Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 24, 2011

Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]

Summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans

During the three months ended December 24, 2011, the Partnership awarded 108,674 restricted units under the Restricted Unit Plans at an aggregate grant date fair value of $3,543. The following is a summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans for the three months ended December 24, 2011:

	Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit
Outstanding September 24, 2011		485,423		$	32.71
Awarded		108,674			32.60
Forfeited		(2,975	)		(31.82	)
Issued		(68,605	)		(30.03	)
Outstanding December 24, 2011		522,517		$	33.11