Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Jun. 23, 2012

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

8. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $5.3 million and $5.7 million for the nine month periods ended June 23, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense for the nine month periods ended June 23, 2012 and June 25, 2011 was $2.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively.