Interest Expense - Net Interest Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 25, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 170,400	$ 188,324	$ 178,547
Interest income	(1,850)	(1,606)	(1,397)
Capitalized interest	(1,041)	(1,303)	(1,245)
Net Interest Expense	$ 167,509	$ 185,415	$ 175,905