J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) 10-Q 27 Apr 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Apr. 20, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-17
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		18,691,274
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	785956
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-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$88,615	$91,760
Accounts receivable, net	95,826	99,972
Inventories, net	87,043	76,083
Prepaid expenses and other	5,588	3,695
Deferred income taxes	4,236	4,096
Total current assets	281,308	275,606
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	552,637	538,081
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	390,419	380,552
Property, plant and equipment, net	162,218	157,529
Other assets
Goodwill	86,442	86,442
Other intangible assets, net	48,282	50,989
Marketable securities held to maturity		2,000
Marketable securities available for sale	127,754	128,117
Other	3,309	4,090
Total other assets	265,787	271,638
Total Assets	709,313	704,773
Current Liabilities
Current obligations under capital leases	273	146
Accounts payable	55,216	59,968
Accrued insurance liability	11,318	10,578
Accrued liabilities	5,471	5,007
Accrued compensation expense	11,164	14,286
Dividends payable	6,729	5,972
Total current liabilities	90,171	95,957
Long-term obligations under capital leases	1,334	374
Deferred income taxes	44,915	44,785
Other long-term liabilities	1,037	1,139
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 18,689,000 and 18,663,000 respectively	33,777	32,621
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-10,246	-5,988
Retained Earnings	548,325	535,885
Total stockholders' equity	571,856	562,518
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity	709,313	704,773
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	201,801	195,566
Marketing Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	261,437	256,389
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	6,875	6,913
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	19,564	18,556
Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	28,083	26,635
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$5,640	$4,785

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Cu1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
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	18,689,000	18,663,000
Common, shares outstanding	18,689,000	18,663,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014
Net Sales	$225,008		$205,321		$437,760		$408,844
Cost of goods sold(1)	158,058	[1]	144,208	[1]	309,709	[1]	287,825	[1]
Gross Profit	66,950		61,113		128,051		121,019
Operating expenses
Marketing (2)	19,986	[2]	17,519	[2]	39,473	[2]	35,551	[2]
Distribution (3)	17,633	[3]	16,382	[3]	35,154	[3]	32,502	[3]
Administrative (4)	7,462	[4]	6,781	[4]	14,987	[4]	13,765	[4]
Other general expense	64		99		22		898
	45,145		40,781		89,636		82,716
Operating Income	21,805		20,332		38,415		38,303
Other income (expense)
Investment income	1,278		976		2,632		2,114
Interest expense & other	-30		-27		-54		-63
Earnings before income taxes	23,053		21,281		40,993		40,354
Income taxes	8,416		7,760		15,100		14,407
NET EARNINGS	$14,637		$13,521		$25,893		$25,947
Earnings per diluted share (in Dollars per share)	$0.78		$0.72		$1.38		$1.38
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in Shares)	18,821		18,819		18,811		18,806
Earnings per basic share (in Dollars per share)	$0.78		$0.72		$1.39		$1.39
Weighted average number of basic shares (in Shares)	18,689		18,693		18,679		18,686
[1]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $108 and $220 for the three months and six months ended March 28, 2015, respectively and $117 and $235 for the three months and six months ended March 29, 2014.
[2]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $158 and $330 for the three months and six months ended March 28,2015, respectively and $170 and $340 for the three months and six months ended March 29, 2014.
[3]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $10 and $21 for the three months and six months ended March 28, 2015, respectively and $11 and $21 for the three months and six months ended March 29, 2014.
[4]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $209 and $438 for the three months and six months ended March 28, 2015, respectively and $227 and $453 for the three months and six months ended March 29, 2014.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear1

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$316	$440	$748	$885
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	108	117	220	235
Marketing [Member]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	158	170	330	340
Distribution [Member]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	10	11	21	21
Administrative [Member]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$209	$227	$438	$453

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Net Earnings	$14,637	$13,521	$25,893	$25,947
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-914	-172	-2,869	-276
Unrealized holding gain(loss)on marketable securities	533	956	-1,389	1,429
Total Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax	-381	784	-4,258	1,153
Comprehensive Income	$14,256	$14,305	$21,635	$27,100

