CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Common Unitholders [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Sep. 28, 2013	$ 1,176,479	$ (47,353)	$ 1,129,126
Balance (in units) at Sep. 28, 2013	60,231
Net income	58,671		58,671
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges		(166)	(166)
Reclassification of realized losses on cash flow hedges into earnings		353	353
Amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service credits into earnings		955	955
Partnership distributions	(52,702)		(52,702)
Common Units issued under Restricted Unit Plans (in units)	72
Compensation cost recognized under Restricted Unit Plans, net of forfeitures	1,638		1,638
Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$ 1,184,086	$ (46,211)	$ 1,137,875
Balance (in units) at Dec. 28, 2013	60,303