Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Instruments (Detail) - Level 3 $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 9,343
Estimated contingent performance-based consideration established at the time of acquisition	2,022
Changes in the fair value of contingent performance-based payments	(2,888)
Performance-based payments made	(253)
Ending balance	$ 8,224

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