Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Insurance and Derivatives (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2018 USD ($)
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Maximum loss before additional coverage applies	$ 8.6

Maximum amount of loss before stop-loss insurance recoveries.

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