J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) 10-Q 27 Jan 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 20, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'J&J SNACK FOODS CORP	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-27	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	18,690,646
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000785956	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$105,749	$97,345
Marketable securities held to maturity	'	256
Accounts receivable, net	74,620	87,545
Inventories, net	76,766	71,785
Prepaid expenses and other	3,644	3,284
Deferred income taxes	4,569	4,502
Total current assets	265,348	264,717
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	515,593	510,442
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	363,508	363,278
	152,085	147,164
Other assets	'	'
Goodwill	84,615	76,899
Other intangible assets, net	43,718	44,012
Marketable securities held to maturity	2,000	2,000
Marketable securities available for sale	107,876	107,664
Other	3,495	3,205
	241,704	233,780
	659,137	645,661
Current Liabilities	'	'
Current obligations under capital leases	265	211
Accounts payable	51,011	50,906
Accrued insurance liability	9,844	9,954
Accrued income taxes	7,768	1,740
Accrued liabilities	3,995	3,769
Accrued compensation expense	10,057	13,671
Dividends payable	5,978	2,988
Total current liabilities	88,918	83,239
Long-term obligations under capital leases	458	136
Deferred income taxes	45,193	45,183
Other long-term liabilities	535	538
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 18,681,000 and 18,677,000 respectively	35,166	34,516
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-5,561	-5,930
Retained Earnings	494,428	487,979
	524,033	516,565
	659,137	645,661
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,496	2,496
Building [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	26,741	26,741
Plant Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	183,867	179,331
Marketing Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	246,542	244,770
Transportation Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	6,688	5,953
Office Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	17,496	16,282
Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	25,561	24,917
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$6,202	$9,952

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Preferred, par value (in Dollars per share)	$1	$1
Preferred, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred, shares issued	0	0
Common, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common, shares issued	18,681,000	18,677,000
Common, shares outstanding	18,681,000	18,677,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012
Net Sales	$203,523		$191,408
Cost of goods sold(1)	143,617	[1]	137,273	[1]
Gross Profit	59,906		54,135
Operating expenses	'		'
Marketing (2)	18,032	[2]	17,136	[2]
Distribution (3)	16,120	[3]	15,400	[3]
Administrative (4)	6,984	[4]	6,599	[4]
Other general expense (income)	799		-61
	41,935		39,074
Operating Income	17,971		15,061
Investment income	1,138		776
Interest expense & other	-36		-25
Earnings before income taxes	19,073		15,812
Income taxes	6,647		5,586
NET EARNINGS	$12,426		$10,226
Earnings per diluted share (in Dollars per share)	$0.66		$0.54
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in Shares)	18,793		18,870
Earnings per basic share (in Dollars per share)	$0.67		$0.54
Weighted average number of basic shares (in Shares)	18,679		18,807
[1]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $118 and $125 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
[2]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $170 and $173 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
[3]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $10 and $8 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
[4]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $226 and $201 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear1

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$445	$283
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]	'	'
Allocated Share Based Compensation	118	125
Marketing [Member]	'	'
Allocated Share Based Compensation	170	173
Distribution [Member]	'	'
Allocated Share Based Compensation	10	8
Administrative [Member]	'	'
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$226	$201

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Net Earnings	$12,426	$10,226
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-104	-123
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities	212	18
Total Other Comprehensive Income(Loss), net of tax	108	-105
Comprehensive Income	$12,534	$10,121

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Operating activities:	'	'
Net earnings	$12,426,000	$10,226,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation of fixed assets	7,688,000	6,790,000
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs	1,252,000	1,197,000
Share-based compensation	524,000	507,000
Deferred income taxes	-59,000	15,000
Loss on sale of marketable securities	260,000	'
Other	-93,000	-2,000
Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies	'	'
Decrease in accounts receivable	12,906,000	9,787,000
Increase in inventories	-5,140,000	-6,994,000
Increase in prepaid expenses	-358,000	-483,000
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,872,000	-3,781,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	31,278,000	17,262,000
Investing activities:	'	'
Payment for purchases of of companies, net of cash acquired	-11,000,000	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-9,317,000	-7,481,000
Purchases of marketable securities	-5,240,000	-80,002,000
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities	5,495,000	240,000
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	360,000	261,000
Other	-109,000	-37,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-19,811,000	-87,019,000
Financing activities:	'	'
Payments to repurchase common stock	'	-2,763,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock	120,000	1,700,000
Payments on capitalized lease obligations	-124,000	-88,000
Payment of cash dividend	-2,988,000	-3,004,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,992,000	-4,155,000
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents	-71,000	-70,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,404,000	-73,982,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	97,345,000	154,198,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$105,749,000	$80,216,000

