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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Interest Rate Swaps (Details) | Sep. 24, 2025 USD ($)
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Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional Amount | $ 242,000,000
Fair Value | 8,876,000
Interest Rate Swap 2018-2026 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional Amount | 50,000,000
Fair Value | $ 375,000
Fixed Rate | 2.37%
Interest Rate Swap 2020-2033 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional Amount | $ 192,000,000
Fair Value | $ 8,501,000
Fixed Rate | 3.09%
Interest Rate Swap 2020-2033 | Maximum |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional Amount | $ 335,000,000

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