Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016	Dec. 28, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 56,663	$ 65,044	$ 36,082
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	(4,150)	6,624	(31,839)
Prior service costs	17	21	22
Postretirement benefits reclassification including benefit costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	(4,286)	2,934	(4,318)
Prior service costs	(2,065)	(2,068)	4,402
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6)	(4)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(10,490)	7,507	(31,738)
Comprehensive income	46,173	72,551	4,344
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	6,517	6,042	4,728
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 39,656	$ 66,509	$ (384)