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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 16, 2020 USD ($) property | Sep. 24, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 25, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 26, 2021 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Annual rent |  | $ 12,688 | $ 13,786 | $ 14,846
Operating lease right-of-use assets |  | 40,822 | $ 47,490 |
Present value of lease liabilities |  | 44,336 |  |
Number of leases terminated during period |  |  | 14 |
Impairment loss for right-of-use assets |  |  | $ 7,800 |
Lease Agreement With BH Media |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of leased properties | property | 68 |  |  |
Annual rent | $ 8,000 |  |  |
Percentage of net consideration | 8.00% |  |  |
Monthly rent credits |  | 200 |  |
Annual rent |  | $ 5,200 |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 56,200 |  |  |
Present value of lease liabilities | $ 56,200 |  |  |
Minimum |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lessee, operating lease, remaining lease term (year) |  | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lessee, operating lease, remaining lease term (year) |  | 40 years |  |

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