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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 02, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
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Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [Abstract] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | $ 27,000 | $ 27,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | $ 14,800 | $ 15,664

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