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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Reclassifications (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2023 | Jan. 02, 2022 | Jan. 03, 2021
Prior Period Adjustments Restatement |  |  |
Cloud computing arrangements expenditures | $ (30,220) | $ (14,086) | $ 0
Other, net | $ (4,554) | 844 | $ (6,438)
Previously Reported |  |  |
Prior Period Adjustments Restatement |  |  |
Cloud computing arrangements expenditures |  | 0 |
Other, net |  | (13,242) |
Restatement Adjustment |  |  |
Prior Period Adjustments Restatement |  |  |
Cloud computing arrangements expenditures |  | (14,086) |
Other, net |  | $ 14,086 |

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