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Operating activities:
Net earnings	$25,893,000	$25,947,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of fixed assets	15,987,000	15,591,000
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs	2,869,000	2,511,000
Share-based compensation	1,009,000	1,049,000
Deferred income taxes	14,000	-189,000
Loss on sale of marketable securities	509,000	296,000
Other	-199,000	-126,000
Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies
Decrease in accounts receivable	3,885,000	636,000
Increase in inventories	-10,448,000	-5,106,000
Increase in prepaid expenses	-1,918,000	-633,000
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-6,373,000	-889,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	31,228,000	39,087,000
Investing activities:
Payment for purchases of companies, net of cash acquired		-11,000,000
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-20,643,000	-20,825,000
Purchases of marketable securities	-13,136,000	-25,747,000
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities	13,601,000	6,060,000
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	862,000	815,000
Other	-56,000	-92,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-19,372,000	-50,789,000
Financing activities:
Payments to repurchase common stock	-2,114,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock	2,070,000	1,023,000
Payments on capitalized lease obligations	-105,000	-204,000
Payment of cash dividend	-12,696,000	-8,966,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-12,845,000	-8,147,000
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents	-2,156,000	-195,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-3,145,000	-20,044,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	91,760,000	97,345,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$88,615,000	$77,301,000

Note_1

Note 1	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 and six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 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 our 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 27, 2014.

Note_2

Note 2	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue [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 $284,000 and $450,000 at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, respectively.

Note_3

Note 3	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 $8,006,000 and $7,903,000 for the three months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, and for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 was $15,987,000 and $15,591,000 respectively.

Note_4

Note 4	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 March 28,2015
			Income		Shares		Per Share
			(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders		$	14,637		18,689	$	0.78
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options			-		132		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions		$	14,637		18,821	$	0.78
			Six Months Ended March 28, 2015
			Income		Shares		Per Share
			(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders		$	25,893		18,679	$	1.39
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options			-		132		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions		$	25,893		18,811	$	1.38
			Three Months Ended March 29, 2014
			Income		Shares		Per Share
			(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders		$	13,521		18,693	$	0.72
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options			-		126		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions		$	13,521		18,819	$	0.72
			Six Months Ended March 29, 2014
			Income		Shares		Per Share
			(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders		$	25,947		18,686	$	1.39
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options			-		120		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions		$	25,947		18,806	$	1.38

Note_5

Note 5	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 5	At March 28, 2015, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans. Share-based compensation was recognized as follows:
			Three months ended				Six months ended
			March 28,		March 29,		March 28,		March 29,
			2015		2014		2015		2014
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Stock Options		$	264	$	388	$	548	$	700
	Stock purchase plan			50		48		197		177
	Restricted stock issued to an employee			2		4		3		8
			$	316	$	440	$	748	$	885
	Per diluted share		$	0.02	$	0.02	$	0.04	$	0.05
	The above compensation is net of tax benefits		$	169	$	85	$	261	$	164
	The Company anticipates that share-based compensation will not exceed $1.9 million net of tax benefits, or approximately $.10 per share for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2015.
	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 2015 first six months: expected volatility of 17.8%; risk-free interest rate of 1.6%; dividend rate of 1.4% and expected lives of 5 years.
	During the 2015 six month period, the Company granted 148,840 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $15.23. During the 2014 six month period, the Company granted 98,975 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $15.21.
	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	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 $315,000 and $315,000 on March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, 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 March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, respectively, the Company has $180,000 and $180,000 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	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Note 7	In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue recognition which says that we should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ending September 2019.  Early application is not permitted.  We will assess the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Note_8

Note 8	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8	Inventories consist of the following:
			March 28,		September 27,
			2015		2014
			(unaudited)
			(in thousands)
	Finished goods		$	38,926	$	33,189
	Raw Materials			18,085		15,632
	Packaging materials			6,720		6,107
	Equipment parts & other			23,312		21,155
			$	87,043	$	76,083
	The above inventories are net of reserves		$	2,621	$	3,982

