Recognized Equity Based Compensation Expenses and Related Income Tax Benefit (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation expense, usd			$ 103,060	$ 95,620
Income tax benefit related to equity-based compensation expense, usd	$ 9,840	$ 5,705	28,589	16,545
Equity-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation expense, usd	$ 34,716	$ 32,948	$ 103,060	$ 95,620

The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
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-Paragraph 28
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