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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2012 | Sep. 24, 2011 | Sep. 25, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] |  |  |
Rental expense under operating leases | $ 23,593 | $ 18,868 | $ 17,561
Future minimum rental commitments under noncancelable operating lease agreements [Abstract] |  |  |
2012 | 28,254 |  |
2013 | 23,848 |  |
2014 | 17,396 |  |
2015 | 10,188 |  |
2016 | 6,012 |  |
2017 and thereafter | 7,306 |  |
Self Insurance [Abstract] |  |  |
Accrued insurance liabilities | 54,551 | 52,841 |
Portion of the estimated self-insurance liability that exceeds insurance deductibles | 17,522 | 17,513 |
Legal Matters [Abstract] |  |  |
Amount agreed to settle litigation involving alleged product liability | $ 4,500 |  |

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