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Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Schedule of Deferred Compensation
Company's maximum match under employee deferred compensation program	$ 4,500
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, employer contribution	$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000

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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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