Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of components of goodwill and other intangible assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 24, 2014	May 25, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 8,608.1	$ 8,650.5
Other intangible assets:
Brands and other indefinite-lived intangibles	4,478.6	4,504.1
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements, customer relationships, and other finite-lived intangibles	615.3	630.7
Less accumulated amortization	(126.0)	(120.5)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	489.3	510.2
Other intangible assets	4,967.9	5,014.3
Total	$ 13,576.0	$ 13,664.8