Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015	Oct. 02, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25,553	$ 27,559	$ 33,844	$ 59,433
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gains	455	490	1,365	1,467
Prior service benefits	4	7	13	18
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial gains	361	442	1,082	1,323
Prior service costs	(516)	(518)	(1,548)	(1,550)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3	1	7	(3)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	307	422	919	1,255
Comprehensive income	25,860	27,981	34,763	60,688
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,411	2,006	5,091	4,722
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 23,449	$ 25,975	$ 29,672	$ 55,966