SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023	Oct. 30, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Change in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 3,507	$ 4,033	$ 4,012
Charged to Cost and Expenses	289	(646)	146
Charged to Other Accounts (Describe)	0	0
Deductions-Describe, Uncollectible accounts written off	275	31	138
Deductions-Describe, Recoveries on accounts previously written off	(36)	(151)	(25)
Balance at End of Period	$ 3,557	$ 3,507	4,033
Sadler's Smokehouse
Change in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Charged to Other Accounts (Describe)			$ (12)

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