Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]

Summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans

During the three months ended December 29, 2012, the Partnership awarded 200,933 restricted units under the Restricted Unit Plans at an aggregate grant date fair value of $4,706. The following is a summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans for the three months ended December 29, 2012:

				Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
	Units			Value Per Unit
Outstanding September 29, 2012		442,851		$	32.68
Awarded		200,933			23.42
Forfeited		(525	)		(36.06	)
Issued		(89,407	)		(31.87	)
Outstanding December 29, 2012		553,852		$	29.45