Note_1

Note 1	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 1            In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported net earnings.
	The results of operations for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Sales of our frozen beverages and frozen juice bars and ices are generally higher in the third and fourth quarters due to warmer weather.
	While we believe that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013.

Note_2

Note 2	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Policy Text Block [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Note 2            We recognize revenue from our products when the products are shipped to our customers. Repair and maintenance equipment service revenue is recorded when it is performed provided the customer terms are that the customer is to be charged on a time and material basis or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract when the customer has signed a service contract. Revenue is recognized only where persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, our price is fixed or estimable and collectability is reasonably assured. We record offsets to revenue for allowances, end-user pricing adjustments, trade spending, coupon redemption costs and returned product. Customers generally do not have the right to return product unless it is damaged or defective. We provide an allowance for doubtful receivables after taking into consideration historical experience and other factors. The allowance for doubtful receivables was $854,000 and $854,000 at December 28, 2013 and September 28, 2013, respectively.

Note_3

Note 3	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 3            Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Amortization of improvements is provided for by the straight-line method over the term of the lease or the assets’ estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter. Licenses and rights, customer relationships and non-compete agreements arising from acquisitions are amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 to 20 years. Depreciation expense was $7,688,000 and $6,790,000 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

Note_4

Note 4	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	Note 4            Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into consideration the potential dilution that could occur if securities (stock options) or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Our calculation of EPS is as follows:
		Three Months Ended December 28, 2013
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	12,426		18,679	$	0.67
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		114		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	12,426		18,793	$	0.66
		Three Months Ended December 29, 2012
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	10,226		18,807	$	0.54
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		63		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	10,226		18,870	$	0.54

Note_5

Note 5	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	Note 5            At December 28, 2013, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans. Share-based compensation was recognized as follows:
		Three months ended
		December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Stock Options	$	312	$	175
	Stock purchase plan		129		92
	Stock issued to outside directors		-		12
	Restricted stock issued to an employee		4		4
		$	445	$	283
	Per diluted share	$	0.02	$	0.01
	The above compensation is net of tax benefits	$	79	$	224
	The Company anticipates that share-based compensation will not exceed $1.7 million net of tax benefits, or approximately $.09 per share for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2014.
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in fiscal 2014 first three months: expected volatility of 20.6%; risk-free interest rate of 1.4%; dividend rate of .8% and expected lives of 5 years.
	During the 2014 three month period, the Company granted 97,975 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $15.21. During the 2013 three month period, the Company granted 1,100 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $12.24.
	Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 55 months for 5 year options and 10 years for 10 year options. We use historical information to estimate expected life and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period and is net of estimated forfeitures.

Note_6

Note 6	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 6            We account for our income taxes under the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse.  Deferred tax expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	Additionally, we recognize a liability for income taxes and associated penalties and interest for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which are more likely than not to be overturned by taxing authorities (“uncertain tax positions”).  We have not recognized a tax benefit in our financial statements for these uncertain tax positions.
	The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is $429,000 and $438,000 on December 28, 2013 and September 28, 2013, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate over time, if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a part of the provision for income taxes. As of December 28, 2013 and September 28, 2013, respectively, the Company has $223,000 and $224,000 of accrued interest and penalties.
	In addition to our federal tax return and tax returns for Mexico and Canada, we file tax returns in all states that have a corporate income tax with virtually all open for examination for three to four years.

