Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) 10-Q 6 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Oct. 30, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 27, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	COKE
Entity Registrant Name	COCA COLA BOTTLING CO CONSOLIDATED /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	317,540
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-03
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Common Stock [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,141,447
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,150,782

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Net sales	$ 618,806	$ 457,676	$ 1,686,742	$ 1,305,731
Cost of sales	380,270	272,734	1,026,516	778,936
Gross margin	238,536	184,942	660,226	526,795
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	210,851	156,496	577,323	454,969
Income from operations	27,685	28,446	82,903	71,826
Interest expense, net	6,686	7,333	20,751	21,899
Other income (expense)	(3,992)	0	(3,003)	0
Gain on exchange of franchise territory	0	0	8,807	0
Gain on sale of business	22,651	0	22,651	0
Income before income taxes	39,658	21,113	90,607	49,927
Income tax expense	12,099	7,408	31,174	17,789
Net income	27,559	13,705	59,433	32,138
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,006	1,573	4,722	3,774
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 25,553	$ 12,132	$ 54,711	$ 28,364
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 2.75	$ 1.31	$ 5.89	$ 3.06
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141	7,141	7,141
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 2.74	$ 1.30	$ 5.87	$ 3.05
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution	9,332	9,311	9,327	9,306
Cash dividends per share:
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Basic net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 2.75	$ 1.31	$ 5.89	$ 3.06
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,151	2,130	2,146	2,125
Diluted net income per share based on net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated:
Common Stock	$ 2.73	$ 1.30	$ 5.85	$ 3.04
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution	2,191	2,170	2,186	2,165
Cash dividends per share:
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 27,559	$ 13,705	$ 59,433	$ 32,138
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1	(4)	(3)	(4)
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	490	277	1,467	795
Prior service costs	7	5	18	16
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	442	344	1,323	1,035
Prior service costs	(518)	(231)	(1,550)	(696)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	422	391	1,255	1,146
Comprehensive income	27,981	14,096	60,688	33,284
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,006	1,573	4,722	3,774
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 25,975	$ 12,523	$ 55,966	$ 29,510

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 40,491	$ 9,095	$ 23,067
Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,777, $1,330 and $1,490, respectively	175,930	125,726	121,466
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	42,349	22,741	33,074
Accounts receivable, other	22,520	14,531	15,660
Inventories	94,148	70,740	80,123
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	39,972	44,168	30,460
Total current assets	415,410	287,001	303,850
Property, plant and equipment, net	446,783	358,232	327,238
Leased property under capital leases, net	41,682	42,971	44,470
Other assets	63,509	60,832	60,497
Franchise rights	527,540	520,672	520,672
Goodwill	113,835	106,220	103,294
Other identifiable intangible assets, net	102,088	57,148	17,104
Total assets	1,710,847	1,433,076	1,377,125
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of debt	164,757	0	0
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	6,945	6,446	6,325
Accounts payable, trade	78,872	58,640	49,477
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	85,890	51,227	47,093
Other accrued liabilities	93,098	68,775	73,856
Accrued compensation	40,562	38,677	31,953
Accrued interest payable	6,177	3,655	9,107
Total current liabilities	476,301	227,420	217,811
Deferred income taxes	138,288	140,000	150,543
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations	122,778	134,100	80,993
Other liabilities	225,928	177,250	141,625
Obligations under capital leases	50,505	52,604	54,243
Long-term debt	384,155	444,759	443,709
Total liabilities	$ 1,397,955	$ 1,176,133	$ 1,088,924
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Equity:
Capital in excess of par value	$ 113,064	$ 110,860	$ 110,860
Retained earnings	258,704	210,957	210,285
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(88,659)	(89,914)	(57,030)
Total equity before treasury stock	296,090	244,863	277,075
Less-Treasury stock, at cost:
Total equity of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	234,836	183,609	215,821
Noncontrolling interest	78,056	73,334	72,380
Total equity	312,892	256,943	288,201
Total liabilities and equity	1,710,847	1,433,076	1,377,125
Common Stock [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	10,204	10,204	10,204
Less-Treasury stock, at cost:
Treasury stock	60,845	60,845	60,845
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	2,777	2,756	2,756
Less-Treasury stock, at cost:
Treasury stock	$ 409	$ 409	$ 409

Consolidated Balance Sheets (U5

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,777	$ 1,330	$ 1,490
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	10,203,821	10,203,821	10,203,821
Treasury stock, shares	3,062,374	3,062,374	3,062,374
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,778,896	2,757,976	2,757,976
Treasury stock, shares	628,114	628,114	628,114

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total Equity of CCBCC [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]Total Equity of CCBCC [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$ 259,926	$ 10,204	$ 108,942	$ 188,869	$ (58,176)	$ (61,254)	$ 191,320	$ 68,606		$ 2,735
Net income	32,138			28,364			28,364	3,774
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,146				1,146		1,146
Cash dividends paid Common ($.75 per share)	(5,356)			(5,356)			(5,356)		$ (1,592)		$ (1,592)	$ (1,592)
Stock compensation adjustments	176		176				176
Issuance of shares of Class B Common Stock	1,763		1,742				1,763			21
Ending Balance at Sep. 28, 2014	288,201	10,204	110,860	210,285	(57,030)	(61,254)	215,821	72,380		2,756
Beginning Balance at Dec. 28, 2014	256,943	10,204	110,860	210,957	(89,914)	(61,254)	183,609	73,334		2,756
Net income	59,433			54,711			54,711	4,722
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,255				1,255		1,255
Cash dividends paid Common ($.75 per share)	(5,356)			(5,356)			(5,356)		$ (1,608)		$ (1,608)	$ (1,608)
Issuance of shares of Class B Common Stock	2,225		2,204				2,225			21
Ending Balance at Sep. 27, 2015	$ 312,892	$ 10,204	$ 113,064	$ 258,704	$ (88,659)	$ (61,254)	$ 234,836	$ 78,056		$ 2,777

Consolidated Statements of Cha7

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cash dividend per share	0.75	0.75
Total Equity of CCBCC [Member]
Cash dividend per share	0.75	0.75
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Class B common stock shares issued	20,920	20,900
Class B Common Stock [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Class B Common Stock [Member] | Total Equity of CCBCC [Member]
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.75	$ 0.75

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 59,433	$ 32,138
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense	56,299	44,358
Amortization of intangibles	2,110	377
Deferred income taxes	(3,489)	655
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	679	231
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	148	0
Gain on exchange of franchise territory	(8,807)	0
Gain on sale of business	(22,651)	0
Amortization of debt costs	1,491	1,438
Amortization of deferred gain related to terminated interest rate agreements	(125)	(420)
Stock compensation expense	5,674	2,272
Fair value adjustment of acquisition-related contingent consideration	3,003	0
Increase in current assets less current liabilities (exclusive of acquisition)	(16,381)	(20,370)
Increase in other noncurrent assets (exclusive of acquisition)	(3,447)	(3,362)
Decrease in other noncurrent liabilities (exclusive of acquisition)	(1,444)	(7,343)
Other	(10)	(6)
Total adjustments	13,050	17,830
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,483	49,968
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment (exclusive of acquisition)	(104,422)	(61,357)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	274	1,212
Proceeds from the sale of BYB Brands, Inc.	26,360	0
Acquisition of new territories, net of cash acquired	(52,739)	(12,163)
Net cash used in investing activities	(130,527)	(72,308)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	269,000	85,000
Payment on revolving credit facilities	(65,000)	(40,000)
Payment of debt	(100,000)	0
Cash dividends paid	(6,964)	(6,948)
Excess tax expense from stock-based compensation	0	176
Payment on acquisition related contingent consideration	(2,405)	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(4,889)	(4,420)
Debt issuance costs (revolving credit facility)	(214)	0
Other	(88)	(162)
Net cash provided by financing activities	89,440	33,646
Net increase in cash	31,396	11,306
Cash at beginning of period	9,095	11,761
Cash at end of period	40,491	23,067
Significant noncash investing and financing activities:
Issuance of Class B Common Stock in connection with stock award	2,225	1,763
Capital lease obligations incurred	3,361	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment accrued and recorded in accounts payable, trade	$ 6,430	$ 2,854

