Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2021	$ 119.0
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2022	80.7
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2023	45.1
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2024	27.2
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Fiscal 2025 and Thereafter	1.1
Contractually-Guaranteed Minimum Royalties - Total	$ 273.1

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 five fiscal years and thereafter

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

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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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