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Note N - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Operating Lease Expense, Net | $ 1,647 | $ 1,579
Sublease Income | 85 |
Guaranty Liabilities | 110 |
Contingent Rental Payments [Member] |  |
Operating Lease, Expense | 511 | 480
Restaurant Operating Expenses [Member] |  |
Operating Lease Expense, Net | 1,310 | 1,287
General and Administrative Expense [Member] |  |
Operating Lease Expense, Net | 423 | 378
Other Income [Member] |  |
Sublease Income | $ 86 | $ 86
Minimum [Member] |  |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 5 years |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year) | 5 years |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 20 years |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year) | 20 years |

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