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	1. Significant Accounting Policies The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting policies followed in the presentation of interim financial results are consistent with those followed on an annual basis. These policies are presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2014 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures	2. Acquisitions and Divestitures During 2015, the Company completed its acquisitions of distribution territories announced as part of the April 2013 letter of intent signed with The Coca-Cola Company. The completed expansion of the Company’s distribution territory includes distribution rights in parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana served by Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. (“CCR”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. At the closings of each of the expansion territories (excluding the Lexington-for-Jackson exchange described below), the Company signed a Comprehensive Beverage Agreement (“CBA”) for each of the territories which has a term of ten years and is renewable by the Company indefinitely for successive additional terms of ten years each unless earlier terminated as provided therein. Under the CBAs, the Company will make a quarterly sub-bottling payment to CCR on a continuing basis for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell specified covered beverages and related products, as defined in the agreements. The quarterly sub-bottling payment, which is accounted for as contingent consideration, is based on sales of certain beverages and beverage products that are sold under the same trademarks that identify a covered beverage, related product (each as defined in the CBA) or certain cross-licensed brands. The CBA imposes certain obligations on the Company with respect to serving the expansion territories that failure to meet could result in termination of a CBA if the Company fails to take corrective measures within a specified time frame. 2014 Expansion Territories On May 23, 2014, the Company acquired the Johnson City and Morristown, Tennessee territory, and on October 24, 2014, the Company acquired the Knoxville, Tennessee territory (“2014 Expansion Territories”) from CCR. The fair values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities as of the acquisition dates are summarized as follows: Johnson City/ Morristown Knoxville In Thousands Territory Territory Cash $ 46 $ 108 Inventories 1,150 2,100 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 548 1,905 Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company 496 0 Property, plant and equipment 8,495 17,229 Other assets 142 1,019 Goodwill 557 4,684 Other identifiable intangible assets 13,800 37,400 Total acquired assets $ 25,234 $ 64,445 Current liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) $ 1,005 $ 2,426 Current liabilities 23 2,351 Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company 0 105 Other liabilities (including deferred taxes) 473 796 Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) 11,564 27,834 Total assumed liabilities $ 13,065 $ 33,512 The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is as follows: Johnson City/ Morristown Knoxville Estimated In Thousands Territory Territory Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 13,200 $ 36,400 40 years Customer lists 600 1,000 12 years Total $ 13,800 $ 37,400 The goodwill of $0.6 million and $4.7 million for the Johnson City/Morristown and Knoxville, Territories, respectively, is primarily attributed to the workforce. Goodwill of $0.1 million and $4.5 million for the Johnson City/Morristown and Knoxville Territories, respectively, is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. During Q3 2015, the Company made certain measurement period adjustments as a result of purchase price changes to reflect the revised opening balance sheets for the Johnson City/Morristown and Knoxville, Tennessee territories. The effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements of these measurement period adjustments was immaterial. These adjustments are included in the opening balance sheets presented above. YTD 2015 Expansion Territories During the first nine months of 2015 (“YTD 2015”), the Company closed on the acquisitions of the following distribution territories from CCR: Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana; and Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky (“YTD 2015 Expansion Territories”). The details of the transactions are included below. Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions On December 5, 2014, the Company and CCR entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “December 2014-I Asset Purchase Agreement”) related to the territory served by CCR through CCR’s facilities and equipment located in Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee (the “January Expansion Territory”). The closing of this transaction occurred on January 30, 2015 for a cash purchase price of $13.8 million, which will remain subject to adjustment until March 13, 2016 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the December 2014-I Asset Purchase Agreement. Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana Territory Acquisitions On December 17, 2014, the Company and CCR entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “December 2014-II Asset Purchase Agreement”) related to the territory served by CCR through CCR’s facilities and equipment located in Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana (the “February Expansion Territory”). The closing of this transaction occurred on February 27, 2015, for a cash purchase price of $19.8 million, which will remain subject to adjustment until April 7, 2016 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the December 2014-II Asset Purchase Agreement. Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky Territory Acquisitions On February 13, 2015, the Company and CCR entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “February Asset Purchase Agreement”) related to the territory served by CCR through CCR’s facilities and equipment located in Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky (the “May Expansion Territory”). The closing of this transaction occurred on May 1, 2015, for a cash purchase price of $7.5 million, which will remain subject to adjustment until June 12, 2016 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the February Asset Purchase Agreement. The fair values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories are summarized as follows: In Thousands January Expansion Territory February Expansion Territory May Expansion Territory Cash $ 59 $ 105 $ 45 Inventories 1,238 1,268 1,045 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,040 1,748 332 Property, plant and equipment 6,695 16,574 6,584 Other assets (including deferred taxes) 435 965 422 Goodwill 1,238 4,042 952 Other identifiable intangible assets 17,750 29,600 1,700 Total acquired assets $ 28,455 $ 54,302 $ 11,080 Current liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) $ 843 $ 1,659 $ 281 Other current liabilities 125 806 524 Other liabilities 0 992 10 Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) 13,729 31,052 2,748 Total assumed liabilities $ 14,697 $ 34,509 $ 3,563 The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets of the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories are as follows: In Thousands January Expansion Territory February Expansion Territory May Expansion Territory Estimated Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 17,200 $ 28,400 $ 1,500 40 years Customer lists 550 1,200 200 12 years Total $ 17,750 $ 29,600 $ 1,700 The goodwill of $1.2 million, $4.0 million and $1.0 million for the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories, respectively, is primarily attributed to the workforce. Goodwill of $0.2 million, $2.1 million and $0.1 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes for the January Expansion Territory, February Expansion Territory and May Expansion Territory, respectively. The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price of the 2014 Expansion Territories and YTD 2015 Expansion Territories to the individual acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The valuations are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, but any adjustments are not expected to be material. The financial results of both the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories and the Lexington-for-Jackson territory (discussed below) have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from their respective acquisition dates. These territories contributed $84.7 million in net sales and $1.3 million to operating income during the third quarter of 2015 (“Q3 2015”). These territories contributed $175.2 million in net sales and $5.7 million to operating income during YTD 2015. The anticipated range of amounts the Company could pay annually under the acquisition related contingent consideration arrangements for the 2014 Expansion Territories and the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories is between $6 million and $11 million. As of September 27, 2015, the Company has recorded a liability of $93.1 million to reflect the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration related to the future sub-bottling payments. The contingent consideration was valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model based on internal forecasts and the weighted average cost of capital derived from market data. The contingent consideration is reassessed and adjusted to fair value each quarter through other income (expense). During YTD 2015, the Company recorded an unfavorable fair value adjustment to the contingent consideration liability of $3.0 million primarily due to a change in the risk-free interest rate. 2015 Asset Exchange Agreement On October 17, 2014, the Company and CCR entered into an agreement (the “Asset Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which CCR agreed to exchange certain assets of CCR relating to the marketing, promotion, distribution and sale of Coca-Cola and other beverage products in the territory served by CCR’s facilities and equipment located in Lexington, Kentucky (the “Lexington Expansion Territory”), including the rights to produce such beverages in the Lexington Expansion Territory, in exchange for certain assets of the Company relating to the marketing, promotion, distribution and sale of Coca-Cola and other beverage products in the territory served by the Company’s facilities and equipment located in Jackson, Tennessee, including the rights to produce such beverages in that territory. The Company and CCR closed the Asset Exchange Transaction on May 1, 2015. The net assets received in the exchange, after deducting the value of certain retained assets and retained liabilities, was approximately $10.3 million, which was paid at closing. The value of the net assets exchanged remain subject to adjustment until June 12, 2016 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Asset Exchange Agreement. The fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities related to the Lexington Expansion Territory as of the exchange date is summarized as follows: Lexington Expansion In Thousands Territory Cash $ 56 Inventories 2,712 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 447 Property, plant and equipment 12,682 Other assets 48 Franchise rights 18,200 Goodwill 2,533 Other identifiable intangible assets 1,000 Total acquired assets $ 37,678 Current liabilities $ 926 Total assumed liabilities $ 926 The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets related to the Lexington Expansion Territory as of the exchange date is as follows: Lexington Expansion Estimated In Thousands Territory Useful Lives Franchise rights $ 18,200 Indefinite Distribution agreements 200 40 years Customer lists 800 12 years Total $ 19,200 The goodwill related to the Lexington Expansion Territory is primarily attributed to the workforce of the territories. Goodwill of $2.5 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price for the Lexington Expansion Territory to the individual acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The valuations are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, but any adjustments are not expected to be material. The carrying value of assets exchanged related to the Jackson territory was $17.5 million, resulting in a gain on the exchange of $8.8 million. This gain was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the line item titled “Gain on exchange of franchise territory”. This amount is subject to change upon completion of the final determination value of the net assets exchanged in the transaction. The amount of goodwill and franchise rights allocated to the Jackson territory was determined using a relative fair value approach comparing the fair value of the Jackson territory to the fair value of the overall Nonalcoholic Beverages reporting unit. Asset Purchase Agreement for Next Phase Territories On September 23, 2015, the Company and CCR entered into an asset purchase agreement pursuant to which CCR will grant the Company exclusive rights for the distribution, promotion, marketing and sale of products owned and licensed by The Coca-Cola Company in the following additional territories served by CCR: (i) eastern and northern Virginia, (ii) the entire state of Maryland, (iii) the District of Columbia, and (iv) parts of Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and West Virginia (the “Next Phase Territories”). The Next Phase Territories are the first phase of the proposed franchise territory expansion contemplated by the non-binding letter of intent entered into by the Company and The Coca-Cola Company on May 12, 2015. Pursuant to such asset purchase agreement, the Company will (i) purchase from CCR in a series of closings certain rights relating to the distribution, promotion, marketing and sale of cross-licensed brands currently distributed by CCR in the Next Phase Territories and certain assets related to the distribution, promotion, marketing and sale of both The Coca-Cola Company brands and cross-licensed brands currently distributed by CCR in the Next Phase Territories and (ii) assume certain liabilities and obligations of CCR relating to the business currently conducted by CCR in the Next Phase Territories. It is a condition to each closing that the Company and CCR enter into a CBA with respect to the portion of the Next Phase Territories that is the subject of such closing that is substantially the same as the form of CBA currently in effect in the 2014 Expansion Territories and YTD 2015 Expansion Territories. Concurrent with their execution of the asset purchase agreement for the Next Phase Territories, the Company, CCR and The Coca-Cola Company executed a territory conversion agreement, which provides that each of the CBAs executed by the Company, including the CBAs for each of the Next Phase Territories, as well as certain other bottling agreements would be amended, restated and converted (upon the occurrence of certain events) to a new and final comprehensive beverage agreement. Sale of BYB Brands, Inc. On August 24, 2015, the Company sold BYB Brands, Inc. (“BYB”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company to The Coca-Cola Company. Pursuant to the stock purchase agreement dated July 22, 2015, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of BYB for a cash purchase price of $26.4 million. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain of $22.7 million in Q3 2015, which was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the line item titled “Gain on sale of business.” BYB contributed $21.8 million and $24.5 million in net sales and $1.8 million and $0.3 million in operating income in YTD 2015 and the first nine months of 2014 (“YTD 2014”), respectively.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	3. Inventories Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Finished products $ 65,214 $ 42,526 $ 50,732 Manufacturing materials 8,658 10,133 9,796 Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories 20,276 18,081 19,595 Total inventories $ 94,148 $ 70,740 $ 80,123 The growth in the inventory balance at September 27, 2015 as compared to December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014 is primarily due to inventory acquired through the acquisitions of the 2014 Expansion Territories and YTD 2015 Expansion Territories.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	4. Property, Plant and Equipment The principal categories and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment were as follows: Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, Estimated In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Useful Lives Land $ 16,664 $ 14,762 $ 14,161 Buildings 125,196 120,533 115,844 8-50 years Machinery and equipment 161,960 154,897 153,538 5-20 years Transportation equipment 224,426 190,216 177,759 4-20 years Furniture and fixtures 52,538 45,623 43,969 3-10 years Cold drink dispensing equipment 381,009 345,391 333,984 5-17 years Leasehold and land improvements 84,413 75,104 74,176 5-20 years Software for internal use 94,609 91,156 86,646 3-10 years Construction in progress 18,677 6,528 5,686 Total property, plant and equipment, at cost 1,159,492 1,044,210 1,005,763 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 712,709 685,978 678,525 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 446,783 $ 358,232 $ 327,238 Depreciation and amortization expense was $20.3 million and $15.1 million in Q3 2015 and in the third quarter of 2014 (“Q3 2014”), respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $56.3 million and $44.4 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. These amounts included amortization expense for leased property under capital leases.

Franchise Rights and Goodwill

Franchise Rights and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Franchise Rights and Goodwill	5. Franchise Rights and Goodwill Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Franchise rights $ 527,540 $ 520,672 $ 520,672 Goodwill 113,835 106,220 103,294 Total franchise rights and goodwill $ 641,375 $ 626,892 $ 623,966 During YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, the Company acquired $6.2 million and $1.2 million of goodwill related to the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories and 2014 Expansion Territories, respectively. In addition to the 2015 goodwill acquired, the Company also recorded measurement period adjustments related to the 2014 Expansion Territories of $1.1 million. In addition, as part of the Lexington-for-Jackson exchange during YTD 2015, the Company added $2.5 million of goodwill related to the Lexington Expansion Territory and reduced goodwill by $2.2 million related to the Jackson territory. Additionally, as part of the Lexington-for-Jackson exchange, the Company added $18.2 million of franchise rights related to the Lexington Expansion Territory and reduced franchise rights by $11.3 million related to the Jackson territory. The Company’s goodwill and franchise rights reside entirely within the Nonalcoholic Beverage segment. The Company performs its annual impairment test of franchise rights and goodwill as of the first day of the fourth quarter. During YTD 2015, the Company did not experience any triggering events or changes in circumstances that indicated the carrying amounts of the Company’s franchise rights or goodwill exceeded fair values.

Other Identifiable Intangible A

Other Identifiable Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets	6. Other Identifiable Intangible Assets Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, Estimated In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 99,209 $ 54,909 $ 15,509 20-40 years Customer lists and other identifiable intangible assets 10,188 7,438 6,838 12-20 years Total other identifiable intangible assets 109,397 62,347 22,347 Less: Accumulated amortization 7,309 5,199 5,243 Other identifiable intangible assets, net $ 102,088 $ 57,148 $ 17,104 During YTD 2015, the Company acquired $47.1 million of distribution agreement intangible assets and $2.0 million of customer lists intangible assets related to the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories. Additionally, during Q3 2015 the Company recorded measurement period adjustments reducing distribution agreement intangible assets $3.0 million related to the 2014 Expansion Territories. During YTD 2015, as a result of the Lexington-for-Jackson exchange, the Company also acquired distribution agreement intangible assets of $0.2 million and customer lists intangible assets of $0.8 million related to the Lexington Expansion Territory. During YTD 2014, the Company acquired $13.2 million of distribution agreement intangible assets and $0.6 million of customer lists intangible assets related to the 2014 Expansion Territories.

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities	7. Other Accrued Liabilities Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Accrued marketing costs $ 19,359 $ 16,141 $ 14,122 Accrued insurance costs 22,795 21,055 21,603 Accrued taxes (other than income taxes) 3,988 2,430 3,228 Employee benefit plan accruals 15,235 12,517 12,991 Checks and transfers yet to be presented for payment from zero balance cash accounts 10,074 2,324 10,472 All other accrued liabilities 21,647 14,308 11,440 Total other accrued liabilities $ 93,098 $ 68,775 $ 73,856

