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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2016 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	$ (8,971)
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	(200)
Paid-in Capital [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	(600)
Excess Tax Benefits [Member] | (Deficit) [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	(8,800)
Estimated Forfeitures [Member] | (Deficit) [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	$ 400

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