Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 24, 2022	Dec. 25, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ (8,849)	$ 9,196
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	782	(442)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(8,067)	8,754
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(416)	187
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ (7,651)	$ 8,567