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	8. Debt The Company has historically obtained its debt financing, other than capital leases, from various sources including banks and the public markets. As of September 27, 2015, the Company’s total outstanding balance of debt and capital lease obligations was $606.4 million of which $273.9 million was financed through publicly offered debt. The Company had capital lease obligations of $57.5 million as of September 27, 2015. The Company mitigates its financing risk by using multiple financial institutions and enters into credit arrangements only with institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company monitors counterparty credit ratings on an ongoing basis. On October 16, 2014, the Company entered into a $350 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) which amended and restated the Company’s existing $200 million five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement. On April 27, 2015, the Company exercised the accordion feature of the Revolving Credit Facility, thereby increasing the aggregate availability by $100 million to $450 million. The Revolving Credit Facility has a scheduled maturity date of October 16, 2019 and up to $50 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a floating base rate or a floating Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin, dependent on the Company’s credit rating at the time of borrowing. At the Company’s current credit ratings, the Company must pay an annual facility fee of .15% of the lenders’ aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility includes two financial covenants: a cash flow/fixed charges ratio (“fixed charges coverage ratio”) and a funded indebtedness/cash flow ratio (“operating cash flow ratio”), each as defined in the agreement. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 27, 2015. These covenants do not currently, and the Company does not anticipate they will, restrict its liquidity or capital resources. On September 27, 2015, the Company had $275.0 million of outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility and had $175.0 million available to meet its cash requirements. On December 28, 2014, the Company had $71.0 million of outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility. On September 28, 2014, the Company had $50.0 million of outstanding borrowings on the Company’s prior revolving credit facility. On September 28, 2014, the Company had $20.0 million outstanding on an uncommitted line of credit at a weighted average interest rate of 0.90%. On October 31, 2014, the Company terminated this uncommitted line of credit and refinanced the outstanding balance with additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company refinanced its $100 million of senior notes, which matured in April 2015, with borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. The Company has $164.8 million of senior notes maturing in June 2016, which the Company intends to refinance. As of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014, the Company had a weighted average interest rate of 4.4%, 5.8% and 5.8%, respectively, for its outstanding debt and capital lease obligations. The Company’s overall weighted average interest rate on its debt and capital lease obligations was 4.3% and 5.7% for Q3 2015 and Q3 2014, respectively. The Company’s overall weighted average interest rate on its debt and capital lease obligations was 4.6% and 5.8% for YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. As of September 27, 2015, $275.0 million of the Company’s debt and capital lease obligations of $606.4 million were subject to changes in short-term interest rates.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	9. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company is subject to the risk of increased costs arising from adverse changes in certain commodity prices. In the normal course of business, the Company manages these risks through a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative instruments. The Company does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. All derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP and are used as “economic hedges” to manage commodity price risk. Derivative instruments are marked to market on a monthly basis and recognized in earnings consistent with the expense classification of the underlying hedged item. Settlements of derivative agreements are included in cash flows from operating activities on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company uses several different financial institutions for commodity derivative instruments to minimize the concentration of credit risk. While the Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by these parties. The following summarizes Q3 2015 and Q3 2014 pre-tax changes in the fair value of the Company’s commodity derivative financial instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations. Third Quarter In Thousands Classification of Gain (Loss) 2015 2014 Commodity hedges Cost of sales $ (1,438 ) $ (319 ) Commodity hedges Selling, delivery and administrative expenses (692 ) 0 Total $ (2,130 ) $ (319 ) The following summarizes YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 pre-tax changes in the fair value of the Company’s commodity derivative financial instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations. First Nine Months In Thousands Classification of Gain (Loss) 2015 2014 Commodity hedges Cost of sales $ (2,119 ) $ 552 Commodity hedges Selling, delivery and administrative expenses (117 ) 0 Total $ (2,236 ) $ 552 The following table summarizes the fair values and classification in the consolidated balance sheets of derivative instruments held by the Company: Balance Sheet Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands Classification 2015 2014 2014 Assets: Commodity hedges at fair market value Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 0 $ 0 $ 552 Commodity hedges at fair market value Other assets 39 0 0 Total assets $ 39 $ 0 $ 552 Liabilities: Commodity hedges at fair market value Other accrued liabilities $ 1,918 $ 0 $ 0 Commodity hedges at fair market value Other liabilities 357 0 0 Total liabilities $ 2,275 $ 0 $ 0 The Company has master agreements with the counterparties to its derivative financial agreements that provide for net settlement of derivative transactions. Accordingly, the net amounts of derivative assets are recognized in either prepaid expenses and other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheet at September 27, 2015 and the net amounts of derivative liabilities are recognized in either other accrued liabilities or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at September 27, 2015. The Company had gross derivative assets of $0.8 million and gross derivative liabilities of $3.0 million as of September 27, 2015. The Company did not have any outstanding derivative transactions at December 28, 2014. The Company did not have any offsetting derivative transactions with its counterparties on September 28, 2014, and, accordingly, the gross amounts of derivative assets are recognized in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet at September 28, 2014. The Company’s outstanding commodity derivative agreements as of September 27, 2015 had a notional amount of $75.9 million and a latest maturity date of December 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of its financial instruments: Instrument Method and Assumptions Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Public Debt Securities The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate carrying values due to the short maturity of these items. The fair values of the Company’s public debt securities are based on estimated current market prices. Non-Public Variable Rate Debt The carrying amounts of the Company’s variable rate borrowings approximate their fair values due to variable interest rates with short reset periods. Deferred Compensation Plan Assets/Liabilities The fair values of deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, which are held in mutual funds, are based upon the quoted market value of the securities held within the mutual funds. Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration Derivative Financial Instruments The fair values of acquisition related contingent consideration are based on internal forecasts and the weighted average cost of capital derived from market data. The fair values for the Company’s commodity hedging agreements are based on current settlement values at each balance sheet date. The fair values of the commodity hedging agreements at each balance sheet date represent the estimated amounts the Company would have received or paid upon termination of these agreements. Credit risk related to the derivative financial instruments is managed by requiring high standards for its counterparties and periodic settlements. The Company considers nonperformance risk in determining the fair value of derivative financial instruments. The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's debt, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, acquisition related contingent consideration and derivative financial instruments were as follows: Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Carrying Fair In Thousands Amount Value Amount Value Amount Value Public debt securities $ (273,912 ) $ (294,200 ) $ (373,759 ) $ (404,400 ) $ (373,709 ) $ (406,800 ) Non-public variable rate debt (275,000 ) (275,000 ) (71,000 ) (71,000 ) (70,000 ) (70,000 ) Deferred compensation plan assets 19,660 19,660 18,580 18,580 18,015 18,015 Deferred compensation plan liabilities (19,660 ) (19,660 ) (18,580 ) (18,580 ) (18,015 ) (18,015 ) Commodity hedging agreements-assets 39 39 0 0 552 552 Commodity hedging agreements-liabilities (2,275 ) (2,275 ) 0 0 0 0 Acquisition related contingent consideration (93,064 ) (93,064 ) (46,850 ) (46,850 ) (13,000 ) (13,000 ) GAAP requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The following table summarizes, by assets and liabilities, the valuation of the Company’s deferred compensation plan, commodity hedging agreements and acquisition related contingent consideration: Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 In Thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 19,660 $ 18,580 $ 18,015 Commodity hedging agreements $ 39 $ 0 $ 552 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities 19,660 18,580 18,015 Commodity hedging agreements 2,275 0 0 Acquisition related contingent consideration $ 93,064 $ 46,850 $ 13,000 The fair value estimates of the Company’s debt are classified as Level 2. Public debt securities are valued using quoted market prices of the debt or debt with similar characteristics. The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other senior level employees. The investment assets are held in mutual funds. The fair value of the mutual funds is based on the quoted market value of the securities held within the funds (Level 1). The related deferred compensation liability represents the fair value of the investment assets. The fair values of the Company’s commodity hedging agreements are based upon rates from public commodity exchanges that are observable and quoted periodically over the full term of the agreement and are considered Level 2 items. As part of the 2015 and 2014 territory acquisitions, the Company will make a quarterly sub-bottling payment to CCR on a continuing basis for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell specified covered beverages and beverage products in the acquired territories. This acquisition related contingent consideration is valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model based on internal forecasts and the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) derived from market data, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Each reporting period, the Company adjusts its contingent consideration liability related to the territory expansion to fair value by discounting future expected sub-bottling payments required under the CBAs using the Company’s estimated WACC. These future expected sub-bottling payments extend through the life of the related distribution assets acquired in each expansion territory, which is generally 40 The acquisition related contingent consideration is the Company’s only Level 3 asset or liability. A reconciliation of the activity is as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Opening balance $ 94,068 $ 13,000 $ 46,850 $ 0 Increase due to acquisitions 0 0 50,312 13,000 Decrease due to measurement period adjustments (3,371 ) 0 (3,371 ) 0 Payments/accruals (1,625 ) 0 (3,730 ) 0 Fair value adjustment - (income) expense 3,992 0 3,003 0 Ending balance $ 93,064 $ 13,000 $ 93,064 $ 13,000 The unfavorable fair value adjustment of the acquisition related contingent consideration for both Q3 2015 and YTD 2015, which was primarily due to a change in the risk-free interest rate used to estimate the Company’s WACC, is recorded in other income (expense) on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels in any period presented.

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	11. Other Liabilities In Thousands Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 Accruals for executive benefit plans $ 121,575 $ 117,965 $ 113,839 Acquisition related contingent consideration 87,319 43,850 11,995 Other 17,034 15,435 15,791 Total other liabilities $ 225,928 $ 177,250 $ 141,625

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	12. Commitments and Contingencies The Company is a member of South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (“SAC”), a manufacturing cooperative from which it is obligated to purchase 17.5 million cases of finished product on an annual basis through June 2024. The Company is also a member of Southeastern Container (“Southeastern”), a plastic bottle manufacturing cooperative from which it is obligated to purchase at least 80% of its requirements of plastic bottles for certain designated territories. The Company has an equity ownership in each of the entities. The Company also guarantees a portion of SAC’s and Southeastern’s debt. The amounts guaranteed were $32.9 million, $30.9 million and $32.7 million as of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014, respectively. The Company holds no assets as collateral against these guarantees, the fair value of which is immaterial. The guarantees relate to the debt of SAC and Southeastern, which resulted primarily from the purchase of production equipment and facilities. These guarantees expire at various dates through 2023. The members of both cooperatives consist solely of Coca-Cola bottlers. The Company does not anticipate either of these cooperatives will fail to fulfill its commitments. The Company further believes each of these cooperatives has sufficient assets, including production equipment, facilities and working capital, and the ability to adjust selling prices of its products to adequately mitigate the risk of material loss from the Company’s guarantees. In the event either of these cooperatives fails to fulfill its commitments under the related debt, the Company would be responsible for payments to the lenders up to the level of the guarantees. If these cooperatives had borrowed up to their aggregate borrowing capacity, the Company’s maximum exposure under these guarantees on September 27, 2015 would have been $23.9 million for SAC and $25.3 million for Southeastern. The Company’s maximum total exposure, including its equity investment, would have been $28.0 million for SAC and $43.6 million for Southeastern. The Company has standby letters of credit, primarily related to its property and casualty insurance programs. On September 27, 2015, these letters of credit totaled $26.4 million. The Company participates in long-term marketing contractual arrangements with certain prestige properties, athletic venues and other locations. The future payments related to these contractual arrangements as of September 27, 2015 amounted to $43.8 million and expire at various dates through 2026. The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business. Although it is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of these claims and legal proceedings, management believes the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, cash flow or results of operations of the Company. No material amount of loss in excess of recorded amounts is believed to be reasonably possible as a result of these claims and legal proceedings.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	13. Income Taxes The Company’s effective tax rate, as calculated by dividing income tax expense by income before income taxes, for YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 was 34.4% and 35.6%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate, as calculated by dividing income tax expense by income before income taxes minus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, for YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 was 36.3% and 38.5%, respectively. The following table provides a reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory federal rate to actual income tax expense. First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 Statutory expense $ 31,712 $ 17,474 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 3,268 1,915 Valuation allowance change (1,089 ) 63 Noncontrolling interest – Piedmont (1,764 ) (1,465 ) Manufacturing deduction benefit (1,254 ) (1,893 ) Meals and entertainment 906 918 Adjustment for uncertain tax positions (179 ) (76 ) Adjustment for state tax legislation (1,169 ) 0 Other, net 743 853 Income tax expense $ 31,174 $ 17,789 As of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014 the Company had $2.7 million, $2.9 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. Total accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions is immaterial in all periods presented. While it is expected that the amount of uncertain tax positions may change in the next 12 months, the Company does not expect any change to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In Q3 2015, the Company decreased its valuation allowance by $1.1 million of which all was a decrease to income tax expense. The decrease was due primarily to the Company’s assessment of its ability to use certain net operating loss carryforwards due to the sale of BYB. Also during Q3 2015, a state tax legislation target was met that caused a reduction to the corporate tax rate in that state from 5% to 4%, effective January 1, 2016. This reduction in the state corporate tax rate decreased the Company’s income tax expense by approximately $1.2 million in Q3 2015 due to the impact on the Company’s net deferred tax liabilities. In Q3 2015, the Company reduced its liability for uncertain tax positions by $0.6 million, of which all was a decrease to income tax expense. This reduction was primarily due to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. The gains on the exchange of franchise territory and sale of BYB did not have a significant impact on the effective income tax rate for either Q3 2015 or YTD 2015. Prior tax years beginning in year 2012 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, and various tax years beginning in year 1998 remain open to examination by certain state tax jurisdictions due to loss carryforwards.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of adjustments relative to the Company’s pension and postretirement medical benefit plans and foreign currency translation adjustments required for a subsidiary of the Company that performs data analysis and provides consulting services outside the United States. A summary of accumulated other comprehensive loss for Q3 2015 and Q3 2014 is as follows: In Thousands June 28, 2015 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 27, 2015 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (73,890 ) $ 795 $ (305 ) $ (73,400 ) Prior service costs (88 ) 9 (2 ) (81 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (21,878 ) 717 (275 ) (21,436 ) Prior service costs 6,780 (840 ) 322 6,262 Foreign currency translation adjustment (5 ) 0 1 (4 ) Total $ (89,081 ) $ 681 $ (259 ) $ (88,659 ) In Thousands June 29, 2014 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 28, 2014 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (42,510 ) $ 450 $ (173 ) $ (42,233 ) Prior service costs (110 ) 9 (4 ) (105 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (17,750 ) 562 (218 ) (17,406 ) Prior service costs 2,945 (377 ) 146 2,714 Foreign currency translation adjustment 4 (6 ) 2 0 Total $ (57,421 ) $ 638 $ (247 ) $ (57,030 ) A summary of accumulated other comprehensive loss for YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 is as follows: In Thousands Dec. 28, 2014 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 27, 2015 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (74,867 ) $ 2,386 $ (919 ) $ (73,400 ) Prior service costs (99 ) 27 (9 ) (81 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (22,759 ) 2,152 (829 ) (21,436 ) Prior service costs 7,812 (2,520 ) 970 6,262 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) (6 ) 3 (4 ) Total $ (89,914 ) $ 2,039 $ (784 ) $ (88,659 ) In Thousands Dec. 29, 2013 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 28, 2014 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (43,028 ) $ 1,294 $ (499 ) $ (42,233 ) Prior service costs (121 ) 27 (11 ) (105 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (18,441 ) 1,688 (653 ) (17,406 ) Prior service costs 3,410 (1,133 ) 437 2,714 Foreign currency translation adjustment 4 (6 ) 2 0 Total $ (58,176 ) $ 1,870 $ (724 ) $ (57,030 ) A summary of the impact on the income statement line items is as follows: In Thousands Net Pension Activity Net Benefits Activity Total Q3 2015 Cost of sales $ 88 $ (17 ) $ 71 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 716 (106 ) 610 Subtotal pre-tax 804 (123 ) 681 Income tax expense 307 (47 ) 260 Total after tax effect $ 497 $ (76 ) $ 421 Q3 2014 Cost of sales $ 83 $ 24 $ 107 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 376 161 537 Subtotal pre-tax 459 185 644 Income tax expense 177 72 249 Total after tax effect $ 282 $ 113 $ 395 YTD 2015 Cost of sales $ 265 $ (52 ) $ 213 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 2,148 (316 ) 1,832 Subtotal pre-tax 2,413 (368 ) 2,045 Income tax expense 928 (141 ) 787 Total after tax effect $ 1,485 $ (227 ) $ 1,258 YTD 2014 Cost of sales $ 238 $ 72 $ 310 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 1,083 483 1,566 Subtotal pre-tax 1,321 555 1,876 Income tax expense 510 216 726 Total after tax effect $ 811 $ 339 $ 1,150

Capital Transactions

Capital Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Transactions	15. Capital Transactions Compensation expense for the Performance Unit Award Agreement recognized in YTD 2015 was $5.7 million, which was based upon a common stock share price of $189.13 on September 25, 2015. Compensation expense for the Performance Unit Award Agreement recognized in YTD 2014 was $2.3 million, which was based upon a common stock share price of $75.74 on September 26, 2014. On March 3, 2015 and March 4, 2014, the Compensation Committee determined that 40,000 shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock should be issued in each year pursuant to a Performance Unit Award Agreement to J. Frank Harrison, III, in connection with his services in 2014 and 2013, respectively, as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As permitted under the terms of the Performance Unit Award Agreement, 19,080 and 19,100 of such shares were settled in cash in 2015 and 2014, respectively, to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the performance units. The increase in the total number of shares outstanding in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 was due to the issuance of the 20,920 and 20,900 shares, respectively, of Class B Common Stock related to the Performance Unit Award Agreement in each year.

