Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 1,008	$ 1,011
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	49,176,000	48,851,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	33,600,000	35,097,000
Treasury stock, shares	15,576,000	13,754,000