Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 26, 2014
Operating Leases
Total rent liability	$ 14,800	$ 13,500
Future minimum rentals for all non-cancelable operating leases
2017	63,256
2018	60,817
2019	54,574
2020	48,032
2021	44,238
2022 and beyond	105,461
Total Future Minimum Rentals	376,378
Future rental income from subleases
2017	3,969
2018	3,906
2019	3,906
2020	3,934
2021	3,309
2022 and beyond	4,969
Total Future Minimum Income	23,993
Rental expense and rental income for operating leases
Rental expense	62,953	55,808	$ 51,132
Rental income	$ 4,650	$ 4,966	$ 5,138

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