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Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract]
Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan	Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan The Company has a qualified profit sharing plan covering substantially all of its employees. The Company made contributions of $14.4 million, $13.3 million and $13.4 million for fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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