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Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2016
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [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 $16.2 million, $14.4 million and $13.3 million for fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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