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	16. Benefit Plans Pension Plans All benefits under the primary Company-sponsored pension plan were frozen in 2006 and no benefits have accrued to participants after this date. The Company also sponsors a pension plan for certain employees under collective bargaining agreements. Benefits under the pension plan for collectively bargained employees are determined in accordance with negotiated formulas for the respective participants. Contributions to the plans are based on actuarial determined amounts and are limited to the amounts currently deductible for income tax purposes. The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 35 $ 26 $ 105 $ 84 Interest cost 2,974 2,904 8,921 8,696 Expected return on plan assets (3,388 ) (3,430 ) (10,162 ) (10,343 ) Amortization of prior service cost 9 9 27 27 Recognized net actuarial loss 795 450 2,386 1,294 Net periodic pension cost (benefit) $ 425 $ (41 ) $ 1,277 $ (242 ) The Company contributed $10.5 million to the Company-sponsored pension plans during YTD 2015. Anticipated contributions for the two Company-sponsored pension plans will be in the range of $0 to $2 million during the remainder of 2015. Postretirement Benefits The Company provides postretirement benefits for a portion of its current employees. The Company recognizes the cost of postretirement benefits, which consist principally of medical benefits, during employees’ periods of active service. The Company does not pre-fund these benefits and has the right to modify or terminate certain of these benefits in the future. The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 325 $ 382 $ 975 $ 1,148 Interest cost 708 825 2,123 2,475 Recognized net actuarial loss 717 562 2,152 1,688 Amortization of prior service cost (840 ) (377 ) (2,520 ) (1,133 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 910 $ 1,392 $ 2,730 $ 4,178 Multi-Employer Benefits Certain employees of the Company participate in a multi-employer pension plan, the Employers-Teamsters Local Union Nos. 175 and 505 Pension Fund (“the Plan”), to which the Company makes monthly contributions on behalf of such employees. The Plan was certified by the Plan’s actuary as being in “critical” status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2013. As a result, the Plan adopted a “Rehabilitation Plan” effective January 1, 2015. The Company agreed and incorporated such agreement in the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement with the union, effective April 28, 2014, to participate in the Rehabilitation Plan. The Company increased its contribution rates to the Plan effective January 2015 with additional increases occurring annually to support the Rehabilitation Plan. There would likely be a withdrawal liability in the event the Company withdraws from its participation in the Plan. The Company’s withdrawal liability was reported by the Plan’s actuary as of April 2014 to be approximately $4.5 million. The Company does not currently anticipate withdrawing from the Plan.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	17. Related Party Transactions The Company’s business consists primarily of the production, marketing and distribution of nonalcoholic beverages of The Coca-Cola Company, which is the sole owner of the secret formulas under which the primary components (either concentrate or syrup) of its soft drink products are manufactured. As of September 27, 2015, The Coca-Cola Company had a 34.8% interest in the Company’s total outstanding Common Stock, representing 5.0% of the total voting power of the Company’s Common Stock and Class B Common Stock voting together as a single class. As long as The Coca-Cola Company holds the number of shares of Common Stock that it currently owns, it has the right to have its designee proposed by the Company for the nomination to the Company’s Board of Directors, and J. Frank Harrison III, the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and trustees of certain trusts established for the benefit of certain relatives of J. Frank Harrison, Jr., have agreed to vote their shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock which they control in favor of such designee. The Coca-Cola Company does not own any shares of Class B Common Stock of the Company. The following table and the subsequent descriptions summarize the significant transactions between the Company and The Coca-Cola Company: First Nine Months In Millions 2015 2014 Payments by the Company for concentrate, syrup, sweetener and other purchases $ 360.2 $ 329.1 Marketing funding support payments to the Company 42.2 35.0 Payments by the Company net of marketing funding support $ 318.0 $ 294.1 Payments by the Company for customer marketing programs $ 48.9 $ 43.2 Payments by the Company for cold drink equipment parts 11.8 7.7 Fountain delivery and equipment repair fees paid to the Company 12.6 9.9 Presence marketing funding support provided by The Coca-Cola Company on the Company’s behalf 2.3 4.4 Payments to the Company to facilitate the distribution of certain brands and packages to other Coca-Cola bottlers 3.4 2.8 The Company has a production arrangement with CCR to buy and sell finished products at cost. Sales to CCR under this arrangement were $24.2 million and $45.3 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. Purchases from CCR under this arrangement were $154.4 million and $44.0 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. CCR distributes one of the brands developed by the Company (Tum-E Yummies). Total sales to CCR for this brand were $14.8 million and $17.4 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. During Q3 2015, the Company sold BYB, the subsidiary that owned and distributed the Company’s brand (Tum-E Yummies), to The Coca-Cola Company and recorded a gain of $22.7 million on the sale. In addition, the Company transports product for CCR to the Company’s and other Coca-Cola bottler’s locations. Total sales to CCR for transporting CCR’s product were $11.3 million and $1.6 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. The Company and CCR have entered into, and closed the following asset purchase agreements relating to certain territories previously served by CCR’s facilities and equipment located in these territories: Asset Agreement Acquisition Closing Territory Date Date Johnson City and Morristown, Tennessee May 7, 2014 May 23, 2014 Knoxville, Tennessee August 28, 2014 October 24, 2014 Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee December 5, 2014 January 30, 2015 Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana December 17, 2014 February 27, 2015 Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky February 13, 2015 May 1, 2015 As part of the asset purchase agreements, the Company signed CBAs which have terms of ten years and are renewable by the Company indefinitely for successive additional terms of ten years each unless earlier terminated as provided therein. Under the CBAs, the Company will make a quarterly sub-bottling payment to CCR on a continuing basis for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell the authorized brands of The Coca-Cola Company and related products in the Expansion Territories. The quarterly sub-bottling payment will be based on sales of certain beverages and beverage products that are sold under the same trademarks that identify a covered beverage, beverage product or certain cross-licensed brands. As of September 27, 2015, the Company had recorded a liability of $93.1 million to reflect the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration related to the future sub-bottling payments. Payments to CCR under the CBAs were $2.4 million during YTD 2015. There were no payments to CCR under the CBAs during YTD 2014. On October 17, 2014, the Company entered into an asset exchange agreement with CCR, pursuant to which the Company exchanged its facilities and equipment located in Jackson, Tennessee for territory previously served by CCR’s facilities and equipment located in Lexington, Kentucky. This transaction closed on May 1, 2015. Along with all other Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States, the Company is a member in Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Services Company, LLC (“CCBSS”), which was formed in 2003 for the purposes of facilitating various procurement functions and distributing certain specified beverage products of The Coca-Cola Company with the intention of enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the Coca-Cola bottling system in the United States. CCBSS negotiates the procurement for the majority of the Company’s raw materials (excluding concentrate). The Company pays an administrative fee to CCBSS for its services. Administrative fees to CCBSS for its services were $0.5 million and $0.3 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. Amounts due from CCBSS for rebates on raw materials were $6.5 million, $4.5 million and $6.3 million as of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014, respectively. CCR is also a member of CCBSS. The Company is a member of SAC, a manufacturing cooperative. SAC sells finished products to the Company at cost. Purchases from SAC by the Company for finished products were $107.2 million and $101.4 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. In addition, the Company transports product for SAC to the Company’s and other Coca-Cola bottlers’ locations. Total sales to SAC for transporting SAC’s product were $6.1 million and $5.8 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. The Company also manages the operations of SAC pursuant to a management agreement. Management fees earned from SAC were $1.4 million and $1.3 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. The Company has also guaranteed a portion of debt for SAC. Such guarantee amounted to $22.7 million as of September 27, 2015. The Company’s equity investment in SAC was $4.1 million as of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and September 28, 2014 and was recorded in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company is a shareholder in two entities from which it purchases substantially all of its requirements for plastic bottles. Net purchases from these entities were $55.3 million in YTD 2015 and $59.9 million in YTD 2014. In conjunction with the Company’s participation in one of these entities, Southeastern, the Company has guaranteed a portion of the entity’s debt. Such guarantee amounted to $10.2 million as of September 27, 2015. The Company’s equity investment in Southeastern was $18.3 million, $18.4 million and $18.4 million as of September 27, 2015, December 28, 2014, September 28, 2014, respectively, and was recorded in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company holds no assets as collateral against the SAC or Southeastern guarantees, the fair value of which is immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company monitors its investments in SAC and Southeastern and would be required to write down its investment if an impairment is identified and the Company determined it to be other than temporary. No impairment of the Company’s investments in SAC or Southeastern has been identified as of September 27, 2015 nor was there any impairment in 2014. The Company leases from Harrison Limited Partnership One (“HLP”) the Snyder Production Center (“SPC”) and an adjacent sales facility, which are located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HLP is directly and indirectly owned by trusts of which J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Deborah H. Everhart, a director of the Company, are trustees and beneficiaries. Morgan H. Everett, a director of the Company, is a permissible, discretionary beneficiary of the trusts that directly or indirectly own HLP. The lease expires on December 31, 2020. The principal balance outstanding under this capital lease as of September 27, 2015 was $18.1 million. Rental payments related to this lease were $2.9 million and $2.8 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively. The Company leases from Beacon Investment Corporation (“Beacon”) the Company’s headquarters office facility and an adjacent office facility. The lease expires on December 31, 2021. Beacon’s majority shareholder is J. Frank Harrison, III and Morgan H. Everett is a minority shareholder. The principal balance outstanding under this capital lease as of September 27, 2015 was $18.8 million. Rental payments related to this lease were $3.2 million and $3.1 million in YTD 2015 and YTD 2014, respectively.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	18. Net Income Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income per share and diluted net income per share under the two-class method: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands (Except Per Share Data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated $ 25,553 $ 12,132 $ 54,711 $ 28,364 Less dividends: Common Stock 1,785 1,785 5,356 5,356 Class B Common Stock 538 532 1,608 1,592 Total undistributed earnings $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic $ 17,853 $ 7,560 $ 36,714 $ 16,505 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 5,377 2,255 11,033 4,911 Total undistributed earnings – basic $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted $ 17,776 $ 7,528 $ 36,556 $ 16,434 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 5,454 2,287 11,191 4,982 Total undistributed earnings – diluted $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share: Dividends on Common Stock $ 1,785 $ 1,785 $ 5,356 $ 5,356 Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 17,853 7,560 36,714 16,505 Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share $ 19,638 $ 9,345 $ 42,070 $ 21,861 Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share: Dividends on Class B Common Stock $ 538 $ 532 $ 1,608 $ 1,592 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 5,377 2,255 11,033 4,911 Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share $ 5,915 $ 2,787 $ 12,641 $ 6,503 Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands (Except Per Share Data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share: Dividends on Common Stock $ 1,785 $ 1,785 $ 5,356 $ 5,356 Dividends on Class B Common Stock assumed converted to Common Stock 538 532 1,608 1,592 Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 23,230 9,815 47,747 21,416 Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share $ 25,553 $ 12,132 $ 54,711 $ 28,364 Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share: Dividends on Class B Common Stock $ 538 $ 532 $ 1,608 $ 1,592 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 5,454 2,287 11,191 4,982 Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share $ 5,992 $ 2,819 $ 12,799 $ 6,574 Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic 7,141 7,141 7,141 7,141 Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic 2,151 2,130 2,146 2,125 Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock to Common Stock) 9,332 9,311 9,327 9,306 Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 2,191 2,170 2,186 2,165 Basic net income per share: Common Stock $ 2.75 $ 1.31 $ 5.89 $ 3.06 Class B Common Stock $ 2.75 $ 1.31 $ 5.89 $ 3.06 Diluted net income per share: Common Stock $ 2.74 $ 1.30 $ 5.87 $ 3.05 Class B Common Stock $ 2.73 $ 1.30 $ 5.85 $ 3.04 NOTES TO TABLE (1) For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Common Stock, all shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be converted; therefore, 100% of undistributed earnings is allocated to Common Stock. (2) For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Class B Common Stock, weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be outstanding for the entire period and not converted. (3) Denominator for diluted net income per share for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock includes the dilutive effect of shares relative to the Performance Unit Award.

