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Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	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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The maximum amount of Company match under the employee deferred compensation program.

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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.

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