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Fair Value Measurements (Detail Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Mortgage discounted carrying value	$ 198.4	$ 206.0
Mortgage fair value	$ 198.0	$ 205.5

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