J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) 10-K 28 Nov 17 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017	Mar. 24, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	785,956
Trading Symbol	jjsf
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		18,664,024
Entity Public Float			$ 2,024,207,044
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 90,962	$ 140,652
Marketable securities held to maturity	59,113	13,539
Accounts receivable, net	124,553	98,325
Inventories	103,268	88,684
Prepaid expenses and other	3,936	13,904
Total current assets	381,832	355,104
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	653,889	605,045
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	426,308	420,832
Property, plant and equipment, net	227,581	184,213
Other assets
Goodwill	102,511	86,442
Other intangible assets, net	61,272	41,819
Marketable securities held to maturity	60,908	90,732
Marketable securities available for sale	30,260	29,465
Other	2,864	2,712
Total other assets	257,815	251,170
Total Assets	867,228	790,487
Current Liabilities
Current obligations under capital leases	340	365
Accounts payable	72,729	62,026
Accrued insurance liability	10,558	10,119
Accrued liabilities	7,753	6,161
Accrued compensation expense	19,826	16,340
Dividends payable	7,838	7,280
Total current liabilities	119,044	102,291
Long-term obligations under capital leases	904	1,235
Deferred income taxes	62,705	48,186
Other long-term liabilities	2,253	801
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 18,663,000 and 18,668,000 respectively	17,382	25,332
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8,875)	(13,415)
Retained Earnings	673,815	626,057
Total stockholders' equity	682,322	637,974
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 867,228	$ 790,487

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	18,663,000	18,668,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	18,663,000	18,668,000

Consolidated Statements of Earn

Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016		Sep. 26, 2015
Net Sales		$ 1,084,224,000	$ 992,781,000		$ 976,256,000
Cost of goods sold	[1]	753,201,000	688,314,000		675,366,000
Gross Profit		331,023,000	304,467,000		300,890,000
Operating expenses
Marketing	[2]	94,394,000	85,963,000		85,160,000
Distribution	[3]	81,824,000	73,114,000		74,158,000
Administrative	[4]	36,843,000	32,299,000		30,891,000
Other (income) expense		(145,000)	281,000		(207,000)
Total operating expenses		212,916,000	191,657,000		190,002,000
Operating Income		118,107,000	112,810,000		110,888,000
Other income (expenses)
Investment income		5,289,000	4,132,000		1,157,000
Interest expense & other		(1,196,000)	(123,000)		(126,000)
Earnings before income taxes		122,200,000	116,819,000		111,919,000
Income tax expense		43,026,000	40,844,000		41,736,000
NET EARNINGS		$ 79,174,000	$ 75,975,000		$ 70,183,000
Earnings per diluted share (in dollars per share)		$ 4.21	$ 4.05	[5]	$ 3.73
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in shares)		18,816	18,769		18,819
Earnings per basic share (in dollars per share)		$ 4.23	$ 4.07		$ 3.76
Weighted average number of basic shares (in shares)		18,707	18,649		18,685
[1]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $720 for the year ended September 30, 2017, $609 for the year ended September 24, 2016 and $471 for the year ended September 26, 2015.
[2]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $1,038 for the year ended September 30, 2017, $924 for the year ended September 24, 2016 and $709 for the year ended September 26, 2015.
[3]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $72 for the year ended September 30, 2017, $48 for the year ended September 24, 2016 and $44 for the year ended September 26, 2015.
[4]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $1,218 for the year ended September 30, 2017, $794 for the year ended September 24, 2016 and $942 for the year ended September 26, 2015.
[5]	Total of quarterly amounts do not necessarily agree to the annual report amounts due to separate quarterly calculations of weighted average shares outstanding.

