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Investments In Associated Companies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2023	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 26, 2023	Mar. 27, 2022
TNI Partners
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distribution from equity method investments	$ 1.4	$ 1.4	$ 2.3	$ 2.3
MNI
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distribution from equity method investments	$ 0.1	$ 0.5	$ 0.4	$ 0.8
Equity method investments, ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%

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