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Cover - shares
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 31, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Registrant Name Good Times Restaurants Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000825324  
Entity File Number 0-18590  
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-1133368  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-29  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Address, Address Line One 651 CORPORATE CIRCLE  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80401  
Entity Address, City or Town GOLDEN  
City Area Code (303)  
Local Phone Number 384-1400  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock $.001 par value  
Trading Symbol GTIM  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,557,896