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	208,218		208,218
Other comprehensive income		2,353	2,353
Partnership distributions	(105,470)		(105,470)
Common Units issued under Restricted Unit Plans (in units)	75
Compensation cost recognized under Restricted Unit Plans, net of forfeitures	3,589		3,589
Balance at Mar. 29, 2014	$ 1,282,816	$ (45,000)	$ 1,237,816
Balance (in units) at Mar. 29, 2014	60,306