Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 24, 2022	Sep. 25, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 126,097	$ 152,672	$ 152,773
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	1,175	(3,314)	578
Total comprehensive income	127,272	149,358	153,351
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	454	520	1,027
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 126,818	$ 148,838	$ 152,324