Note_7

Note 7	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Table Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	'
	Note 7            In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance which requires us to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, we are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, we are required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance was effective for our fiscal year 2014 first quarter and its adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Note_8

Note 8	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 8            Inventories consist of the following:
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Finished goods	$	37,075	$	33,013
	Raw Materials		14,589		14,489
	Packaging materials		6,311		5,937
	Equipment parts & other		18,791		18,346
		$	76,766	$	71,785
	The above inventories are net of reserves	$	4,652	$	4,449

Note_9

Note 9	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 9            We principally sell our products to the food service and retail supermarket industries. Sales and results of our frozen beverages business are monitored separately from the balance of our food service business because of different distribution and capital requirements. We maintain separate and discrete financial information for the three operating segments mentioned above which is available to our Chief Operating Decision Makers.
	We have applied no aggregation criteria to any of these operating segments in order to determine reportable segments. Our three reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. All inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing net sales and operating income (loss). These segments are described below.
	Food Service
	The primary products sold by the food service group are soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, churros, dough enrobed handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service industry include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; fast food outlets; stadiums and sports arenas; leisure and theme parks; convenience stores; movie theatres; warehouse club stores; schools, colleges and other institutions. Within the food service industry, our products are purchased by the consumer primarily for consumption at the point-of-sale.
	Retail Supermarkets
	The primary products sold by the retail supermarket segment are soft pretzel products – including SUPERPRETZEL, frozen juice treats and desserts including LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID Juice Bars and Soft Frozen Lemonade, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars, WHOLE FRUIT Sorbet, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes, dough enrobed handheld products and TIO PEPE’S Churros. Within the retail supermarket channel, our frozen and prepackaged products are purchased by the consumer for consumption at home.
	Frozen Beverages
	We sell frozen beverages and related products to the food service industry primarily under the names ICEE, ARCTIC BLAST, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE in the United States, Mexico and Canada. We also provide repair and maintenance service to customers for customers’ owned equipment.
	The Chief Operating Decision Maker for Food Service and Retail Supermarkets and the Chief Operating Decision Maker for Frozen Beverages monthly review detailed operating income statements and sales reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources to each individual segment. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Makers review and evaluate depreciation, capital spending and assets of each segment on a quarterly basis to monitor cash flow and asset needs of each segment. Information regarding the operations in these three reportable segments is as follows:
		Three months ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Sales to External Customers:
	Food Service
	Soft pretzels	$	39,308		$	32,594
	Frozen juices and ices		8,229			7,527
	Churros		13,951			13,807
	Handhelds		6,404			6,314
	Bakery		69,076			68,305
	Other		1,812			1,640
		$	138,780		$	130,187
	Retail Supermarket
	Soft pretzels	$	8,915		$	8,578
	Frozen juices and ices		6,423			6,470
	Handhelds		5,287			6,313
	Coupon redemption		(680	)		(789	)
	Other		219			131
		$	20,164		$	20,703
	Frozen Beverages
	Beverages	$	25,189		$	25,297
	Repair and maintenance service		13,609			11,842
	Machines sales		5,523			3,048
	Other		258			331
		$	44,579		$	40,518
	Consolidated Sales	$	203,523		$	191,408
	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Food Service	$	5,139		$	4,509
	Retail Supermarket		8			8
	Frozen Beverages		3,793			3,470
		$	8,940		$	7,987
	Operating Income :
	Food Service	$	15,151		$	12,597
	Retail Supermarket		1,964			1,570
	Frozen Beverages		856			894
		$	17,971		$	15,061
	Capital Expenditures:
	Food Service	$	5,848		$	5,260
	Retail Supermarket		-			-
	Frozen Beverages		3,469			2,221
		$	9,317		$	7,481
	Assets:
	Food Service	$	502,756		$	460,524
	Retail Supermarket		6,059			6,090
	Frozen Beverages		150,322			139,624
		$	659,137		$	606,238

