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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Texutal - Property Plant And Equipment) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 | Dec. 27, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross | $ 8.6 | $ 8.2 | $ 8.2
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating and Reporting Period | 371 days |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating and Reporting Period | 364 days |  |
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization Expense | $ 0.7 | $ 0.8 | $ 0.9

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