Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2017	Oct. 02, 2016	Oct. 01, 2017	Oct. 02, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 18,911	$ 25,553	$ 22,075	$ 33,844
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gains	496	455	1,487	1,365
Prior service benefits	4	4	13	13
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial gains	398	361	1,194	1,082
Prior service costs	(458)	(516)	(1,374)	(1,548)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7	3	23	7
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	447	307	1,343	919
Comprehensive income	19,358	25,860	23,418	34,763
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,595	2,411	3,462	5,091
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 17,763	$ 23,449	$ 19,956	$ 29,672