Stock Purchase Plan Team Member Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] Shares issued during the period (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Common stock available for future issuance through Team Member Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Number of common shares reserved for future issuance through employee stock purchase plan. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Period from grant date to beginning of options vesting (in years) Share-based Compensation, Beginning of Option Vesting Period Description of the period of time from grant date until the employee's right to exercise a share-based compensation award begins to vest. Minimum term of options granted (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement, Option Contractual Term, Minimum This element represents the minimum period from grant date to expiration of a share-based award. Maximum term of options granted (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement, Option Contractual Term, Maximum This element represents the maximum period from grant date to expiration of a share-based award. Term of options granted (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Date Minimum annual services hours for team member stock purchase plan (in hours) Team Member Plan Eligibility, Minimum Annual Service Hours This element represents the minimum service hours required annually for employee eligibility in the entity's 401(k) plan. Percentage discount from purchase date market value under stock purchase plan (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date Share-based payment related to stock options Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense Share-based payment related to restricted common stock Restricted Stock or Unit Expense Vesting period of options under share-based incentive plans (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Definition of Fiscal Year Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Long-lived asset impairment charges Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract] Reclassification adjustments for amount included in net income Comprehensive income Aggregate available-for-sale securities with unrealized holding losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis] Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Number of operating segments The number of operating segments within the entity. Number of reportable segments The number of reportable segments within the entity. Number of weeks in fiscal year Number Of Weeks In Fiscal Year Number of weeks in fiscal year Number of weeks in first quarter Number of weeks in first quarter Number of weeks in first quarter Number of weeks in second quarter Number Of Weeks In Second Quarter Number of weeks in second quarter Number of weeks in third quarter Number Of Weeks In Third Quarter Number of weeks in third quarter Number of weeks in fourth quarter Number of weeks included in fourth quarter Number of weeks included in fourth quarter Share-Based Payments Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Components of comprehensive income Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of percentage sales by geographic area Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Revenue [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure about revenues from external customers that are (1) attributed to the entity's country of domicile and (2) attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. If revenues from external customers attributed to an individual foreign country are material, those revenues must be disclosed separately. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Summary of percentage of net long-lived assets by geographic area Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Long-Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure about net long-lived assets (except financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets) that are (1) attributed to the entity's country of domicile and (2) attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] The schedule of data being disclosed, which relates to finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets, in total and by major class. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis] Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis] This element represents the axis which defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] The major class of finite- and indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill). Definite-lived contract-based Definite Lived Contract Based [Member] This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party. Definite-lived marketing-related and other Definite lived marketing related and other [Member] This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that are related to marketing and other intangibles. Indefinite-lived contract-based Indefinite Lived Contract Based Member This element represents the indefinite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] This element represents financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members, which are defined in one or many axes to the table. Gross carrying amount Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Represents the sum, net of any impairment charges, of the carrying amounts of all finite-lived intangible assets, gross before accumulated amortization, and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. Gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross carrying amount Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Canada and United Kingdom Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member] Percentage sales by geographic area Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Percentage of Total Sales Percentage of Total Sales This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate sales during the reporting period. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Components of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amortizable intangibles assets, by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization; and the gross carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets, not subject ot amortization, by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Future amortization associated with net carrying amount of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Money Market Funds [Member] Municipal Notes Bonds [Member] Municipal Notes Bonds Commercial Paper [Member] Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair value of financial assets measured on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Inputs Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Inputs Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Inputs Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Total Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Restricted Cash Restricted Cash Investments The amounts of investment in cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage and are invested in short-term money-market instruments (such as commercial paper, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and so forth) which are highly liquid (that is, readily convertible to known amounts of cash) and so near their maturity that they present an insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Marketable securities - available-for-sale Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure United States Percentage net long-lived assets by geographic area Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate net long-lived assets as of the balance sheet date. Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Range of Exercise Prices from $11.12 to $27.62 Range of Exercise Prices from $11.12 to $27.62 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $11.12 to $27.62 Range of Exercise Prices from $28.03 to $40.83 Range of Exercise Prices from 28 03 to 40 83 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $28.03 to $40.83 Range of Exercise Prices from $41.05 to $60.43 Range of Exercise Prices from $41.05 to $60.43 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $41.05 to $60.43 Range of Exercise Prices from $62.49 to $62.49 Range of Exercise Prices from 62 49 to 62 49 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $62.49 to $62.49 Range of Exercise Prices from $66.81 to $66.81 Range of Exercise Prices from $66.81 to $66.81 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $66.81 to $66.81 Range of Exercise Prices from $41.05 to $60.74 Range of Exercise Prices from 41 05 to 60 74 [Member] This element represents the range of exercise prices from $41.05 to $60.74 Range of Exercise Prices from $68.96 to $73.14 Range of Exercise Prices from 68 96 to 73 14 Member This element represents the range of exercise prices from $68.96 to $73.14 Options outstanding and exercisable Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Exercise price, lower range limit (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Exercise price, upper range limit (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Options Outstanding, Number (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options Options Outstanding, Number, Total (in shares) Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Total (in dollars per share) Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Life, Total (in years) Options Exercisable, Number (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options Options Exercisable, Number, Total (in shares) Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Total (in dollars per share) Share-based payment expense related to vesting stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes single option pricing model Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Historical periods used in calculating expected volatility (in years) Periods of Historical Volatility Used to Compute Expected Volatility This element represents the historical periods which is used to compute stock option expected volatility. Number of tranches in which expected life is computed Number of Tranches in which Expected Life is Computed This element represents the number of tranches into which stock options are grouped in the calculation of weighted average expected life. Number of Years Information Required to Compute Expected Life Number of Years Information Required to Compute Expected Life This element represents the number of years of historical information used to compute stock option expected life Number of years of information used to compute expected life, minimum (in years) Minimum Number of Years Information Used to Compute Expected Life This element represents the minimum number of years of historical information used to compute stock option expected life. Number of years of information used to compute expected life, maximum (in years) Maximum Number of Years Information Required to Compute Expected Life This element represents the maximum number of years of historical information used to compute stock option expected life. Minimum Periods Of Historical Volatility Used To Compute Expected Volatility Minimum Periods Of Historical Volatility Used To Compute Expected Volatility This element represents the minimum historical periods which is used to compute stock option expected volatility. Maximum Periods Of Historical Volatility Used To Compute Expected Volatility Maximum Periods Of Historical Volatility Used To Compute Expected Volatility This element represents the maximum historical periods which is used to compute stock option expected volatility. Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Additions Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense Usage Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Ending Balance Usage in store closure reserve - ongoing cash rental payments Restructuring Reserve Settled with Cash Ongoing Rental Payments Amount of cash paid in the period related to ongoing cash rental payments that fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Usage in store closure reserve - termination fees Restructuring Reserve Settled with Cash Termination Fees Amount of cash paid in the period related to termination fees that fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Reserve adjustments offset to goodwill Restructuring Reserve Goodwill Adjustment Goodwill adjustment related to acquired store closure reserves that are finalized after the related PPA is final. Recognized charges related to adjustments in store closure reserves Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense, Changes in Subtenant Income Estimates Recognized charges (credits) for adjustments to restructuring reserves related to changes in estimates of subtenant income and other factors. Number of non-profit organizations Number of related parties Represents the number of related parties of the reporting entity. Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months) Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period This element represents the average effective maturity period of short term investments. Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months) Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period This element represents the average effective maturity period of long term investments. Income Statement [Abstract] Sales Revenue, Net Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs The aggregate costs related to goods sold during the reporting period, net of discounts and allowances, distribution and food preparation costs, and shipping and handling costs. Occupancy costs include store rental costs, property taxes, utility costs, repair and maintenance, and property insurance. Gross profit Gross Profit Direct store expenses Direct Store Expenses Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of the expenses which can be clearly related to production and are included in cost of sales or services. It excludes general and administrative expense. General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense Pre-opening expenses Pre-Opening Costs Relocation, store closure and lease termination costs Relocation Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs The charge against or credit to earnings in the period which comprises of costs that are associated with an exit or disposal activity, other than for discontinued operations, as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those which are for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees and costs associated with the acceleration or depreciation or impairment of related long-lived assets. Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Investment and other income, net of interest Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares) Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Future Amortization Expense [Line Items] Future Amortization Expense [Line Items] Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, remainder of fiscal year Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year two Future Amortization Expense, Year Two Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year three Future Amortization Expense, Year Three Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year four Future Amortization Expense, Year Four Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year five Future Amortization Expense, Year Five Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, after year five Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common stock, no par value Common Stock, No Par Value Series A redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized Temporary Equity, Shares Authorized Series A redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding Document And Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amendment Description Amendment Description Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document [Domain] Document [Domain] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items]