Note_10

Note 10	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 10          Our three reporting units, which are also reportable segments, are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages.
	The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets for the Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverage segments as of December 28, 2013 and September 28, 2013 are as follows:
		28-Dec-13				28-Sep-13
		Gross		Accumulated		Gross		Accumulated
		Carrying		Amortization		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount				Amount
				(in thousands)
	FOOD SERVICE
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	13,072	$	-	$	12,880	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements		592		486		545		478
	Customer relationships		40,797		27,119		40,187		26,187
	License and rights		3,606		2,637		3,606		2,614
		$	58,067	$	30,242	$	57,218	$	29,279
	RETAIL SUPERMARKETS
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	4,006	$	-	$	4,006	$	-
	Amortized Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships		279		70		279		62
		$	4,285	$	70	$	4,285	$	62
	FROZEN BEVERAGES
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	9,315	$	-	$	9,315	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements		198		198		198		198
	Customer relationships		6,478		4,984		6,478		4,830
	Licenses and rights		1,601		732		1,601		714
		$	17,592	$	5,914	$	17,592	$	5,742
	CONSOLIDATED	$	79,944	$	36,226	$	79,095	$	35,083
	Amortized intangible assets are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 to 20 years and amortization expense is reflected throughout operating expenses. Intangible assets of $849,000 were acquired in the food service segment in the New York Pretzel acquisition in the three months ended December 28, 2013. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was $1,143,000 and $1,119,000, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is approximately $4,500,000 in 2014 and 2015 and $4,200,000 in 2016, $1,800,000 in 2017 and $1,000,000 in 2018. The weighted average amortization period of the intangible assets is 10.1 years.
	Goodwill
	The carrying amounts of goodwill for the Food Service, Retail Supermarket and Frozen Beverage segments are as follows:
		Food		Retail		Frozen
		Service		Supermarket		Beverages		Total
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	46,831	$	1,844	$	35,940	$	84,615
	Goodwill of $7,716,000 was acquired in the New York Pretzel acquisition in the three months ended December 28, 2013, all of which was allocated to the food service segment.

Note_11

Note 11	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	Note 11         We have classified our investment securities as marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale. The FASB defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the FASB has established three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1	Observable input such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2	Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3	Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	Marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale values are derived solely from level 1 inputs.
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at December 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
			Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
			Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
					Gains		Losses		Value
					(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt		$	2,000		-	$	71	$	1,929
			$	2,000	$	0	$	71	$	1,929
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at December 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
			Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
			Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
					Gains		Losses		Value
			(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds		$	109,630	$	447	$	2,201	$	107,876
			$	109,630	$	447	$	2,201	$	107,876
	The mutual funds seek current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall moderate duration. The funds do not have contractual maturities; however, we classify them as long term assets as it is our intent to hold them for a period of over one year, although we may sell some or all of them depending on presently unanticipated needs for liquidity or market conditions. The unrealized losses of $2,201,000 are spread over 21 funds with total fair market value of $71.4 million.
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at September 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
			Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
			Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
					Gains		Losses		Value
					(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt		$	2,000	$	-	$	50	$	1,950
	Certificates of Deposit			256		-		-		256
			$	2,256	$	-	$	50	$	2,206
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at September 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
			Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
			Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
					Gains		Losses		Value
					(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds		$	109,891	$	254	$	2,481	$	107,664
			$	109,891	$	254	$	2,481	$	107,664
	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s held to maturity securities by contractual maturity at December 28, 2013 and September 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
			28-Dec-13				28-Sep-13
			Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
			Cost		Market		Cost		Market
					Value				Value
					(in thousands)
	Due in one year or less		$	-	$	-	$	256	$	256
	Due after one year through five years			-		-		-		-
	Due after five years through ten years			2,000		1,929		2,000		1,950
	Total held to maturity securities		$	2,000	$	1,929	$	2,256	$	2,206
	Less current portion			-		-		256		256
	Long term held to maturity securities		$	2,000	$	1,929	$	2,000	$	1,950
	Proceeds from the redemption and sale of marketable securities were $5,495,000 and $240,000 in the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, with a loss of $260,000 recorded in the three months ended December 28, 2013 and none last year. We use the specific identification method to determine the cost of securities sold.

