5. Schedule of redeemable noncontrolling interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 04, 2012	Jul. 06, 2011	Jul. 04, 2012	Jul. 06, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements
Carrying value at beginning of period			$ 45,252	$ 62,645
Contributions from noncontrolling interests			1,534	1,018
Distributions to noncontrolling interests			154	15,853
Incentive fee			(36)	(2,510)
Income / loss allocation	150	639	2,387	2,559
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interest to reflect maximum redemption value			4,668	4,271
Carrying value at end of period	$ 53,651	$ 52,821	$ 53,651	$ 52,821

The distributions of earnings to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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