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Derivative Financial Instruments - Financial Instrument (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
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Other assets, net |  |
Derivative financial instrument |  |
Fair value of interest rate swap | $ 1,808 | $ 92

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