US Foods Holding (USFD) 10-Q 7 Nov 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 27, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	USFD
Entity Registrant Name	US FOODS HOLDING CORP.
Entity Central Index Key	1,665,918
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-30
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		224,609,543

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 147,362	$ 131,090
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $24,400 and $25,388	1,410,694	1,226,032
Vendor receivables, less allowances of $4,036 and $1,819	168,710	105,542
Inventories—net	1,304,154	1,223,037
Prepaid expenses	73,520	72,650
Assets held for sale	21,538	21,039
Other current assets	8,193	9,781
Total current assets	3,134,171	2,789,171
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT—Net	1,794,313	1,767,611
GOODWILL	3,967,344	3,908,484
OTHER INTANGIBLES—Net	373,717	386,881
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS	30,951	34,405
OTHER ASSETS	57,738	57,898
TOTAL ASSETS	9,358,234	8,944,450
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Bank checks outstanding	174,027	142,712
Accounts payable	1,519,309	1,294,796
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	446,862	455,815
Current portion of long-term debt	106,052	75,962
Total current liabilities	2,246,250	1,969,285
LONG-TERM DEBT	3,596,647	3,705,751
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	420,106	380,835
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	350,047	350,929
Total liabilities	6,613,050	6,406,800
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 17)
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.01 par value—600,000 shares authorized; 224,459 and 220,929 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	2,245	2,209
Additional paid-in capital	2,804,896	2,791,264
Accumulated earnings (deficit)	51,365	(136,460)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(113,322)	(119,363)
Total shareholders’ equity	2,745,184	2,537,650
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 9,358,234	$ 8,944,450

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances for accounts receivable	$ 24,400	$ 25,388
Allowances for vendor receivables	$ 4,036	$ 1,819
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	224,459,000	220,929,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	224,459,000	220,929,000

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET SALES	$ 6,204,194	$ 5,840,963	$ 18,151,273	$ 17,240,870
COST OF GOODS SOLD	5,105,632	4,808,426	15,007,354	14,214,528
Gross profit	1,098,562	1,032,537	3,143,919	3,026,342
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Distribution, selling and administrative costs	907,830	902,784	2,748,513	2,689,339
Restructuring charges	702	14,662	3,279	38,799
Total operating expenses	908,532	917,446	2,751,792	2,728,138
OPERATING INCOME	190,030	115,091	392,127	298,204
INTEREST EXPENSE—Net	43,211	48,956	126,099	189,759
LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT		11,483		53,632
Income before income taxes	146,819	54,652	266,028	54,813
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)	51,268	(78,359)	78,203	(78,117)
NET INCOME	95,551	133,011	187,825	132,930
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)—Net of tax:
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of tax	1,059	8,036	3,596	(8,207)
Unrecognized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax	2,445		2,445
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 99,055	$ 141,047	$ 193,866	$ 124,723
NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic	$ 0.43	$ 0.60	$ 0.84	$ 0.69
Diluted	$ 0.42	$ 0.59	$ 0.83	$ 0.68
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	223,807,520	220,608,821	222,641,854	193,269,252
Diluted	225,862,274	225,054,051	226,325,711	196,805,990
DISTRIBUTION DECLARED AND PAID
Distribution declared and paid per share (Note 12)				$ 3.94

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 187,825	$ 132,930
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	294,685	313,985
Gain on disposal of property and equipment—net	(120)	(4,727)
Tangible asset impairment charges	100	125
LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT		53,632
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs	3,433	6,175
Amortization of Senior Notes original issue premium		(1,664)
Insurance proceeds relating to operating activities		10,499
Insurance benefit in net income		(10,499)
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	31,581	(82,292)
Share-based compensation expense	15,060	14,429
Provision for doubtful accounts	12,901	7,334
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Increase in receivables	(242,229)	(149,789)
Increase in inventories	(55,921)	(98,876)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	(18,151)	5,495
Increase in accounts payable and bank checks outstanding	278,487	330,818
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities	(1,268)	(87,893)
Net cash provided by operating activities	506,383	439,682
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash	(182,823)	(94,938)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	2,371	10,888
Purchases of property and equipment	(162,995)	(105,093)
Proceeds from redemption of industrial revenue bonds	22,139
Investment in marketable securities		(484,624)
Investment in Avero, LLC		(7,658)
Net cash used in investing activities	(321,308)	(681,425)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from debt borrowings	1,711,068	1,935,994
Proceeds from debt refinancings		2,213,803
Principal payments on debt and capital leases	(1,848,732)	(3,315,621)
Repayment of industrial revenue bonds	(22,139)
Redemption of Old Senior Notes		(1,376,927)
Payment for debt financing costs and fees	(1,256)	(25,941)
Proceeds from initial public offering		1,113,799
Cash distribution to shareholders		(666,332)
Contingent consideration paid for business acquisition	(6,375)
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan	12,077
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	14,904
Tax withholding payments for net share-settled equity awards	(27,812)
Proceeds from common stock sales		2,850
Common stock and share-based awards settled	(538)	(7,708)
Net cash used in financing activities	(168,803)	(126,083)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	16,272	(367,826)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period	131,090	517,802
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period	147,362	149,976
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest (net of amounts capitalized)	106,132	175,370
Income taxes paid—net	4,885	4,119
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable	18,656	13,691
Capital lease additions	76,554	77,012
Cashless exercise of equity awards	29,195
Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions	$ 4,200	6,375
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the legal defeasance of the CMBS Fixed Loan Facility		484,624
CMBS Fixed Loan Facility defeasance		$ 471,615

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	1. OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION US Foods Holding Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to herein as “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” or “US Foods.” US Foods conducts all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary US Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “USF”). All of the Company’s indebtedness, as further described in Note 10, Debt, is an obligation of USF. US Foods is a Delaware corporation formed by investment funds associated with or designated by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., L.P. (“KKR”). CD&R and KKR are collectively referred to herein as the “Sponsors”. As discussed in Note 12, Related Party Transactions, the Sponsors no longer retain a controlling interest in the Company. Initial Public Offering —On June 1, 2016, the Company closed its initial public offering (“IPO”) selling 51,111,111 shares of common stock for a cash offering price of $23.00 per share ($21.9075 per share net of underwriter discounts and commissions and before offering expenses). In June 2016, the net proceeds of the IPO were used to redeem $1,090 million principal of the Company’s 8.5% Senior Notes due June 30, 2019 (the “Old Senior Notes”), and pay the related $23 million early redemption premium. Business Description —The Company operates in one business segment in which it markets, and primarily distributes, fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the United States. These customers include independently owned single and multi-unit restaurants, regional concepts, national restaurant chains, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels and motels, country clubs, government and military organizations, colleges and universities, and retail locations. Basis of Presentation —The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year with all periods ending on a Saturday. When a 53-week fiscal year occurs, the Company reports the additional week in the fourth quarter. Fiscal years 2017 and 2016 are 52-week fiscal years. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of US Foods and USF. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 Annual Report”). The consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items, unless otherwise disclosed) necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be achieved for the full year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting . In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require retrospective presentation in the income statement. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, This ASU should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Through the third quarter of 2017, the Company completed the review of its contract portfolio and adoption impact assessment. Based upon the review, the Company believes the impacts are limited to the capitalization of direct and incremental contract acquisition costs, which have not historically been material. Under the current guidance, most of these costs are expensed as incurred. Under the new standard, these costs will be capitalized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized on a systematic basis over the expected contract term. The Company has also implemented relevant policies and procedures to meet the new accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements of Topic 606 and will update internal controls accordingly. During the remainder of 2017, we will continue our adoption effort by reviewing new contracts entered into for the remainder of the year. The Company does not believe there are any significant barriers to implementation of the new standard, and will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and, preliminarily, expects to use the full retrospective method. However, our method is subject to change as we finalize our adoption related documentation.

