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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Transaction and Integration Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 25, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] |  |  |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 12,379 | $ 8,470 | $ 39,099

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