Supplemental Disclosures of Cas

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	19. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Changes in current assets and current liabilities affecting cash flows were as follows: First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 Accounts receivable, trade, net $ (54,463 ) $ (15,856 ) Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company (19,043 ) (15,225 ) Accounts receivable, other (8,016 ) (524 ) Inventories (21,097 ) (16,775 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,925 (3,325 ) Accounts payable, trade 25,239 10,219 Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company 33,474 21,224 Other accrued liabilities 19,642 (4,852 ) Accrued compensation (1,564 ) (309 ) Accrued interest payable 2,522 5,053 Increase in current assets less current liabilities (exclusive of acquisition) $ (16,381 ) $ (20,370 )

Segments

Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments	20. Segments The Company evaluates segment reporting in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 280, Segment Reporting each reporting period, including evaluating the reporting package reviewed by the Chief Operation Decision Maker (“CODM”). The Company has concluded the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as a group, represent the CODM. Prior to the sale of BYB, the Company believed five operating segments existed. Two operating segments, Franchised Nonalcoholic Beverages and Internally-Developed Nonalcoholic Beverages (made up entirely of BYB), have been aggregated due to their similar economic characteristics as well as the similarity of products, production processes, types of customers, methods of distribution, and nature of the regulatory environment. This combined segment, Nonalcoholic Beverages, represents the vast majority of the Company’s consolidated revenues, operating income, and assets. After the sale of BYB, the Company believes four operating segments exist. The remaining three operating segments do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, either individually or in the aggregate. As a result, these three operating segments have been combined into an “All Other” reportable segment. The Company’s segment results are as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net Sales: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 603,042 $ 447,610 $ 1,644,332 $ 1,279,369 All Other 41,761 32,716 116,269 91,824 Eliminations* (25,997 ) (22,650 ) (73,859 ) (65,462 ) Consolidated $ 618,806 $ 457,676 $ 1,686,742 $ 1,305,731 Operating Income: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 26,098 $ 27,065 $ 78,490 $ 68,645 All Other 1,587 1,381 4,413 3,181 Consolidated $ 27,685 $ 28,446 $ 82,903 $ 71,826 Depreciation and Amortization: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 19,711 $ 14,501 $ 55,053 $ 42,589 All Other 1,324 791 3,356 2,146 Consolidated $ 21,035 $ 15,292 $ 58,409 $ 44,735 Capital Expenditures: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 32,886 $ 18,495 $ 78,364 $ 44,711 All Other 13,829 5,799 23,303 12,324 Consolidated $ 46,715 $ 24,294 $ 101,667 $ 57,035 Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, 2015 2014 2014 Total Assets: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 1,647,731 $ 1,399,057 $ 1,341,167 All Other 73,695 44,629 42,159 Eliminations (10,579 ) (10,610 ) (6,201 ) Consolidated $ 1,710,847 $ 1,433,076 $ 1,377,125 *NOTE: The entire net sales elimination for each year presented represent net sales from the All Other segment to the Nonalcoholic Beverages segment. Sales between these segments are either recognized at fair market value or cost depending on the nature of the transaction. Net sales by product category were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Bottle/can sales: Sparkling beverages (including energy products) $ 387,955 $ 286,830 $ 1,082,266 $ 829,622 Still beverages 120,372 81,540 302,427 217,878 Total bottle/can sales 508,327 368,370 1,384,693 1,047,500 Other sales: Sales to other Coca-Cola bottlers 46,618 41,291 133,024 123,680 Post-mix and other 63,861 48,015 169,025 134,551 Total other sales 110,479 89,306 302,049 258,231 Total net sales $ 618,806 $ 457,676 $ 1,686,742 $ 1,305,731 Sparkling beverages are carbonated beverages and energy products while still beverages are noncarbonated beverages.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	21. New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued new guidance which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The new guidance was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that requires an acquirer in a business combination recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early-adopt this new accounting guidance in Q3 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. The new guidance was to be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued new guidance that specifies the responsibility that an entity’s management has to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued new guidance which changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for debt issuance costs. The new guidance requires that all cost incurred to issue debt be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying value of the debt. In August 2015, the FASB issued additional guidance which clarified that an entity can present debt issuance costs of a line-of-credit arrangement as an asset regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the arrangement should be accounted for consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses, otherwise, the arrangement should be accounted for consistent with other service contracts. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for inventory. The new guidance requires entities to measure most inventory “at lower of cost and net realizable value” thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 22. Subsequent Event Norfolk, Fredericksburg and Staunton in Virginia and Elizabeth City in North Carolina On October 30, 2015, the first closing for the additional territory expansion covered by the asset purchase agreement the Company and CCR entered into on September 23, 2015 for the Next Phase Territories occurred for Norfolk, Fredericksburg and Staunton in Virginia and Elizabeth City in North Carolina. At the closing, the Company entered into a CBA with CCR granting the Company certain exclusive rights for the distribution, promotion, marketing and sale of products owned and licensed by The Coca-Cola Company in these expansion territories and obligating the Company to make a quarterly sub-bottling payment to CCR on a continuing basis for the grant of such rights. A description of this additional territory expansion transaction is included in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2015. The transaction will be accounted for as a business combination under FASB ASC 805. Next Phase Definitive Agreement (Manufacturing) On October 30, 2015, the Company and CCR entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement for the sale by CCR to the Company of three manufacturing facilities located in Sandston, Virginia; Silver Spring, Maryland; and Baltimore, Maryland. The Company anticipates that the closings will occur separately (with the closing for the manufacturing facility located in Sandston, Virginia occurring first) and will be completed in the first half of 2016. A description of the definitive asset purchase agreement for these three manufacturing facilities is included in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2015, and a copy of such agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 thereto. The transactions will be accounted for as business combinations under FASB ASC 805. NPSG Governance Agreement Concurrent with the execution of the Next Phase Definitive Agreement (Manufacturing) on October 30, 2015, the Company and The Coca-Cola Company and three other Coca-Cola bottlers who will be considered regional producing bottlers in The Coca-Cola Company’s national product supply system entered into a national product supply governance agreement pursuant to which The Coca-Cola Company and the other bottlers will form a national product supply group and will agree to certain binding governance mechanisms, including a governing board comprised of a representative of (i) the Company, (ii) The Coca-Cola Company and (iii) each of the other Coca-Cola bottlers who are members of the national product supply group.

Acquisitions and Divestitures (

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Johnson City and Morristown Territory and Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Summary of Fair Values of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities as of Acquisition Date	The fair values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities as of the acquisition dates are summarized as follows: Johnson City/ Morristown Knoxville In Thousands Territory Territory Cash $ 46 $ 108 Inventories 1,150 2,100 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 548 1,905 Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company 496 0 Property, plant and equipment 8,495 17,229 Other assets 142 1,019 Goodwill 557 4,684 Other identifiable intangible assets 13,800 37,400 Total acquired assets $ 25,234 $ 64,445 Current liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) $ 1,005 $ 2,426 Current liabilities 23 2,351 Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company 0 105 Other liabilities (including deferred taxes) 473 796 Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) 11,564 27,834 Total assumed liabilities $ 13,065 $ 33,512
Summary of Fair Value Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets	The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is as follows: Johnson City/ Morristown Knoxville Estimated In Thousands Territory Territory Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 13,200 $ 36,400 40 years Customer lists 600 1,000 12 years Total $ 13,800 $ 37,400
Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory, Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana and Paducah and Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Summary of Fair Values of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities as of Acquisition Date	The fair values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories are summarized as follows: In Thousands January Expansion Territory February Expansion Territory May Expansion Territory Cash $ 59 $ 105 $ 45 Inventories 1,238 1,268 1,045 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,040 1,748 332 Property, plant and equipment 6,695 16,574 6,584 Other assets (including deferred taxes) 435 965 422 Goodwill 1,238 4,042 952 Other identifiable intangible assets 17,750 29,600 1,700 Total acquired assets $ 28,455 $ 54,302 $ 11,080 Current liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) $ 843 $ 1,659 $ 281 Other current liabilities 125 806 524 Other liabilities 0 992 10 Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration) 13,729 31,052 2,748 Total assumed liabilities $ 14,697 $ 34,509 $ 3,563
Summary of Fair Value Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets	The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets of the YTD 2015 Expansion Territories are as follows: In Thousands January Expansion Territory February Expansion Territory May Expansion Territory Estimated Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 17,200 $ 28,400 $ 1,500 40 years Customer lists 550 1,200 200 12 years Total $ 17,750 $ 29,600 $ 1,700
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Summary of Fair Values of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities as of Acquisition Date	The fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities related to the Lexington Expansion Territory as of the exchange date is summarized as follows: Lexington Expansion In Thousands Territory Cash $ 56 Inventories 2,712 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 447 Property, plant and equipment 12,682 Other assets 48 Franchise rights 18,200 Goodwill 2,533 Other identifiable intangible assets 1,000 Total acquired assets $ 37,678 Current liabilities $ 926 Total assumed liabilities $ 926
Summary of Fair Value Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets	The fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets related to the Lexington Expansion Territory as of the exchange date is as follows: Lexington Expansion Estimated In Thousands Territory Useful Lives Franchise rights $ 18,200 Indefinite Distribution agreements 200 40 years Customer lists 800 12 years Total $ 19,200

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventories	Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Finished products $ 65,214 $ 42,526 $ 50,732 Manufacturing materials 8,658 10,133 9,796 Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories 20,276 18,081 19,595 Total inventories $ 94,148 $ 70,740 $ 80,123

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Principal Categories and Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment	The principal categories and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment were as follows: Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, Estimated In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Useful Lives Land $ 16,664 $ 14,762 $ 14,161 Buildings 125,196 120,533 115,844 8-50 years Machinery and equipment 161,960 154,897 153,538 5-20 years Transportation equipment 224,426 190,216 177,759 4-20 years Furniture and fixtures 52,538 45,623 43,969 3-10 years Cold drink dispensing equipment 381,009 345,391 333,984 5-17 years Leasehold and land improvements 84,413 75,104 74,176 5-20 years Software for internal use 94,609 91,156 86,646 3-10 years Construction in progress 18,677 6,528 5,686 Total property, plant and equipment, at cost 1,159,492 1,044,210 1,005,763 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 712,709 685,978 678,525 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 446,783 $ 358,232 $ 327,238

Franchise Rights and Goodwill (

Franchise Rights and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Franchise Rights and Goodwill	Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Franchise rights $ 527,540 $ 520,672 $ 520,672 Goodwill 113,835 106,220 103,294 Total franchise rights and goodwill $ 641,375 $ 626,892 $ 623,966

Other Identifiable Intangible35

Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets	Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, Estimated In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Useful Lives Distribution agreements $ 99,209 $ 54,909 $ 15,509 20-40 years Customer lists and other identifiable intangible assets 10,188 7,438 6,838 12-20 years Total other identifiable intangible assets 109,397 62,347 22,347 Less: Accumulated amortization 7,309 5,199 5,243 Other identifiable intangible assets, net $ 102,088 $ 57,148 $ 17,104

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tabl

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities	Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands 2015 2014 2014 Accrued marketing costs $ 19,359 $ 16,141 $ 14,122 Accrued insurance costs 22,795 21,055 21,603 Accrued taxes (other than income taxes) 3,988 2,430 3,228 Employee benefit plan accruals 15,235 12,517 12,991 Checks and transfers yet to be presented for payment from zero balance cash accounts 10,074 2,324 10,472 All other accrued liabilities 21,647 14,308 11,440 Total other accrued liabilities $ 93,098 $ 68,775 $ 73,856

Derivative Financial Instrume37

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Pre-Tax Changes in Fair Value	The following summarizes Q3 2015 and Q3 2014 pre-tax changes in the fair value of the Company’s commodity derivative financial instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations. Third Quarter In Thousands Classification of Gain (Loss) 2015 2014 Commodity hedges Cost of sales $ (1,438 ) $ (319 ) Commodity hedges Selling, delivery and administrative expenses (692 ) 0 Total $ (2,130 ) $ (319 ) The following summarizes YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 pre-tax changes in the fair value of the Company’s commodity derivative financial instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations. First Nine Months In Thousands Classification of Gain (Loss) 2015 2014 Commodity hedges Cost of sales $ (2,119 ) $ 552 Commodity hedges Selling, delivery and administrative expenses (117 ) 0 Total $ (2,236 ) $ 552
Summary of Fair Values and Classification in Consolidated Balance Sheets of Derivative Instruments	The following table summarizes the fair values and classification in the consolidated balance sheets of derivative instruments held by the Company: Balance Sheet Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, In Thousands Classification 2015 2014 2014 Assets: Commodity hedges at fair market value Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 0 $ 0 $ 552 Commodity hedges at fair market value Other assets 39 0 0 Total assets $ 39 $ 0 $ 552 Liabilities: Commodity hedges at fair market value Other accrued liabilities $ 1,918 $ 0 $ 0 Commodity hedges at fair market value Other liabilities 357 0 0 Total liabilities $ 2,275 $ 0 $ 0

Fair Value of Financial Instr38

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt, Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities, Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration and Derivative Financial Instruments	The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's debt, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, acquisition related contingent consideration and derivative financial instruments were as follows: Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Carrying Fair In Thousands Amount Value Amount Value Amount Value Public debt securities $ (273,912 ) $ (294,200 ) $ (373,759 ) $ (404,400 ) $ (373,709 ) $ (406,800 ) Non-public variable rate debt (275,000 ) (275,000 ) (71,000 ) (71,000 ) (70,000 ) (70,000 ) Deferred compensation plan assets 19,660 19,660 18,580 18,580 18,015 18,015 Deferred compensation plan liabilities (19,660 ) (19,660 ) (18,580 ) (18,580 ) (18,015 ) (18,015 ) Commodity hedging agreements-assets 39 39 0 0 552 552 Commodity hedging agreements-liabilities (2,275 ) (2,275 ) 0 0 0 0 Acquisition related contingent consideration (93,064 ) (93,064 ) (46,850 ) (46,850 ) (13,000 ) (13,000 )
Deferred Compensation Plan, Commodity Hedging Agreements and Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration	The following table summarizes, by assets and liabilities, the valuation of the Company’s deferred compensation plan, commodity hedging agreements and acquisition related contingent consideration: Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 In Thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 19,660 $ 18,580 $ 18,015 Commodity hedging agreements $ 39 $ 0 $ 552 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities 19,660 18,580 18,015 Commodity hedging agreements 2,275 0 0 Acquisition related contingent consideration $ 93,064 $ 46,850 $ 13,000
Summary of Reconciliation of Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration	The acquisition related contingent consideration is the Company’s only Level 3 asset or liability. A reconciliation of the activity is as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Opening balance $ 94,068 $ 13,000 $ 46,850 $ 0 Increase due to acquisitions 0 0 50,312 13,000 Decrease due to measurement period adjustments (3,371 ) 0 (3,371 ) 0 Payments/accruals (1,625 ) 0 (3,730 ) 0 Fair value adjustment - (income) expense 3,992 0 3,003 0 Ending balance $ 93,064 $ 13,000 $ 93,064 $ 13,000

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of Other Liabilities	In Thousands Sept. 27, 2015 Dec. 28, 2014 Sept. 28, 2014 Accruals for executive benefit plans $ 121,575 $ 117,965 $ 113,839 Acquisition related contingent consideration 87,319 43,850 11,995 Other 17,034 15,435 15,791 Total other liabilities $ 225,928 $ 177,250 $ 141,625