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Acquisitions during the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 included (1) certain assets of The Thompson Company, Braunger Foods and Variety Foods, broadline distributors all owned and operated by TOBA Inc., acquired in July; ( the stock of Riverside Food Distributors, LLC, Christiana and Co., the stock of processor, acquired in April Acquisitions during fiscal 2016 included (1) the stock of Bay-N-Gulf, Inc., d/b/a Save On Seafood, a seafood processor and distributor, acquired in October; (2) certain assets of Jeraci Food Distributors, Inc., an Italian specialty distributor, acquired in October; (3) the stock of Fresh Unlimited, Inc., d/b/a Freshway Foods, a produce processor, repacker, and distributor, acquired in June; and (4) certain assets of Cara Donna Provisions Co., Inc. and Cara Donna Properties LLC, a broadline distributor, acquired in March. Total consideration consisted of cash of approximately $123 million. Business acquisitions periodically provide for contingent consideration, including earnout agreements in the event certain operating results are achieved, which are generally over periods of up to two years from the respective dates of such acquisitions. The 2017 and 2016 acquisitions, reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of acquisition, did not materially affect the Company’s results of operations or financial position and, therefore, pro forma financial information has not been provided. Acquisitions are integrated into the Company’s foodservice distribution network and funded primarily with cash from operations. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocations recognized for the 2017 and 2016 business acquisitions as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accounts receivable $ 17,108 $ 22,871 Inventories 25,232 9,493 Other current assets 411 732 Property and equipment 29,492 24,119 Goodwill 59,307 32,570 Other intangible assets 72,050 64,130 Accounts payable (7,986 ) (16,216 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (5,713 ) (12,173 ) Deferred income taxes (7,301 ) — Long-term debt — (2,514 ) Cash paid for acquisitions $ 182,600 $ 123,012

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	4. INVENTORIES The Company’s inventories—consisting mainly of food and other foodservice-related products—are primarily considered finished goods. Inventory costs include the purchase price of the product and freight charges to deliver it to the Company’s warehouses, as well as depreciation and labor related to processing facilities and equipment, and are net of certain cash or non-cash consideration received from vendors. The Company assesses the need for valuation allowances for slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventories by estimating the net recoverable value of such goods, based upon inventory category, inventory age, specifically identified items, and overall economic conditions. The Company records inventories at the lower of cost or market, using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. The base year values of beginning and ending inventories are determined using the inventory price index computation method. This “links” current costs to original costs in the base year when the Company adopted LIFO, or date of acquisition in the case of a business acquisition, where applicable. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the LIFO balance sheet reserves were $130 million and $116 million, respectively. As a result of changes in LIFO reserves, Cost of goods sold decreased $26 million and $7 million, for the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively, and increased $14 million and decreased $25 million, for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively.

Accounts Receivable Financing P

Accounts Receivable Financing Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Text Block [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable Financing Program	5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FINANCING PROGRAM Under the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2012, as amended (the “2012 ABS Facility”), the Company sells—on a revolving basis—its eligible receivables to a wholly owned, special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (the “Receivables Company”). The Receivables Company, in turn, grants a continuing security interest in all of its rights, title and interest in the eligible receivables to the administrative agent, for the benefit of the lenders, as required under the 2012 ABS Facility. The Company consolidates the Receivables Company and, consequently, the transfer of the receivables is a transaction internal to the Company and the receivables have not been derecognized from the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. On a daily basis, cash from accounts receivable collections is remitted to the Company as additional eligible receivables are sold to the Receivables Company. If, on a weekly settlement basis, there are not sufficient eligible receivables available as collateral, the Company is required to either provide cash collateral or, in lieu of providing cash collateral, it can pay down its borrowings on the 2012 ABS Facility to cover the shortfall. Due to sufficient eligible receivables available as collateral, no cash collateral was held at September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016. Included in the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $1,053 million and $923 million, respectively, of receivables held as collateral in support of the 2012 ABS Facility. See Note 10, Debt, for a further description of the 2012 ABS Facility.

