Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2026	Mar. 29, 2025	Mar. 28, 2026	Mar. 29, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income including noncontrolling interest	$ 79,972	$ 64,807	$ 86,831	$ 78,988
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	(359)	46	132	(1,989)
Total comprehensive income	79,613	64,853	86,963	76,999
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	551	1,174	569	1,346
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 79,062	$ 63,679	$ 86,394	$ 75,653