Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2012	Apr. 03, 2011
Net sales	$ 377,185	$ 359,629
Cost of sales	221,591	210,468
Gross margin	155,594	149,161
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	136,961	129,982
Income from operations	18,633	19,179
Interest expense, net	9,071	8,769
Income before income taxes	9,562	10,410
Income tax expense	4,467	3,941
Net income	5,095	6,469
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	530	556
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 4,565	$ 5,913
Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 0.50	$ 0.64
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 0.49	$ 0.64
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,254	9,232
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 0.50	$ 0.64
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,073	2,051
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 0.49	$ 0.64
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,113	2,091
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25