| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2407405 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (http://www.buffalowildwings.com/role/GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsDetailsEstimatedFutureAmortizationExpense) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001062449 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-25 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
Thereafter | |
Total future amortization expense | 118,973,000 |