Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 06, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance policies	$ 103,016	$ 94,704
Deferred tax asset	41,505	88,833
Other	84,010	82,223
Other assets, net	228,531	265,760
Payroll and related taxes	49,252	46,970
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	11,045	11,386
Insurance	35,301	35,209
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent	9,556	12,737
Other	22,720	32,529
Accrued liabilities	156,791	153,886
Pension plans	98,193	105,968
Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent	50,064	50,726
Other	124,334	129,430
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	272,591	286,124
Deferred Rent Credit, Current	14,744	9,385
Deferred beverage allowance	$ 14,173	$ 5,670