Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2016	Sep. 19, 2016	Jan. 29, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001067294
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-29
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 3,109,756,667
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,028,896
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jul. 29, 2016

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 150,966	$ 265,455
Accounts receivable	19,389	18,050
Income taxes receivable	16,184	0
Inventories	152,308	153,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,573	14,167
Deferred income taxes	2,320	6,094
Total current assets	355,740	456,824
Property and Equipment:
Land	303,416	303,267
Buildings and improvements	814,176	788,641
Buildings under capital leases	3,289	3,289
Restaurant and other equipment	572,551	541,409
Leasehold improvements	306,489	286,990
Construction in progress	11,924	7,464
Total	2,011,845	1,931,060
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization of capital leases	931,656	878,424
Property and equipment - net	1,080,189	1,052,636
Other assets	61,735	66,748
Total	1,497,664	1,576,208
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	132,493	133,117
Taxes withheld and accrued	37,561	39,061
Accrued employee compensation	61,187	67,421
Accrued employee benefits	27,928	27,717
Deferred revenues	64,028	58,980
Dividend payable	29,706	98,796
Current interest rate swap liability	180	1,117
Other current liabilities	15,734	19,402
Total current liabilities	368,817	445,611
Long-term debt	400,000	400,000
Long-term interest rate swap liability	22,070	8,704
Other long-term obligations	126,608	133,594
Deferred income taxes	53,726	50,031
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 9 and 15)
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock - 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 300,000 shares designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock - 400,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 2016 - 23,956,134 shares issued and outstanding; 2015 - 23,975,755 shares issued and outstanding	240	240
Additional paid-in capital	51,462	56,066
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(13,740)	(3,725)
Retained earnings	488,481	485,687
Total shareholders' equity	526,443	538,268
Total	$ 1,497,664	$ 1,576,208

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	23,956,134	23,975,755
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	23,956,134	23,975,755
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000	300,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME [Abstract]
Total revenue	$ 2,912,351	$ 2,842,284	$ 2,683,677
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and rent)	928,176	924,171	872,758
Labor and other related expenses	1,006,188	992,382	966,593
Other store operating expenses	554,534	523,307	506,533
Store operating income	423,453	402,424	337,793
General and administrative expenses	142,982	147,544	129,387
Operating income	280,471	254,880	208,406
Interest expense	14,052	16,679	17,557
Income before income taxes	266,419	238,201	190,849
Provision for income taxes	77,120	74,298	58,721
Net income	$ 189,299	$ 163,903	$ 132,128
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 7.91	$ 6.85	$ 5.55
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 7.86	$ 6.82	$ 5.51
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	23,945,041	23,918,368	23,817,768
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	24,074,273	24,048,924	23,966,015

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net income	$ 189,299	$ 163,903	$ 132,128
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income tax expense:
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	(16,188)	1,641	3,058
Income tax (benefit) expense	(6,173)	633	1,179
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(10,015)	1,008	1,879
Comprehensive income	$ 179,284	$ 164,911	$ 134,007

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance at Aug. 02, 2013	$ 237	$ 51,728	$ (6,612)	$ 438,673	$ 484,026
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 02, 2013	23,795,327
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 0	0	0	132,128	132,128
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	0	1,879	0	1,879
Comprehensive income	0	0	1,879	132,128	134,007
Cash dividends declared	0	0	0	(77,634)	(77,634)
Share-based compensation	0	7,924	0	0	7,924
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ 2	(8,459)	0	0	(8,457)
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	145,900
Tax benefit realized upon exercise of share-based compensation awards	$ 0	1,248	0	0	1,248
Purchases and retirement of common stock	$ (1)	(12,472)	0	0	$ (12,473)
Purchases and retirement of common stock (in shares)	(120,000)				(120,000)
Balance at Aug. 01, 2014	$ 238	39,969	(4,733)	493,167	$ 528,641
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 01, 2014	23,821,227
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 0	0	0	163,903	163,903
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	0	1,008	0	1,008
Comprehensive income	0	0	1,008	163,903	164,911
Cash dividends declared	0	0	0	(171,383)	(171,383)
Share-based compensation	0	16,210	0	0	16,210
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ 2	(4,818)	0	0	(4,816)
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	154,528
Tax benefit realized upon exercise of share-based compensation awards	$ 0	4,705	0	0	4,705
Purchases and retirement of common stock	$ 0	0	0	0	$ 0
Purchases and retirement of common stock (in shares)	0				0
Balance at Jul. 31, 2015	$ 240	56,066	(3,725)	485,687	$ 538,268
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2015	23,975,755				23,975,755
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 0	0	0	189,299	$ 189,299
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	0	(10,015)	0	(10,015)
Comprehensive income	0	0	(10,015)	189,299	179,284
Cash dividends declared	0	0	0	(186,505)	(186,505)
Share-based compensation	0	13,202	0	0	13,202
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ 1	(5,780)	0	0	$ (5,779)
Issuance of share-based compensation awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	80,379				80,379
Tax benefit realized upon exercise of share-based compensation awards	$ 0	2,626	0	0	$ 2,626
Purchases and retirement of common stock	$ (1)	(14,652)	0	0	$ (14,653)
Purchases and retirement of common stock (in shares)	(100,000)				(100,000)
Balance at Jul. 29, 2016	$ 240	$ 51,462	$ (13,740)	$ 488,481	$ 526,443
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2016	23,956,134				23,956,134

