Schedule of Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Shareholders' equity	$ 638,717	$ 564,589
Parent Company
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	82,344	72,279
Investments	6,117	6,122
Receivables	5,050	0
Other	5,377	4,696
Investment partnerships	386,893	346,514
Investments in and advances to/from subsidiaries	224,341	218,186
Total assets	710,122	647,797
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,406	11,960
Deferred income taxes	69,999	71,248
Total liabilities	71,405	83,208
Shareholders' equity	638,717	564,589
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 710,122	$ 647,797