Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 29, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | FLOWERS FOODS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001128928 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 29, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | GA |
Entity File Number | 1-16247 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-2582379 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1919 Flowers Circle |
Entity Address, City or Town | Thomasville |
Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 31757 |
City Area Code | (229) |
Local Phone Number | 226-9110 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | FLO |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |