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Accounts Receivable
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2013
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable

2Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $3,325, $3,759 and $3,959 as of the periods ended December 27, 2013,  September 27, 2013 and December 28, 2012, respectively. The increase in net accounts receivable to $62,982 as of December 27, 2013 from $44,104 as of September 27, 2013 is attributable to the seasonal nature of the Company's business. The determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns on a receivable exist, a reserve is established to value the affected account receivable at an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.