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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options converted in period.

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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options grants replacing initial public offering awards in period.

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period.

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Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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Per share or unit weighted-average fair value of nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options.

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period.

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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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Employee Incentives - Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	2 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2020	Jun. 26, 2021	Dec. 26, 2020
Compensation Related Costs [Line Items]
Number of Units, Grants		4.8
Class A Share Awards
Compensation Related Costs [Line Items]
Number of Units, Beginning Balance		23.5
Number of Units, Grants	2.0
Number of Units, Grants replacing pre-IPO awards	27.6
Number of Units, Vested at IPO	(5.7)
Number of Units, Vested	(0.1)
Number of Units, Forfeited	(0.3)
Number of Units, Ending Balance	23.5		23.5
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance		$ 16.65
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants	$ 15.97
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants replacing pre-IPO awards	17.39
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested at IPO	20.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	8.38
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	19.35
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 16.65		$ 16.65
Class A Unit Awards \| Foundation Technology Worldwide L L C
Compensation Related Costs [Line Items]
Number of Units, Beginning Balance			2.9
Number of Units, Grants			4.3
Number of Units, Vested			(1.4)
Number of Units, Forfeited			(0.7)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance			$ 8.08
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants			9.46
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested			8.80
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited			$ 9.14
Number of Units, Converted into Class A Share RSUs			(5.1)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Converted into Class A Share RSUs			$ 8.13