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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity (Director Plan Issued Common Stock) (Details) - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018 | Dec. 30, 2017
Director plan |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Corporation common stock issued (shares) | 37,269 | 27,745 | 27,196

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