Assets Held for Sale

Assets Held for Sale	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Text Block [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale	6. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE The Company classifies its closed facilities as Assets held for sale at the time management commits to a plan to sell the facility, the facility is actively marketed and available for immediate sale, and the sale is expected to be completed within one year. Due to market conditions, certain facilities may be classified as Assets held for sale for more than one year as the Company continues to actively market the facilities at reasonable prices. The changes in Assets held for sale for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 21,039 Transfers in 599 Tangible asset impairment charges (100 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 21,538 During the second quarter of 2017, an operating facility was closed and reclassified into Assets held for sale. Operations of the closed facility were transferred to a recently acquired facility.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to 40 years. Property and equipment under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining terms of the respective lease or the estimated useful lives of the assets. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Property and equipment-net included accumulated depreciation of $1,899 million and $1,724 million, respectively. Depreciation expense was $71 million and $66 million for the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively, and $210 million and $198 million for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	8. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill and Other intangible assets include the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the tangible net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include Customer relationships, Noncompete agreements, and the Brand names and trademarks comprising the Company’s portfolio of exclusive brands and trademarks. Brand names and trademarks are indefinite-lived intangible assets and, accordingly, are not subject to amortization. Customer relationships and Noncompete agreements are intangible assets with definite lives, and are carried at the acquired fair value less accumulated amortization. Customer relationships and Noncompete agreements are amortized over the estimated useful lives (two to four years). Amortization expense was $10 million and $40 million for the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively, and $85 million and $116 million for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively. Goodwill and Other intangibles, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 3,967,344 $ 3,908,484 Other intangibles—net Customer relationships—amortizable: Gross carrying amount $ 165,199 $ 1,393,799 Accumulated amortization (47,300 ) (1,260,011 ) Net carrying value 117,899 133,788 Noncompete agreements—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 3,950 800 Accumulated amortization (932 ) (507 ) Net carrying value 3,018 293 Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing 252,800 252,800 Total Other intangibles—net $ 373,717 $ 386,881 The 2017 increases in Goodwill and Noncompete agreements are attributable to the 2017 business acquisitions. The net decrease in the gross carrying amount of Customer relationships is attributable to the write off of the fully amortized intangible asset initially recognized in 2007 upon acquisition of the Company by the Sponsors, partially offset by the 2017 business acquisitions. The Company assesses Goodwill and Other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually, or more frequently if events occur that indicate an asset may be impaired. For Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company’s policy is to assess for impairment at the beginning of each fiscal third quarter. For intangible assets with definite lives, the Company assesses impairment only if events occur that indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company completed its most recent annual impairment assessment for Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of July 2, 2017—the first day of the third quarter of 2017—with no impairments noted. For Goodwill, the reporting unit used in assessing impairment is the Company’s one business segment as described in Note 18, Business Information. The Company’s assessment for impairment of Goodwill utilized a combination of discounted cash flow analysis, comparative market multiples, and comparative market transaction multiples, which were weighted 40%, 40% and 20%, respectively, to determine the fair value of the reporting unit for comparison to the corresponding carrying value. Since the Company has been a registrant for over one year, the Company modified the weighting from the prior year (50%, 35% and 15%, respectively) to give more weight to the current actual market capitalization and that of its peers. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company must then perform a comparison of the implied fair value of Goodwill with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the Goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Based upon the Company’s fiscal 2017 annual Goodwill impairment analysis, the Company concluded the fair value of its reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. The Company’s fair value estimates of the brand names and trademarks indefinite-lived intangible assets are based on a relief- from-royalty method. The fair value of these intangible assets is determined for comparison to the corresponding carrying value. If the carrying value of these assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Based upon the Company’s fiscal 2017 annual impairment analysis, the Company concluded the fair value of the Company’s brand names and trademarks exceeded its carrying value. Due to the many variables inherent in estimating fair value and the relative size of the recorded indefinite-lived intangible assets, differences in assumptions may have a material effect on the results of the Company’s impairment analysis.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company follows the accounting standards for fair value, whereas fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. The Company’s fair value measurements are based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, fair value accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: • Level 1—observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets • Level 2—observable inputs other than those included in Level 1—such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active or inactive markets that are observable either directly or indirectly, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data • Level 3—unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions Any transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy will be recognized at the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurs. There were no transfers between fair value levels in any of the periods presented below. The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall, were as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 44,000 $ — $ — $ 44,000 Interest rate swaps $ 6,771 — 6,771 $ 44,000 $ 6,771 $ — $ 50,771 Liabilities Interest rate swaps $ — $ 2,769 $ — $ 2,769 Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions — — $ 1,000 1,000 $ — $ 2,769 $ 1,000 $ 3,769 December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 31,600 $ — $ — $ 31,600 Liabilities Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions $ — $ — $ 9,775 $ 9,775 There were no significant assets or liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Recurring Fair Value Measurements Money Market Funds Money market funds include highly liquid investments with a maturity of three or fewer months. They are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and are classified under Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company uses interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its variable-rate Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan (as defined in Note 10, Debt). On August 1, 2017, USF entered into four-year interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $1.1 billion, reducing to $825 million in the fourth year, effectively converting approximately half of the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan from a variable to a fixed rate loan. The Company effectively pays an aggregate rate of 4.47% on the notional amount covered by the interest rate swaps, comprised of 1.72% plus a spread of 2.75%. The Company records its interest rate swaps in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value, based on projections of cash flows and future interest rates. The determination of fair value includes the consideration of any credit valuation adjustments necessary, giving consideration to the creditworthiness of the respective counterparties or the Company, as appropriate. The following table presents the balance sheet location and fair value of the interest rate swaps at September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Balance at September 30, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent assets $ 6,771 Interest rate swaps Other current liabilities $ (2,769 ) The effective portion of gains and losses on the interest rate swaps are initially recorded in Other comprehensive loss and reclassified to interest expense during the period in which the hedged transaction affects income. There was no ineffectiveness attributable to the Company’s interest rate swaps during the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017. The following table presents the effect of the Company’s interest rate swaps in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Location of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax For the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 Interest rate swaps $ 1,888 Interest expense─net $ 557 For the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 Interest rate swaps $ 1,888 Interest expense─net $ 557 During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that $3 million will be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to income. Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features− The interest swap agreements contain a provision whereby the Company could be declared in default on its hedging obligations if more than $75 million of the Company’s other indebtedness is accelerated. We review counterparty credit risk and currently are not aware of any facts that indicate our counterparties will not be able to comply with the contractual terms of their agreements. Contingent Consideration Payable for Business Acquisitions As discussed in Note 3, Business Acquisitions, contingent consideration may be paid under an earnout agreement for a 2016 business acquisition, primarily in the event certain operating results are achieved, over a two-year period from the respective date of such acquisition. The amounts included in the above table, classified under Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy, represent the estimated fair value of the earnout liability for the respective periods. We estimate the fair value of earnout liabilities based on financial projections of the acquired companies and estimated probability of achievement. Changes in fair value resulting from changes in the estimated amount of contingent consideration are included in Distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Other Fair Value Measurements The carrying value of cash, restricted cash, Accounts receivable, Bank checks outstanding, Accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of the Company’s total debt approximated $3.8 billion as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, as compared to its carrying value of $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 fair value of the Company’s 5.875% unsecured Senior Notes due June 15, 2024 (the “2016 Senior Notes”), estimated at $0.6 billion, at the end of each period, was classified under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, with fair value based upon the closing market price at the end of the reporting period. The fair value of the balance of the Company’s debt is primarily classified under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, with fair value estimated based upon a combination of the cash outflows expected under these debt facilities, interest rates that are currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms, and estimates of the Company’s overall credit risk.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	10. DEBT Total debt consisted of the following (in thousands): Interest Rate at Debt Description Maturity September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 ABL Facility October 20, 2020 — % $ — $ 30,000 2012 ABS Facility September 21, 2020 2.23 600,000 645,000 Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan (net of $11,598 and $13,318 of unamortized deferred financing costs) June 27, 2023 3.98 2,160,902 2,175,682 2016 Senior Notes (net of $6,468 and $7,185 of unamortized deferred financing costs) June 15, 2024 5.88 593,532 592,815 Obligations under capital leases 2018–2025 2.36 - 6.18 338,295 305,544 Other debt 2018–2031 5.75 - 9.00 9,970 32,672 Total debt 3,702,699 3,781,713 Current portion of long-term debt (106,052 ) (75,962 ) Long-term debt $ 3,596,647 $ 3,705,751 At September 30, 2017, after considering interest rate swaps that fixed the interest rate on $1.1 billion of principal of the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan, approximately 55% of the Company’s total debt was at a fixed rate and approximately 45% was at a floating rate. Following is a description of each of the Company’s debt instruments outstanding as of September 30, 2017: Revolving Credit Agreement —The Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated October 20, 2015, as amended, is USF’s asset backed senior secured revolving loan facility (the “ABL Facility”) and provides for loans under its two tranches: ABL Tranche A-1 and ABL Tranche A, with its capacity limited by a borrowing base. The maximum borrowing available is $1,300 million, with ABL Tranche A-1 at $100 million, and ABL Tranche A at $1,200 million. As of September 30, 2017, there were no outstanding borrowings, but letters of credit totaling $411 million have been issued under the ABL Facility. Outstanding letters of credit included: (1) $86 million issued to secure USF’s obligations with respect to certain facility leases, (2) $322 million issued in favor of certain commercial insurers securing USF’s obligations with respect to its self-insurance program, and (3) $3 million in letters of credit for other obligations. There was available capacity on the ABL Facility of $889 million at September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, on Tranche A-1 borrowings, USF can periodically elect to pay interest at an alternative base rate (“ABR”), as defined in the ABL Facility, plus 1.50% or the London Inter Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.50%. On Tranche A borrowings, USF can periodically elect to pay interest at ABR plus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 1.25%. The ABL Facility also carries letter of credit fees of 1.25% and an unused commitment fee of 0.25%. Accounts Receivable Financing Program —Under the 2012 ABS Facility, USF sells—on a revolving basis—its eligible receivables to the Receivables Company. See Note 5, Accounts Receivable Financing Program. On September 20, 2017, the 2012 ABS Facility was amended to extend the maturity date from September 30, 2018 to September 21, 2020. There were no other significant changes to the 2012 ABS Facility. The Company incurred $1 million of lender fees and third party costs related to the amendment, which were capitalized as deferred financing costs and will be amortized to the September 2020 maturity date. The maximum capacity under the 2012 ABS Facility is $800 million. Borrowings under the 2012 ABS Facility were $600 million at September 30, 2017. The Company, at its option, can request additional borrowings up to the maximum commitment, provided sufficient eligible receivables are available as collateral. There was available capacity on the 2012 ABS Facility of $146 million at September 30, 2017 based on eligible receivables as collateral. The 2012 ABS Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.00%, and carries an unused commitment fee of 0.35%. Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan Agreement —The Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated June 27, 2016, as amended (the “Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan”), consists of a senior secured term loan with a carrying value of $2,161 million at September 30, 2017, net of $12 million of unamortized deferred financing costs. Principal repayments of $5.5 million are payable quarterly with the balance due at maturity. The debt may require mandatory repayments if certain assets are sold, as defined in the agreement. On February 17, 2017, the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan was amended, reducing the interest rate spread on outstanding borrowings by 25 basis points to a fixed rate of ABR plus 1.75% or LIBOR plus 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, based on USF’s periodic election. The Company determined the terms of the February 17, 2017 amendment were not substantially different from the previous terms of the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan, for continuing lenders, and therefore substantially all of the transaction was accounted for as a debt modification. The Company recorded the $0.4 million of third party costs related to the February 17, 2017 amendment, and a write-off of $0.2 million of unamortized deferred financing costs related to non-continuing lenders, in interest expense. Unamortized deferred financing costs of $13 million were carried forward and will be amortized through June 27, 2023, the maturity date of the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan. As described in Note 9, Fair Value Measurements, USF entered into four-year interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $1.1 billion, reducing to $825 million in the fourth year, effectively converting approximately half of the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan from a variable to a 4.47% fixed rate loan. 2016 Senior Notes —The 2016 Senior Notes due 2024, with a carrying value of $594 million at September 30, 2017, net of $6 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, bear interest at 5.875%. On or after June 15, 2019, this debt is redeemable, at USF’s option, in whole or in part at a price of 102.938% of the remaining principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. On June 15, 2020 and June 15, 2021, the optional redemption price for the debt declines to 101.469% and 100.0%, respectively, of the remaining principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Prior to June 15, 2019, up to 40% of the debt may be redeemed with the aggregate proceeds from equity offerings, as defined in the June 27, 2016 Indenture, as supplemented, at a redemption premium of 105.875%. Other Debt –Obligations under capital leases of $338 million at September 30, 2017, consist of amounts due for transportation equipment and building leases. Other debt of $10 million at September 30, 2017 consists primarily of various state industrial revenue bonds. 2016 Debt Transactions and Loss on Extinguishment As discussed in Note 1, Overview and Basis of Presentation, net proceeds from the June 2016 US Foods IPO were used to redeem the majority of USF’s Old Senior Notes. In June 2016, USF also entered into a series of transactions to refinance its term loan and redeem the remainder of its Old Senior Notes, and in September 2016, USF defeased its CMBS Fixed Loan Facility (“CMBS Fixed Facility”). The debt redemption, refinancing, and defeasance transactions resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $54 million, consisting of fees paid to debt holders, third party costs, the write off of certain pre-existing unamortized debt issuance costs, an early redemption premium, and the write-off of an unamortized issue premium. Security Interests Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged under the various debt agreements. Debt under the 2012 ABS Facility is secured by certain designated receivables and, in certain circumstances, by restricted cash. The ABL Facility is secured by certain other designated receivables not pledged under the 2012 ABS Facility, as well as inventory and tractors and trailers owned by the Company. Additionally, the lenders under the ABL Facility have a second priority interest in the assets pledged under the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan. USF’s obligations under the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan are secured by all of the capital stock of USF and its direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries—as defined in the agreements—and substantially all non-real estate assets of USF and its subsidiaries not pledged under the 2012 ABS Facility or the ABL Facility. Additionally, the lenders under the Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan have a second priority interest in the inventory and tractors and trailers pledged under the ABL Facility. USF’s interest rate swap obligations are secured by the collateral securing the ABL Facility. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreement between each of the interest rate swap counterparties and USF, each of the interest rate swap counterparties has agreed that its right to receive payment from the sale of the collateral is subordinate to the rights of the lenders under the ABL Facility. USF is not required to provide additional collateral to its hedge counterparties . Restrictive Covenants The credit facilities, loan agreements and indentures contain customary covenants. These include, among other things, covenants that restrict USF’s ability to incur certain additional indebtedness, create or permit liens on assets, pay dividends, or engage in mergers or consolidations. As of September 30, 2017, USF had $622 million of restricted payment capacity under these covenants, and approximately $2,123 million of its net assets were restricted after taking into consideration the net deferred tax assets and intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation. Certain debt agreements also contain customary events of default. Those include, without limitation, the failure to pay interest or principal when it is due under the agreements, cross default provisions, the failure of representations and warranties contained in the agreements to be true when made, and certain insolvency events. If a default event occurs and continues, the principal amounts outstanding—together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owed—may be declared immediately due and payable by the lenders. Were such an event to occur, the Company would be forced to seek new financing that may not be on as favorable terms as its current facilities. The Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness on favorable terms—or at all—is directly affected by the current economic and financial conditions. In addition, the Company’s ability to incur secured indebtedness (which may enable it to achieve more favorable terms than the incurrence of unsecured indebtedness) depends in part on the value of its assets. This, in turn, relies on the strength of its cash flows, results of operations, economic and market conditions, and other factors.