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2014 USD ($)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 189,299	$ 163,903	$ 132,128
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	78,223	72,955	68,389
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	7,146	6,872	5,163
Share-based compensation	13,202	16,210	7,924
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(2,626)	(4,705)	(1,248)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(1,339)	4,654	(6,762)
Income taxes receivable	(13,558)	2,973	(1,725)
Inventories	750	12,368	(18,739)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(406)	(2,170)	651
Other assets	130	(1,659)	(1,701)
Accounts payable	(624)	34,640	(12,160)
Taxes withheld and accrued	(1,500)	2,800	1,185
Accrued employee compensation	(6,246)	6,485	(1,847)
Accrued employee benefits	211	1,667	1,573
Deferred revenues	5,048	9,155	5,727
Other current liabilities	(3,705)	4,034	(1,960)
Other long-term obligations	(6,269)	11,090	3,865
Deferred income taxes	13,642	(7,217)	(2,838)
Net cash provided by operating activities	271,378	334,055	177,625
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(114,022)	(90,855)	(91,646)
Proceeds from insurance recoveries of property and equipment	662	365	1,082
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	845	1,876	1,749
Net cash used in investing activities	(112,515)	(88,614)	(88,815)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	406,250	0
(Taxes withheld) and proceeds from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net	(5,779)	(4,816)	(8,457)
Principal payments under long-term debt and other long-term obligations	0	(406,250)	(1)
Purchases and retirement of common stock	(14,653)	0	(12,473)
Deferred financing costs	0	(3,537)	0
Dividends on common stock	(255,546)	(95,699)	(71,484)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	2,626	4,705	1,248
Net cash used in financing activities	(273,352)	(99,347)	(91,167)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(114,489)	146,094	(2,357)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	265,455	119,361	121,718
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	150,966	265,455	119,361
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	12,752	15,356	15,856
Income taxes	84,868	69,948	66,444
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures accrued in accounts payable	6,379	5,800	5,767
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	(16,188)	1,641	3,058
Change in deferred tax asset for interest rate swaps	6,173	(633)	(1,179)
Dividends declared but not yet paid	$ 30,625	$ 99,678	$ 23,997

Description of the Business

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Description of the Business [Abstract]

Description of the Business

1.	Description of the Business

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, in the Notes, the “Company”) are principally engaged in the operation and development in the United States (“U.S.”) of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® (“Cracker Barrel”) concept.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

GAAP – The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

Fiscal year – The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest July 31st and each quarter consists of thirteen weeks unless noted otherwise. References in these Notes to a year or quarter are to the Company’s fiscal year or quarter unless noted otherwise.

Principles of consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Cash and cash equivalents – The Company’s policy is to consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts receivable – Accounts receivable represent their estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are written off when they are deemed uncollectible.

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost of restaurant inventory is determined by the first‑in, first‑out (“FIFO”) method. Retail inventories are valued using the retail inventory method (“RIM”) except at the retail distribution center which uses average cost. Approximately 75% of retail inventories are valued using RIM and the remaining retail inventories are valued using an average cost method. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the components of inventory.

Valuation provisions are included for retail inventory obsolescence, retail inventory shrinkage, returns and amortization of certain items. Cost of goods sold includes an estimate of retail inventory shrinkage that is adjusted upon physical inventory counts. Annual physical inventory counts are conducted throughout the third and fourth quarters based upon a cyclical inventory schedule. An estimate of shrinkage is recorded for the time period between physical inventory counts by using a three-year average of the physical inventories’ results on a store-by-store basis.

Property and equipment – Property and equipment are stated at cost. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization on these assets are computed by use of the straight‑line and double‑declining balance methods over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, as follows:

	Years
Buildings and improvements		30-45
Buildings under capital leases		15-25
Restaurant and other equipment		2-10
Leasehold improvements		1-35

Accelerated depreciation methods are generally used for income tax purposes.

Total depreciation expense and depreciation expense related to store operations for each of the three years are as follows:

	2016		2015		2014
Total depreciation expense	$	77,816	$	72,390	$	67,620
Depreciation expense related to store operations*		71,382		66,754		62,746

*Depreciation expense related to store operations is included in other store operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Gain or loss is recognized upon disposal of property and equipment. The asset and related accumulated depreciation and amortization amounts are removed from the accounts.

Maintenance and repairs, including the replacement of minor items, are charged to expense and major additions to property and equipment are capitalized.

Impairment of long-lived assets – The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the total expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, the carrying value is written down, for an asset to be held and used, to the estimated fair value or, for an asset to be disposed of, to the fair value, net of estimated costs of disposal. Any loss resulting from impairment is recognized by a charge to income.

Derivative instruments and hedging activities – The Company is exposed to market risk, such as changes in interest rates and commodity prices. The Company has interest rate risk relative to its outstanding borrowings, which bear interest at the Company’s election either at the prime rate or LIBOR plus a percentage point spread based on certain specified financial ratios under its revolving credit facility (see Note 5). The Company’s policy has been to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. To manage this risk in a cost efficient manner, the Company uses derivative instruments, specifically interest rate swaps.

Companies may elect whether or not to offset related assets and liabilities and report the net amount on their financial statements if the right of setoff exists. Under a master netting agreement, the Company has the legal right to offset the amounts owed to the Company against amounts owed by the Company under a derivative instrument that exists between the Company and a counterparty. When the Company is engaged in more than one outstanding derivative transaction with the same counterparty and also has a legally enforceable master netting agreement with that counterparty, its credit risk exposure is based on the net exposure under the master netting agreement. If, on a net basis, the Company owes the counterparty, the Company regards its credit exposure to the counterparty as being zero.

The Company does not hold or use derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company also does not have any derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and has not designated any non-derivatives as hedging instruments. See Note 6 for additional information on the Company’s derivative and hedging activities.

Segment reporting – Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Utilizing these criteria, the Company manages its business on the basis of one reportable operating segment (see Note 8 for additional information regarding segment reporting).

Revenue recognition – The Company records revenue from the sale of products as they are sold. The Company provides for estimated returns based on return history and sales levels. The Company’s policy is to present sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a net presentation basis after deducting sales tax.

