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Forgivable Loans - Schedule of Forgivable Loan Activity (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 04, 2026 USD ($) | Jan. 03, 2026 USD ($)
Forgivable loan activity |  |
Beginning balance | $ 106,997 | $ 55,492
Advances | 81,974 | 87,909
Repayments | (1,433) | (1,933)
Reclassifications from accrued expenses or to other assets | (23,670) | (2,203)
Amortization | (22,143) | (32,721)
Effects of foreign currency translation | (130) | 453
Ending balance | 141,595 | 106,997
Current portion of forgivable loans | 22,265 | 16,726
Non-current portion of forgivable loans | $ 119,330 | $ 90,271

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- Definition Represents information pertaining to forgivable loans provided as on the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amounts of increase as a result of advances on loans forgivable. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The current portion of forgivable loans to employees and non employee experts on the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amounts due on long-term loans forgivable on the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amounts of decrease as a result of reclassification from accrued expenses and reclassification to other assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amounts of decrease as a result of repayment of forgivable loan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amounts of increase (decrease) as a result of foreign currency translation on loans forgivable. + References No definition available. + Details
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