Note_9

Note 9	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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.
	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 to the retail supermarket channel 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 and sorbet, PHILLY SWIRL cups and sticks, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes and dough enrobed handheld products including PATIO burritos. 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, 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						Six months ended
			March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
			2015			2014			2015			2014
			(unaudited)
			(in thousands)
	Sales to External Customers:
	Food Service
	Soft pretzels		$	41,099		$	38,815		$	81,817		$	78,123
	Frozen juices and ices			11,072			11,857			19,273			20,086
	Churros			14,622			13,430			27,589			27,381
	Handhelds			5,044			5,712			10,202			12,116
	Bakery			70,791			66,169			145,222			135,245
	Other			2,634			2,346			4,720			4,158
			$	145,262		$	138,329		$	288,823		$	277,109
	Retail Supermarket
	Soft pretzels		$	10,829		$	10,309		$	20,029		$	19,224
	Frozen juices and ices			13,722			8,402			22,877			14,825
	Handhelds			4,569			4,815			9,448			10,102
	Coupon redemption			(927	)		(689	)		(2,000	)		(1,369	)
	Other			340			213			566			432
			$	28,533		$	23,050		$	50,920		$	43,214
	Frozen Beverages
	Beverages		$	28,778		$	26,713		$	54,288		$	51,902
	Repair and maintenance service			15,723			13,135			31,033			26,744
	Machines sales			6,328			3,759			12,075			9,282
	Other			384			335			621			593
			$	51,213		$	43,942		$	98,017		$	88,521
	Consolidated Sales		$	225,008		$	205,321		$	437,760		$	408,844
	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Food Service		$	5,388		$	5,233		$	10,641		$	10,372
	Retail Supermarket			187			8			440			16
	Frozen Beverages			3,866			3,921			7,775			7,714
			$	9,441		$	9,162		$	18,856		$	18,102
	Operating Income:
	Food Service		$	15,649		$	17,562		$	31,142		$	32,713
	Retail Supermarket			2,535			2,602			3,201			4,566
	Frozen Beverages			3,621			168			4,072			1,024
			$	21,805		$	20,332		$	38,415		$	38,303
	Capital Expenditures:
	Food Service		$	4,656		$	4,991		$	10,812		$	10,839
	Retail Supermarket			-			-			-			-
	Frozen Beverages			5,132			6,517			9,831			9,986
			$	9,788		$	11,508		$	20,643		$	20,825
	Assets:
	Food Service		$	532,773		$	505,745		$	532,773		$	505,745
	Retail Supermarket			14,452			6,051			14,452			6,051
	Frozen Beverages			162,088			154,198			162,088			154,198
			$	709,313		$	665,994		$	709,313		$	665,994

Note_10

Note 10	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014 are as follows:
			28-Mar-15				27-Sep-14
			Gross				Gross
			Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
			Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
			(in thousands)
	FOOD SERVICE
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names		$	13,072	$	-	$	13,072	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements			592		525		592		509
	Customer relationships			40,797		31,775		40,797		29,914
	License and rights			3,606		2,755		3,606		2,708
	TOTAL FOOD SERVICE		$	58,067	$	35,055	$	58,067	$	33,131
	RETAIL SUPERMARKETS
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names		$	7,206	$	-	$	7,206	$	-
	Amortized Intangible Assets
	Non compete agreements			160		73		160		34
	Customer relationships			7,979		820		7,979		420
	TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS		$	15,345	$	893	$	15,345	$	454
	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		5,757		6,478		5,448
	Licenses and rights			1,601		819		1,601		784
	TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES		$	17,592	$	6,774	$	17,592	$	6,430
	CONSOLIDATED		$	91,004	$	42,722	$	91,004	$	40,015
	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. There were no intangible assets acquired in the three and six months ended March 28, 2015. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the three months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 was $1,352,000 and $1,143,000, respectively and for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 was $2,707,000 and $2,286,000, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is approximately $5,400,000 in 2015 and $5,100,000 in 2016, $2,600,000 in 2017, $1,800,000 in 2018 and $1,600,000 in 2019. 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 March 28, 2015		$	46,832	$	3,670	$	35,940	$	86,442
	Balance at September 27, 2014		$	46,832	$	3,670	$	35,940	$	86,442
	There was no goodwill acquired in the three and six months ended March 28, 2015.

