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Summary of Total Cost and Employer Contributions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 13, 2024	Jul. 15, 2023	Jul. 13, 2024	Jul. 15, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, plan name description			401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total cost and employer contributions	$ 7,597	$ 7,094	$ 18,117	$ 17,069

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 70
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147480794/715-70-50-1

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