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Savings and Deferred Compensation Plans Savings and Deferred Compensation Plans (Deferred Compensation Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 02, 2020 | Sep. 27, 2019 | Sep. 28, 2018
Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans [Abstract] |  |  |
Deferred compensation plans expense | $ 203 | $ 2,395 | $ 4,445
Deferred compensation arrangement investments | $ 194,933 | $ 219,948 |

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