Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 14, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance policies	$ 91,375	$ 86,276
Deferred tax asset	108,855	115,537
Other	76,314	69,317
Other assets, net	276,544	271,130
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	12,699		13,055
Advertising	16,029	21,400
Insurance	33,319	33,391
Deferred beverage allowance	14,656	4,583
Other	39,687	33,705
Accrued liabilities	160,581	164,637
Pension plans	212,604	213,854
Straight-line rent accrual	53,768	54,288
Other	369,667	371,202
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	103,295	103,060
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Payroll and related taxes	$ 44,191	$ 58,503