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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 23, 2019 USD ($) | Feb. 23, 2019 USD ($) site company | Aug. 25, 2018 USD ($)
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated rate of inflation | 3.00% | 3.00% |
Annual proceeds |  | $ 0.3 |
Balance in escrow account | $ 3.8 | $ 3.8 |
Number of insurance companies | company |  | 3 |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement | 21.1 |  |
Pre-tax non-cash impairment charge |  |  | $ 55.8
One-time cash payment received for sale of CRM system | 13.0 |  |
Hardware received at fair value | $ 0.8 |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Risk-free interest rates utilized | 2.70% | 2.70% |
Maximum |  |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Risk-free interest rates utilized | 3.00% | 3.00% |
Williamstown, Vermont |  |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of sites related to former operations | site |  | 2 |

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