ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Transaction and Integration Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 25, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 12,379	$ 8,470	$ 39,099

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs And Transaction Costs

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