Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Oct. 02, 2011	Oct. 03, 2010
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Trade	$ 74,331	$ 48,006
Notes receivable	8,932	29,949
Other	4,188	4,386
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(1,238)	(1,191)
Accounts and other receivables, net	86,213	81,150
Company-owned life insurance policies	75,202	76,296
Deferred rent receivable	24,905	19,664
Other	99,011	55,144
Other assets, net	199,118	151,104
Payroll and related taxes	40,438	31,259
Rent	14,415	10,982
Sales and property taxes	13,963	21,141
Insurance	37,987	37,655
Advertising	21,899	15,686
Gift card liability	3,329	3,171
Deferred franchise fees	2,643	2,541
Other	32,813	45,751
Accrued liabilities	167,487	168,186
Pension	144,860	101,443
Straight-line rent accrual	53,659	52,661
Deferred franchise fees	1,287	1,532
Other	90,917	94,804
Other long-term liabilities	$ 290,723	$ 250,440