The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost, gross	$ 242,166,000	$ 209,427,000
Accumulated depreciation	(154,140,000)	(135,118,000)
Property and equipment, net	88,026,000	74,309,000
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment, including assets under capital leases	29,548,000	26,651,000	27,137,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Property and Equipment
Carrying value of property		2,400,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Property and Equipment
Non-cash impairment charge		3,400,000
Land and buildings
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost, gross	5,565,000	5,537,000
Carrying value of properties held for sale		5,800,000
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost, gross	210,172,000	177,710,000
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost, gross	$ 26,429,000	$ 26,180,000