SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013		Sep. 29, 2012		Sep. 24, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 4,347		$ 6,960		$ 5,403
Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses	6,717		838		5,598
Other Additions	0		0		0
Deductions	(4,278)	[1]	(3,451)	[1]	(4,041)	[1]
Balance at End of Period	6,786		4,347		6,960
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	36,635		40,202		40,656
Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses	9,771		(3,567)		(454)
Other Additions	0		0		0
Deductions	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Balance at End of Period	$ 46,406		$ 36,635		$ 40,202

[1] Represents amounts that did not impact earnings.