Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Net sales	$ 428,979	$ 430,693	$ 812,530	$ 807,878
Cost of sales	258,664	257,280	488,516	478,871
Gross margin	170,315	173,413	324,014	329,007
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	143,416	144,864	281,627	281,825
Income from operations	26,899	28,549	42,387	47,182
Interest expense, net	7,409	9,079	14,788	18,150
Income before income taxes	19,490	19,470	27,599	29,032
Income tax expense	7,354	7,570	9,794	12,037
Net income	12,136	11,900	17,805	16,995
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	907	1,153	1,714	1,683
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 11,229	$ 10,747	$ 16,091	$ 15,312
Common Stock [Member]
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.21	$ 1.16	$ 1.74	$ 1.66
Weighted average number of Common Stockshares 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	$ 1.21	$ 1.16	$ 1.73	$ 1.65
Weighted average number of Common Stockshares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,290	9,270	9,283	9,262
Cash dividends per share:
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.21	$ 1.16	$ 1.74	$ 1.66
Weighted average number of Common Stockshares outstanding	2,109	2,089	2,102	2,081
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.21	$ 1.16	$ 1.73	$ 1.65
Weighted average number of Common Stockshares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,149	2,129	2,142	2,121
Cash dividends per share:
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50