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Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2013 | Apr. 28, 2012
Operating Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Lease expiration | Apr. 27, 2030 |  |
Total rent liability | $ 12,800,000 | $ 11,700,000 |
Future minimum rentals for all non-cancelable operating leases [Abstract] |  |  |
2015 | 51,972,000 |  |
2016 | 48,464,000 |  |
2017 | 45,815,000 |  |
2018 | 42,720,000 |  |
2019 | 38,544,000 |  |
2020 and beyond | 111,864,000 |  |
Future minimum rentals | 339,379,000 |  |
Future rental income from subleases [Abstract] |  |  |
2015 | 4,077,000 |  |
2016 | 4,123,000 |  |
2017 | 3,890,000 |  |
2018 | 3,830,000 |  |
2019 | 3,833,000 |  |
2020 and beyond | 11,283,000 |  |
Future minimum income | 31,036,000 |  |
Rental expense and rental income for operating leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Rental expense | 51,132,000 | 47,872,000 | 48,168,000
Rental income | $ 5,138,000 | $ 5,095,000 | $ 4,655,000

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