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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Supplier Finance Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |  |
Confirmed obligations outstanding, beginning of period | $ 45,602 | $ 41,916
Invoices confirmed | 205,305 | 216,731
Confirmed invoices paid | (190,102) | (213,045)
Confirmed obligations outstanding, end of period | $ 60,805 | $ 45,602

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