Note_12

Note 12	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 12          In June 2012, we acquired the assets of Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Pretzels, Inc., a manufacturer and seller of a premium brand soft pretzel. This business had sales of approximately $8 million over the prior twelve months to food service and retail supermarket customers and had sales of approximately $1.8 million in our 2012 fiscal year from the acquisition date.
	In October 2013, we acquired the assets of New York Pretzel, a manufacturer and distributor of soft pretzels selling primarily in the northeast to foodservice and retail locations.  Of the purchase price of $11.8 million, $849,000 was allocated to intangible assets, $7,716,000 was allocated to goodwill and $3,049,000 was allocated to property, plant and equipment.
	These acquisitions were and will be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and their operations are and will be included in the consolidated financial statements from their respective acquisition dates.
	The goodwill and intangible assets acquired in the business combinations are recorded at fair value. To measure fair value for such assets, we use techniques including discounted expected future cash flows (Level 3 input).

Note_13

Note 13	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	'
	Note 13 Changes to the components of other comprehensive loss are as follows:
	Three Months ended December 28, 2013
	(unaudited)
	(in thousands)
		Foreign Currency			Unrealized Holding			Total
		Translation Adjustments			Loss on
					Marketable Securities
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,703	)	$	(2,227	)	$	(5,930	)
	Other comprehensive(loss)income before reclassifications		(104	)		212			108
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			261			261
	Ending Balance	$	(3,807	)	$	(1,754	)	$	(5,561	)
	All amounts are net of tax.
	Three Months ended December 29, 2012
	(unaudited)
	(in thousands)
		Foreign Currency			Unrealized Holding			Total
		Translation Adjustments			Loss on
					Marketable Securities
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,132	)	$	-		$	(3,132	)
	Other comprehensive(loss)income before reclassifications		(123	)		18			(105	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			-			-
	Ending Balance	$	(3,255	)	$	18		$	(3,237	)
	All amounts are net of tax.

Note_4_Tables

Note 4 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended December 28, 2013
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	12,426		18,679	$	0.67
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		114		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	12,426		18,793	$	0.66
		Three Months Ended December 29, 2012
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	10,226		18,807	$	0.54
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		63		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	10,226		18,870	$	0.54

Note_5_Tables

Note 5 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended
		December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Stock Options	$	312	$	175
	Stock purchase plan		129		92
	Stock issued to outside directors		-		12
	Restricted stock issued to an employee		4		4
		$	445	$	283
	Per diluted share	$	0.02	$	0.01
	The above compensation is net of tax benefits	$	79	$	224

Note_8_Tables

Note 8 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Finished goods	$	37,075	$	33,013
	Raw Materials		14,589		14,489
	Packaging materials		6,311		5,937
	Equipment parts & other		18,791		18,346
		$	76,766	$	71,785
	The above inventories are net of reserves	$	4,652	$	4,449

Note_9_Tables

Note 9 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Sales to External Customers:
	Food Service
	Soft pretzels	$	39,308		$	32,594
	Frozen juices and ices		8,229			7,527
	Churros		13,951			13,807
	Handhelds		6,404			6,314
	Bakery		69,076			68,305
	Other		1,812			1,640
		$	138,780		$	130,187
	Retail Supermarket
	Soft pretzels	$	8,915		$	8,578
	Frozen juices and ices		6,423			6,470
	Handhelds		5,287			6,313
	Coupon redemption		(680	)		(789	)
	Other		219			131
		$	20,164		$	20,703
	Frozen Beverages
	Beverages	$	25,189		$	25,297
	Repair and maintenance service		13,609			11,842
	Machines sales		5,523			3,048
	Other		258			331
		$	44,579		$	40,518
	Consolidated Sales	$	203,523		$	191,408
	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Food Service	$	5,139		$	4,509
	Retail Supermarket		8			8
	Frozen Beverages		3,793			3,470
		$	8,940		$	7,987
	Operating Income :
	Food Service	$	15,151		$	12,597
	Retail Supermarket		1,964			1,570
	Frozen Beverages		856			894
		$	17,971		$	15,061
	Capital Expenditures:
	Food Service	$	5,848		$	5,260
	Retail Supermarket		-			-
	Frozen Beverages		3,469			2,221
		$	9,317		$	7,481
	Assets:
	Food Service	$	502,756		$	460,524
	Retail Supermarket		6,059			6,090
	Frozen Beverages		150,322			139,624
		$	659,137		$	606,238

