Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Remainder of Fiscal 2019	$ 53.9
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2020	88.5
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2021	81.5
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2022 and Thereafter	65.7
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Total	$ 289.6

Contractually-guaranteed minimum royalties expected to be recognized in revenue during future periods

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Contractually-guaranteed minimum royalties expected to be recognized in revenue in one fiscal year

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Contractually-guaranteed minimum royalties expected to be recognized in revenue in three fiscal years and thereafter

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Contractually-guaranteed minimum royalties expected to be recognized in revenue in two fiscal years

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Contractually-guaranteed minimum royalties expected to be recognized in revenue during the remainder of the current fiscal year

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