INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2025	Sep. 28, 2024
Deferred tax assets:
State net operating loss carryforwards	$ 4,598	$ 4,670
Lease liabilities	18,222	20,349
Deferred compensation	239	257
Tax credits	4,033	3,376
Partnership investments	260
Other	228	392
Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance	27,580	29,044
Valuation allowance	(11,558)	(4,236)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	16,022	24,808
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	(16,032)	(19,636)
Prepaid expenses	(350)	(373)
Deferred tax liabilities	(16,382)	(20,009)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (360)
Net deferred tax assets		$ 4,799