Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Trade	$ 67,478	$ 74,331
Notes receivable	5,324	8,932
Other	7,708	4,188
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(1,712)	(1,238)
Accounts and other receivables, net	78,798	86,213
Company-owned life insurance policies	86,276	75,202
Deferred rent receivable	30,846	24,905
Deferred Tax Asset	115,537	70,882
Other	21,265	28,129
Other assets, net	253,924	199,118
Payroll and related taxes	58,503	40,438
Rent	1,317	14,415
Sales and property taxes	13,055	13,963
Insurance	33,391	37,987
Advertising	21,400	21,899
Gift card liability	3,247	3,329
Deferred franchise fees	1,725	2,643
Other	31,999	32,813
Accrued liabilities	164,637	167,487
Pension plans	213,854	144,860
Straight-line rent accrual	54,288	53,659
Deferred franchise fees	1,977	1,287
Other	101,083	90,917
Other long-term liabilities	$ 371,202	$ 290,723