Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 17,324	$ 28,921	$ 8,291	$ 31,874
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6)		4	(4)
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial gains	455	488	910	977
Prior service benefits	5	6	9	11
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial gains	361	441	721	881
Prior service costs	(516)	(516)	(1,032)	(1,032)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	299	419	612	833
Comprehensive income	17,623	29,340	8,903	32,707
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,672	1,987	2,680	2,716
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 15,951	$ 27,353	$ 6,223	$ 29,991