Unredeemed gift cards and certificates – Unredeemed gift cards and certificates represent a liability of the Company related to unearned income and are recorded at their expected redemption value. No revenue is recognized in connection with the point-of-sale transaction when gift cards or gift certificates are sold. For those states that exempt gift cards and certificates from their escheat laws, the Company makes estimates of the ultimate unredeemed (“breakage”) gift cards and certificates in the period of the original sale and amortizes this breakage over the redemption period that other gift cards and certificates historically have been redeemed by reducing its liability and recording revenue accordingly. For those states that do not exempt gift cards and certificates from their escheat laws, the Company records breakage in the period that gift cards and certificates are remitted to the state and reduces its liability accordingly. Any amounts remitted to states under escheat or similar laws reduce the Company’s deferred revenue liability and have no effect on revenue or expense while any amounts that the Company is permitted to retain are recorded as revenue.

Insurance – The Company self-insures a significant portion of its workers’ compensation and general liability programs. In 2014 and 2015, the Company purchased insurance for individual workers’ compensation claims that exceeded $250, $500 or $1,000 depending on the state in which the claim originated. Beginning in 2016, the Company purchases insurance for individual workers’ compensation claims that exceed $250, $750 or $1,000 depending on the state in which the claim originates. The Company purchases insurance for individual general liability claims that exceed $500.

The Company records a reserve for workers’ compensation and general liability for all unresolved claims and for an estimate of incurred but not reported claims (“IBNR”). These reserves and estimates of IBNR claims are based upon a full scope actuarial study which is performed annually at the end of the Company’s third quarter and is adjusted by the actuarially determined losses and actual claims payments for the fourth quarter. Additionally, the Company performs limited scope actuarial studies on a quarterly basis to verify and/or modify the Company’s reserves. The reserves and losses in the actuarial study represent a range of possible outcomes within which no given estimate is more likely than any other estimate. As such, the Company records the losses at the lower end of that range and discounts them to present value using a risk-free interest rate based on projected timing of payments. The Company also monitors actual claims development, including incurrence or settlement of individual large claims during the interim periods between actuarial studies as another means of estimating the adequacy of its reserves.

The Company’s group health plans combine the use of self-insured and fully-insured programs. Benefits for any individual (employee or dependents) in the self-insured program are limited. The Company records a liability for the self-insured portion of its group health program for all unpaid claims based upon a loss development analysis derived from actual group health claims payment experience. The Company also records a liability for unpaid prescription drug claims based on historical experience. The majority of the Company’s fully-insured plans for calendar 2013 and 2014 contained a retrospective feature which could increase or decrease premiums based on actual claims experience.

Store pre-opening costs – Start-up costs of a new store are expensed when incurred, with the exception of rent expense under operating leases, in which the straight-line rent includes the pre-opening period during construction, as explained further under the “Leases” section in this Note.

Leases – The Company’s leases are classified as either capital or operating leases. The Company has ground leases and office space leases that are recorded as operating leases. The Company also leases its advertising billboards which are recorded as operating leases. A majority of the Company’s lease agreements provide renewal options and some of these options contain rent escalation clauses. Additionally, some of the leases have rent holiday and contingent rent provisions. During rent holiday periods, which include the pre-opening period during construction, the Company has possession of and access to the property, but is not obligated to, and normally does not, make rent payments. Contingent rent is determined as a percentage of gross sales in excess of specified levels. The Company records a contingent rent liability and corresponding rent expense when it is probable sales have been achieved in amounts in excess of the specified levels.

The liabilities under these leases are recognized on the straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life, with a maximum of 35 years, or the related lease life. The Company uses a lease life that generally begins on the date that the Company becomes legally obligated under the lease, including the rent holiday periods, and generally extends through certain renewal periods that can be exercised at the Company’s option, for which at the inception of the lease, it is reasonably assured that the Company will exercise those renewal options. This lease period is consistent with the period over which leasehold improvements are amortized.

Advertising – The Company expenses the costs of producing advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Other advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

Advertising expense for each of the three years was as follows:

		2016				2015				2014
Advertising expense		$	79,409			$	68,665			$	63,707

Share-based compensation – The Company’s share-based compensation consists of nonvested stock and performance-based market stock units (“MSU Grants”). Share-based compensation is recorded in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Share-based compensation expense is recognized based on the grant date fair value and the achievement of performance conditions for certain awards. The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the award’s vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter.

Certain nonvested stock awards and the Company’s MSU Grants contain performance conditions. Compensation expense for performance-based awards is recognized when it is probable that the performance criteria will be met. If any performance goals are not met, no compensation expense is ultimately recognized and, to the extent previously recognized, compensation expense is reversed.

If a share-based compensation award is modified after the grant date, incremental compensation expense is recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the modified award over the fair value of the original award immediately before the modification. Incremental compensation expense for vested awards is recognized immediately. For unvested awards, the sum of the incremental compensation expense and the remaining unrecognized compensation expense for the original award on the modification date is recognized over the modified service period.

Additionally, the Company’s policy is to issue shares of common stock to satisfy exercises of share-based compensation awards.

Income taxes – The Company’s provision for income taxes includes employer tax credits for FICA taxes paid on employee tip income and other employer tax credits are accounted for by the flow-through method. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company recognizes (or derecognizes) a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained (or not sustained) upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company recognizes, net of tax, interest and estimated penalties related to uncertain tax positions in its provision for income taxes. See Note 13 for additional information regarding income taxes.

Comprehensive income – Comprehensive income includes net income and the effective unrealized portion of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps.

Net income per share – Basic consolidated net income per share is computed by dividing consolidated net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted consolidated net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities, options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock and is based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the year. Common equivalent shares related to stock options, nonvested stock awards and MSU Grants issued by the Company are calculated using the treasury stock method. Outstanding employee and director stock options, nonvested stock awards and MSU Grants issued by the Company represent the only dilutive effects on diluted consolidated net income per share. See Note 14 for additional information regarding net income per share.

