Employee Investment Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2016	Nov. 29, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
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	$ 12.0	$ 11.5	$ 12.1

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

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