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Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans (Deferred Compensation Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2015	Sep. 26, 2014	Sep. 27, 2013
Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plans expense	$ 5,536	$ 5,321	$ 4,470

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Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans [Abstract]

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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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