Note_11

Note 11	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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 consist primarily of investments in mutual funds and preferred stock.  The fair values of mutual funds are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  The fair value of preferred stock is based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.  As a result, preferred stock is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at March 28, 2015 are summarized as follows:
					Gross		Gross		Fair
			Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds		$	117,366	$	298	$	3,130	$	114,534
	Preferred Stock			13,133		105		18		13,220
			$	130,499	$	403	$	3,148	$	127,754
	The mutual funds seek current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall moderate duration. The unrealized losses of $3.1 million are spread over 28 funds with total fair market value of $98.7 million. The Fixed-to-Floating Perpetual Preferred Stock generate fixed income to call dates in 2018, 2019 and 2025 and then income is based on a spread above LIBOR if the securities are not called. These investment securities 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 amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at September 27, 2014 are summarized as follows:
					Gross		Gross		Fair
			Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt		$	2,000	$	-	$	13	$	1,987
	Total investment securities held to maturity		$	2,000	$	-	$	13	$	1,987
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at September 27, 2014 are summarized as follows:
					Gross		Gross		Fair
			Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds		$	129,473	$	760	$	2,116	$	128,117
	Total investment securities available for sale		$	129,473	$	760	$	2,116	$	128,117
	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s held to maturity securities by contractual maturity at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014 are summarized as follows:
			28-Mar-15				27-Sep-14
					Fair				Fair
			Amortized		Market		Amortized		Market
			Cost		Value		Cost		Value
			(in thousands)
	Due in one year or less		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Due after one year through five years			-		-		-		-
	Due after five years through ten years			-		-		2,000		1,987
	Total held to maturity securities		$	-	$	-	$	2,000	$	1,987
	Less current portion			-		-		-		-
	Long term held to maturity securities		$	-	$	-	$	2,000	$	1,987
	Proceeds from the redemption and sale of marketable securities were $2,000,000 and $13,601,000 in the three and six months ended March 28, 2015, respectively, and $565,000 and $6,060,000 in the three and six months ended March 29, 2014, respectively. Losses of $0 and $509,000 were recorded in the three and six months ended March 28, 2015, respectively, and $36,000 and $296,000 were recorded in the three and six months ended March 29, 2014, respectively. We use the specific identification method to determine the cost of securities sold.

Note_12

Note 12	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12	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. The business had sales of about $4.3 million in our 2014 fiscal year included in the food service segment.
	In May 2014, we acquired the stock of Philly’s Famous Water Ice, Inc. (PHILLY SWIRL). PHILLY SWIRL, located in Tampa, FL, produces frozen novelty products sold primarily to retail supermarket locations throughout the United States and to Canada with annual sales approximating $25 million.  The allocation of the purchase price of $17.4 million is $4.0 million to working capital, $1.2 million to property, plant and equipment, $11.1 million to intangible assets, $1.8 million to goodwill, $4.0 million to deferred tax assets, $95,000 to other assets and $4.8 million to deferred tax liabilities. Sales of PHILLY SWIRL from the acquisition date to September 27, 2014 were $12.6 million and are included in the retail supermarket segment.
	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 inputs).

Note_13

Note 13	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	Note 13 Changes to the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 28, 2015									Six Months Ended March 28, 2015
		(unaudited)									(unaudited)
		(in thousands)									(in thousands)
					Unrealized									Unrealized
		Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on						Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on
		Translation			Marketable						Translation			Marketable
		Adjustments			Securities			Total			Adjustments			Securities			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	(6,587	)	$	(3,278	)	$	(9,865	)	$	(4,632	)	$	(1,356	)	$	(5,988	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(914	)		533			(381	)		(2,869	)		(1,605	)		(4,474	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			-			-			-			216			216
	Ending Balance	$	(7,501	)	$	(2,745	)	$	(10,246	)	$	(7,501	)	$	(2,745	)	$	(10,246	)
	All amounts are net of tax.
		Three Months Ended March 29, 2014									Six Months Ended March 29, 2014
		(unaudited)									(unaudited)
		(in thousands)									(in thousands)
					Unrealized									Unrealized
		Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on						Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on
		Translation			Marketable						Translation			Marketable
		Adjustments			Securities			Total			Adjustments			Securities			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,807	)	$	(1,754	)	$	(5,561	)	$	(3,703	)	$	(2,227	)	$	(5,930	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(172	)		914			742			(276	)		1,126			850
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			42			42			-			303			303
	Ending Balance	$	(3,979	)	$	(798	)	$	(4,777	)	$	(3,979	)	$	(798	)	$	(4,777	)
	All amounts are net of tax.

