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Reorganization and Realignment Costs Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2023 | Jan. 02, 2022 | Jan. 03, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Reorganization and realignment costs | $ 698 | $ 8,548 | $ 16,030
Consolidated Statements of Operations location: | Reorganization and realignment costs |  |
Operations and Field Realignment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Reorganization and realignment costs | $ 59 | 1,758 | 3,801
IT Realignment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Reorganization and realignment costs | 32 | (10) | 7,288
G&A Realignment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Reorganization and realignment costs | (4) | (52) | 614
System Optimization Initiative |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Reorganization and realignment costs | $ 611 | $ 6,852 | $ 4,327

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