Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (9,033)	$ 2,953
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	10	(4)
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	455	489
Prior service costs	4	5
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	360	440
Prior service costs	(516)	(516)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	313	414
Comprehensive income (loss)	(8,720)	3,367
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,008	729
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ (9,728)	$ 2,638