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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 28, 2012 reportable_segments state branch	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Description of business [Abstract]
Number of network branches operated by Company		691
Number of states in which Company operates		50
Segment reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments		1
Percentage of revenue from international operations		3.50%	3.80%	3.80%
Fiscal year end [Abstract]
Number of weeks in current fiscal year				P53W
Number of weeks in current quarter	P14W
Advertising costs
Advertising expenses		$ 3.7	$ 3.6	$ 3.3
Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts		$ 5.0	$ 5.8
Shares outstanding [Abstract]
Unvested restricted stock included in shares outstanding, value		0.6	0.7
Buildings
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated useful life		40 years
Minimum | Computers and software
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated useful life		3 years
Minimum | Furniture and equipment
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated useful life		3 years
Maximum | Computers and software
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated useful life		10 years
Maximum | Furniture and equipment
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated useful life		10 years

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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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