Employee Investment Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Nov. 24, 2019	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
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	$ 16.3	$ 14.9	$ 13.4

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

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