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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
6 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2026
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in thousands)
April 12,
2026
September 28,
2025
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade$90,472 $70,225 
Notes receivable, current portion3,788 3,786 
Income tax receivable (1)
21,470 200 
Other10,311 3,999 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(5,839)(4,466)
$120,202 $73,744 
Property and equipment, net:
Land$73,873 $78,774 
Buildings865,054 850,213 
Restaurant and other equipment210,688 184,746 
Construction in progress19,978 36,757 
1,169,593 1,150,490 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(836,090)(806,873)
$333,503 $343,617 
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies$136,859 $135,504 
Franchise tenant improvement allowances41,248 40,454 
Deferred rent receivable31,220 33,194 
Notes receivable, less current portion6,935 7,820 
Other46,367 34,942 
$262,629 $251,914 
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes$26,888 $28,418 
Legal accruals17,081 17,640 
Insurance21,070 20,731 
Sales and property taxes8,177 23,001 
Deferred rent income11,739 351 
Deferred franchise and development fees4,973 5,126 
Other46,786 47,211 
$136,714 $142,478 
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans$44,923 $46,320 
Deferred franchise and development fees29,866 30,680 
Other56,788 64,479 
$131,577 $141,479 
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(1)The income tax receivable increased due to the accrual of refunds from capital loss carryback on the Del Taco divestment.