Income Taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Receivables and Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2023	Dec. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 11.5	$ 179.5

Deferred Tax Assets, Prepaid And Other Current Assets

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