The additional amount available over and above the maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

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The maximum amount of unrestricted U.S. cash that can be netted against total debt.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Weighted average interest rate of long-term debt outstanding.

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Amount of cash inflow from contractual arrangement with the lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements.

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Short- and Long-Term Obligations - Narrative (Details)		3 Months Ended
Short- and Long-Term Obligations - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 29, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
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Weighted average interest rate for long-term obligations (in hundredths)		1.72%
Maximum unrestricted domestic cash		$ 25,000,000
Total short- and long-term debt		72,171,000	$ 31,250,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of unsecured revolving credit facility	5 years
Borrowing capacity available under committed portion	$ 100,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Additional borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000
Maturity date	Nov. 01, 2018
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio		3.5
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio		3
Proceeds from borrowings		$ 41,046,000
Total short- and long-term debt		67,046,000	$ 26,000,000
Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 32,151,000
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Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		0.00%
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Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		prime rate
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Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		0.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Prime Rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Eurocurrency Rate [Member]
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Basis spread on variable rate		Eurocurrency rate
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Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		0.00%
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Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		1.00%
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Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		2.00%
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Proceeds from borrowings		$ 29,866,000