Restructuring Liabilities

Restructuring Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Liabilities	11. RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Severance and Related Costs Facility Closing Costs Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 22,596 $ 865 $ 23,461 Current period charges 5,937 — 5,937 Change in estimate (2,402 ) (256 ) (2,658 ) Payments and usage—net of accretion (16,870 ) (109 ) (16,979 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 9,261 $ 500 $ 9,761 The Company periodically closes or consolidates distribution facilities and implements initiatives in its ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve operating effectiveness. In connection with these activities, the Company may incur various costs including multiemployer pension withdrawal liabilities, severance and other employee separation costs. During the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred a net charge of $3 million, primarily for Severance and Related Costs associated with its efforts to streamline its corporate back office organization and centralize replenishment activities. During the 39-weeks ended October 1, 2016, the Company incurred a net charge of $36 million associated with its efforts to streamline its field organization model and close its Baltimore, Maryland distribution facility. The Company also recorded $3 million in Facility Closing Costs related to a lease termination settlement.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS On September 18, 2017, May 17, 2017 and January 31, 2017, the Company closed on follow-on offerings of its common stock held primarily by the Sponsors. A total of 127,400,000 shares were sold, in the aggregate, however, the Company did not receive any proceeds from the offerings. Each Sponsor’s interest in the Company’s common stock was reduced to approximately 9% as of September 18, 2017. In accordance with terms of the registration rights agreement with the Sponsors, the Company incurred approximately $5 million of expenses in connection with the follow-on offerings, approximately $1 million of which was incurred in 2016. Underwriting discounts and commissions were paid by the selling shareholders. KKR Capital Markets LLC (“KKR Capital Markets”), an affiliate of KKR, received a de minimis fee for services rendered i received for services rendered in connection with the June 2016 debt refinancing transactions. Investment funds or accounts managed or advised by an affiliate of KKR held approximately 1% of the Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2017. The Company was previously a party to consulting agreements with each of the Sponsors pursuant to which each Sponsor provided the Company with ongoing consulting and management advisory services and received fees and reimbursement of related out of pocket expenses. For the 39-week period ended October 1, 2016, the Company recorded $5 million in fees and expenses. On June 1, 2016, the agreements with each of the Sponsors were terminated for an aggregate termination fee of $31 million. All fees and expenses paid to the Sponsors, including the termination fees, are reported in Distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. On January 8, 2016, US Foods paid a $666 million, or $3.94 per share, one-time special cash distribution to its shareholders of record as of January 4, 2016, of which $657 million was paid to the Sponsors. The distribution was funded with cash on hand and approximately $314 million of additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facilities. The Company has no current plans to pay future dividends, and has never paid dividends on its common stock, other than the January 2016 one-time cash distribution. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors, and could be limited by debt covenants that restrict USF’s ability to make cash distributions to US Foods.

