Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 1,915	$ 2,247
Shareholders' Investment:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	64,000	64,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	15,760	15,640
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,760	15,640