Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2023	Dec. 24, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ 567	$ (8,849)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	859	782
Total comprehensive income (loss)	1,426	(8,067)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	137	(416)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 1,289	$ (7,651)