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense at Statutory Federal Rate to Actual Income Tax Expense	The following table provides a reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory federal rate to actual income tax expense. First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 Statutory expense $ 31,712 $ 17,474 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 3,268 1,915 Valuation allowance change (1,089 ) 63 Noncontrolling interest – Piedmont (1,764 ) (1,465 ) Manufacturing deduction benefit (1,254 ) (1,893 ) Meals and entertainment 906 918 Adjustment for uncertain tax positions (179 ) (76 ) Adjustment for state tax legislation (1,169 ) 0 Other, net 743 853 Income tax expense $ 31,174 $ 17,789

Accumulated Other Comprehensi41

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	A summary of accumulated other comprehensive loss for Q3 2015 and Q3 2014 is as follows: In Thousands June 28, 2015 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 27, 2015 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (73,890 ) $ 795 $ (305 ) $ (73,400 ) Prior service costs (88 ) 9 (2 ) (81 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (21,878 ) 717 (275 ) (21,436 ) Prior service costs 6,780 (840 ) 322 6,262 Foreign currency translation adjustment (5 ) 0 1 (4 ) Total $ (89,081 ) $ 681 $ (259 ) $ (88,659 ) In Thousands June 29, 2014 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 28, 2014 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (42,510 ) $ 450 $ (173 ) $ (42,233 ) Prior service costs (110 ) 9 (4 ) (105 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (17,750 ) 562 (218 ) (17,406 ) Prior service costs 2,945 (377 ) 146 2,714 Foreign currency translation adjustment 4 (6 ) 2 0 Total $ (57,421 ) $ 638 $ (247 ) $ (57,030 ) A summary of accumulated other comprehensive loss for YTD 2015 and YTD 2014 is as follows: In Thousands Dec. 28, 2014 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 27, 2015 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (74,867 ) $ 2,386 $ (919 ) $ (73,400 ) Prior service costs (99 ) 27 (9 ) (81 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (22,759 ) 2,152 (829 ) (21,436 ) Prior service costs 7,812 (2,520 ) 970 6,262 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) (6 ) 3 (4 ) Total $ (89,914 ) $ 2,039 $ (784 ) $ (88,659 ) In Thousands Dec. 29, 2013 Pre-tax Activity Tax Effect Sept. 28, 2014 Net pension activity: Actuarial loss $ (43,028 ) $ 1,294 $ (499 ) $ (42,233 ) Prior service costs (121 ) 27 (11 ) (105 ) Net postretirement benefits activity: Actuarial loss (18,441 ) 1,688 (653 ) (17,406 ) Prior service costs 3,410 (1,133 ) 437 2,714 Foreign currency translation adjustment 4 (6 ) 2 0 Total $ (58,176 ) $ 1,870 $ (724 ) $ (57,030 )
Summary of Impact of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Income Statement	A summary of the impact on the income statement line items is as follows: In Thousands Net Pension Activity Net Benefits Activity Total Q3 2015 Cost of sales $ 88 $ (17 ) $ 71 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 716 (106 ) 610 Subtotal pre-tax 804 (123 ) 681 Income tax expense 307 (47 ) 260 Total after tax effect $ 497 $ (76 ) $ 421 Q3 2014 Cost of sales $ 83 $ 24 $ 107 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 376 161 537 Subtotal pre-tax 459 185 644 Income tax expense 177 72 249 Total after tax effect $ 282 $ 113 $ 395 YTD 2015 Cost of sales $ 265 $ (52 ) $ 213 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 2,148 (316 ) 1,832 Subtotal pre-tax 2,413 (368 ) 2,045 Income tax expense 928 (141 ) 787 Total after tax effect $ 1,485 $ (227 ) $ 1,258 YTD 2014 Cost of sales $ 238 $ 72 $ 310 Selling, delivery & administrative expenses 1,083 483 1,566 Subtotal pre-tax 1,321 555 1,876 Income tax expense 510 216 726 Total after tax effect $ 811 $ 339 $ 1,150

Benefit Plans (Tables)

Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)	The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 35 $ 26 $ 105 $ 84 Interest cost 2,974 2,904 8,921 8,696 Expected return on plan assets (3,388 ) (3,430 ) (10,162 ) (10,343 ) Amortization of prior service cost 9 9 27 27 Recognized net actuarial loss 795 450 2,386 1,294 Net periodic pension cost (benefit) $ 425 $ (41 ) $ 1,277 $ (242 )
Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 325 $ 382 $ 975 $ 1,148 Interest cost 708 825 2,123 2,475 Recognized net actuarial loss 717 562 2,152 1,688 Amortization of prior service cost (840 ) (377 ) (2,520 ) (1,133 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 910 $ 1,392 $ 2,730 $ 4,178

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Transactions between Company and The Coca-Cola Company	The following table and the subsequent descriptions summarize the significant transactions between the Company and The Coca-Cola Company: First Nine Months In Millions 2015 2014 Payments by the Company for concentrate, syrup, sweetener and other purchases $ 360.2 $ 329.1 Marketing funding support payments to the Company 42.2 35.0 Payments by the Company net of marketing funding support $ 318.0 $ 294.1 Payments by the Company for customer marketing programs $ 48.9 $ 43.2 Payments by the Company for cold drink equipment parts 11.8 7.7 Fountain delivery and equipment repair fees paid to the Company 12.6 9.9 Presence marketing funding support provided by The Coca-Cola Company on the Company’s behalf 2.3 4.4 Payments to the Company to facilitate the distribution of certain brands and packages to other Coca-Cola bottlers 3.4 2.8
Schedule of Asset Purchase Agreement Relating to the Territories	The Company and CCR have entered into, and closed the following asset purchase agreements relating to certain territories previously served by CCR’s facilities and equipment located in these territories: Asset Agreement Acquisition Closing Territory Date Date Johnson City and Morristown, Tennessee May 7, 2014 May 23, 2014 Knoxville, Tennessee August 28, 2014 October 24, 2014 Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee December 5, 2014 January 30, 2015 Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana December 17, 2014 February 27, 2015 Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky February 13, 2015 May 1, 2015

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income per share and diluted net income per share under the two-class method: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands (Except Per Share Data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated $ 25,553 $ 12,132 $ 54,711 $ 28,364 Less dividends: Common Stock 1,785 1,785 5,356 5,356 Class B Common Stock 538 532 1,608 1,592 Total undistributed earnings $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic $ 17,853 $ 7,560 $ 36,714 $ 16,505 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 5,377 2,255 11,033 4,911 Total undistributed earnings – basic $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted $ 17,776 $ 7,528 $ 36,556 $ 16,434 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 5,454 2,287 11,191 4,982 Total undistributed earnings – diluted $ 23,230 $ 9,815 $ 47,747 $ 21,416 Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share: Dividends on Common Stock $ 1,785 $ 1,785 $ 5,356 $ 5,356 Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 17,853 7,560 36,714 16,505 Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share $ 19,638 $ 9,345 $ 42,070 $ 21,861 Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share: Dividends on Class B Common Stock $ 538 $ 532 $ 1,608 $ 1,592 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic 5,377 2,255 11,033 4,911 Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share $ 5,915 $ 2,787 $ 12,641 $ 6,503 Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands (Except Per Share Data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share: Dividends on Common Stock $ 1,785 $ 1,785 $ 5,356 $ 5,356 Dividends on Class B Common Stock assumed converted to Common Stock 538 532 1,608 1,592 Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 23,230 9,815 47,747 21,416 Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share $ 25,553 $ 12,132 $ 54,711 $ 28,364 Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share: Dividends on Class B Common Stock $ 538 $ 532 $ 1,608 $ 1,592 Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted 5,454 2,287 11,191 4,982 Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share $ 5,992 $ 2,819 $ 12,799 $ 6,574 Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic 7,141 7,141 7,141 7,141 Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic 2,151 2,130 2,146 2,125 Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share: Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock to Common Stock) 9,332 9,311 9,327 9,306 Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 2,191 2,170 2,186 2,165 Basic net income per share: Common Stock $ 2.75 $ 1.31 $ 5.89 $ 3.06 Class B Common Stock $ 2.75 $ 1.31 $ 5.89 $ 3.06 Diluted net income per share: Common Stock $ 2.74 $ 1.30 $ 5.87 $ 3.05 Class B Common Stock $ 2.73 $ 1.30 $ 5.85 $ 3.04 NOTES TO TABLE (1) For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Common Stock, all shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be converted; therefore, 100% of undistributed earnings is allocated to Common Stock. (2) For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Class B Common Stock, weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be outstanding for the entire period and not converted. (3) Denominator for diluted net income per share for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock includes the dilutive effect of shares relative to the Performance Unit Award.

Supplemental Disclosures of C45

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities Affecting Cash Flows	Changes in current assets and current liabilities affecting cash flows were as follows: First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 Accounts receivable, trade, net $ (54,463 ) $ (15,856 ) Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company (19,043 ) (15,225 ) Accounts receivable, other (8,016 ) (524 ) Inventories (21,097 ) (16,775 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,925 (3,325 ) Accounts payable, trade 25,239 10,219 Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company 33,474 21,224 Other accrued liabilities 19,642 (4,852 ) Accrued compensation (1,564 ) (309 ) Accrued interest payable 2,522 5,053 Increase in current assets less current liabilities (exclusive of acquisition) $ (16,381 ) $ (20,370 )

Segments (Tables)

Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Information by Reportable Segment	The Company’s segment results are as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net Sales: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 603,042 $ 447,610 $ 1,644,332 $ 1,279,369 All Other 41,761 32,716 116,269 91,824 Eliminations* (25,997 ) (22,650 ) (73,859 ) (65,462 ) Consolidated $ 618,806 $ 457,676 $ 1,686,742 $ 1,305,731 Operating Income: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 26,098 $ 27,065 $ 78,490 $ 68,645 All Other 1,587 1,381 4,413 3,181 Consolidated $ 27,685 $ 28,446 $ 82,903 $ 71,826 Depreciation and Amortization: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 19,711 $ 14,501 $ 55,053 $ 42,589 All Other 1,324 791 3,356 2,146 Consolidated $ 21,035 $ 15,292 $ 58,409 $ 44,735 Capital Expenditures: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 32,886 $ 18,495 $ 78,364 $ 44,711 All Other 13,829 5,799 23,303 12,324 Consolidated $ 46,715 $ 24,294 $ 101,667 $ 57,035 Sept. 27, Dec. 28, Sept. 28, 2015 2014 2014 Total Assets: Nonalcoholic Beverages $ 1,647,731 $ 1,399,057 $ 1,341,167 All Other 73,695 44,629 42,159 Eliminations (10,579 ) (10,610 ) (6,201 ) Consolidated $ 1,710,847 $ 1,433,076 $ 1,377,125 *NOTE: The entire net sales elimination for each year presented represent net sales from the All Other segment to the Nonalcoholic Beverages segment. Sales between these segments are either recognized at fair market value or cost depending on the nature of the transaction.
Net Sales by Product Category	Net sales by product category were as follows: Third Quarter First Nine Months In Thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 Bottle/can sales: Sparkling beverages (including energy products) $ 387,955 $ 286,830 $ 1,082,266 $ 829,622 Still beverages 120,372 81,540 302,427 217,878 Total bottle/can sales 508,327 368,370 1,384,693 1,047,500 Other sales: Sales to other Coca-Cola bottlers 46,618 41,291 133,024 123,680 Post-mix and other 63,861 48,015 169,025 134,551 Total other sales 110,479 89,306 302,049 258,231 Total net sales $ 618,806 $ 457,676 $ 1,686,742 $ 1,305,731

Acquisitions and Divestitures -

Acquisitions and Divestitures - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 24, 2015	May. 01, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 28, 2015	Dec. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Oct. 24, 2014	Oct. 17, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	May. 23, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 113,835	$ 103,294	$ 113,835	$ 103,294			$ 106,220
Cash purchase							52,739	12,163
Net sales					618,806	457,676	1,686,742	1,305,731
Operating Income					27,685	28,446	82,903	71,826
Contingent consideration liability					93,064	13,000	93,064	13,000	$ 94,068	$ 46,850				$ 13,000		$ 0
Unfavorable fair value adjustment to contingent consideration liability					3,992	0	3,003	0
Gain on exchange of franchise territory					0	0	8,807	0
Gain on sale of business					22,651	0	22,651	0
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Exchange [Member] | Jackson Territory [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Carrying value of assets exchanged		$ 17,500
Gain on exchange of franchise territory		8,800
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | BYB Brands Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales							21,800	24,500
Operating Income							$ 1,800	$ 300
Cash purchase price on sale of brands	$ 26,400
Gain on sale of business	$ 22,700
Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition								May 23, 2014
Goodwill						600		$ 600							$ 557
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes						100		$ 100
Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition								Oct. 24, 2014
Goodwill						4,700		$ 4,700				$ 4,684
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes						$ 4,500		$ 4,500
Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition							Jan. 30, 2015
Goodwill				$ 1,238
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes				200
Cash purchase				$ 13,800
Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition							Feb. 27, 2015
Goodwill			$ 4,042
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes			2,100
Cash purchase			$ 19,800
Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition							May 1, 2015
Goodwill		952
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes		100
Cash purchase		7,500
2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales					84,700		$ 175,200
Operating Income					1,300		5,700
Asset Purchase Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration liability					93,100		93,100
Contingent consideration liability range, low					6,000		6,000
Contingent consideration liability range, high					$ 11,000		11,000
Unfavorable fair value adjustment to contingent consideration liability							$ 3,000
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of business acquisition							May 1, 2015
Goodwill		2,533
Goodwill recognized, expected to be deductible for tax purposes		$ 2,500
Asset Exchange Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net asset value after deducting retained assets and liabilities													$ 10,300

