Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2011	Dec. 30, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (2,929)	$ (12,197)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	27,366	28,831
Asset impairment	522	0
Amortization of convertible note discount	1,382	1,272
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes	(3,127)	12,882
Loss on extinguishment of debt	82	0
Stock-based compensation expense	918	707
Other	1,244	762
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	3,395	(15,873)
Inventories	(6,591)	(10,488)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,373	(3,961)
Other noncurrent assets	810	(961)
Accounts payable	(4,199)	15,136
Other current liabilities	(10,959)	(13,942)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(2,596)	(369)
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,691	1,799
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment	(27,182)	(24,268)
Proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment	3,645	2,813
Insurance recoveries	1,182	203
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(47,564)
Net cash used in investing activities	(22,355)	(68,816)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of long-term debt, including redemption premiums	(45,480)	(17)
Repayments of lease finance obligations	(1,937)	(1,682)
Other	(22)	332
Net cash used in financing activities	(47,439)	(1,367)
Net decrease in cash	(63,103)	(68,384)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	213,768	200,637
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	150,665	132,253
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	16,779	15,539
Income Taxes	300	0
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures financed through capital leases	1,997	2,218
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	$ 3,457	$ 10,918