Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011
Net sales	$ 430,693	$ 422,893	$ 807,878	$ 782,522
Cost of sales	257,280	257,320	478,871	467,788
Gross margin	173,413	165,573	329,007	314,734
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	144,864	137,153	281,825	267,135
Income from operations	28,549	28,420	47,182	47,599
Interest expense, net	9,079	9,042	18,150	17,811
Income before income taxes	19,470	19,378	29,032	29,788
Income tax expense	7,570	7,394	12,037	11,335
Net income	11,900	11,984	16,995	18,453
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,153	883	1,683	1,439
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 10,747	$ 11,101	$ 15,312	$ 17,014
Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.16	$ 1.21	$ 1.66	$ 1.85
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	$ 1.16	$ 1.20	$ 1.65	$ 1.84
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,270	9,248	9,262	9,240
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.16	$ 1.21	$ 1.66	$ 1.85
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding	2,089	2,067	2,081	2,059
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.16	$ 1.20	$ 1.65	$ 1.83
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,129	2,107	2,121	2,099
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50