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	13. RETIREMENT PLANS The Company has defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans for its employees, and provides certain health care benefits to eligible retirees and their dependents. The components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) for pension and other postretirement benefits, for Company sponsored plans, are provided below (in thousands): 13-Weeks Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Components of Net periodic benefit costs (credits) Service cost $ 755 $ 962 $ 7 $ 9 Interest cost 9,329 10,114 68 73 Expected return on plan assets (11,943 ) (12,072 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost 35 39 2 2 Amortization of net loss (gain) 785 2,063 (86 ) (17 ) Settlements 1,000 750 — — Net periodic benefit costs (credits) $ (39 ) $ 1,856 $ (9 ) $ 67 39-Weeks Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Components of Net periodic benefit costs Service cost $ 1,767 $ 2,887 $ 26 $ 28 Interest cost 29,606 30,344 212 221 Expected return on plan assets (35,871 ) (36,220 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost 104 118 5 5 Amortization of net loss (gain) 2,886 6,191 (112 ) (53 ) Settlements 3,000 2,250 — — Net periodic benefit costs $ 1,492 $ 5,570 $ 131 $ 201 In the second quarter of 2017, the Company approved a plan amendment to offer voluntary lump sum settlement payments to certain former employees participating in the Company sponsored defined benefit plan. The plan amendment was finalized and communicated to relevant participants in the third quarter of 2017. Lump sum settlement payments are estimated at approximately $100 million, based on the expected participation rate, and will be paid from pension plan assets. As a result of the plan amendment, the Company expects to incur non-cash settlement charges of approximately $30 million in fiscal year 2017, including approximately $25 million in the fourth quarter, when the lump sum settlements are expected to be paid. Settlement charges are included in Distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company contributed $36 million to its defined benefit and other postretirement plans during both 39-week periods ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016. The Company has funded all required contributions to the Company-sponsored pension plans for fiscal year 2017. The Company’s employees are eligible to participate in a Company sponsored defined contribution 401(k) plan that provides for Company matching on the participant’s contributions of up to 100% of the first 3% of participant’s compensation and 50% of the next 2% of a participant’s compensation, for a maximum Company matching contribution of 4%. The Company’s contributions to this plan were $11 million and $10 million for the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively, and $34 million and $32 million for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively. The Company also contributes to numerous multiemployer pension plans under the terms of certain of its collective bargaining agreements that cover its union-represented employees. The Company does not administer these multiemployer pension plans. The Company’s contributions to these plans were $9 million and $8 million for the 13-week periods ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively, and $26 million and $24 million for the 39-week periods ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, respectively.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	14. EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share Basic EPS is computed by dividing Net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock, plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Stock options, non-vested restricted shares with forfeitable dividend rights, non-vested restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan deferrals are considered potentially dilutive securities. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: 13-Weeks Ended 39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Numerator: Net income (in thousands) $ 95,551 $ 133,011 $ 187,825 $ 132,930 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding 223,807,520 220,608,821 222,641,854 193,269,252 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 2,054,754 4,445,230 3,683,857 3,536,738 Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding 225,862,274 225,054,051 226,325,711 196,805,990 Basic earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.60 $ 0.84 $ 0.69 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.42 $ 0.59 $ 0.83 $ 0.68

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	15. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The following table presents changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the periods presented (in thousands): 13-Weeks Ended 39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans: Balance at beginning of period (1) $ (116,826 ) $ (90,621 ) $ (119,363 ) $ (74,378 ) Reclassification adjustments: Amortization of prior service cost (2) (3) 37 41 109 123 Amortization of net loss (2) (3) 699 2,046 2,774 6,138 Settlements (2) (3) 1,000 750 3,000 2,250 Prior year correction (4) — — — (21,917 ) Total before income tax 1,736 2,837 5,883 (13,406 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 677 (5,199 ) 2,287 (5,199 ) Current period comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,059 8,036 3,596 (8,207 ) Balance at end of period (1) $ (115,767 ) $ (82,585 ) $ (115,767 ) $ (82,585 ) Interest rate swap derivative cash flow hedge: Balance at beginning of period (1) $ — $ — $ — $ — Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 3,091 — 3,091 — Amounts reclassified to interest expense−net 911 — 911 — Total before income tax 4,002 — 4,002 — Income tax provision 1,557 — 1,557 — Current period comprehensive income, net of tax 2,445 — 2,445 — Balance at end of period (1) $ 2,445 $ — $ 2,445 $ — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss at end of period (1) $ (113,322 ) $ (82,585 ) $ (113,322 ) $ (82,585 ) (1) Amounts are presented net of tax. (2) Included in the computation of Net periodic benefit costs. See Note 13, Retirement Plans, for additional information. (3) Included in Distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. (4) Correction of a computational error related to a third quarter 2015 pension curtailment. See discussion below. In the second quarter of 2016, the Company recorded a $22 million increase to its pension obligation, with a corresponding increase to Accumulated other comprehensive loss, to correct a computational error related to a September 30, 2015 pension plan freeze. The Company determined the error did not materially impact the financial statements for any of the periods reported.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	16. INCOME TAXES The determination of the Company’s overall effective tax rate requires the use of estimates. The effective tax rate reflects the income earned and taxed in various United States federal and state jurisdictions based on enacted tax law, permanent differences between book and tax items, tax credits and the Company’s change in relative income in each jurisdiction. The Company estimated its annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year and applied the annual effective tax rate to the results of the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 for purposes of determining its year-to-date tax provision (benefit). The Company released the valuation allowance against its federal net deferred tax assets and certain of its state net deferred tax assets in the 13-weeks ended October 1, 2016, as the Company determined it was more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would be realized. The Company maintained a valuation allowance on certain state net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards expected to expire unutilized as a result of insufficient forecasted taxable income in the carryforward period, or the utilization of which are subject to limitation. The decision to release the valuation allowance during the 13-weeks ended October 1, 2016 was made after management considered all available evidence, both positive and negative, including but not limited to, historical operating results, cumulative income in recent years, forecasted earnings, and a reduction of uncertainty regarding forecasted earnings as a result of developments in certain customer and strategic initiatives. The effective tax rate for the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 of 35% is equivalent to the federal statutory rate, primarily as a result of state income taxes being offset by the recognition of various discrete tax items. The discrete tax items included a tax benefit of $7 million, primarily related to excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the 13-weeks ended October 1, 2016 of (143)% varied from the 35% federal statutory rate, primarily as a result of a change in the valuation allowance and the recognition of various discrete tax items. During the 13-weeks ended October 1, 2016, the valuation allowance decreased $101 million, primarily as a result of the year-to-date pre-tax income and the corresponding release of the valuation allowance. The discrete tax items for the 13-weeks ended October 1, 2016 included a tax benefit of $80 million, primarily related to the release of the valuation allowance. The effective tax rate for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 of 29% varied from the 35% federal statutory rate, primarily as a result of state income taxes and the recognition of various discrete tax items. The discrete tax items included a tax benefit of $27 million, primarily related to excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. The effective tax rate of (143)% for the 39-weeks ended October 1, 2016 varied from the 35% federal statutory rate primarily as a result of a change in the valuation allowance and the recognition of various discrete tax items. During the 39-weeks ended October 1, 2016, the valuation allowance decreased $101 million, primarily as a result of the year-to-date pre-tax income and the corresponding release of the valuation allowance. The discrete tax items for the 39-weeks ended October 1, 2016 included a tax benefit of $80 million, primarily related to the release of the valuation allowance.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Purchase Commitments —The Company enters into purchase orders with vendors and other parties in the ordinary course of business, and has a limited number of purchase contracts with certain vendors that require it to buy a predetermined volume of products. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had $813 million of purchase orders and purchase contract commitments, of which $794 million and $19 million pertain to products to be purchased in the remainder of fiscal year 2017 and 2018, respectively, and are not recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. To minimize fuel cost risk, the Company enters into forward purchase commitments for a portion of its projected diesel fuel requirements. At September 30, 2017, the Company had diesel fuel forward purchase commitments totaling $51 million through June 2018 ($18 million in 2017 and $33 million in 2018). Additionally, as of September 30, 2017, the Company had electricity forward purchase commitments totaling $5 million through December 2018. The Company does not measure its forward purchase commitments for fuel and electricity at fair value, as the amounts under contract meet the physical delivery criteria in the normal purchase exception under GAAP guidance. Legal Proceedings —The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to a number of legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business. These legal proceedings—whether pending, threatened or unasserted, if decided adversely to or settled by the Company—may result in liabilities material to its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company recognized provisions with respect to the proceedings, where appropriate, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. It is possible that the Company could be required to make expenditures, in excess of the established provisions, in amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated. However, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. It is the Company’s policy to expense attorney fees as incurred.