Consolidated Statements of Ear5

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Share-based compensation expense	$ (13)	$ 395	$ 1,432
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	720	609	471
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	1,038	924	709
Distribution [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	72	48	44
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,218	$ 794	$ 942

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Net earnings	$ 79,174	$ 75,975	$ 70,183
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,745	(3,065)	(5,389)
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities	795	(8)	(2,607)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		555	3,087
Total Other Comprehensive Income (loss), net of tax	4,540	(2,518)	(4,909)
Comprehensive Income	$ 83,714	$ 73,457	$ 65,274

Consolidated Statement of Chang

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 27, 2014	18,663,000
Balance at Sep. 27, 2014	$ 32,621,000	$ (5,988,000)	$ 535,885,000	$ 562,518,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	72,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 3,489,000			3,489,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	14,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,174,000			1,174,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(5,389,000)		(5,389,000)
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		480,000		480,000
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan (in shares)
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan	$ 21,000			21,000
Dividends declared			(26,905,000)	(26,905,000)
Share-based compensation	$ 2,359,000			$ 2,359,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(73,000)			(72,698)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (8,011,000)			$ (8,011,118)
Net earnings			70,183,000	70,183,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 26, 2015	18,676,000
Balance at Sep. 26, 2015	$ 31,653,000	(10,897,000)	579,163,000	599,919,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	120,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 5,249,000			5,249,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	14,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,320,000			1,320,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(3,065,000)		(3,065,000)
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		547,000		547,000
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan (in shares)
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan	$ 7,000			7,000
Dividends declared			(29,081,000)	(29,081,000)
Share-based compensation	$ 2,368,000			$ 2,368,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(142,000)			(141,700)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (15,265,000)			$ (15,265,019)
Net earnings			75,975,000	$ 75,975,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 24, 2016	18,668,000			18,668,000
Balance at Sep. 24, 2016	$ 25,332,000	(13,415,000)	626,057,000	$ 637,974,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	124,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	$ 5,826,000			5,826,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	13,000
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,405,000			1,405,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment		3,745,000		3,745,000
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		795,000		795,000
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan (in shares)	1,000
Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan	$ 94,000			94,000
Dividends declared			(31,416,000)	(31,416,000)
Share-based compensation	$ 2,954,000			$ 2,954,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(143,000)			(142,665)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (18,229,000)			$ (18,228,763)
Net earnings			79,174,000	$ 79,174,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2017	18,663,000			18,663,000
Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 17,382,000	$ (8,875,000)	$ 673,815,000	$ 682,322,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 79,174,000	$ 75,975,000	$ 70,183,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of fixed assets	38,211,000	34,536,000	32,356,000
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs	4,234,000	5,587,000	5,915,000
Gains from disposals of property & equipment	(346,000)	(398,000)	(334,000)
Amortization of bond premiums	1,189,000	1,011,000	103,000
Share-based compensation	3,048,000	2,375,000	2,166,000
Deferred income taxes	7,847,000	7,700,000	(121,000)
(Gain) loss on sale of marketable securities	(14,000)	661,000	4,319,000
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of companies:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	(20,370,000)	3,571,000	(3,123,000)
Increase in inventories	(7,410,000)	(6,295,000)	(4,959,000)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other	10,265,000	(7,386,000)	(2,871,000)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9,521,000	3,888,000	287,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	125,349,000	121,225,000	103,921,000
Investing activities:
Payments for purchases of companies, net of cash acquired	(47,698,000)		(615,000)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(72,180,000)	(48,709,000)	(48,641,000)
Purchases of marketable securities	(39,923,000)	(41,786,000)	(90,240,000)
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities	22,997,000	13,224,000	110,117,000
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment	1,935,000	2,294,000	1,786,000
Other	(450,000)	375,000	(898,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(135,319,000)	(74,602,000)	(28,491,000)
Financing activities:
Payments to repurchase common stock	(18,229,000)	(15,265,000)	(8,011,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	7,231,000	6,570,000	4,663,000
Payments on capitalized lease obligations	(356,000)	(355,000)	(243,000)
Payment of cash dividend	(30,859,000)	(28,523,000)	(26,154,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(42,213,000)	(37,573,000)	(29,745,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	2,493,000	(2,087,000)	(3,756,000)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(49,690,000)	6,963,000	41,929,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	140,652,000	133,689,000	91,760,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 90,962,000	$ 140,652,000	$ 133,689,000

