Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance policies	$ 97,821	$ 94,704
Deferred tax asset	89,329	88,833
Other	81,285	82,223
Other assets, net	268,435	265,760
Payroll and related taxes	34,625	46,970
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	13,822	11,386
Advertising	14,295	17,706
Insurance	35,017	35,209
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent	9,844	12,737
Other	25,236	29,878
Accrued liabilities	132,839	153,886
Pension plans	101,815	105,968
Straight-line rent accrual	50,397	50,726
Other	125,068	129,430
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 277,280	$ 286,124