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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2013 location	Jan. 03, 2012	Jan. 01, 2013 Grand Lux Cafe location	Jan. 03, 2012 Grand Lux Cafe location	Jan. 01, 2013 Grand Lux Cafe item location	Jan. 01, 2013 The Cheesecake Factory location	Jan. 03, 2012 The Cheesecake Factory location	Jan. 03, 2012 The Cheesecake Factory location
Asset impairment
Number of restaurants discontinued					3
Number of previously impaired locations	3		3	1	1	1	2	2
Impairment of assets	$ 5,469	$ 1,547	$ 4,067			$ 5,469

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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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