Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 1,998	$ 2,247
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)	15,408	15,640
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,408	15,640