Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

Unit-Based Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]

Summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans

During the six months ended March 29, 2014, the Partnership awarded 157,207 restricted units under the Restricted Unit Plans at an aggregate grant date fair value of $6,149. The following is a summary of activity for the Restricted Unit Plans for the six months ended March 29, 2014:

	Units			Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit
Outstanding September 28, 2013		527,627		$	29.30
Awarded		157,207			39.12
Forfeited		(3,119	)		(28.39	)
Issued		(75,142	)		(30.59	)
Outstanding March 29, 2014		606,573		$	31.69