Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 25, 2011	Sep. 26, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 235,784	$ 325,005
Restricted cash	3,121	3,121
Receivables, net of allowance of $1,219 and $ 984	32,166	35,614
Inventories	231,121	203,702
Prepaid expenses	11,705	12,678
Deferred income taxes	30,994	27,428
Current portion of long-term receivable		16,001
Note receivable, current portion	600
Total current assets	545,491	623,549
Property and equipment
Land	105,039	97,770
Buildings and improvements	573,625	559,500
Store fixtures and equipment	448,845	438,306
Property subject to capital leases	9,983	9,983
Total property and equipment (gross)	1,137,492	1,105,559
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	512,069	461,495
Total property and equipment (net)	625,423	644,064
Deferred income taxes, long-term	40,241	38,272
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	10,690	8,074
Note receivable, less current portion	2,165
Other assets	8,757	8,828
Total of deferred income taxes, deferred debt issuance cost and other assets	61,853	55,174
Total assets	1,232,767	1,322,787
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Accounts payable	141,030	135,642
Accrued payroll and related expenses	106,023	85,404
Accrued interest	17,768	21,845
Other accrued liabilities	34,004	40,196
Accrued income taxes	6,732	527
Current portion of capital lease obligations	1,107	1,562
Current portion of long-term debt	38,798	132,250
Total current liabilities	345,462	417,426
Long-term debt, less current portion	642,577	677,750
Capital lease obligations, less current portion	1,099	2,206
Long-term portion of self-insurance and other reserves	41,553	40,565
Long-term deferred benefits	75,853	75,634
Other long-term liabilities	45,459	36,073
Total liabilities	1,152,003	1,249,654
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity
Common Stock, value
Additional paid-in capital	8,604	8,786
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(23,045)	(18,926)
Retained earnings	95,205	83,273
Total stockholder's equity	80,764	73,133
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	1,232,767	1,322,787
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Stockholder's equity
Common Stock, value