Use of estimates – Management of the Company has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods to prepare these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP. Management believes that such estimates have been based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and that the resulting estimates are reasonable for use in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results, however, could differ from those estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity

In April 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance which changes the criteria for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and requires new disclosures about disposals of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the new definition. This accounting guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within those years on a prospective basis. The adoption of this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2016 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and provides a comprehensive model for revenue recognition. Revenue recognition should depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those years. Early application is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. A company may apply this accounting guidance either retrospectively or using the cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019.

Debt Issuance Costs

In April 2015, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a reduction of the related debt liability rather than as an asset. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years on a retrospective basis. Early application is permitted. Since this accounting guidance does not provide guidance on debt issuance costs related to revolving debt agreements, this accounting guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption in the first quarter of 2017.

Inventory

In July 2015, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires companies to measure certain inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This accounting guidance does not apply to inventories measured by using either the last-in, first-out method or the retail inventory method. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years on a prospective basis. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first period of 2018.

Deferred Taxes

In November 2015, in order to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. This accounting guidance may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2018.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years on a modified retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2020.

Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products

In March 2016, in order to address diversity in practice related to the derecognition of a prepaid stored-value product liability, the FASB issued accounting guidance requiring breakage for prepaid stored-value product liabilities to be accounted for consistent with the breakage guidance in the revenue recognition standard (see “Revenue Recognition” above). This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. This accounting guidance may be applied either on a modified retrospective basis or on a retrospective basis. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019.

Share-Based Payments

In March 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance in order to simplify certain aspects of the accounting and presentation of share-based payments, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. This accounting guidance is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. This guidance may be applied either on a prospective basis, retrospective basis or a modified retrospective basis depending on the specific accounting topic covered in the accounting guidance. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2018.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

3.	Fair Value Measurements

Fair value for certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, a three level hierarchy for inputs is used. These levels are:

·	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (“Level 1”) – quoted prices (unadjusted) for an identical asset or liability in an active market.

·	Significant Other Observable Inputs (“Level 2”) – quoted prices for a similar asset or liability in an active market or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

·	Significant Unobservable Inputs (“Level 3”) – unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability.

The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at July 29, 2016 were as follows:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash equivalents*	$	76,084	$	--	$	--	$	76,084
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 6)		--		--		--		--
Deferred compensation plan assets**		27,764		--		--		27,764
Total assets at fair value	$	103,848	$	--	$	--	$	103,848

Interest rate swap liability (see Note 6)	$	--	$	22,250	$	--	$	22,250
Total liabilities at fair value	$	--	$	22,250	$	--	$	22,250

The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at July 31, 2015 were as follows:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash equivalents*	$	191,084	$	--	$	--	$	191,084
Interest rate swap asset (see Note 6)		--		3,759		--		3,759
Deferred compensation plan assets**		26,947		--		--		26,947
Total assets at fair value	$	218,031	$	3,759	$	--	$	221,790

Interest rate swap liability (see Note 6)	$	--	$	9,821	$	--	$	9,821
Total liabilities at fair value	$	--	$	9,821	$	--	$	9,821

*Consists of money market fund investments.

**Represents plan assets invested in mutual funds established under a Rabbi Trust for the Company’s non-qualified savings plan and is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as other assets (see Note 12).

The Company’s money market fund investments and deferred compensation plan assets are measured at fair value using quoted market prices. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate swap asset and liabilities are determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows. Since the Company’s interest rate swap values are based on the LIBOR forward curve, which is observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full terms of the swaps, it is considered a Level 2 input. Nonperformance risk is reflected in determining the fair value of the interest rate swaps by using the Company’s credit spread less the risk-free interest rate, both of which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the terms of the swaps. Thus, the adjustment for nonperformance risk is also considered a Level 2 input.

The fair values of accounts receivable and accounts payable at July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, approximate their carrying amounts because of their short duration. The fair value of the Company’s variable rate debt, based on quoted market prices, which are considered Level 1 inputs, approximates its carrying amounts at July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

On January 8, 2015, the Company entered into a five-year $750,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). At both July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, the Company had $400,000 in outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.

At July 29, 2016, the Company had $11,045 of standby letters of credit, which reduce the Company’s borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 15). At July 29, 2016, the Company had $338,955 in borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility.

In accordance with the Revolving Credit Facility, outstanding borrowings bear interest, at the Company’s election, either at LIBOR or prime plus a percentage point spread based on certain specified financial ratios. At July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, the Company’s outstanding borrowings were swapped at a weighted average interest rates of 3.10% and 2.96%, respectively (see Note 6 for information on the Company’s interest rate swaps).

The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants, which include maintenance of a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. At July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

The Revolving Credit Facility also imposes restrictions on the amount of dividends the Company is permitted to pay and the amount of shares the Company is permitted to repurchase. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, provided there is no default existing and the total of the Company’s availability under the Revolving Credit Facility plus the Company’s cash and cash equivalents on hand is at least $100,000 (the “cash availability”), the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock and repurchase shares of its common stock (1) in an unlimited amount if at the time such dividend or repurchase is made the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is 3.00 to 1.00 or less and (2) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year if the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 at the time the dividend or repurchase is made; notwithstanding (1) and (2), so long as immediately after giving effect to the payment of any such dividends, cash availability is at least $100,000, the Company may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed in any fiscal year the product of the aggregate amount of dividends declared in the fourth quarter of the immediately preceding fiscal year multiplied by four.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

6.	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

For each of the Company’s interest rate swaps, the Company has agreed to exchange with a counterparty the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. The interest rates on the portion of the Company’s outstanding debt covered by its interest rate swaps are fixed at the rates in the table below plus the Company’s credit spread. The Company’s credit spread at both July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015 was 1.25%. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

A summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps at July 29, 2016 is as follows:

