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OTHER OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSES, NET
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE, NET OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES, NET
Other operating expenses, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss) is comprised of the following (in thousands):
QuarterYear-to-date
April 12,
2026		April 13,
2025		April 12,
2026		April 13,
2025
Restructuring, integration and other (1)
$2,929 $213 $14,175 $1,544 
Costs of closed restaurants (2)
1,745 1,445 4,379 1,623 
Impairment charges (3)
174 75 527 697 
Accelerated depreciation62 20 150 20 
(Gains) losses on disposition of property and equipment, net (4)
(1,907)7 (8,178)423 
Other operating expenses, net$3,003 $1,760 $11,053 $4,307 
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(1)Restructuring, integration and other includes proxy contest fees, restructuring that is not deemed discontinued operations, and other consulting fees for discrete project-based strategic initiatives.
(2)Costs of closed restaurants includes ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants and cancelled project costs.
(3)Impairment charges are related to underperforming restaurants.
(4)In 2026, the amount is primarily related to the sale of real estate.