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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2018 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Reserve for inventory | inventory in excess of 12-month demand |  |
Percentage of likelihood of tax benefit being realized upon effective settlement of audit | 50.00% |  |
Advertising Expense | $ 7.6 | $ 7.4 | $ 8.4

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