Trade Date	Effective Date	Term (in Years)		Notional Amount		Fixed Rate
March 18, 2013	May 3, 2015		3	$	50,000		1.51	%
April 8, 2013	May 3, 2015		2		50,000		1.05	%
April 15, 2013	May 3, 2015		2		50,000		1.03	%
April 22, 2013	May 3, 2015		3		25,000		1.30	%
April 25, 2013	May 3, 2015		3		25,000		1.29	%
June 18, 2014	May 3, 2015		4		80,000		2.51	%
June 24, 2014	May 3, 2015		4		60,000		2.51	%
July 1, 2014	May 5, 2015		4		60,000		2.43	%
January 30, 2015	May 3, 2019		2		80,000		2.15	%
January 30, 2015	May 3, 2019		2		60,000		2.16	%
January 30, 2015	May 4, 2021		3		120,000		2.41	%
January 30, 2015	May 3, 2019		2		60,000		2.15	%
January 30, 2015	May 4, 2021		3		80,000		2.40	%

The notional amount for the interest rate swap entered into on June 18, 2014 increases by $40,000 each May over the four-year term of the interest rate swap until the notional amount reaches $160,000 in May 2018. The notional amounts for the interest rate swaps entered into on June 24, 2014 and July 1, 2014 increase by $30,000 each May over the four-year terms of the interest rate swaps until the notional amounts each reach $120,000 in May 2018.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments were as follows:

(See Note 3)	Balance Sheet Location	July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015
Interest rate swaps	Other assets	$	--	$	3,759
Interest rate swaps	Current interest rate swap liability	$	180	$	1,117
Interest rate swaps	Long-term interest rate swap liability		22,070		8,704
Total liabilities		$	22,250	$	9,821

The following table summarizes the offsetting of the Company’s derivative assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015:

	Gross Asset Amounts				Liability Amount Offset					Net Asset Amount Presented in the Balance Sheets
(See Note 3)	July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015		July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015			July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015
Interest rate swaps	$	--	$	3,878	$	--	$	(119	)	$	--	$	3,759

The following table summarizes the offsetting of the Company’s derivative liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015:

	Gross Liability Amounts				Asset Amount Offset				Net Liability Amount Presented in the Balance Sheets
(See Note 3)	July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015		July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015		July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015
Interest rate swaps	$	22,250	$	9,821	$	--	$	--	$	22,250	$	9,821

The estimated fair values of the Company’s interest rate swap assets and liabilities incorporate the Company’s non-performance risk. The adjustment related to the Company’s non-performance risk at July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015 resulted in reductions of $1,035 and $209, respectively, in the total fair value of the interest rate swap asset and liabilities. The offset to the interest rate swap asset and liabilities is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), net of the deferred tax assets, and will be reclassified into earnings over the term of the underlying debt. As of July 29, 2016, the estimated pre-tax portion of AOCL that is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months is $3,227. Cash flows related to the interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and in operating activities.

The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on AOCL for each of the three years:

	Amount of (Loss) Income Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
	2016			2015		2014
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps	$	(16,188	)	$	1,641	$	3,058

The following table summarizes the changes in AOCL, net of tax, related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the years ended July 29, 2016, July 31, 2015 and August 1, 2014:

	July 29, 2016			July 31, 2015			August 1, 2014
Beginning AOCL balance	$	(3,725	)	$	(4,733	)	$	(6,612	)

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(6,683	)		5,955			6,836
Amounts reclassified from AOCL into earnings		(3,332	)		(4,947	)		(4,957	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(10,015	)		1,008			1,879
Ending AOCL balance	$	(13,740	)	$	(3,725	)	$	(4,733	)

The following table summarizes the pre-tax effects of the Company’s derivative instruments on income for each of the three years:

Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)		Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
		2016		2015		2014
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	5,395	$	8,052	$	8,068

The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified out of AOCL related to the Company’s interest rate swaps for the years ended July 29, 2016, July 31, 2015 and August 1, 2014:

Details about AOCL	July 29, 2016			July 31, 2015			August 1, 2014			Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
Loss on cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps	$	(5,395	)	$	(8,052	)	$	(8,068	)	Interest expense
Tax benefit		2,063			3,105			3,111		Provision for income taxes
	$	(3,332	)	$	(4,947	)	$	(4,957	)	Net of tax

Any portion of the fair value of the interest rate swaps determined to be ineffective will be recognized currently in earnings. No ineffectiveness has been recorded in 2016, 2015 and 2014.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

8.	Segment Information

Cracker Barrel stores represent a single, integrated operation with two related and substantially integrated product lines. The operating expenses of the restaurant and retail product lines of a Cracker Barrel store are shared and are indistinguishable in many respects. Accordingly, the Company manages its business on the basis of one reportable operating segment. All of the Company’s operations are located within the United States.

Total revenue was comprised of the following at:

	2016		2015		2014
Restaurant	$	2,323,199	$	2,269,610	$	2,137,405
Retail		589,152		572,674		546,272
Total revenue	$	2,912,351	$	2,842,284	$	2,683,677

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

As of July 29, 2016, the Company operated 225 stores in leased facilities and also leased certain land, a retail distribution center and advertising billboards.

Rent expense under operating leases, including the sale-leaseback transactions discussed below, for each of the three years was:

Year	Minimum		Contingent		Total
2016	$	74,405	$	263	$	74,668
2015		72,877		252		73,129
2014		71,123		242		71,365

The following is a schedule by year of the future minimum rental payments required under the Company’s operating leases as of July 29, 2016:

Year	Total
2017	$	63,435
2018		51,523
2019		47,225
2020		44,707
2021		28,680
Later years		472,277
Total	$	707,847

Sale-Leaseback Transactions

In 2009, the Company completed sale-leaseback transactions involving 15 of its owned stores and its retail distribution center. Under the transactions, the land, buildings and improvements at the locations were sold and leased back for terms of 20 and 15 years, respectively. Equipment was not included. The leases include specified renewal options for up to 20 additional years.

