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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 25, 2015 | Sep. 27, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Issuance of intercompany loan receivable | $ 100.0 |
Intercompany note receivable |  | $ 64.5
Percentage of beneficial ownership by holding company |  | 75.80%
Three-month LIBOR [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Margin on variable interest rate | 2.50% |

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