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Share-Based Compensation Modifications of Share-Based Awards (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2022 employees | Jan. 03, 2021 USD ($) employees | Dec. 29, 2019 USD ($) employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |  |
Number of employees subject to modification | employees | 0 | 7 | 10
Reorganization and realignment |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |  |
Increase in employee share-based compensation due to award modification | $ |  | $ 621 | $ 1,011

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