The Company leases 65 of its stores pursuant to a sale-leaseback transaction which closed in 2000. Under the transaction, the land, buildings and building improvements at the locations were sold and leased back for a term of 21 years. The leases for these stores include specified renewal options for up to 20 additional years and have certain financial covenants related to fixed charge coverage for the leased stores. At July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Share-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

10.	Share-Based Compensation

Stock Compensation Plans

The Company’s employee compensation plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”). The Committee is authorized to determine, at time periods within its discretion and subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, which employees will be granted awards, the number of shares covered by any awards granted, and within applicable limits, the terms and provisions relating to the exercise and vesting of any awards.

The Company has one active compensation plan, the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2010 Omnibus Plan”), for employees and non-employee directors which authorizes the granting of nonvested stock awards, performance-based MSU Grants, stock options and other types of share-based awards. The Company also has stock options and nonvested stock outstanding under two other compensation plans (“Prior Plans”) in which no future grants may be made.

The 2010 Omnibus Plan allows the Committee to grant awards for an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. However, this share reserve is increased by shares awarded under this and Prior Plans which are forfeited, expired, settled for cash and shares withheld by the Company in payment of a tax withholding obligation. Additionally, this share reserve was decreased by shares granted from Prior Plans after July 30, 2010 until December 1, 2010. At July 29, 2016, the number of shares authorized for future issuance under the Company’s active plan is 1,065,840.

The following table summarizes the number of outstanding awards under each plan at July 29, 2016:

2010 Omnibus Plan			200,909
Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan			2,683
2002 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan			10,000
Total			213,592

Types of Share-Based Awards

Nonvested Stock

Nonvested stock awards consist of the Company’s common stock, generally accrue dividend equivalents and vest over 1–3 years. The fair value of the Company’s nonvested stock awards which accrue dividends is equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Dividends are forfeited for any nonvested stock awards that do not vest.

The Company’s nonvested stock awards include its long-term performance plans which were established by the Committee for the purpose of rewarding certain officers with shares of the Company’s common stock if the Company achieved certain performance targets. The stock awards under the long-term performance plans are calculated or estimated based on achievement of financial performance measures.

The following table summarizes the performance periods and vesting periods for the Company’s nonvested stock awards under its long-term performance plans at July 29, 2016:

Long-Term Performance Plan (“LTPP”)	Performance Period		Vesting Period (in Years)
2016 LTPP		2016 – 2017	2 or 3
2015 LTPP		2015 – 2016	2 or 3

The following table summarizes the shares that have been accrued under the 2016 LTPP and 2015 LTPP at July 29, 2016:

2016 LTPP			14,550
2015 LTPP			74,316

A summary of the Company’s nonvested stock activity as of July 29, 2016, and changes during 2016 are presented in the following table:

Nonvested Stock	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at July 31, 2015		39,163		$	95.66
Granted		61,729			149.39
Vested		(60,455	)		139.24
Forfeited		--			--
Unvested at July 29, 2016		40,437		$	112.52

The following table summarizes the total fair value of nonvested stock that vested for each of the three years:

		2016				2015				2014
Total fair value of nonvested stock		$	8,418			$	8,152			$	17,417

Performance-Based Market Stock Units

The number of MSU Grants that will ultimately be awarded and will vest at the end of the applicable three-year performance period for each annual plan is based on total shareholder return, which is defined as the change in the Company’s stock price plus dividends paid during the performance period. The number of shares awarded at the end of the performance period will vary in direct proportion to a target number of shares set at the beginning of the period, up to a maximum of 150% of target, based on the change in the Company’s cumulative total shareholder return over the performance period. The probability of the actual shares expected to be earned is considered in the grant date valuation; therefore, the expense will not be adjusted to reflect the actual units earned. In addition to a service requirement, the vesting of the MSU Grants is also subject to the achievement of a specified level of operating income during the performance period. If this performance goal is not met, no MSU Grants will be awarded and no compensation expense will be recorded.

The fair value of the MSU Grants is determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model, which simulates a range of possible future stock prices and estimates the probabilities of the potential payouts. This model uses the average prices for the 60-consecutive calendar days beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days after the first business day of the performance period. This model also incorporates the following ranges of assumptions:

·	The expected volatility is a blend of implied volatility based on market-traded options on our stock and historical volatility of our stock over the period commensurate with the three-year performance period.

·	The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rate assumption commensurate with the three-year performance period.

·	The expected dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the three-year performance period.

The following assumptions were used in determining the fair value for the Company’s MSU Grants:

				Year Ended
	July 29, 2016			July 31, 2015			August 1, 2014
Dividend yield***		--			--			--
Expected volatility		23% - 24	%		21	%		25	%
Risk-free interest rate range		0.9% - 1.0	%		1.0	%		0.7% - 0.8	%

***Dividends accrue on the 2014, 2015 and 2016 MSU Grants. Dividends will be forfeited for any 2014, 2015 and 2016 MSU Grants that do not vest.

The following table summarizes the shares that have been accrued under the 2014 MSU Grants, the 2015 MSU Grants and 2016 MSU Grants at July 29, 2016:

	Shares
2014 MSU Grants		37,786
2015 MSU Grants		26,955
2016 MSU Grants		6,865

Stock Options

Prior to 2012, stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the grant date; those option awards generally vest at a cumulative rate of 33% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the date of grant. No stock options were granted in 2014, 2015 or 2016.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity as of July 29, 2016, and changes during 2016 are presented in the following table:

Fixed Options	Shares			Weighted- Average Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at July 31, 2015		20,458		$	33.88
Granted		--			--
Exercised		(7,775	)		35.78
Forfeited		--			--
Canceled		--			--
Outstanding at July 29, 2016		12,683		$	32.71		1.23	$	1,582
Exercisable		12,683		$	32.71		1.23	$	1,582

The following table summarizes the total intrinsic values of options exercised during each of the three years:

		2016				2015				2014
Total intrinsic values of options exercised*		$	917			$	4,652			$	169

*The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value and the grant price.

