Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details)	Jun. 26, 2015
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage of ownership in MIFSA	100.00%

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]

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