SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 28, 2026	Dec. 27, 2025
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM
Outstanding payment obligations	$ 56,351	$ 56,324

Amount of outstanding confirmed supplier finance obligation.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant