Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Net sales	$ 1,746,369	$ 1,641,331	$ 1,614,433
Cost of sales	1,041,130	982,691	960,124
Gross margin	705,239	658,640	654,309
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	619,272	584,993	565,623
Income from operations	85,967	73,647	88,686
Interest expense, net	29,272	29,403	35,338
Other income (expense), net	(1,077)	0	0
Income before taxes	55,618	44,244	53,348
Income tax expense	19,536	12,142	21,889
Net income	36,082	32,102	31,459
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	4,728	4,427	4,242
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 31,354	$ 27,675	$ 27,217
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 3.38	$ 2.99	$ 2.95
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141	7,141
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 3.37	$ 2.98	$ 2.94
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	9,307	9,286	9,266
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 3.38	$ 2.99	$ 2.95
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,126	2,105	2,085
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 3.35	$ 2.97	$ 2.92
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding - assuming dilution	2,166	2,145	2,125