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Derivatives Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 07, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 27, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 27, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of interest rate cap agreements |  | 2 |  |
Interest Rate Cap Agreements Aggregate Premium Payable | $ 6.1 |  | $ 6.1 | $ 0.0
Principal Amount Of Borrowings |  | $ 1,000.0 | 1,000.0 |
Interest Payment Duration |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred |  |  | $ 2.3 |

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