Note A - Summary of Significant

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries (the Company) manufactures, markets and distributes a variety of nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries. A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows. Our 2017 53 2017 53 2016 2015 52 1. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These financial statements include the accounts of J & J Snack Foods Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. 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 $13.0 September 30, 2017 $14.3 September 24, 2016. All amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenues. Our product costs include amounts for shipping and handling, therefore, we charge our customers shipping and handling fees at the time the products are shipped or when services are performed. The cost of shipping products to the customer is recognized at the time the products are shipped to the customer and our policy is to classify them as Distribution expenses. The cost of shipping products to the customer classified as Distribution expenses was $81,824,000, $73,114,000 $74,158,000 2017, 2016 2015, During the years ended September 30, 2017, September 24, 2016 September 26, 2015, $23,489,000, $24,664,000 $25,536,000, September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $1,956,000 $1,671,000, $210,000 $145,000 September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $23,204,000, $24,571,000 $25,534,000 2017, 2016 2015, 3. Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange for the period. The cumulative translation adjustment is recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and changes to such are included in comprehensive income. 4. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 5. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three 6. Concentration s and related risks We maintain cash balances at financial institutions located in various states. We have cash balances at two $45 $250,000 Financial instruments that could potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are trade accounts receivable; however, such risks are limited due to the large number of customers comprising our customer base and their dispersion across geographic regions. We usually have approximately 15 $1 $10 We have several large customers that account for a significant portion of our sales. Our top ten 42%, 42% 43% 2017, 2016 2015, 9% 2017, 8% 2016 8% 2015. ten About 28% None 10% 2017, 2016 2015. Virtually all of our accounts receivable are due from trade customers. Credit is extended based on evaluation of our customers’ financial condition and collateral is not September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $124,553,000 $98,325,000 $359,000 $571,000. 7. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (determined by the first first We recognize abnormal amounts of idle facilities, freight, handling costs, and spoilage as charges of the current period. Additionally, we allocate fixed production overhead to inventories based on the normal capacity of our production facilities. We calculate normal capacity as the production expected to be achieved over a number of periods or seasons under normal circumstances, taking into account the loss of capacity resulting from planned maintenance. This requires us to use judgment to determine when production is outside the range of expected variation in production (either abnormally low or abnormally high). In periods of abnormally low production (for example, periods in which there is significantly lower demand, labor and material shortages exist, or there is unplanned equipment downtime) the amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is not not 8. We classify our investment securities in one three September 30, 2017, The mutual funds and preferred stock in our available for sale portfolio do not one may 9. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. We review our equipment and buildings to ensure that they provide economic benefit and are not 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 are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 20 Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and amortizing intangibles, are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying amount of may not 10. The carrying value of our short-term financial instruments, such as accounts receivables and accounts payable, approximate their fair values, based on the short-term maturities of these instruments. 11. 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 We have not As of September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $374,000 $354,000; $239,000 September 30, 2017 $219,000 September 24, 2016. not September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016. (in thousands) Balance at September 24, 2016 $ 354 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 20 Reductions for tax positions of prior years - Settlements - Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 374 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. Virtually all the returns noted above are open for examination for three four 12. 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: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 79,174 18,707 $ 4.23 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 109 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 79,174 18,816 $ 4.21 157,994 2017 Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 75,975 18,649 $ 4.07 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 120 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 75,975 18,769 $ 4.05 180,170 2016 Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2015 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 70,183 18,685 $ 3.76 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 134 (0.03 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 70,183 18,819 $ 3.73 1,500 2015 13. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation At September 30, 2017, three Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Stock options $ (436 ) $ 86 $ 1,098 Stock purchase plan 363 305 328 Stock issued to an outside director 56 - - Restricted stock issued to employees 4 4 6 Total share-based compensation $ (13 ) $ 395 $ 1,432 The above compensation is net of tax benefits $ 3,061 $ 1,980 $ 734 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation for the years ended September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 $1,497,000 $885,000, March 2016 No 2016 09, At September 30, 2017, $4.0 three 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 2017, 2016 2015: 16.6% 2017, 16.7% 2016 18.4% 2015: 2.0%, 1.3% 1.7%; dividend rate of 1.3%, 1.4% 1.4% between 5 10 13% 2017, 19% 2016 19% 2015. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 49 51 5 10 10 14. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising expense was $5,677,000, $4,870,000 $4,290,000 2017, 2016 2015, 15. Our most significant raw material requirements include flour, packaging, shortening, corn syrup, sugar, juice, cheese, chocolate, and a variety of nuts. We attempt to minimize the effect of future price fluctuations related to the purchase of raw materials primarily through forward purchasing to cover future manufacturing requirements, generally for periods from 1 12 September 30, 2017, $75 not may three not 16. Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Total research and development expense was $674,000, $525,000 $506,000 2017, 2016 2015, 17. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014 five first 2019 not 2019 In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to measure equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income , to use the price that would be received by a seller when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, and which eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet. Under present guidance, changes in fair value of equity investments available for sale are recognized in Stockholders’ Equity. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2019. not not In February 2016, The guidance retains a dual lease accounting model for purposes of income statement recognition, continuing the distinction between what are currently known as “capital” and “operating” leases for lessees. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2020. In March 2016, deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. Under current guidance, excess tax benefits are recognized in additional paid-in capital and tax deficiencies are recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, or in the income statement. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2018. A.13 March 2016 In January 2017, first not not at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The updated guidance is effective for our fiscal year ending September 2019 not March 2017 no In January 2017, to simplify the test for goodwill impairment. This updated standard simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminates the two zero two September 2021 January 1, 2017. September 2017 not 18. Reclassifications Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation for the current year.

