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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 25, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Employee contribution limit per calendar year to 401 (k) plan | 60.00% |  |
Company contributions | $ 20,000 | $ 18,300 | $ 16,000
Assets related to non-qualified deferred compensation plan included in other assets | 26,803 | 25,008 |
Total amount distributed from non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ 5,476 | $ 4,691 |

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