Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010
Net sales	$ 422,893	$ 417,361	$ 782,522	$ 764,859
Cost of sales	257,320	249,353	467,788	450,148
Gross margin	165,573	168,008	314,734	314,711
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	137,153	138,190	267,135	267,234
Income from operations	28,420	29,818	47,599	47,477
Interest expense, net	9,042	8,802	17,811	17,612
Income before income taxes	19,378	21,016	29,788	29,865
Income tax expense	7,394	7,612	11,335	11,326
Net income	11,984	13,404	18,453	18,539
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	883	1,361	1,439	1,836
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 11,101	$ 12,043	$ 17,014	$ 16,703
Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.21	$ 1.31	$ 1.85	$ 1.82
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141	7,141	7,141
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.20	$ 1.31	$ 1.84	$ 1.81
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,248	9,225	9,240	9,217
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.21	$ 1.31	$ 1.85	$ 1.82
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,067	2,044	2,059	2,036
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.20	$ 1.30	$ 1.83	$ 1.80
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,107	2,084	2,099	2,076
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.50	$ 0.50