Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 07, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance policies	$ 90,915	$ 86,276
Deferred tax asset	107,056	115,537
Other	75,531	69,317
Other assets, net	273,502	271,130
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	10,551	13,055
Advertising	19,407	21,400
Insurance	34,162	33,391
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent	13,561	5,387
Deferred Rent Credit, Current	12,661	132
Deferred beverage allowance	10,244	4,583
Other	23,033	28,186
Accrued liabilities	169,792	164,637
Pension plans	209,210	213,854
Straight-line rent accrual	51,568	54,288
Other	366,356	371,202
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	105,578	103,060
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Payroll and related taxes	$ 46,173	$ 58,503