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Revenue Recognition (Summary of Contract Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 26, 2025 | Sep. 27, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 331,096 | $ 315,465
Other non-current assets | 114,164 | 120,609
Contract liabilities | 31,382 | 31,644
Non-current contract liabilities | 29,687 | 34,593
Other non-current liabilities | 99,843 | $ 135,852
Change ($) |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 15,631 |
Contract assets | (16,674) |
Contract liabilities - current | (262) |
Contract liabilities - non-current | $ (4,906) |
Change (%) |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 5.00% |
Contract assets | (8.00%) |
Contract liabilities - current | (1.00%) |
Contract liabilities - non-current | (14.00%) |

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