Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2011	Oct. 03, 2010	Oct. 02, 2011	Oct. 03, 2010
Net sales	$ 405,858	$ 395,364	$ 1,188,380	$ 1,160,223
Cost of sales	243,142	222,247	710,930	672,395
Gross margin	162,716	173,117	477,450	487,828
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	137,752	139,455	404,887	406,689
Income from operations	24,964	33,662	72,563	81,139
Interest expense, net	9,087	8,841	26,898	26,453
Income before income taxes	15,877	24,821	45,665	54,686
Income tax expense	4,892	7,610	16,227	18,936
Net income	10,985	17,211	29,438	35,750
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	1,217	1,678	2,656	3,514
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 9,768	$ 15,533	$ 26,782	$ 32,236
Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.06	$ 1.69	$ 2.91	$ 3.51
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141	7,141	7,141
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.06	$ 1.68	$ 2.90	$ 3.50
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,248	9,225	9,242	9,220
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.06	$ 1.69	$ 2.91	$ 3.51
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,067	2,044	2,061	2,039
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.05	$ 1.68	$ 2.89	$ 3.48
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,107	2,084	2,101	2,079
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75