Note_4_Tables

Note 4 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended March 28,2015
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	14,637		18,689	$	0.78
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		132		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	14,637		18,821	$	0.78
		Six Months Ended March 28, 2015
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	25,893		18,679	$	1.39
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		132		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	25,893		18,811	$	1.38
		Three Months Ended March 29, 2014
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	13,521		18,693	$	0.72
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		126		-
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	13,521		18,819	$	0.72
		Six Months Ended March 29, 2014
		Income		Shares		Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Amount
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders	$	25,947		18,686	$	1.39
	Effect of Dilutive Securities
	Options		-		120		(0.01	)
	Diluted EPS
	Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions	$	25,947		18,806	$	1.38

Note_5_Tables

Note 5 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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				Six months ended
		March 28,		March 29,		March 28,		March 29,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Stock Options	$	264	$	388	$	548	$	700
	Stock purchase plan		50		48		197		177
	Restricted stock issued to an employee		2		4		3		8
		$	316	$	440	$	748	$	885
	Per diluted share	$	0.02	$	0.02	$	0.04	$	0.05
	The above compensation is net of tax benefits	$	169	$	85	$	261	$	164

Note_8_Tables

Note 8 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]		March 28,		September 27,
		2015		2014
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Finished goods	$	38,926	$	33,189
	Raw Materials		18,085		15,632
	Packaging materials		6,720		6,107
	Equipment parts & other		23,312		21,155
		$	87,043	$	76,083
	The above inventories are net of reserves	$	2,621	$	3,982

Note_9_Tables

Note 9 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]		Three months ended						Six months ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
		(unaudited)
		(in thousands)
	Sales to External Customers:
	Food Service
	Soft pretzels	$	41,099		$	38,815		$	81,817		$	78,123
	Frozen juices and ices		11,072			11,857			19,273			20,086
	Churros		14,622			13,430			27,589			27,381
	Handhelds		5,044			5,712			10,202			12,116
	Bakery		70,791			66,169			145,222			135,245
	Other		2,634			2,346			4,720			4,158
		$	145,262		$	138,329		$	288,823		$	277,109
	Retail Supermarket
	Soft pretzels	$	10,829		$	10,309		$	20,029		$	19,224
	Frozen juices and ices		13,722			8,402			22,877			14,825
	Handhelds		4,569			4,815			9,448			10,102
	Coupon redemption		(927	)		(689	)		(2,000	)		(1,369	)
	Other		340			213			566			432
		$	28,533		$	23,050		$	50,920		$	43,214
	Frozen Beverages
	Beverages	$	28,778		$	26,713		$	54,288		$	51,902
	Repair and maintenance service		15,723			13,135			31,033			26,744
	Machines sales		6,328			3,759			12,075			9,282
	Other		384			335			621			593
		$	51,213		$	43,942		$	98,017		$	88,521
	Consolidated Sales	$	225,008		$	205,321		$	437,760		$	408,844
	Depreciation and Amortization:
	Food Service	$	5,388		$	5,233		$	10,641		$	10,372
	Retail Supermarket		187			8			440			16
	Frozen Beverages		3,866			3,921			7,775			7,714
		$	9,441		$	9,162		$	18,856		$	18,102
	Operating Income:
	Food Service	$	15,649		$	17,562		$	31,142		$	32,713
	Retail Supermarket		2,535			2,602			3,201			4,566
	Frozen Beverages		3,621			168			4,072			1,024
		$	21,805		$	20,332		$	38,415		$	38,303
	Capital Expenditures:
	Food Service	$	4,656		$	4,991		$	10,812		$	10,839
	Retail Supermarket		-			-			-			-
	Frozen Beverages		5,132			6,517			9,831			9,986
		$	9,788		$	11,508		$	20,643		$	20,825
	Assets:
	Food Service	$	532,773		$	505,745		$	532,773		$	505,745
	Retail Supermarket		14,452			6,051			14,452			6,051
	Frozen Beverages		162,088			154,198			162,088			154,198
		$	709,313		$	665,994		$	709,313		$	665,994