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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Summary of Fair Values of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities as of Acquisition Date (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	May. 01, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Oct. 24, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	May. 23, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	$ 42,349				$ 22,741		$ 33,074
Franchise rights	527,540				520,672		520,672
Goodwill	113,835				106,220		103,294
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	$ 85,890				$ 51,227		47,093
Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash								$ 46
Inventories								1,150
Prepaid expenses and other current assets								548
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company								496
Property, plant and equipment								8,495
Other assets								142
Goodwill							600	557
Other identifiable intangible assets								13,800
Total acquired assets								25,234
Current liabilities								23
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company								0
Other liabilities								473
Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration)								11,564
Total assumed liabilities								13,065
Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current liabilities								$ 1,005
Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash						$ 108
Inventories						2,100
Prepaid expenses and other current assets						1,905
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company						0
Property, plant and equipment						17,229
Other assets						1,019
Goodwill						4,684	$ 4,700
Other identifiable intangible assets						37,400
Total acquired assets						64,445
Current liabilities						2,351
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company						105
Other liabilities						796
Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration)						27,834
Total assumed liabilities						33,512
Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current liabilities						$ 2,426
Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash				$ 59
Inventories				1,238
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				1,040
Property, plant and equipment				6,695
Other assets				435
Goodwill				1,238
Other identifiable intangible assets				17,750
Total acquired assets				28,455
Other current liabilities				125
Other liabilities				0
Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration)				13,729
Total assumed liabilities				14,697
Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current liabilities				$ 843
Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			$ 105
Inventories			1,268
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,748
Property, plant and equipment			16,574
Other assets			965
Goodwill			4,042
Other identifiable intangible assets			29,600
Total acquired assets			54,302
Other current liabilities			806
Other liabilities			992
Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration)			31,052
Total assumed liabilities			34,509
Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current liabilities			$ 1,659
Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 45
Inventories		1,045
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		332
Property, plant and equipment		6,584
Other assets		422
Goodwill		952
Other identifiable intangible assets		1,700
Total acquired assets		11,080
Other current liabilities		524
Other liabilities		10
Other liabilities (acquisition related contingent consideration)		2,748
Total assumed liabilities		3,563
Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current liabilities		281
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		56
Inventories		2,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		447
Property, plant and equipment		12,682
Other assets		48
Franchise rights		18,200
Goodwill		2,533
Other identifiable intangible assets		1,000
Total acquired assets		37,678
Current liabilities		926
Total assumed liabilities		$ 926

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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Summary of Fair Value Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 01, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 24, 2014	May. 23, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Franchise rights						$ 527,540	$ 520,672	$ 520,672
Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition					$ 13,800
Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition				$ 37,400
Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition			$ 17,750
Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition		$ 29,600
Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 1,700
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	1,000
Franchise rights	18,200
Total	19,200
Distribution Agreements [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition						47,100		$ 13,200
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition					$ 13,200
Estimated useful life					40 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition				$ 36,400
Estimated useful life				40 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition			$ 17,200
Estimated useful life			40 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition		$ 28,400
Estimated useful life		40 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 1,500
Estimated useful life	40 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Lexington Expansion [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 200					$ 200
Estimated useful life	40 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Johnson City And Morristown Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition					$ 600
Estimated useful life					12 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Knoxville Tennessee Territory Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition				$ 1,000
Estimated useful life				12 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Cleveland and Cookeville, Tennessee Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition			$ 550
Estimated useful life			12 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition		$ 1,200
Estimated useful life		12 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Paducah And Pikeville Kentucky Territory Acquisitions [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 200
Estimated useful life	12 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Lexington Expansion [Member]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 800
Estimated useful life	12 years

Inventories - Summary of Invent

Inventories - Summary of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 65,214	$ 42,526	$ 50,732
Manufacturing materials	8,658	10,133	9,796
Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories	20,276	18,081	19,595
Total inventories	$ 94,148	$ 70,740	$ 80,123

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Principal Categories and Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 1,159,492	$ 1,044,210	$ 1,005,763
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	712,709	685,978	678,525
Property, plant and equipment, net	446,783	358,232	327,238
Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	16,664	14,762	14,161
Buildings [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 125,196	120,533	115,844
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	8 years
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	50 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 161,960	154,897	153,538
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 224,426	190,216	177,759
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	4 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 52,538	45,623	43,969
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	10 years
Cold Drink Dispensing Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 381,009	345,391	333,984
Cold Drink Dispensing Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	5 years
Cold Drink Dispensing Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	17 years
Leasehold and Land Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 84,413	75,104	74,176
Leasehold and Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	5 years
Leasehold and Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Software for Internal Use [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 94,609	91,156	86,646
Software for Internal Use [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Software for Internal Use [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	10 years
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 18,677	$ 6,528	$ 5,686

Property, Plant and Equipment52

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 20,300	$ 15,100	$ 56,299	$ 44,358

Franchise Rights and Goodwill -

Franchise Rights and Goodwill - Summary of Franchise Rights and Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Franchise rights	$ 527,540	$ 520,672	$ 520,672
Goodwill	113,835	106,220	103,294
Total franchise rights and goodwill	$ 641,375	$ 626,892	$ 623,966

Franchise Rights and Goodwill54

Franchise Rights and Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during the period	$ 6.2	$ 1.2
Goodwill recorded during measurement period adjustments		$ 1.1
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill period increase (decrease)	2.5
Franchise rights increase (decrease) during the period	18.2
Jackson Territory [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill period increase (decrease)	(2.2)
Franchise rights increase (decrease) during the period	$ (11.3)

Other Identifiable Intangible55

Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total other identifiable intangible assets, at cost	$ 109,397	$ 62,347	$ 22,347
Less: Accumulated amortization	7,309	5,199	5,243
Other identifiable intangible assets, net	102,088	57,148	17,104
Distribution Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total other identifiable intangible assets, at cost	$ 99,209	54,909	15,509
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Customer Lists and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total other identifiable intangible assets, at cost	$ 10,188	$ 7,438	$ 6,838
Customer Lists and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years
Customer Lists and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years

Other Identifiable Intangible56

Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	May. 01, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Decrease due to measurement period adjustments	$ (3,371)	$ 0	$ (3,371)	$ 0
Distribution Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	47,100	13,200	47,100	13,200
Decrease due to measurement period adjustments	(3,000)
Customer Lists and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	2,000	$ 600	2,000	$ 600
Lexington Expansion [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition					$ 1,000
Lexington Expansion [Member] | Distribution Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	200		200		$ 200
Lexington Expansion [Member] | Customer Lists and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other identifiable intangible related to acquisition	$ 800		$ 800

Other Accrued Liabilities - Sum

Other Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Accrued marketing costs	$ 19,359	$ 16,141	$ 14,122
Accrued insurance costs	22,795	21,055	21,603
Accrued taxes (other than income taxes)	3,988	2,430	3,228
Employee benefit plan accruals	15,235	12,517	12,991
Checks and transfers yet to be presented for payment from zero balance cash accounts	10,074	2,324	10,472
All other accrued liabilities	21,647	14,308	11,440
Total other accrued liabilities	$ 93,098	$ 68,775	$ 73,856

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 16, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Apr. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations		$ 606,400		$ 606,400
Debt and capital lease obligations financed through publicly offered debt		273,900		273,900
Company's outstanding obligations for capital leases		57,500		57,500
Refinanced under revolving credit facility				100,000	$ 0
Senior notes, amount		$ 164,800		$ 164,800
Weighted average interest rate on debt and capital lease obligations spot rate		4.40%	5.80%	4.40%	5.80%		5.80%
Overall weighted average interest rate on debt and capital lease obligations		4.30%	5.70%	4.60%	5.80%
Debt and capital lease obligations subject to changes in short-term interest rates		$ 275,000		$ 275,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowing on uncommitted line of credit			$ 20,000		$ 20,000
Uncommitted line of credit, weighted average interest rate			0.90%		0.90%
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date of debt instruments				Jun. 1, 2016
Refinanced under revolving credit facility				$ 100,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured revolving credit agreement		450,000	$ 200,000	450,000	$ 200,000		$ 350,000
Period of unsecured revolving credit agreement	5 years
Letters of credit		50,000		$ 50,000
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity						$ 100,000
Maturity date of debt instruments				Oct. 16, 2019
Annual facility fee, percentage				0.15%
Outstanding borrowing on uncommitted line of credit		275,000	$ 50,000	$ 275,000	$ 50,000		$ 71,000
Amount available to meet cash requirements under the revolving credit facility		$ 175,000		$ 175,000

Derivative Financial Instrume59

Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Pre-Tax Changes in Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total	$ (2,130)	$ (319)	$ (2,236)	$ 552
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total	(1,438)	(319)	(2,119)	552
Selling, Delivery and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total	$ (692)	$ 0	$ (117)	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume60

Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Fair Values and Classification in Consolidated Balance Sheets of Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Assets:
Total assets	$ 39	$ 0	$ 552
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	2,275	0	0
Commodity Hedging Agreements Fair Market Value [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	0	0	552
Commodity Hedging Agreements Fair Market Value [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	39	0	0
Commodity Hedging Agreements Fair Market Value [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	1,918	0	0
Commodity Hedging Agreements Fair Market Value [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	$ 357	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume61

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014Agreement	Sep. 28, 2014Agreement
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of outstanding derivative transactions | Agreement		0
Number of offsetting derivative transactions with counterparties | Agreement			0
Derivative assets, gross	$ 800,000
Derivative liabilities, gross	3,000,000
Commodity Hedging Agreements [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 75,900,000
Latest Maturity	December 2,016

Fair Value of Financial Instr62

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Debt, Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities, Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration and Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Dec. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Public debt securities	$ (164,800)
Commodity hedging agreements-assets	800
Acquisition related contingent consideration	(93,064)	$ (94,068)	$ (46,850)		$ (13,000)	$ (13,000)	$ 0
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Public debt securities	(273,912)			$ (373,759)	(373,709)
Non-public variable rate debt	(275,000)			(71,000)	(70,000)
Deferred compensation plan assets	19,660			18,580	18,015
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	(19,660)			(18,580)	(18,015)
Acquisition related contingent consideration	(93,064)			(46,850)	(13,000)
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Public debt securities	(294,200)			(404,400)	(406,800)
Non-public variable rate debt	(275,000)			(71,000)	(70,000)
Deferred compensation plan assets	19,660			18,580	18,015
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	(19,660)			(18,580)	(18,015)
Acquisition related contingent consideration	(93,064)			(46,850)	(13,000)
Commodity Hedging Agreements [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commodity hedging agreements-assets	39			0	552
Commodity hedging agreements-liabilities	(2,275)			0	0
Commodity Hedging Agreements [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commodity hedging agreements-assets	39			0	552
Commodity hedging agreements-liabilities	$ (2,275)			$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Financial Instr63

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Deferred Compensation Plan, Commodity Hedging Agreements and Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Dec. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Assets
Commodity hedging agreements	$ 800
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability	93,064	$ 94,068	$ 46,850		$ 13,000	$ 13,000	$ 0
Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	19,660			$ 18,580	18,015
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	19,660			18,580	18,015
Level 2 [Member] | Commodity Hedging Agreements [Member]
Assets
Commodity hedging agreements	39			0	552
Liabilities
Commodity hedging agreements	2,275			0	0
Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability	$ 93,064			$ 46,850	$ 13,000

Fair Value of Financial Instr64

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers, Net	$ 0	$ 0
Distribution Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years

Fair Value of Financial Instr65

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summary of Reconciliation of Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Opening balance	$ 94,068	$ 13,000
Increase due to acquisitions	0	0	$ 50,312	$ 13,000
Decrease due to measurement period adjustments	(3,371)	0	(3,371)	0
Payments/accruals	(1,625)	0	(3,730)	0
Fair value adjustment - (income) expense	3,992	0	3,003	0
Ending balance	$ 93,064	$ 13,000	$ 93,064	$ 13,000

Other Liabilities - Summary of

Other Liabilities - Summary of Other Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accruals for executive benefit plans	$ 121,575	$ 117,965	$ 113,839
Acquisition related contingent consideration	87,319	43,850	11,995
Other	17,034	15,435	15,791
Total other liabilities	$ 225,928	$ 177,250	$ 141,625

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015USD ($)Product	Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2014USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit totaled	$ 26.4
Long-term marketing contractual arrangements	$ 43.8
SAC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cases of finished product obligated to purchase on an annual basis | Product	17,500,000
Maximum aggregate exposure of debt guarantees	$ 23.9
Maximum aggregate exposure of debt guarantees and equity investment	$ 28
Southeastern [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase requirements of plastic bottles	80.00%
Maximum aggregate exposure of debt guarantees	$ 25.3
Maximum aggregate exposure of debt guarantees and equity investment	43.6
SAC and Southeastern [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Related party debt guarantee	$ 32.9	$ 30.9	$ 32.7
Guaranteed portion of SAC's and Southeastern's debt, collateral held	The Company holds no assets as collateral against the SAC or Southeastern guarantees

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax rate			34.40%	35.60%
Effective income tax rate with noncontrolling interest			36.30%	38.50%
Uncertain tax positions		$ 2.7	$ 2.7	$ 2.8	$ 2.9
Uncertain tax positions that would affect tax rate		2.7	$ 2.7	$ 2.8	$ 2.9
Time period that uncertain tax positions not expected to materially change			12 months
Decrease in income tax expense		1.1
Decrease in corporate income tax expense due to state tax rate change		1.2
Reduction of liability for uncertain tax positions		$ 0.6
Earliest Tax Year [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax year open for examination			2,012
Earliest Tax Year [Member] | State Tax Legislation [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax year open for examination			1,998
State [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
State tax rate		5.00%
State [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
State tax rate	4.00%

