CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2026 USD ($) bank	Dec. 28, 2025 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Outstanding balance of guaranteed loans	$ 842.3	$ 849.6
Bank Of America
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Maximum future payment of guaranteed loans	25.00%
Cadence Bank
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Maximum future payment of guaranteed loans	25.00%
Payment Guarantee
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of banks making guaranteed loans \| bank	1
Payment Guarantee \| Bank Of America
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loan guarantee, amount	$ 67.5	69.5
Notes purchased	12.5	12.5
Payment Guarantee \| M&T Bank
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Outstanding balance of guaranteed loans	$ 0.6	$ 1.3

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