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Basis of Presentation Schedule of Less than 100% Subsidiaries (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2015 | Sep. 28, 2014
Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items] |  |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned | 50.00% | 50.00%
Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items] |  |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned | 50.00% | 50.00%
INN Partners [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items] |  |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned |  | 83.00%

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- Definition Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned- Percentage of the less than 100% owned subsidiary owned by the reporting entity. Includes both equity method investments as well as consolidated subsidiaries. + References No definition available. + Details
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