Compensation Expense

The following table highlights the components of share-based compensation expense for each of the three years:

	2016		2015		2014
Nonvested stock awards	$	10,277	$	13,243	$	5,762
MSU Grants		2,925		2,967		2,162
Total compensation expense	$	13,202	$	16,210	$	7,924

The following table highlights the total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock and MSU Grants and the weighted-average periods over which the expense is expected to be recognized as of July 29, 2016:

	Nonvested Stock		MSU Grants
Total unrecognized compensation	$	1,521	$	2,958
Weighted-average period in years		2.48		1.66

The following table highlights the total income tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years:

		2016				2015				2014
Total income tax benefit		$	3,819			$	5,056			$	2,438

During 2016, the Company issued 80,379 shares of its common stock resulting from the vesting of share-based compensation awards and stock option exercises. Related tax withholding payments on certain share-based compensation awards exceeded proceeds received from the exercise of stock options which resulted in a net reduction to shareholders’ equity of $5,779. The excess tax benefit realized upon exercise of share-based compensation awards was $2,626.

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The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Shareholder Rights Plan

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Shareholder Rights Plan [Abstract]

Shareholder Rights Plan

11.	Shareholder Rights Plan

On April 9, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and adopted a shareholder rights plan, as set forth in the Rights Agreement dated as of April 9, 2015 (the “Rights Agreement”), by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent. The dividend was payable on April 20, 2015 to the shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 20, 2015. The Rights Agreement replaced the Company’s previous shareholder rights plan adopted in 2012 (the “2012 Plan”), and it became effective immediately following the expiration of the 2012 Plan at the close of business on April 9, 2015. The 2012 Plan and the preferred share purchase rights issued thereunder expired by their own terms and shareholders of the Company were not entitled to any payment as a result of the expiration of the 2012 Plan.

The Rights

The Rights initially trade with, and are inseparable from, the Company’s common stock. The Rights are evidenced only by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Company’s common stock or, in the case of certificated shares, the certificates that represent such shares of common stock. New Rights will accompany any new shares of common stock the Company issues after April 20, 2015 until the earlier of the Distribution Date, redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors or the final expiration date of the Rights Agreement, each as described below.

Exercise Price

Each Right will allow its holder to purchase from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Preferred Share”) for $600.00, once the Rights become exercisable. This portion of a Preferred Share will give the shareholder approximately the same dividend and liquidation rights as would one share of common stock. Prior to exercise, the Right does not give its holder any dividend, voting, or liquidation rights.

Exercisability

The Rights will not be exercisable until 10 days after the public announcement that a person or group has become an “Acquiring Person” by obtaining beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

Shares held by affiliates and associates of an Acquiring Person, and Notional Common Shares (as defined in the Rights Agreement) held by counterparties to a Derivatives Contract (as defined in the Rights Agreement) with an Acquiring Person, will be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person. Certain synthetic interests in securities created by derivative positions – whether or not such interests are considered to be ownership of the underlying common stock or are reportable for purposes of Regulation 13D of the Securities Exchange Act – are treated as beneficial ownership of the number of shares of the Company’s common stock equivalent to the economic exposure created by the derivative.

The date when the Rights become exercisable is the “Distribution Date.” Until the Distribution Date, the common stock certificates will evidence the Rights, and any transfer of shares of common stock will constitute a transfer of Rights. After that date, the Rights will separate from the common stock and will be evidenced by book-entry credits or by Rights certificates that the Company will mail to all eligible holders of common stock. Any Rights held by an Acquiring Person will be void and may not be exercised.

At July 29, 2016, none of the Rights were exercisable.

Consequences of a Person or Group Becoming an Acquiring Person

If a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, after the Distribution Date, each Right will generally entitle the holder, except the Acquiring Person or any associate or affiliate thereof, to acquire, for the exercise price of $600.00 per Right (subject to adjustment as provided in the Rights Agreement), shares of the Company’s common stock (or, in certain circumstances, Preferred Shares) having a market value equal to twice the Right’s then-current exercise price. In addition, if, the Company is later acquired in a merger or similar transaction after the Distribution Date, each Right will generally entitle the holder, except the Acquiring Person or any associate or affiliate thereof, to acquire, for the exercise price of $600.00 per Right (subject to adjustment as provided in the Rights Agreement), shares of the acquiring corporation having a market value equal to twice the Right’s then-current exercise price.

Preferred Share Provisions

Each one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share, if issued:

will not be redeemable.

will entitle holders to quarterly dividend payments of $0.01 per share, or an amount equal to the dividend paid on one share of common stock, whichever is greater.

will entitle holders upon liquidation either to receive $1.00 per share or an amount equal to the payment made on one share of common stock, whichever is greater.

will have the same voting power as one share of common stock.

if shares of the Company’s common stock are exchanged via merger, consolidation, or a similar transaction, will entitle holders to a per share payment equal to the payment made on one share of common stock.

The value of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share will generally approximate the value of one share of common stock.

Redemption

The Board of Directors may redeem the Rights for $0.01 per Right at any time before any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person. If the Board of Directors redeems any Rights, it must redeem all of the Rights. Once the Rights are redeemed, the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the redemption price of $0.01 per Right. The redemption price will be adjusted if the Company has a stock split or stock dividends of its common stock.

Qualifying Offer Provision

The Rights would also not interfere with all-cash, fully financed tender offers for all shares of common stock that remain open for a minimum of 60 business days, are subject to a minimum condition of a majority of the outstanding shares and provide for a 20-business day “subsequent offering period” after consummation (such offers are referred to as “qualifying offers”). In the event the Company receives a qualifying offer and the Board of Directors has not redeemed the Rights prior to the consummation of such offer, the consummation of the qualifying offer shall not cause the offeror or its affiliates or associates to become an Acquiring Person, and the Rights will immediately expire upon consummation of the qualifying offer.

