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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 25, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 26, 2020
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales to domestic distributors as a percentage of total sales	95.00%	95.00%	95.00%	95.00%
Sales to foreign distributors as a percentage of total sales	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Sales to retail locations as a percentage of total sales	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Deferred Revenue, Current	$ 10,400		$ 10,400		$ 13,900
Reimbursements for discounts to distributors	17,500	$ 19,000	59,300	$ 47,600
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	166,817	108,023	469,296	306,250
Distributors
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Reduction in revenue related to advertising, promotional and selling expenses	9,800	6,900	29,900	15,900
Customers programs and incentives
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	$ 12,200	$ 7,500	$ 35,500	$ 16,900

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Other costs incurred during the reporting period related to other revenue generating activities.

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