Note B - Acquisitions

Note B - Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE B – ACQUISITIONS On December 30, 2016, $31 $45 No 2017 $35.8 $653,000, On May 22, 2017, $11 Sales and operating income of the acquired business included in our 2017 $1,689,000 $395,000, On August 16, 2017, $6 $17 2017 $2,061,000 Acquisition costs of $ 1,070,000 September 30, 2017. The preliminary purchase price allocations, subject to final valuation, for the three ICEE Labriola Hill & Valley Distributor Baking Co (in thousands) Accounts Receivable, net $ 4,054 $ 340 $ 1,165 Inventories 6,088 217 779 Prepaid expenses and other 122 25 102 Property, plant & equipment, net 4,398 2,277 3,598 Trade Names 2,090 - 388 Customer Relationships 13,000 57 - Distibution rights - 6,900 - Goodwill 14,175 1,236 658 Covenant not to compete 670 - 188 Accounts Payable (2,260 ) (79 ) (1,110 ) Accrued Liabilities (2,162 ) (26 ) (128 ) Accrued compensation expense (650 ) - - Other long-term liabilities (1,782 ) - - Deferred income taxes (6,632 ) - - Purchase Price $ 31,111 $ 10,947 $ 5,640 The goodwill and intangible assets acquired in the business combinations are recorded at estimated fair value. To measure fair value for such assets, we use techniques including discounted expected future cash flows (Level 3 not Our unaudited proforma results, giving effect to these three September 28, 2014, Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Net Sales $ 1,116,599 $ 1,062,500 $ 1,043,862 Net Earnings $ 79,082 $ 76,180 $ 68,938

