Goodwill

3 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2016

Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

8Goodwill

The changes in goodwill during the three months ended December 30, 2016 and January 1, 2016 were as follows:

	December 30		January 1
	2016		2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	11,196	$	14,292
Acquisitions		-		5,385
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		(26)		(53)
Balance at end of period	$	11,170	$	19,624

The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis or more frequently when events and circumstances warrant such an evaluation.  See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the periods presented herein.