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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 12, 2012 | Sep. 27, 2015 | Dec. 27, 2009
Due To Internal Revenue Service [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Damages sought | $ 29.3 |  | $ 74.7
Due To Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Proceeding Accounts [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Damages sought |  | $ 45.4 |
ERISA Litigation [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Damages sought |  | $ 35.0 |

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