Business Information

Business Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Information	18. BUSINESS INFORMATION The Company’s consolidated results represent the results of its one business segment which is how the Company’s chief operating decision maker—the Chief Executive Officer—views the business for purposes of evaluating performance and making operating decisions. The Company markets and, primarily, distributes fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the United States. The Company uses a centralized management structure, and its strategies and initiatives are implemented and executed consistently across the organization to maximize value to the organization as a whole. The Company uses shared resources for sales, procurement, and general and administrative activities across each of its distribution centers and operations. The Company’s distribution centers form a single network to reach its customers; it is common for a single customer to make purchases from several different distribution centers. Capital projects—whether for cost savings or generating incremental revenue—are evaluated based on estimated economic returns to the organization as a whole—e.g., net present value, return on investment.

Recent Accounting Pronounceme24

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting . In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require retrospective presentation in the income statement. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, This ASU should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Through the third quarter of 2017, the Company completed the review of its contract portfolio and adoption impact assessment. Based upon the review, the Company believes the impacts are limited to the capitalization of direct and incremental contract acquisition costs, which have not historically been material. Under the current guidance, most of these costs are expensed as incurred. Under the new standard, these costs will be capitalized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized on a systematic basis over the expected contract term. The Company has also implemented relevant policies and procedures to meet the new accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements of Topic 606 and will update internal controls accordingly. During the remainder of 2017, we will continue our adoption effort by reviewing new contracts entered into for the remainder of the year. The Company does not believe there are any significant barriers to implementation of the new standard, and will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and, preliminarily, expects to use the full retrospective method. However, our method is subject to change as we finalize our adoption related documentation.

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Purchase Price Allocations Recognized for Business Acquisitions	The following table summarizes the purchase price allocations recognized for the 2017 and 2016 business acquisitions as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accounts receivable $ 17,108 $ 22,871 Inventories 25,232 9,493 Other current assets 411 732 Property and equipment 29,492 24,119 Goodwill 59,307 32,570 Other intangible assets 72,050 64,130 Accounts payable (7,986 ) (16,216 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (5,713 ) (12,173 ) Deferred income taxes (7,301 ) — Long-term debt — (2,514 ) Cash paid for acquisitions $ 182,600 $ 123,012

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets Held for Sale Activity	The changes in Assets held for sale for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 21,039 Transfers in 599 Tangible asset impairment charges (100 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 21,538

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net	Goodwill and Other intangibles, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 3,967,344 $ 3,908,484 Other intangibles—net Customer relationships—amortizable: Gross carrying amount $ 165,199 $ 1,393,799 Accumulated amortization (47,300 ) (1,260,011 ) Net carrying value 117,899 133,788 Noncompete agreements—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 3,950 800 Accumulated amortization (932 ) (507 ) Net carrying value 3,018 293 Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing 252,800 252,800 Total Other intangibles—net $ 373,717 $ 386,881

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall, were as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 44,000 $ — $ — $ 44,000 Interest rate swaps $ 6,771 — 6,771 $ 44,000 $ 6,771 $ — $ 50,771 Liabilities Interest rate swaps $ — $ 2,769 $ — $ 2,769 Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions — — $ 1,000 1,000 $ — $ 2,769 $ 1,000 $ 3,769 December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 31,600 $ — $ — $ 31,600 Liabilities Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions $ — $ — $ 9,775 $ 9,775
Schedule of Balance Sheet Location and Fair Value of Company’s Interest Rate Swaps	The following table presents the balance sheet location and fair value of the interest rate swaps at September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Balance at September 30, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent assets $ 6,771 Interest rate swaps Other current liabilities $ (2,769 )
Schedule of Effect of Company Interest Rate Swaps in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the effect of the Company’s interest rate swaps in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Location of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax For the 13-weeks ended September 30, 2017 Interest rate swaps $ 1,888 Interest expense─net $ 557 For the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 Interest rate swaps $ 1,888 Interest expense─net $ 557

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Total Debt	Total debt consisted of the following (in thousands): Interest Rate at Debt Description Maturity September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 ABL Facility October 20, 2020 — % $ — $ 30,000 2012 ABS Facility September 21, 2020 2.23 600,000 645,000 Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan (net of $11,598 and $13,318 of unamortized deferred financing costs) June 27, 2023 3.98 2,160,902 2,175,682 2016 Senior Notes (net of $6,468 and $7,185 of unamortized deferred financing costs) June 15, 2024 5.88 593,532 592,815 Obligations under capital leases 2018–2025 2.36 - 6.18 338,295 305,544 Other debt 2018–2031 5.75 - 9.00 9,970 32,672 Total debt 3,702,699 3,781,713 Current portion of long-term debt (106,052 ) (75,962 ) Long-term debt $ 3,596,647 $ 3,705,751

Restructuring Liabilities (Tabl

Restructuring Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Restructuring Liabilities	The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Severance and Related Costs Facility Closing Costs Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 22,596 $ 865 $ 23,461 Current period charges 5,937 — 5,937 Change in estimate (2,402 ) (256 ) (2,658 ) Payments and usage—net of accretion (16,870 ) (109 ) (16,979 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 9,261 $ 500 $ 9,761

Retirement Plans (Tables)

Retirement Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	The components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) for pension and other postretirement benefits, for Company sponsored plans, are provided below (in thousands): 13-Weeks Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Components of Net periodic benefit costs (credits) Service cost $ 755 $ 962 $ 7 $ 9 Interest cost 9,329 10,114 68 73 Expected return on plan assets (11,943 ) (12,072 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost 35 39 2 2 Amortization of net loss (gain) 785 2,063 (86 ) (17 ) Settlements 1,000 750 — — Net periodic benefit costs (credits) $ (39 ) $ 1,856 $ (9 ) $ 67 39-Weeks Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Components of Net periodic benefit costs Service cost $ 1,767 $ 2,887 $ 26 $ 28 Interest cost 29,606 30,344 212 221 Expected return on plan assets (35,871 ) (36,220 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost 104 118 5 5 Amortization of net loss (gain) 2,886 6,191 (112 ) (53 ) Settlements 3,000 2,250 — — Net periodic benefit costs $ 1,492 $ 5,570 $ 131 $ 201

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: 13-Weeks Ended 39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Numerator: Net income (in thousands) $ 95,551 $ 133,011 $ 187,825 $ 132,930 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding 223,807,520 220,608,821 222,641,854 193,269,252 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 2,054,754 4,445,230 3,683,857 3,536,738 Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding 225,862,274 225,054,051 226,325,711 196,805,990 Basic earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.60 $ 0.84 $ 0.69 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.42 $ 0.59 $ 0.83 $ 0.68

Changes in Accumulated Other 33

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table presents changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the periods presented (in thousands): 13-Weeks Ended 39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans: Balance at beginning of period (1) $ (116,826 ) $ (90,621 ) $ (119,363 ) $ (74,378 ) Reclassification adjustments: Amortization of prior service cost (2) (3) 37 41 109 123 Amortization of net loss (2) (3) 699 2,046 2,774 6,138 Settlements (2) (3) 1,000 750 3,000 2,250 Prior year correction (4) — — — (21,917 ) Total before income tax 1,736 2,837 5,883 (13,406 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 677 (5,199 ) 2,287 (5,199 ) Current period comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,059 8,036 3,596 (8,207 ) Balance at end of period (1) $ (115,767 ) $ (82,585 ) $ (115,767 ) $ (82,585 ) Interest rate swap derivative cash flow hedge: Balance at beginning of period (1) $ — $ — $ — $ — Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 3,091 — 3,091 — Amounts reclassified to interest expense−net 911 — 911 — Total before income tax 4,002 — 4,002 — Income tax provision 1,557 — 1,557 — Current period comprehensive income, net of tax 2,445 — 2,445 — Balance at end of period (1) $ 2,445 $ — $ 2,445 $ — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss at end of period (1) $ (113,322 ) $ (82,585 ) $ (113,322 ) $ (82,585 ) (1) Amounts are presented net of tax. (2) Included in the computation of Net periodic benefit costs. See Note 13, Retirement Plans, for additional information. (3) Included in Distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. (4) Correction of a computational error related to a third quarter 2015 pension curtailment. See discussion below.

