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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 05, 2024 USD ($) Distributor | Dec. 30, 2023 USD ($) Distributor
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Number of independent distributors | Distributor | 2,700 | 3,000
Percentage of down payment on distribution rights purchased | 5.00% |
Reserve for distributor notes receivable | $ | $ 6.0 | $ 14.8
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 3.50% |
Senior notes due year | 2026 |
2.4 % Senior Notes Due 2031 |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 2.40% |
Senior notes due year | 2031 |
Maximum |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Financing period of distribution rights, years | 10 years |

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