Note_10_Tables

Note 10 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	'
		28-Dec-13				28-Sep-13
		Gross		Accumulated		Gross		Accumulated
		Carrying		Amortization		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount				Amount
				(in thousands)
	FOOD SERVICE
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	13,072	$	-	$	12,880	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements		592		486		545		478
	Customer relationships		40,797		27,119		40,187		26,187
	License and rights		3,606		2,637		3,606		2,614
		$	58,067	$	30,242	$	57,218	$	29,279
	RETAIL SUPERMARKETS
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	4,006	$	-	$	4,006	$	-
	Amortized Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships		279		70		279		62
		$	4,285	$	70	$	4,285	$	62
	FROZEN BEVERAGES
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	9,315	$	-	$	9,315	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements		198		198		198		198
	Customer relationships		6,478		4,984		6,478		4,830
	Licenses and rights		1,601		732		1,601		714
		$	17,592	$	5,914	$	17,592	$	5,742
	CONSOLIDATED	$	79,944	$	36,226	$	79,095	$	35,083
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
		Food		Retail		Frozen
		Service		Supermarket		Beverages		Total
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	46,831	$	1,844	$	35,940	$	84,615

Note_11_Tables

Note 11 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
		Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
				Gains		Losses		Value
				(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt	$	2,000		-	$	71	$	1,929
		$	2,000	$	0	$	71	$	1,929
		Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
				Gains		Losses		Value
		(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds	$	109,630	$	447	$	2,201	$	107,876
		$	109,630	$	447	$	2,201	$	107,876
		Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
				Gains		Losses		Value
				(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt	$	2,000	$	-	$	50	$	1,950
	Certificates of Deposit		256		-		-		256
		$	2,256	$	-	$	50	$	2,206
		Amortized		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
				Gains		Losses		Value
				(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds	$	109,891	$	254	$	2,481	$	107,664
		$	109,891	$	254	$	2,481	$	107,664
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'
		28-Dec-13				28-Sep-13
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
		Cost		Market		Cost		Market
				Value				Value
				(in thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	-	$	-	$	256	$	256
	Due after one year through five years		-		-		-		-
	Due after five years through ten years		2,000		1,929		2,000		1,950
	Total held to maturity securities	$	2,000	$	1,929	$	2,256	$	2,206
	Less current portion		-		-		256		256
	Long term held to maturity securities	$	2,000	$	1,929	$	2,000	$	1,950

Note_13_Tables

Note 13 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		Foreign Currency			Unrealized Holding			Total
		Translation Adjustments			Loss on
					Marketable Securities
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,703	)	$	(2,227	)	$	(5,930	)
	Other comprehensive(loss)income before reclassifications		(104	)		212			108
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			261			261
	Ending Balance	$	(3,807	)	$	(1,754	)	$	(5,561	)
		Foreign Currency			Unrealized Holding			Total
		Translation Adjustments			Loss on
					Marketable Securities
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,132	)	$	-		$	(3,132	)
	Other comprehensive(loss)income before reclassifications		(123	)		18			(105	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			-			-
	Ending Balance	$	(3,255	)	$	18		$	(3,237	)

Note_2_Details

Note 2 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Policy Text Block [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	$854,000	$854,000

Note_3_Details

Note 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Note 3 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Depreciation (in Dollars)	$7,688,000	$6,790,000
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Note 3 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'3 years	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Note 3 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'20 years	'

