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Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 $18.6 million, $20.2 million and $16.2 million for fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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