Note 16 - Related Parties (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 24, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022	Jun. 24, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022	Sep. 24, 2022
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 83,089		$ 83,089		$ 51,137
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	14,675		14,675		13,524
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	73,361		73,361		42,660
NFI [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	28,700		28,700
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	200		200
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	28,500		28,500
NFI [Member] \| Distribution and Shipping Costs [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	13,500	$ 12,000	41,100	$ 16,000
NFI [Member] \| Management Services [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	300	$ 100	600	$ 400
Related Party [Member]
Accounts Payable, Trade	$ 4,100		$ 4,100		$ 2,900

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business.

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