Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Trade	$ 31,301	$ 67,478
Notes receivable	2,877	5,324
Other	8,244	7,708
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(673)	(1,712)
Accounts and other receivables, net	41,749	78,798
Company-owned life insurance policies	94,704	86,276
Deferred rent receivable	36,732	30,846
Deferred Tax Asset	88,833	115,537
Other	45,491	21,265
Other assets, net	265,760	253,924
Payroll and related taxes	46,970	58,503
Sales and property taxes	11,386	13,055
Insurance	35,209	33,391
Advertising	17,706	21,400
Gift card liability	3,629	3,247
Deferred franchise fees	1,537	1,725
Restructuring Reserve, Current	12,737	5,387
Other	24,712	27,929
Accrued liabilities	153,886	164,637
Pension plans	105,968	213,854
Straight-line rent accrual	50,726	54,288
Deferred franchise fees	1,143	1,977
Other	128,287	101,083
Other long-term liabilities	$ 286,124	$ 371,202