Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022	Jun. 24, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income including noncontrolling interest	$ 83,549	$ 75,555	$ 123,378	$ 155,037
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on hedge	2	0	2	0
Foreign currency translation	1,644	(1,221)	2,189	(1,093)
Total comprehensive income	85,195	74,334	125,569	153,944
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	423	135	570	895
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 84,772	$ 74,199	$ 124,999	$ 153,049