Note_10_Tables

Note 10 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]		28-Mar-15				27-Sep-14
		Gross				Gross
		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
		(in thousands)
	FOOD SERVICE
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	13,072	$	-	$	13,072	$	-
	Amortized intangible assets
	Non compete agreements		592		525		592		509
	Customer relationships		40,797		31,775		40,797		29,914
	License and rights		3,606		2,755		3,606		2,708
	TOTAL FOOD SERVICE	$	58,067	$	35,055	$	58,067	$	33,131
	RETAIL SUPERMARKETS
	Indefinite lived intangible assets
	Trade Names	$	7,206	$	-	$	7,206	$	-
	Amortized Intangible Assets
	Non compete agreements		160		73		160		34
	Customer relationships		7,979		820		7,979		420
	TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS	$	15,345	$	893	$	15,345	$	454
	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		5,757		6,478		5,448
	Licenses and rights		1,601		819		1,601		784
	TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES	$	17,592	$	6,774	$	17,592	$	6,430
	CONSOLIDATED	$	91,004	$	42,722	$	91,004	$	40,015
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]		Food		Retail		Frozen
		Service		Supermarket		Beverages		Total
		(in thousands)
	Balance at March 28, 2015	$	46,832	$	3,670	$	35,940	$	86,442
	Balance at September 27, 2014	$	46,832	$	3,670	$	35,940	$	86,442

Note_11_Tables

Note 11 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]				Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
		(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds	$	117,366	$	298	$	3,130	$	114,534
	Preferred Stock		13,133		105		18		13,220
		$	130,499	$	403	$	3,148	$	127,754
				Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
		(in thousands)
	US Government Agency Debt	$	2,000	$	-	$	13	$	1,987
	Total investment securities held to maturity	$	2,000	$	-	$	13	$	1,987
				Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
		(in thousands)
	Mutual Funds	$	129,473	$	760	$	2,116	$	128,117
	Total investment securities available for sale	$	129,473	$	760	$	2,116	$	128,117
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]		28-Mar-15				27-Sep-14
				Fair				Fair
		Amortized		Market		Amortized		Market
		Cost		Value		Cost		Value
		(in thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Due after one year through five years		-		-		-		-
	Due after five years through ten years		-		-		2,000		1,987
	Total held to maturity securities	$	-	$	-	$	2,000	$	1,987
	Less current portion		-		-		-		-
	Long term held to maturity securities	$	-	$	-	$	2,000	$	1,987

Note_13_Tables

Note 13 (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended March 28, 2015									Six Months Ended March 28, 2015
		(unaudited)									(unaudited)
		(in thousands)									(in thousands)
					Unrealized									Unrealized
		Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on						Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on
		Translation			Marketable						Translation			Marketable
		Adjustments			Securities			Total			Adjustments			Securities			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	(6,587	)	$	(3,278	)	$	(9,865	)	$	(4,632	)	$	(1,356	)	$	(5,988	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(914	)		533			(381	)		(2,869	)		(1,605	)		(4,474	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			-			-			-			216			216
	Ending Balance	$	(7,501	)	$	(2,745	)	$	(10,246	)	$	(7,501	)	$	(2,745	)	$	(10,246	)
		Three Months Ended March 29, 2014									Six Months Ended March 29, 2014
		(unaudited)									(unaudited)
		(in thousands)									(in thousands)
					Unrealized									Unrealized
		Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on						Foreign Currency			Holding Loss on
		Translation			Marketable						Translation			Marketable
		Adjustments			Securities			Total			Adjustments			Securities			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	(3,807	)	$	(1,754	)	$	(5,561	)	$	(3,703	)	$	(2,227	)	$	(5,930	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(172	)		914			742			(276	)		1,126			850
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-			42			42			-			303			303
	Ending Balance	$	(3,979	)	$	(798	)	$	(4,777	)	$	(3,979	)	$	(798	)	$	(4,777	)

Note_2_Details

Note 2 (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Revenue [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	$284,000	$450,000

Note_3_Details

Note 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Note 3 (Details) [Line Items]
Depreciation	$8,006,000	$7,903,000	$15,987,000	$15,591,000
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		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Basic EPS
Income (Numerator) (in Dollars)	$14,637	$13,521	$25,893	$25,947
Shares (Denominator)	18,689	18,693	18,679	18,686
Per Share Amount (in Dollars per share)	$0.78	$0.72	$1.39	$1.39
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Income (Numerator)	132	126	132	120
Shares (Denominator) (in Dollars per share)			($0.01)	($0.01)
Diluted EPS
Income (Numerator) (in Dollars)	$14,637	$13,521	$25,893	$25,947
Shares (Denominator)	18,821	18,819	18,811	18,806
Per Share Amount (in Dollars per share)	$0.78	$0.72	$1.38	$1.38

