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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2016
Dec. 22, 2016
Apr. 02, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name FLANIGANS ENTERPRISES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000012040    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,858,647  
Entity Public Float     $ 15,628,000
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Trading Symbol BDL