Exchange

After a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, but before an Acquiring Person owns 50% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, the Board of Directors may extinguish the Rights by exchanging one share of common stock or an equivalent security for each Right, other than Rights held by the Acquiring Person.

Anti-Dilution Provisions

The Board of Directors may adjust the purchase price of the Preferred Shares, the number of Preferred Shares issuable and the number of outstanding Rights to prevent dilution that may occur from a stock dividend, a stock split, a reclassification of the Preferred Shares or common stock. No adjustments to the Exercise Price of less than 1% will be made.

Amendments

The terms of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors without the consent of the holders of the Rights. After a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, the Board of Directors may not amend the agreement in a way that adversely affects holders of the Rights.

Expiration

The Rights will expire on April 9, 2018.

Employee Savings Plans

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Employee Savings Plans [Abstract]

Employee Savings Plans

12.	Employee Savings Plans

The Company sponsors a qualified defined contribution retirement plan (“401(k) Savings Plan”) covering salaried and hourly employees who have completed ninety days of service and have attained the age of twenty-one. This plan allows eligible employees to defer receipt of up to 50% of their compensation, as defined in the plan. The Company also sponsors a non-qualified defined contribution retirement plan (“Non-Qualified Savings Plan”) covering highly compensated employees, as defined in the plan. This plan allows eligible employees to defer receipt of up to 50% of their base compensation and 100% of their eligible bonuses, as defined in the plan.

Contributions under both plans may be invested in various investment funds at the employee’s discretion. Such contributions, including the Company’s matching contributions described below, may not be invested in the Company’s common stock. In 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company matched 25% of employee contributions for each participant in either plan up to a total of 6% of the employee’s compensation. Employee contributions vest immediately while Company contributions vest 20% annually beginning on the first anniversary of a contribution date and are vested 100% on the fifth anniversary of such contribution date.

At the inception of the Non-Qualified Savings Plan, the Company established a Rabbi Trust to fund the plan’s obligations. The market value of the trust assets for the Non-Qualified Savings Plan of $27,764 is included in other assets and the related liability to the participants of $27,764 is included in other long-term obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Company contributions under both plans are recorded as either labor and other related expenses or general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following table summarizes the Company’s contributions for each plan for each of the three years:

	2016		2015		2014
401(k) Savings Plan	$	2,528	$	2,364	$	2,167
Non-Qualified Savings Plan		296		234		253

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2016

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

13.	Income Taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes for each of the three years were as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
Current:
Federal	$	62,054		$	71,386		$	53,713
State		6,447			6,050			4,597
Deferred:
Federal		12,477			(6,178	)		(2,863	)
State		(3,858	)		3,040			3,274
Total provision for income taxes	$	77,120		$	74,298		$	58,721

A reconciliation of the Company’s provision for income taxes and income taxes based on the statutory U.S. federal rate of 35% was as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
Provision computed at federal statutory income tax rate	$	93,247		$	83,370		$	66,797
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,427			6,378			5,029
Employer tax credits for FICA taxes paid on employee tip income		(11,048	)		(10,681	)		(9,962	)
Other employer tax credits		(7,326	)		(5,058	)		(3,781	)
Other-net		820			289			638
Total provision for income taxes	$	77,120		$	74,298		$	58,721

Significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax liability consisted of the following at:

	July 29, 2016		July 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and employee benefits	$	13,937	$	13,721
Deferred rent		17,183		16,022
Accrued liabilities		12,466		16,869
Insurance reserves		11,444		12,074
Inventory		4,368		4,525
Other		8,718		2,606
Deferred tax assets	$	68,116	$	65,817

Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	$	97,695	$	88,651
Inventory		9,803		11,568
Other		12,024		9,534
Deferred tax liabilities		119,522		109,753
Net deferred tax liability	$	51,406	$	43,936

The Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties have been provided for potential tax uncertainties; these amounts are included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of July 29, 2016 and July 31, 2015, the Company’s gross liability for uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties, was $21,899 and $25,507, respectively. Summarized below is a tabular reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of the Company’s total gross liability for uncertain tax positions exclusive of interest and penalties:

	July 29, 2016			July 31, 2015			August 1, 2014
Balance at beginning of year	$	25,507		$	22,832		$	20,972
Tax positions related to the current year:
Additions		4,860			3,994			3,989
Reductions		--			--			--
Tax positions related to the prior year:
Additions		2,186			118			1,400
Reductions		(6,896	)		(227	)		(1,630	)
Settlements		(2,324	)		(204	)		(755	)
Expiration of statute of limitations		(1,434	)		(1,006	)		(1,144	)
Balance at end of year	$	21,899		$	25,507		$	22,832

If the Company were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions, the reversal of this accrual would be a tax benefit to the Company and impact the effective tax rate. The following table highlights the amount of uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties, which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate for each of the three years:

		2016				2015				2014
Uncertain tax positions		$	14,234			$	16,579			$	14,840

The Company had $5,497, $9,754 and $8,559 in interest and penalties accrued as of July 29, 2016, July 31, 2015, and August 1, 2014, respectively.

The Company recognized accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $(4,256), $1,194 and $691 in its provision for income taxes on July 29, 2016, July 31, 2015 and August 1, 2014, respectively. The decrease from 2015 to 2016 is attributable to the Company’s revaluation of select reserves and audit settlements in 2016.

In many cases, the Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Based on the outcome of these examinations or as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitations for specific taxing jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related uncertain tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns could decrease from those recorded as liabilities for uncertain tax positions in the Company’s financial statements at July 29, 2016 by approximately $2,000 to $3,000 within the next twelve months. At July 29, 2016, the Company was subject to income tax examinations for its U.S. federal income taxes after 2012 and for state and local income taxes generally after 2012.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 7.70	$ 7.10	$ 3.25