Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Apr. 01, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Apr. 01, 2022
Related party rent expense:
Included in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$ 71	$ 71	$ 142	$ 142

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