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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Transaction and Integration Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 25, 2022 | Jun. 26, 2021 | Jun. 25, 2022 | Jun. 26, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 4,426 | $ 14,694 | $ 11,539 | $ 23,411

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