Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Net sales	$ 419,855	$ 405,858	$ 1,227,733	$ 1,188,380
Cost of sales	248,927	243,142	727,798	710,930
Gross margin	170,928	162,716	499,935	477,450
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	143,490	137,752	425,315	404,887
Income from operations	27,438	24,964	74,620	72,563
Interest expense, net	9,033	9,087	27,183	26,898
Income before income taxes	18,405	15,877	47,437	45,665
Income tax expense	7,191	4,892	19,228	16,227
Net income	11,214	10,985	28,209	29,438
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,135	1,217	2,818	2,656
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 10,079	$ 9,768	$ 25,391	$ 26,782
Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.09	$ 1.06	$ 2.75	$ 2.91
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	$ 1.09	$ 1.06	$ 2.74	$ 2.90
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,270	9,248	9,265	9,242
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.09	$ 1.06	$ 2.75	$ 2.91
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding	2,089	2,067	2,084	2,061
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 1.08	$ 1.05	$ 2.73	$ 2.89
Weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,129	2,107	2,124	2,101
Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75