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Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 25, 2010
Schedule of Deferred Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |
Company's maximum match under employee deferred compensation program | $ 4,500 |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution | $ 400,000 | $ 400,000 | $ 300,000

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- Definition The amount of payment into the fund established for purposes of making future disbursements to the individual in accordance with the terms and understanding of the deferred compensation arrangement. + References No definition available. + Details
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