Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Remainder of Fiscal 2020	$ 57.0
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2021	116.5
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2022	78.4
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2023	42.8
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2024 and Thereafter	25.6
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Total	$ 320.3

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

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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

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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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