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Note 13 - Segment Reporting (Details) - Segment Reporting (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 24, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | $ 346,704 | $ 332,569
Income (loss) from operations | 55,640 | 49,959
Interest (income) expense, net | (557) | (307)
Income (loss) before taxes | 56,356 | 50,426
U.S. And Canadian Rental And Cleaning [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 308,442 | 291,283
Income (loss) from operations | 58,359 | 51,271
Interest (income) expense, net | (730) | (694)
Income (loss) before taxes | 59,087 | 51,965
MFG [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 44,233 | 42,595
Income (loss) from operations | 15,574 | 15,322
Income (loss) before taxes | 15,493 | 15,247
Net Interco MFG Elimination [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | (44,233) | (42,595)
Income (loss) from operations | (1,264) | (2,966)
Income (loss) before taxes | (1,264) | (2,966)
Corporate Segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 3,564 | 3,277
Income (loss) from operations | (20,297) | (19,099)
Interest (income) expense, net | 173 | 387
Income (loss) before taxes | (20,469) | (19,498)
Subtotal Core Laundry Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 312,006 | 294,560
Income (loss) from operations | 52,372 | 44,528
Interest (income) expense, net | (557) | (307)
Income (loss) before taxes | 52,847 | 44,748
Specialty Garments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 24,443 | 27,884
Income (loss) from operations | 2,759 | 4,704
Income (loss) before taxes | 3,000 | 4,951
First Aid [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 10,255 | 10,125
Income (loss) from operations | 509 | 727
Income (loss) before taxes | $ 509 | $ 727

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