SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014		Sep. 28, 2013		Sep. 29, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 6,786		$ 4,347		$ 6,960
Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses	11,933		6,717		838
Other Additions	0		0		0
Deductions	(7,597)	[1]	(4,278)	[1]	(3,451)	[1]
Balance at End of Period	11,122		6,786		4,347
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	46,406		36,635		40,202
Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses	5,458		9,771		(3,567)
Other Additions	0		0		0
Deductions	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Balance at End of Period	$ 51,864		$ 46,406		$ 36,635

[1] Represents amounts that did not impact earnings.