Investment in and Acquisition and Disposition of Businesses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Summary of Acquisition and Purchase Price Allocation

Pursuant to the Partnership’s strategic growth initiatives, the Operating Partnership acquired the propane assets and operations of various propane retailers in each of the last three fiscal years as summarized below. The purchase price allocations and results of operations of the acquired businesses were not material to the Partnership’s consolidated financial position and statement of operations.

Fiscal Year	Total consideration (1)
2020	$	27,065	(2)
2019		22,850	(3)
2018		16,771	(4)

(1) Total consideration includes non-compete consideration, which will be paid over the respective non-compete periods subject to compliance with the terms of the respective agreements, and excludes working capital adjustments.

(2) Includes the investment in Oberon and two acquisitions of propane retailers located in Georgia and California.

(3) Includes three acquisitions of propane retailers located in Texas, Florida and the West Coast.  Total consideration includes the issuance of $1,600 in Common Units.

(4) Includes two acquisitions of propane retailers located in Florida and California.