Overview and Basis of Present34

Overview and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2017Segment
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Business segment | Segment		1
Senior Notes [Member]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Principal redeemed | $	$ 1,090
Interest Rate	8.50%	5.88%
Contractual Maturity	Jun. 30, 2019
Loss on early redemption premium | $	$ 23
IPO [Member]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Transaction date	Jun. 1, 2016
Number of shares sold | shares	51,111,111
Price per share | $ / shares	$ 23
Price per share net of underwriting discounts | $ / shares	$ 21.9075

Business Acquisitions - Additio

Business Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Cash consideration for acquisition	$ 183,000	$ 123,000
Contingent consideration period	2 years
Earnout contingent consideration paid for business acquisition	$ 8,000
Contingent consideration included as part of fair value of assets and liabilities as on acquisition date	6,375
Aggregate contingent consideration outstanding for acquisition	6,000
Estimated fair value of earnout liabilities	$ 1,000

Business Acquisitions - Purchas

Business Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocations Recognized for Business Acquisitions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 17,108	$ 22,871
Inventories	25,232	9,493
Other current assets	411	732
Property and equipment	29,492	24,119
Goodwill	59,307	32,570
Other intangible assets	72,050	64,130
Accounts payable	(7,986)	(16,216)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(5,713)	(12,173)
Deferred income taxes	(7,301)
Long-term debt		(2,514)
Cash paid for acquisitions	$ 182,600	$ 123,012

Inventories - Additional Inform

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO balance sheet reserves	$ 130		$ 130		$ 116
Effect of LIFO reserves on cost of goods sold	$ (26)	$ (7)	$ 14	$ (25)

Accounts Receivable Financing38

Accounts Receivable Financing Program - Additional Information (Detail) - 2012 ABS Facility [Member] - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Cash collateral held	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts receivable	$ 1,053,000,000	$ 923,000,000

Assets Held for Sale - Schedule

Assets Held for Sale - Schedule of Assets Held for Sale Activity (Detail) - Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 21,039
Transfers in	599
Tangible asset impairment charges	(100)
Balance at end of the year	$ 21,538

Property and Equipment - Additi

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 1,899		$ 1,899		$ 1,724
Depreciation expense	$ 71	$ 66	$ 210	$ 198
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of assets			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of assets			40 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible41

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense		$ 10,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 85,000,000	$ 116,000,000
Goodwill, impairment	$ 0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment	$ 0
Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of the reporting unit		40.00%		40.00%		50.00%
Comparative Market Multiples [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of the reporting unit		40.00%		40.00%		35.00%
Comparative Market Transaction Multiples [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of the reporting unit		20.00%		20.00%		15.00%
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets				2 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets				4 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets				2 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets				4 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible42

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 3,967,344	$ 3,908,484
Total Other intangibles—net	373,717	386,881
Brand Names and Trademarks [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing	252,800	252,800
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	165,199	1,393,799
Accumulated amortization	(47,300)	(1,260,011)
Net carrying value	117,899	133,788
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	3,950	800
Accumulated amortization	(932)	(507)
Net carrying value	$ 3,018	$ 293

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 01, 2016
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Transfers of assets from level 1 to level 2		$ 0		$ 0
Transfers of assets from level 2 to level 1		0		0
Transfers of liabilities from level 1 to level 2		0		0
Transfers of liabilities from level 2 to level 1		0		0
Transfers of assets into level 3		0		0
Transfers of assets out of level 3		0		0
Transfers of liabilities into level 3		0		0
Transfers of liabilities out of level 3		$ 0		0
Contingent consideration in the event of certain operating results are achieved, period		2 years
Total debt fair value debt		$ 3,800,000,000		3,800,000,000
Net carrying value of debt		3,700,000,000		3,800,000,000
Scenario Forecast [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to income			$ 3,000,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of company's other indebtedness		$ 75,000,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate		5.88%			8.50%
Debt instrument, maturity date		Jun. 15, 2024
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate		3.98%
Debt instrument, maturity date		Jun. 27, 2023
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate swap agreements term	4 years
Notional amount of debt hedged	$ 1,100,000,000
Notional amount of debt hedged	$ 825,000,000
Aggregate rate on notional amount	4.47%
Variable rate on notional amount	1.72%
Basis spread on variable rate on notional amount	2.75%
Net carrying value of debt		$ 1,100,000,000
The 2016 Senior Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate		5.875%
Debt instrument, maturity date		Jun. 15, 2024
Fair value of Senior Notes		$ 600,000,000		600,000,000
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		0		0
Liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		$ 0		$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions	$ 6,000
Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member]
Assets
Money market funds	44,000	$ 31,600
Interest rate swaps	6,771
Total assets	50,771
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	2,769
Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions	1,000	9,775
Total liabilities	3,769
Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Money market funds	44,000	31,600
Total assets	44,000
Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Interest rate swaps	6,771
Total assets	6,771
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	2,769
Total liabilities	2,769
Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable for business acquisitions	1,000	$ 9,775
Total liabilities	$ 1,000

Fair Value Measurements - Sch45

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Balance Sheet Location and Fair Value of Company's Interest Rate Swaps (Detail) - Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Other Non current Assets [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps	$ 6,771
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps	$ (2,769)

Fair Value Measurements - Sch46

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Effect of Company Interest Rate Swaps in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - Interest Expense - Net [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	$ 1,888	$ 1,888
Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax	$ 557	$ 557

Debt - Components of Total Debt

Debt - Components of Total Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 01, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3,702,699	$ 3,781,713
Current portion of long-term debt	(106,052)	(75,962)
Long-term debt	3,596,647	3,705,751
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 2,160,902	2,175,682
Contractual Maturity	Jun. 27, 2023
Interest Rate	3.98%
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 593,532	592,815
Contractual Maturity	Jun. 15, 2024
Interest Rate	5.88%		8.50%
Obligations Under Capital Leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 338,295	305,544
Obligations Under Capital Leases [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity	2,018
Interest Rate	2.36%
Obligations Under Capital Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity	2,025
Interest Rate	6.18%
ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		30,000
Contractual Maturity	Oct. 20, 2020
2012 ABS Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 600,000	645,000
Contractual Maturity	Sep. 21, 2020
Interest Rate	2.23%
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 9,970	$ 32,672
Other Debt [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity	2,018
Interest Rate	5.75%
Other Debt [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity	2,031
Interest Rate	9.00%

Debt - Components of Total De48

Debt - Components of Total Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 11,598	$ 13,318
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 6,468	$ 7,185

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3.7	$ 3.8
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1.1
Percentage of total debt borrowed at fixed rate	55.00%
Percentage of total debt borrowed at floating rate	45.00%

Debt - Revolving Credit Agreeme

Debt - Revolving Credit Agreement - Additional Information (Detail) - ABL Senior Secured Revolving Facility [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,300,000,000
Revolving credit facility, outstanding amount	0
Available capacity on the ABL Facility	$ 889,000,000
Interest rate	ABR, plus 1.50% or the London Inter Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.50%.
Interest rate	ABR plus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 1.25%
Interest rate on letter of credit fees	1.25%
Revolving credit facility unused commitment fee	0.25%
Standby Letters of Credit for Self Insurance Program [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	$ 322,000,000
Other Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	3,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, outstanding amount	411,000,000
ABL Tranche A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000
ABL Tranche A-1 [Member] | ABR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.50%
ABL Tranche A-1 [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.50%
ABL Tranche A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,200,000,000
Maturity date description	The maximum borrowing available is $1,300 million, with ABL Tranche A-1 at $100 million, and ABL Tranche A at $1,200 million.
ABL Tranche A [Member] | ABR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.25%
ABL Tranche A [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.25%
Obligations Under Capital Leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	$ 86,000,000

