Debt Obligations - Senior Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 23, 2021	Sep. 22, 2020
Senior Notes Due October 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	0.95%
Semi-annual interest payable	$ 2,375
Senior Notes Due January 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	2.35%
Semi-annual interest payable	$ 5,875
Senior Notes Due October 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.05%
Semi-annual interest payable	$ 7,625
Senior Notes Due October 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.90%
Semi-annual interest payable		$ 14,500

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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