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense at Statutory Federal Rate to Actual Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory expense			$ 31,712	$ 17,474
State income taxes, net of federal benefit			3,268	1,915
Valuation allowance change			(1,089)	63
Noncontrolling interest – Piedmont			(1,764)	(1,465)
Manufacturing deduction benefit			(1,254)	(1,893)
Meals and entertainment			906	918
Adjustment for uncertain tax positions			(179)	(76)
Adjustment for state tax legislation			(1,169)	0
Other, net			743	853
Income tax expense	$ 12,099	$ 7,408	$ 31,174	$ 17,789

Accumulated Other Comprehensi70

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	$ (89,081)	$ (57,421)	$ (89,914)	$ (58,176)
Pre-tax Activity	681	638	2,039	1,870
Tax Effect	(259)	(247)	(784)	(724)
Ending, balance	(88,659)	(57,030)	(88,659)	(57,030)
Net Pension Activity [Member] | Actuarial Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	(73,890)	(42,510)	(74,867)	(43,028)
Pre-tax Activity	795	450	2,386	1,294
Tax Effect	(305)	(173)	(919)	(499)
Ending, balance	(73,400)	(42,233)	(73,400)	(42,233)
Net Pension Activity [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	(88)	(110)	(99)	(121)
Pre-tax Activity	9	9	27	27
Tax Effect	(2)	(4)	(9)	(11)
Ending, balance	(81)	(105)	(81)	(105)
Net Postretirement Benefits Activity [Member] | Actuarial Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	(21,878)	(17,750)	(22,759)	(18,441)
Pre-tax Activity	717	562	2,152	1,688
Tax Effect	(275)	(218)	(829)	(653)
Ending, balance	(21,436)	(17,406)	(21,436)	(17,406)
Net Postretirement Benefits Activity [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	6,780	2,945	7,812	3,410
Pre-tax Activity	(840)	(377)	(2,520)	(1,133)
Tax Effect	322	146	970	437
Ending, balance	6,262	2,714	6,262	2,714
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning, balance	(5)	4	(1)	4
Pre-tax Activity	0	(6)	(6)	(6)
Tax Effect	1	2	3	2
Ending, balance	$ (4)	$ 0	$ (4)	$ 0

Accumulated Other Comprehensi71

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Impact of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Income Statement (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	$ 681	$ 644	$ 2,045	$ 1,876
Reclassification to income, Tax Effect	260	249	787	726
Reclassification to income, Net of Tax	421	395	1,258	1,150
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	804	459	2,413	1,321
Reclassification to income, Tax Effect	307	177	928	510
Reclassification to income, Net of Tax	497	282	1,485	811
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	(123)	185	(368)	555
Reclassification to income, Tax Effect	(47)	72	(141)	216
Reclassification to income, Net of Tax	(76)	113	(227)	339
Cost of Sales [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	71	107	213	310
Cost of Sales [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	88	83	265	238
Cost of Sales [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	(17)	24	(52)	72
S,D&A Expenses [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	610	537	1,832	1,566
S,D&A Expenses [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	716	376	2,148	1,083
S,D&A Expenses [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reclassification to income, Pre-tax Activity	$ (106)	$ 161	$ (316)	$ 483

Capital Transactions - Addition

Capital Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Mar. 03, 2015	Mar. 04, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 25, 2015	Sep. 26, 2014
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Performance Unit Award Agreement expense recognized			$ 5.7	$ 2.3
Share price					$ 189.13	$ 75.74
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Performance units awarded	40,000	40,000
Performance units awards settled in cash			19,080	19,100
Increase in total number of shares outstanding			20,920	20,900

Benefit Plans - Components of N

Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit) (Detail) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 35	$ 26	$ 105	$ 84
Interest cost	2,974	2,904	8,921	8,696
Expected return on plan assets	(3,388)	(3,430)	(10,162)	(10,343)
Amortization of prior service cost	9	9	27	27
Recognized net actuarial loss	795	450	2,386	1,294
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$ 425	$ (41)	$ 1,277	$ (242)

Benefit Plans - Additional Info

Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Entity contribution in its owned sponsored pension plan during the period	$ 10.5
Rehabilitation Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multi-employer pension plan Rehabilitation Plan adoption effective date	Jan. 1, 2015
Collective bargaining agreement, effective date	Apr. 28, 2014
Likely withdrawal liability if Company withdraws from multi-employer pension plan		$ 4.5
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit pension plan, anticipated contribution remainder of year	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit pension plan, anticipated contribution remainder of year	$ 2

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Po

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (Detail) - Postretirement Benefits [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 325	$ 382	$ 975	$ 1,148
Interest cost	708	825	2,123	2,475
Recognized net actuarial loss	717	562	2,152	1,688
Amortization of prior service cost	(840)	(377)	(2,520)	(1,133)
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$ 910	$ 1,392	$ 2,730	$ 4,178

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2015USD ($)Entity	Sep. 28, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2013USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Gain on sale of business	$ 22,651,000	$ 0	$ 22,651,000	$ 0
Contingent consideration liability	93,064,000	13,000,000	93,064,000	13,000,000	$ 94,068,000	$ 46,850,000		$ 13,000,000	$ 0
Accounts receivable from CCBSS	42,349,000	33,074,000	$ 42,349,000	33,074,000			$ 22,741,000
Number of entities in which reporting entity is shareholder and purchases majority plastic bottles | Entity			2
Principal balance outstanding under capital lease	57,500,000		$ 57,500,000
CCR [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Asset exchange agreement			Oct. 17, 2014
Acquisition Closing Date			May 1, 2015
CCR [Member] | Tum-E Yummies [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties			$ 14,800,000	17,400,000
CCR [Member] | Transportation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties			11,300,000	1,600,000
CCR [Member] | Production Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties			24,200,000	45,300,000
Purchases from related party			154,400,000	44,000,000
CCR [Member] | Comprehensive Beverage Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contingent consideration liability	$ 93,100,000		93,100,000
Payments to related party			$ 2,400,000	0
Coca-Cola Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of interest held in outstanding common stock by The Coca-Cola Company	34.80%		34.80%
Voting power of stock held by The Coca-Cola Company	5.00%		5.00%
Purchases from related party			$ 360,200,000	329,100,000
Coca-Cola Company [Member] | Tum-E Yummies [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Gain on sale of business	$ 22,700,000
CCBSS [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to CCBSS as administration fees for its services			500,000	300,000
Accounts receivable from CCBSS	6,500,000	6,300,000	6,500,000	6,300,000			4,500,000
SAC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties			6,100,000	5,800,000
Purchases from related party			107,200,000	101,400,000
Management fees earned from SAC			1,400,000	1,300,000
Related party debt guarantee	22,700,000		22,700,000
Equity investment	4,100,000	4,100,000	4,100,000	4,100,000			4,100,000
Southeastern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party			55,300,000	59,900,000
Related party debt guarantee	10,200,000		10,200,000
Equity investment	18,300,000	$ 18,400,000	18,300,000	18,400,000			$ 18,400,000
SAC and Southeastern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Collateral assets held against Southeastern or SAC guarantees	0		0
Impairment of investments			$ 0	0
HLP, SPC & Adjacent Sales Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease expiration date			Dec. 31, 2020
Principal balance outstanding under capital lease	18,100,000		$ 18,100,000
Rental payments related to the lease			$ 2,900,000	2,800,000
Beacon [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease expiration date			Dec. 31, 2021
Principal balance outstanding under capital lease	$ 18,800,000		$ 18,800,000
Rental payments related to the lease			$ 3,200,000	$ 3,100,000

Related Party Transactions - Su

Related Party Transactions - Summary of Significant Transactions between Company and The Coca-Cola Company (Detail) - Investor [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments by the Company for concentrate, syrup, sweetener and other purchases	$ 360.2	$ 329.1
Marketing funding support payments to the Company	42.2	35
Payments by the Company net of marketing funding support	318	294.1
Payments by the Company for customer marketing programs	48.9	43.2
Payments by the Company for cold drink equipment parts	11.8	7.7
Fountain delivery and equipment repair fees paid to the Company	12.6	9.9
Presence marketing funding support provided by The Coca-Cola Company on the Company’s behalf	2.3	4.4
Payments to the Company to facilitate the distribution of certain brands and packages to other Coca-Cola bottlers	$ 3.4	$ 2.8

Related Party Transactions - Sc

Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Asset Purchase Agreement Relating to the Territories (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Johnson City and Morristown Tennessee [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset Agreement Date		May 7, 2014
Acquisition Closing Date		May 23, 2014
Knoxville, Tennessee [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset Agreement Date		Aug. 28, 2014
Acquisition Closing Date		Oct. 24, 2014
Cleveland and Cookeville Tennessee [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset Agreement Date	Dec. 5, 2014
Acquisition Closing Date	Jan. 30, 2015
Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset Agreement Date	Dec. 17, 2014
Acquisition Closing Date	Feb. 27, 2015
Paducah and Pikeville, Kentucky [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset Agreement Date	Feb. 13, 2015
Acquisition Closing Date	May 1, 2015

Net Income Per Share - Computat

Net Income Per Share - Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 25,553	$ 12,132	$ 54,711	$ 28,364
Less dividends:
Dividends on Common Stock	1,785	1,785	5,356	5,356
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	23,230	9,815	47,747	21,416
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	23,230	9,815	47,747	21,416
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	1,785	1,785	5,356	5,356
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	23,230	9,815	47,747	21,416
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	19,638	9,345	42,070	21,861
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	1,785	1,785	5,356	5,356
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	23,230	9,815	47,747	21,416
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$ 25,553	$ 12,132	$ 54,711	$ 28,364
Denominator for basic net income per common share:
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	7,141	7,141	7,141	7,141
Denominator for diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution	9,332	9,311	9,327	9,306
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock	$ 2.75	$ 1.31	$ 5.89	$ 3.06
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock	$ 2.74	$ 1.30	$ 5.87	$ 3.05
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Less dividends:
Dividends on Common Stock	$ 538	$ 532	$ 1,608	$ 1,592
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	5,377	2,255	11,033	4,911
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	5,454	2,287	11,191	4,982
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	538	532	1,608	1,592
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	5,377	2,255	11,033	4,911
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	5,915	2,787	12,641	6,503
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	538	532	1,608	1,592
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	5,454	2,287	11,191	4,982
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$ 5,992	$ 2,819	$ 12,799	$ 6,574
Denominator for basic net income per common share:
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding	2,151	2,130	2,146	2,125
Denominator for diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution	2,191	2,170	2,186	2,165
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock	$ 2.75	$ 1.31	$ 5.89	$ 3.06
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock	$ 2.73	$ 1.30	$ 5.85	$ 3.04
Common Stock [Member]
Less dividends:
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	$ 17,853	$ 7,560	$ 36,714	$ 16,505
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	17,776	7,528	36,556	16,434
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Undistributed earnings allocated to Common Stock, Basic	17,853	7,560	36,714	16,505
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Total undistributed earnings - diluted	$ 17,776	$ 7,528	$ 36,556	$ 16,434

Net Income Per Share - Comput80

Net Income Per Share - Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Percentage undistributed earnings allocated to common stock diluted	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Supplemental Disclosures of C81

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information - Summary of Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities Affecting Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, trade, net	$ (54,463)	$ (15,856)
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	(19,043)	(15,225)
Accounts receivable, other	(8,016)	(524)
Inventories	(21,097)	(16,775)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,925	(3,325)
Accounts payable, trade	25,239	10,219
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	33,474	21,224
Other accrued liabilities	19,642	(4,852)
Accrued compensation	(1,564)	(309)
Accrued interest payable	2,522	5,053
Increase in current assets less current liabilities (exclusive of acquisition)	$ (16,381)	$ (20,370)

Segments - Additional Informati

Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segment reported	5
Franchised Nonalcoholic Beverages and Internally-Developed Nonalcoholic Beverages Segments Aggregated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segment reported	2
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segment reported	3

Segments - Summary of Financial

Segments - Summary of Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014
Net Sales:
Net sales	$ 618,806	$ 457,676	$ 1,686,742	$ 1,305,731
Operating Income:
Operating Income	27,685	28,446	82,903	71,826
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	21,035	15,292	58,409	44,735
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	46,715	24,294	101,667	57,035
Total Assets:
Total Assets	1,710,847	1,377,125	1,710,847	1,377,125	$ 1,433,076
Operating Segments [Member] | Nonalcoholic Beverages [Member]
Net Sales:
Net sales	603,042	447,610	1,644,332	1,279,369
Operating Income:
Operating Income	26,098	27,065	78,490	68,645
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	19,711	14,501	55,053	42,589
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	32,886	18,495	78,364	44,711
Total Assets:
Total Assets	1,647,731	1,341,167	1,647,731	1,341,167	1,399,057
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member]
Net Sales:
Net sales	41,761	32,716	116,269	91,824
Operating Income:
Operating Income	1,587	1,381	4,413	3,181
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	1,324	791	3,356	2,146
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	13,829	5,799	23,303	12,324
Total Assets:
Total Assets	73,695	42,159	73,695	42,159	44,629
Eliminations [Member]
Net Sales:
Net sales	(25,997)	(22,650)	(73,859)	(65,462)
Total Assets:
Total Assets	$ (10,579)	$ (6,201)	$ (10,579)	$ (6,201)	$ (10,610)

Segments - Net Sales by Product

Segments - Net Sales by Product Category (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 618,806	$ 457,676	$ 1,686,742	$ 1,305,731
Sparkling Beverages (Including Energy Products) [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	387,955	286,830	1,082,266	829,622
Still Beverages [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	120,372	81,540	302,427	217,878
Bottle/Can Sales [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	508,327	368,370	1,384,693	1,047,500
Sales to Other Coca-Cola Bottlers [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	46,618	41,291	133,024	123,680
Post-Mix and Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	63,861	48,015	169,025	134,551
Other Sales [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 110,479	$ 89,306	$ 302,049	$ 258,231

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details)	Oct. 30, 2015Facility
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing facilities	3