Note_5_Details

Note 5 (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	17.80%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.60%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	1.40%
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	148,840	98,975
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.23	$15.21
Five 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
Ten Year Options [Member]
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Volatility Calculation, Term	10 years
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Note 5 (Details) [Line Items]
Anticipated Share Based Compensation Net Of Tax Benefits	$1.90
Anticipated Share Based Compensation Per Share	$0.10

Note_5_Details_ShareBased_Comp

Note 5 (Details) - Share-Based Compensation (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$316	$440	$748	$885
Per diluted share (in Dollars per share)	$0.02	$0.02	$0.04	$0.05
The above compensation is net of tax benefits	169	85	261	164
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	264	388	548	700
Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	50	48	197	177
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share Based Compensation	$2	$4	$3	$8

Note_6_Details

Note 6 (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$315,000	$315,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$180,000	$180,000

Note_8_Details_Inventories

Note 8 (Details) - Inventories (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]
Finished goods	$38,926	$33,189
Raw Materials	18,085	15,632
Packaging materials	6,720	6,107
Equipment parts & other	23,312	21,155
	87,043	76,083
The above inventories are net of reserves	$2,621	$3,982

Note_9_Details

Note 9 (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$225,008	$205,321	$437,760	$408,844
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	9,441	9,162	18,856	18,102
Operating Income:
Operating Income	21,805	20,332	38,415	38,303
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	9,788	11,508	20,643	20,825
Assets:
Assets	709,313	665,994	709,313	665,994	704,773
Food Service [Member] | Soft Pretzels [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	41,099	38,815	81,817	78,123
Food Service [Member] | Frozen Juices and Ices [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	11,072	11,857	19,273	20,086
Food Service [Member] | Churros [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	14,622	13,430	27,589	27,381
Food Service [Member] | Handhelds [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,044	5,712	10,202	12,116
Food Service [Member] | Bakery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	70,791	66,169	145,222	135,245
Food Service [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,634	2,346	4,720	4,158
Food Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	145,262	138,329	288,823	277,109
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	5,388	5,233	10,641	10,372
Operating Income:
Operating Income	15,649	17,562	31,142	32,713
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	4,656	4,991	10,812	10,839
Assets:
Assets	532,773	505,745	532,773	505,745
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Soft Pretzels [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	10,829	10,309	20,029	19,224
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Frozen Juices and Ices [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	13,722	8,402	22,877	14,825
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Handhelds [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	4,569	4,815	9,448	10,102
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	340	213	566	432
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Coupon Redemption [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	-927	-689	-2,000	-1,369
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	28,533	23,050	50,920	43,214
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	187	8	440	16
Operating Income:
Operating Income	2,535	2,602	3,201	4,566
Assets:
Assets	14,452	6,051	14,452	6,051
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	384	335	621	593
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	28,778	26,713	54,288	51,902
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Repair and Maintenance Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	15,723	13,135	31,033	26,744
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Machines Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6,328	3,759	12,075	9,282
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	51,213	43,942	98,017	88,521
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization	3,866	3,921	7,775	7,714
Operating Income:
Operating Income	3,621	168	4,072	1,024
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures	5,132	6,517	9,831	9,986
Assets:
Assets	$162,088	$154,198	$162,088	$154,198

Note_10_Details

Note 10 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Note 10 (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments			3
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$0		$0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	1,352,000	1,143,000	2,707,000	2,286,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	5,400,000		5,400,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	5,100,000		5,100,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	2,600,000		2,600,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	1,800,000		1,800,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	1,600,000		1,600,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years 36 days
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$0		$0
Minimum [Member]
Note 10 (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Note 10 (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			20 years