Note_4_Details_Calculation_of_

Note 4 (Details) - Calculation of EPS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Basic EPS	'	'
Net Earnings available to common stockholders (in Dollars)	$12,426	$10,226
Net Earnings available to common stockholders	18,679	18,807
Net Earnings available to common stockholders (in Dollars per share)	$0.67	$0.54
Effect of Dilutive Securities	'	'
Options	114	63
Options (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	'
Diluted EPS	'	'
Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in Dollars)	$12,426	$10,226
Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	18,793	18,870
Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in Dollars per share)	$0.66	$0.54

Note_5_Details

Note 5 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	20.60%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.40%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.80%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	'5 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	97,975	1,100
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$15.21	$12.24
Scenario, Forecast [Member]	'	'
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Anticipated Share Based Compensation Net Of Tax Benefits (in Dollars)	$1.70	'
Anticipated Share Based Compensation Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$0.09	'
5 year options [Member]	'	'
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Volatility Calculation, Term	'55 months	'
10 year options [Member]	'	'
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Volatility Calculation, Term	'10 months	'

Note_5_Details_Sharebased_Comp

Note 5 (Details) - Share-based Compensation (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation by plans	$445	$283
Per diluted share (in Dollars per share)	$0.02	$0.01
The above compensation is net of tax benefits	79	224
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation by plans	312	175
Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation by plans	129	92
Stock Issued to Outside Directors [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation by plans	'	12
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation by plans	$4	$4

Note_6_Details

Note 6 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$429,000	$438,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$223,000	$224,000

Note_8_Details_Inventories

Note 8 (Details) - Inventories (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Finished goods	$37,075	$33,013
Equipment parts & other	18,791	18,346
	76,766	71,785
The above inventories are net of reserves	4,652	4,449
Raw Materials [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw Materials	14,589	14,489
Packaging Materials [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw Materials	$6,311	$5,937

Note_9_Details

Note 9 (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of Operating Segments	3
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note_9_Details_Reportable_Segm

Note 9 (Details) - Reportable Segments Operations Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	$203,523	$191,408	'
Depreciation and Amortization	8,940	7,987	'
Operating Income (Loss)	17,971	15,061	'
Capital Expenditures	9,317	7,481	'
Assets	659,137	606,238	645,661
Soft Pretzels [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	39,308	32,594	'
Soft Pretzels [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	8,915	8,578	'
Frozen Juices And Ices [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	8,229	7,527	'
Frozen Juices And Ices [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	6,423	6,470	'
Churros [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	13,951	13,807	'
Handhelds [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	6,404	6,314	'
Handhelds [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	5,287	6,313	'
Bakery [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	69,076	68,305	'
Other [Member] | Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	1,812	1,640	'
Other [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	219	131	'
Other [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	258	331	'
Coupon Redemtion [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	-680	-789	'
Beverages [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	25,189	25,297	'
Repair And Maintenance Service [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	13,609	11,842	'
Machines Sales [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	5,523	3,048	'
Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	138,780	130,187	'
Depreciation and Amortization	5,139	4,509	'
Operating Income (Loss)	15,151	12,597	'
Capital Expenditures	5,848	5,260	'
Assets	502,756	460,524	'
Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	20,164	20,703	'
Depreciation and Amortization	8	8	'
Operating Income (Loss)	1,964	1,570	'
Assets	6,059	6,090	'
Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to External Customers	44,579	40,518	'
Depreciation and Amortization	3,793	3,470	'
Operating Income (Loss)	856	894	'
Capital Expenditures	3,469	2,221	'
Assets	$150,322	$139,624	'

Note_10_Details

Note 10 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
			New York Pretzel [Member]	New York Pretzel [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Note 10 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Reportable Segments	3	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'	'	'	'	'3 years	'20 years
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	'	'	'	$849,000	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	1,143,000	1,119,000	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	4,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	4,200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	1,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'10 years 36 days	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	'	'	$7,716,000	$7,716,000	'	'