Note C - Investment Securities

Note C - Investment Securities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE C – INVESTMENT SECURITIES 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 may Level 1 Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 Observable inputs, other than Level 1 Level 3 Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no Our marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale consist primarily of investments in mutual funds, preferred stock and corporate bonds. The fair values of mutual funds are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 not 2 The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our marketable securities held to maturity at September 30, 2017 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate Bonds $ 114,101 $ 424 $ 155 $ 114,370 Certificates of Deposit 5,920 18 1 5,937 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 120,021 $ 442 $ 156 $ 120,307 The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our marketable securities available for sale at September 30, 2017 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual Funds $ 13,003 $ 77 $ 240 $ 12,840 Preferred Stock 16,791 711 82 17,420 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 29,794 $ 788 $ 322 $ 30,260 The mutual funds seek current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall moderate duration . The mutual funds presently generate income of 4.5 $17 2018, 2019 2025 not 5.5%, 70% not not one may e have invested $114 2017 2021, $78 2019. 2.1% The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our marketable securities held to maturity at September 24, 2016 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate Bonds $ 103,311 $ 734 $ 138 $ 103,907 Certificates of Deposit 960 11 - 971 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 104,271 $ 745 $ 138 $ 104,878 The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our marketable securities available for sale at September 24, 2016 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual Funds $ 13,003 $ - $ 520 $ 12,483 Preferred Stock 16,791 273 82 16,982 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 29,794 $ 273 $ 602 $ 29,465 The amortized cost and fair value of the Company ’s held to maturity securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 Fair Fair Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ 59,113 $ 59,194 $ 13,539 $ 13,552 Due after one year through five years 60,908 61,113 90,732 91,326 Due after five years through ten years - - - - Total held to maturity securities $ 120,021 $ 120,307 $ 104,271 $ 104,878 Less current portion 59,113 59,194 13,539 13,552 Long term held to maturity securities $ 60,908 $ 61,113 $ 90,732 $ 91,326 Proceeds from the sale and redemption of marketable securities were $22,997,000, $13,224,000 $110,117,000 September 30, 2017, September 24, 2016 September 26, 2015, $14,000 2017 $661,000 $4,319,000 2016 2015,

Note D - Inventories

Note D - Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE D – INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: September 30, September 24, 2017 2016 (in thousands) Finished goods $ 45,394 $ 38,285 Raw materials 22,682 18,223 Packaging materials 8,833 6,799 Equipment parts and other 26,359 25,377 Total Inventories $ 103,268 $ 88,684

Note E - Property, Plant and Eq

Note E - Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE E – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consist of the following : September 30, September 24, Estimated Useful Lives 2017 2016 (in years) (in thousands) Land $ 2,482 $ 2,512 - Buildings 26,741 26,741 15 - 39.5 Plant machinery and equipment 257,172 227,614 5 - 20 Marketing equipment 278,860 278,299 - 7 Transportation equipment 8,449 7,637 5 Office equipment 25,302 22,136 3 - 5 Improvements 38,003 34,750 5 - 20 Construction in Progress 16,880 5,356 - 653,889 605,045 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 426,308 420,832 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 227,581 $ 184,213 Depreciation expense was $38,211,000, $34,536,000 $32,356,000 2017, 2016 2015, .

Note F - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note F - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE C – INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued) Our three The carrying amount of acquired intangible assets for the reportable segments are as follows: September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Amount Amortization (in thousands) FOOD SERVICE Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 16,628 $ - $ 14,150 $ - Amortized intangible assets Non compete agreements 980 263 122 93 Customer relationships 20,510 6,476 35,491 31,895 License and rights 1,690 1,058 1,690 974 TOTAL FOOD SERVICE $ 39,808 $ 7,797 $ 51,453 $ 32,962 RETAIL SUPERMARKETS Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 6,557 $ - $ 7,206 $ - Amortized Intangible Assets Trade names 649 130 - - Customer relationships 7,979 2,822 7,979 2,021 TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS $ 15,185 $ 2,952 $ 15,185 $ 2,021 FROZEN BEVERAGES Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 9,315 $ - $ 9,315 $ - Distribution rights 6,900 - Amortized intangible assets Customer relationships 257 50 200 28 Licenses and rights 1,400 794 1,400 723 TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES $ 17,872 $ 844 $ 10,915 $ 751 CONSOLIDATED $ 72,865 $ 11,593 $ 77,553 $ 35,734 The gross carrying amount of intangible assets is determined by applying a discounted cash flow model to the future sales and earnings associated with each intangible asset or is set by contract cost. The amortization period used for definite lived intangible assets is set by contract period or by the period over which the bulk of the discounted cash flow is expected to be generated. We currently believe that we will receive the benefit from the use of the trade names and distribution rights classified as indefinite lived intangible assets indefinitely and they are therefore not Licenses and rights, customer relationships and non-compete agreements are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 20 Amortizing intangibles are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying amount of may not 3 no 2017, 2016 2015. Intangible assets of $200,000 2015. $1,078,000 2016 2017, $6,957,000 $15,760,000 $576,000 Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the fiscal years 2017, 2016 2015 $3,840,000, $5,078,000 $5,370,000, Estimated amortization expense for the next five $3,500,000 2018, $3,400,000 2019, $3,000,000 2020, $2,400,000 2021 $2,300,000 2022. 10.8 Goodwill The carrying amounts of goodwill for the reportable segments are as follows: Food Retail Frozen Service Supermarkets Beverages Total (in thousands) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 61,665 $ 3,670 $ 37,176 $ 102,511 Balance at September 24, 2016 $ 46,832 $ 3,670 $ 35,940 $ 86,442 The carrying value of goodwill is determined based on the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the estimated fair value of tangible and intangible net assets. Goodwill is not 2017, 2016 2015 3 no 2017, 2016 2015. In 2017, $1,236,000 $14,175,000 $658,000 No s 2015 2016.