Debt - Accounts Receivable Fina

Debt - Accounts Receivable Financing Program - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2017	Sep. 19, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maturity date	Sep. 21, 2020	Sep. 30, 2018
Lender fees and third party costs			$ 1,000,000
Total debt			3,700,000,000	$ 3,800,000,000
2012 ABS Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			800,000,000
Total debt			600,000,000
Available capacity			$ 146,000,000
Interest rate description			LIBOR plus 1.00%
Percentage of unused commitment fee			0.35%
2012 ABS Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate			1.00%

Debt - Term Loan Agreement - Ad

Debt - Term Loan Agreement - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2017	Feb. 17, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt			$ 3,700,000,000		$ 3,700,000,000		$ 3,800,000,000
Interest expense			43,211,000	$ 48,956,000	126,099,000	$ 189,759,000
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs			11,598,000		11,598,000		$ 13,318,000
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt			1,100,000,000		1,100,000,000
Interest rate swap agreements term	4 years
Notional amount of debt hedged	$ 1,100,000,000
Notional amount of debt hedged	$ 825,000,000
Derivative interest rate	4.47%
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt			2,161,000,000		2,161,000,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs		$ 13,000,000	$ 12,000,000		12,000,000
Principal repayments					$ 5,500,000
Reduction of basis points		(25.00%)
Interest rate above base rate		1.75%
Floor interest rate on basis spread		0.75%
Interest expense		$ 400,000
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs		$ 200,000
Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate		2.75%

Debt - Senior Notes - Additiona

Debt - Senior Notes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3,700	$ 3,800
2016 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	594
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 6
Interest Rate	5.875%
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	105.875%
Redemption premium percentage	40.00%
2016 Senior Notes [Member] | On or After June 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	102.938%
2016 Senior Notes [Member] | June 15, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	101.469%
2016 Senior Notes [Member] | June 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	100.00%

Debt - Other Debt - Additional

Debt - Other Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3,700	$ 3,800
Obligations Under Capital Leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	338
State Industrial Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other debt	$ 10

Debt - Debt Transactions and Lo

Debt - Debt Transactions and Loss on Extinguishment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 11,483		$ 53,632
Old Senior Notes [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 54,000

Debt - Restrictive Covenants -

Debt - Restrictive Covenants - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Restricted payment capacity	$ 622
Restricted asset	$ 2,123

Restructuring Liabilities - Sum

Restructuring Liabilities - Summary of Changes in Restructuring Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 23,461
Current period charges	5,937	$ 36,000
Change in estimate	(2,658)
Payments and usage—net of accretion	(16,979)
Balance at end of period	9,761
Severance and Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	22,596
Current period charges	5,937
Change in estimate	(2,402)
Payments and usage—net of accretion	(16,870)
Balance at end of period	9,261
Facility Closing Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	865
Change in estimate	(256)
Payments and usage—net of accretion	(109)
Balance at end of period	$ 500

Restructuring Liabilities - Add

Restructuring Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance and related costs	$ 3,000
Severance and related costs	$ 5,937	$ 36,000
Facility closing costs related to a lease termination settlement		$ 3,000

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Sep. 18, 2017	Jun. 01, 2016	Jan. 08, 2016	Jan. 04, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from common stock sales							$ 2,850,000
Termination fee		$ 31,000,000
Aggregate fees and expenses							$ 5,000,000
Cash distribution paid			$ 666,000,000
Cash distribution paid to Sponsors				$ 657,000,000
Distribution declared and paid per share			$ 3.94				$ 3.94
Dividends payment description						The Company has no current plans to pay future dividends, and has never paid dividends on its common stock, other than the January 2016 one-time cash distribution. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors, and could be limited by debt covenants that restrict USF’s ability to make cash distributions to US Foods.
KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of services rendered in connection with debt refinancing transactions					$ 1,000,000
USF Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount			$ 314,000,000
Follow-on Offerings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from common stock sales	$ 0
Secondary Offerings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses related to shares sold	$ 5,000,000							$ 1,000,000
IPO [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares sold		51,111,111
IPO [Member] | KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Underwriter discounts and commissions					$ 5,000,000
Sponsor | Follow-on Offerings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares sold	127,400,000
Sponsor ownership interest percentage	9.00%
Entities Affiliated [Member] | Amended and Restated 2016 Term Loan [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of Company's outstanding debt managed by affiliate						1.00%

Retirement Plans - Components o

Retirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 755	$ 962	$ 1,767	$ 2,887
Interest cost	9,329	10,114	29,606	30,344
Expected return on plan assets	(11,943)	(12,072)	(35,871)	(36,220)
Amortization of prior service cost	35	39	104	118
Amortization of net loss (gain)	785	2,063	2,886	6,191
Settlements	1,000	750	3,000	2,250
Net periodic benefit costs (credits)	(39)	1,856	1,492	5,570
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Service cost	7	9	26	28
Interest cost	68	73	212	221
Amortization of prior service cost	2	2	5	5
Amortization of net loss (gain)	(86)	(17)	(112)	(53)
Net periodic benefit costs (credits)	$ (9)	$ 67	$ 131	$ 201

Retirement Plans - Additional I

Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan lump sum settlement payments estimated			$ 100
Contribution to defined benefit and other post retirement plans					$ 36	$ 36
Company's contributions to plan		$ 9		$ 8	26	24
Defined Contribution Plan 401K [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Company's contributions to plan		$ 11		$ 10	$ 34	$ 32
Defined Contribution Plan 401K [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Maximum Company matching contribution					4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan 401K [Member] | First 3% of Participants Compensation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Matching contributions					100.00%
Participant's compensation for which company matches contribution					3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan 401K [Member] | Next 2% of Participants Compensation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Matching contributions					50.00%
Participant's compensation for which company matches contribution					2.00%
Scenario Forecast [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan non-cash settlement charges	$ 25						$ 30

Earnings Per Share - Schedule o

Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Numerator:
Net income	$ 95,551	$ 133,011	$ 187,825	$ 132,930
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	223,807,520	220,608,821	222,641,854	193,269,252
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	2,054,754	4,445,230	3,683,857	3,536,738
Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding	225,862,274	225,054,051	226,325,711	196,805,990
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.60	$ 0.84	$ 0.69
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.42	$ 0.59	$ 0.83	$ 0.68

Changes in Accumulated Other 63

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
BEGINNING BALANCE			$ 2,537,650
ENDING BALANCE	$ 2,745,184		2,745,184
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
BEGINNING BALANCE	(116,826)	$ (90,621)	(119,363)	$ (74,378)
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax	1,736	2,837	5,883	(13,406)
Income tax provision (benefit)	677	(5,199)	2,287	(5,199)
Current period comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,059	8,036	3,596	(8,207)
ENDING BALANCE	(115,767)	(82,585)	(115,767)	(82,585)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Amortization Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax	37	41	109	123
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax	699	2,046	2,774	6,138
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Settlement Curtailment Gain Loss Net Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax	1,000	750	3,000	2,250
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Prior Period Correction Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax				(21,917)
AOCI Attributable to Parent
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
ENDING BALANCE	(113,322)	$ (82,585)	(113,322)	$ (82,585)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total before income tax	4,002		4,002
Income tax provision	1,557		1,557
Current period comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,445		2,445
ENDING BALANCE	2,445		2,445
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	3,091		3,091
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense - Net [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from Other comprehensive loss, before tax	$ 911		$ 911

Changes in Accumulated Other 64

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
Increase in pension obligation	$ 22

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rates	35.00%	(143.00%)	29.00%	(143.00%)
Variation of effective tax rate from federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Income tax benefit related to excess tax benefits	$ 7,000		$ 27,000
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		$ (101,000)		$ (101,000)
Income tax benefit related to settlement	$ 51,268	(78,359)	$ 78,203	(78,117)
Deferred Income Tax Valuation Allowances [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax benefit related to settlement		$ (80,000)		$ (80,000)

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	$ 813
Purchase commitments due in remainder of 2017	794
Purchase commitments due in 2018	19
Electricity [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	5
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	51
Purchase commitments due in remainder of 2017	18
Purchase commitments due in 2018	$ 33

Business Information - Addition

Business Information - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating business segments	1