Note_10_Details_Intangible_Ass

Note 10 (Details) - Intangible Assets by Reporting Segment (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortized intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	$42,722	$40,015
Gross Carrying Amount	91,004	91,004
Trade Names [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	13,072	13,072
Trade Names [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	7,206	7,206
Trade Names [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	9,315	9,315
Food Service [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	592	592
Accumulated Amortization	525	509
Food Service [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	40,797	40,797
Accumulated Amortization	31,775	29,914
Food Service [Member] | License and Rights [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	3,606	3,606
Accumulated Amortization	2,755	2,708
Food Service [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	35,055	33,131
Gross Carrying Amount	58,067	58,067
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	160	160
Accumulated Amortization	73	34
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	7,979	7,979
Accumulated Amortization	820	420
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	893	454
Gross Carrying Amount	15,345	15,345
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	198	198
Accumulated Amortization	198	198
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	6,478	6,478
Accumulated Amortization	5,757	5,448
Frozen Beverages [Member] | License and Rights [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,601	1,601
Accumulated Amortization	819	784
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	6,774	6,430
Gross Carrying Amount	$17,592	$17,592

Note_10_Details_Goodwill_by_Re

Note 10 (Details) - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	$86,442	$86,442
Food Service [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	46,832	46,832
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	3,670	3,670
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	$35,940	$35,940

Note_11_Details

Note 11 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Note 11 (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities	$2,000,000	$565,000	$13,601,000	$6,060,000
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	0	-36,000	-509,000	-296,000
Mutual Funds [Member]
Note 11 (Details) [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities			-3,100,000
Marketable Securities	$98,700,000		$98,700,000

Note_11_Details_Summary_of_Sec

Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost - available for sale	$130,499	$129,473
Gross unrealized gains - available for sale	403	760
Gross unrealized losses - available for sale	3,148	2,116
Fair market value - available for sale	127,754	128,117
Amortized cost - held to maturity		2,000
Gross unrealized gains - held to maturity		0
Gross unrealized losses - held to maturity		13
Fair market value - held to maturity		1,987
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost - available for sale	117,366
Gross unrealized gains - available for sale	298
Gross unrealized losses - available for sale	3,130
Fair market value - available for sale	114,534
Amortized cost - held to maturity		2,000
Gross unrealized gains - held to maturity		0
Gross unrealized losses - held to maturity		13
Fair market value - held to maturity		1,987
Preferred Stock [Member]
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost - available for sale	13,133
Gross unrealized gains - available for sale	105
Gross unrealized losses - available for sale	18
Fair market value - available for sale	13,220
Mutual Funds [Member]
Note 11 (Details) - Summary of Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost - available for sale		129,473
Gross unrealized gains - available for sale		760
Gross unrealized losses - available for sale		2,116
Fair market value - available for sale		$128,117

Note_11_Details_Held_to_Maturi

Note 11 (Details) - Held to Maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Held to Maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity [Abstract]
Due after five years through ten years	$2,000
Due after five years through ten years	1,987
Total held to maturity securities	2,000
Total held to maturity securities	1,987
Long term held to maturity securities	2,000
Long term held to maturity securities	$1,987

Note_12_Details

Note 12 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	31-May-14
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$0		$0
Revenues	225,008,000	205,321,000	437,760,000	408,844,000
Food Service [Member] | New York Pretzel [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Revenues					4,300,000
Food Service [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Revenues	145,262,000	138,329,000	288,823,000	277,109,000
Retail Supermarket [Member] | PHILLY SWIRL [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual						12,600,000
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Revenues	28,533,000	23,050,000	50,920,000	43,214,000
New York Pretzel [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
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
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment							3,049,000
PHILLY SWIRL [Member]
Note 12 (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred								17,400,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill								11,100,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period								1,800,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment								1,200,000
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period								25,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Working Capital Acquired								4,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent								4,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets								95,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent								$4,800,000

Note_13_Details_Changes_to_the

Note 13 (Details) - Changes to the Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	($9,865)	($5,561)	($5,988)	($5,930)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-381	742	-4,474	850
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		42	216	303
Ending Balance	-10,246	-4,777	-10,246	-4,777
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	-6,587	-3,807	-4,632	-3,703
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-914	-172	-2,869	-276
Ending Balance	-7,501	-3,979	-7,501	-3,979
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	-3,278	-1,754	-1,356	-2,227
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	533	914	-1,605	1,126
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		42	216	303
Ending Balance	($2,745)	($798)	($2,745)	($798)