Note G - Long-term Debt

Note G - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE G – LONG-TERM DEBT In November 2016, $50,000,000 November 2021, September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, no September 30, 2017.

Note H - Obligations Under Capi

Note H - Obligations Under Capital Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE H – OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases: (in thousands) 2018 $ 340 2019 307 2020 261 2021 266 2022 70 2023 and thereafter - Total minimum capital lease payments $ 1,244

Note I - Income Taxes

Note I - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE I – INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) is as follows: Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Current U.S. Federal $ 27,142 $ 25,126 $ 33,348 Foreign 2,770 2,433 2,260 State 5,227 5,622 6,294 Total current expense 35,139 33,181 41,902 Deferred U.S. Federal $ 6,857 $ 6,444 $ (109 ) Foreign (422 ) (145 ) (34 ) State 1,452 1,364 (23 ) Total deferred expense(benefit) 7,887 7,663 (166 ) Total expense $ 43,026 $ 40,844 $ 41,736 The change in deferred taxes for the year ended September 30, 2017 not $6,632,000 . The provisions for income taxes differ from the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of approximately 35% Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Income taxes at federal statutory rates $ 42,770 $ 40,887 $ 39,172 Increase (decrease)in taxes resulting from: State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 4,341 4,541 4,196 Domestic production activities deduction (1,820 ) (2,100 ) (2,100 ) Increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits 20 20 39 (Decrease) increase in federal valuation allowance (6 ) 240 1,366 Share based compensation (1,923 ) (1,109 ) 308 Other, net (356 ) (1,635 ) (1,245 ) Income tax expense $ 43,026 $ 40,844 $ 41,736 Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following: September 30, September 24, 2017 2016 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets Vacation accrual $ 1,740 $ 1,646 Capital loss carry forwards 1,668 1,674 Insurance accrual 3,225 3,317 Deferred income 927 112 Allowances 1,991 1,514 Inventory capitalization 1,235 954 Share-based compensation 1,607 1,253 Net Operating Loss 1,559 1,691 Total deferred tax assets 13,952 12,161 Valuation allowance (1,668 ) (1,674 ) Total deferred tax assets, net 12,284 10,487 Deferred tax liabilities Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 35,043 27,358 Depreciation of property and equipment 39,946 31,315 Total deferred tax liabilities 74,989 58,673 Total deferred tax liabilities, net $ 62,705 $ 48,186 As of September 30, 2017, $4.6 2015 2016. 2020, 2021 2022. no As of September 30, 2017, $5 382 $378,000 2033. no not We have undistributed earnings of our Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries that are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and accordingly no

