Employee Investment Plans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Nov. 25, 2012	Nov. 27, 2011	Nov. 28, 2010
Disclosure of Employee Investment Plans [Abstract]
ESIP Employer contributions match (percent)	125.00%
ESIP Employer contribution match, percent of employee's eligible compensation, maximum (percent)	6.00%
ESIP Compensation expense	$ 11.0	$ 10.3	$ 9.7

Employee Savings and Investment Plan (ESIP), Employer Contribution Match, Percent of Employee's Eligible Compensation, Maximum

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