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Segment Information - Disclosure by Reportable Segment and Reconciliation of Total Operating Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 25, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on sale of business | $ 4,823 | $ 4,823 | $ 0
Operating/Reportable Segments [Member] | Propane [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on sale of business |  | $ 4,823 |

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