Note_10_Details_Intagible_Asse

Note 10 (Details) - Intagible Assets by Reporting Segment (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	$36,226	$35,083
CONSOLIDATED	79,944	79,095
CONSOLIDATED	36,226	35,083
Food Service [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of indefinite lived intangible assets	13,072	12,880
Food Service [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	592	545
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	486	478
CONSOLIDATED	486	478
Food Service [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	40,797	40,187
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	27,119	26,187
CONSOLIDATED	27,119	26,187
Food Service [Member] | License and Rights [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	3,606	3,606
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	2,637	2,614
CONSOLIDATED	2,637	2,614
Food Service [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	58,067	57,218
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	30,242	29,279
CONSOLIDATED	30,242	29,279
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of indefinite lived intangible assets	4,006	4,006
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	279	279
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	70	62
CONSOLIDATED	70	62
Retail Supermarket [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	4,285	4,285
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	70	62
CONSOLIDATED	70	62
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of indefinite lived intangible assets	9,315	9,315
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	198	198
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	198	198
CONSOLIDATED	198	198
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	6,478	6,478
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	4,984	4,830
CONSOLIDATED	4,984	4,830
Frozen Beverages [Member] | License and Rights [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	1,601	1,601
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	732	714
CONSOLIDATED	732	714
Frozen Beverages [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount of amortized intangible assets	17,592	17,592
Accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets	5,914	5,742
CONSOLIDATED	$5,914	$5,742

Note_10_Details_Goodwill_by_Re

Note 10 (Details) - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance at December 28, 2013	$84,615
Food Service [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance at December 28, 2013	46,831
Retail Supermarket [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance at December 28, 2013	1,844
Frozen Beverages [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance at December 28, 2013	$35,940

Note_11_Details

Note 11 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Note 11 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities	$5,495,000	$240,000
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	-260,000	'
Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'
Note 11 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	2,201,000	'
Marketable Securities	$71,400,000	'

Note_11_Details_Summary_of_Sec

Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost - Held To Maturity	$2,000	$2,256
Gross Unrealized Gains - Held To Maturity	0	'
Gross Unrealized Losses - Held To Maturity	71	50
Fair Market Value - Held To Maturity	1,929	2,206
Amortized Cost - Available For Sale	109,630	109,891
Gross Unrealized Gains - Available For Sale	447	254
Gross Unrealized Losses - Available For Sale	2,201	2,481
Fair Market Value - Available For Sale	107,876	107,664
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]	'	'
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost - Held To Maturity	2,000	2,000
Gross Unrealized Losses - Held To Maturity	71	50
Fair Market Value - Held To Maturity	1,929	1,950
Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available For Sale	109,630	109,891
Gross Unrealized Gains - Available For Sale	447	254
Gross Unrealized Losses - Available For Sale	2,201	2,481
Fair Market Value - Available For Sale	107,876	107,664
Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'	'
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost - Held To Maturity	'	256
Fair Market Value - Held To Maturity	'	$256

Note_11_Details_Held_to_Maturi

Note 11 (Details) - Held to Maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Held to Maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
Due in one year or less	'	$256
Due in one year or less	'	256
Due after one year through five years	'	0
Due after one year through five years	'	0
Due after five years through ten years	2,000	2,000
Due after five years through ten years	1,929	1,950
Total held to maturity securities	2,000	2,256
Total held to maturity securities	1,929	2,206
Less current portion	'	256
Less current portion	'	256
Long term held to maturity securities	2,000	2,000
Long term held to maturity securities	$1,929	$1,950

Note_12_Details

Note 12 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 24, 2011	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
	Kim and Scott's [Member]	Kim and Scott's [Member]	New York Pretzel [Member]	New York Pretzel [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period	'	$8,000,000	'	'
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	1,800,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	'	'	11,800,000	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	'	'	849,000	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	'	'	7,716,000	7,716,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	'	'	$3,049,000	'

Note_13_Details_Changes_to_the

Note 13 (Details) - Changes to the Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Changes to the Components of Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning Balance	($3,703)	($3,132)
Beginning Balance	-2,227	'
Beginning Balance	-5,930	-3,132
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-104	-123
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	212	18
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	108	-105
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	261	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	261	'
Ending Balance	-3,807	-3,255
Ending Balance	-1,754	18
Ending Balance	($5,561)	($3,237)