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Related Parties Expense Disclosures (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) Rate	Oct. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty Expense	$ 12.8	$ 12.2	$ 37.3	$ 34.2
Advertising Expense	$ 11.8	11.4	$ 34.8	32.1
Property leases	245		245
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 6.8	$ 7.0	$ 20.3	$ 20.4
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] \| Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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Royalty Agreement Terms [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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BKC Subleases with third-party lessor [Member] \| Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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