Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2025	Sep. 28, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 163,963	$ 109,313	$ 126,097
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	(1,223)	344	1,175
Total comprehensive income	162,740	109,657	127,272
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,120	1,330	454
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 161,620	$ 108,327	$ 126,818