Note J - Commitments

Note J - Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE J - COMMITMENTS 1. The following is a summary of approximate future minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases with terms of more than one September 30, 2017: Plants and Offices Equipment Total (in thousands) 2018 $ 8,613 $ 6,828 $ 15,441 2019 7,919 5,599 13,518 2020 7,040 3,705 10,745 2021 6,197 2,275 8,472 2022 5,788 512 6,300 2023 and thereafter 27,976 62 28,038 Total minimal rental commitments $ 63,533 $ 18,981 $ 82,514 Total rent expense was $20,354,000, $17,481,000 $16,448,000 2017, 2016 2015, 2. We are a party to litigation which has arisen in the normal course of business which management currently believes will not We self-insure, up to loss limits, certain insurable risks such as worker’s compensation and automobile liability claims. Accruals for claims under our self-insurance program are recorded on a claims incurred basis. Our total recorded liability for all years’ claims incurred but not $8,100,000 $8,200,000 September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $8,675,000 $8,675,000, We have a self-insured medical plan which covers approximately 1,600 not September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 $2,382,000 $1,719,000,

Note K - Capital Stock

Note K - Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Repurchase Agreements, Resale Agreements, Securities Borrowed, and Securities Loaned Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE K - CAPITAL STOCK In our fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, 142,665 $18,228,763. second 12,926 $1,682,342. third 13,004 $1,691,357. fourth 116,735 $14,855,064. In our fiscal year ended September 24, 2016, 141,700 $15,265,019. In our fiscal year ended September 26, 2015, 72,698 $8,011,118.

Note L - Stock Options

Note L - Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE L – STOCK OPTIONS We have, subject to shareholder approval in February 2018, may three no ten 800,000 no We have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) whereby employees purchase stock by making contributions through payroll deductions for six 85% six six 2017, 2016 2015 13,271, 13,747 13,648 $105.85, $96.00 $86.01, $363,000, $305,000 $328,000 2017, 2016 2015, A summary of the status of our stock option plans as of fiscal years 2017, 2016 2015 Incentive Stock Options Nonqualified Stock Options Weighted- Weighted- Stock Average Stock Average Options Exercise Options Exercise Outstanding Price Outstanding Price Balance, September 28, 2014 295,645 $ 60.83 249,379 $ 53.38 Granted 114,488 100.94 55,152 106.96 Exercised (70,792 ) 47.30 (6,590 ) 51.14 Canceled (6,989 ) 84.13 - - Balance, September 26, 2015 332,352 77.04 297,941 63.34 Granted 120,450 108.69 58,720 112.35 Exercised (86,223 ) 53.67 (44,777 ) 42.53 Canceled (10,792 ) 97.07 - - Balance, September 24, 2016 355,787 92.81 311,884 75.56 Granted 121,508 129.35 59,786 129.94 Exercised (78,114 ) 65.49 (60,156 ) 41.46 Canceled (6,200 ) 100.93 - - Balance, September 30, 2017 392,981 $ 109.41 311,514 $ 92.58 Exercisable Options September 30, 2017 51,719 $ 81.54 137,856 $ 62.21 The weighted-average fair value of incentive stock options granted during fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, September 24, 2016 September 26, 2015 $18.84, $13.94 $15.27, September 30, 2017, September 24, 2016 September 26, 2015 $24.82, $19.95 $21.90, $10.1 $8.4 $4.8 2017, 2016 2015, The total cash received from these option exercises was $5.8 $5.3 $3.1 2017, 2016 2015, $3.0 $1.6 $874,000 2017, 2016 2015, The following table summarizes information about incentive stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2017: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Weighted- Number Outstanding Average Weighted- Exercisable Weighted- at Remaining Average at Average Range of September 30, Contractual Exercise September 30, Exercise Exercise Prices 2017 Life Price 2017 Price $57.15 - $81.67 51,219 1.1 $ 81.43 51,219 $ 81.43 $93.17 - $137.16 341,762 3.4 113.60 500 93.17 Total options 392,981 3.1 109.41 51,719 81.54 The following table summarizes information about nonqualified stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2017: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Weighted- Number Outstanding Average Weighted- Exercisable Weighted- at Remaining Average at Average Range of September 30, Contractual Exercise September 30, Exercise Exercise Prices 2017 Life Price 2017 Price $34.17 - $47.59 60,000 2.7 $ 41.17 60,000 $ 41.17 $57.33 - $81.67 57,856 4.1 72.95 57,856 72.95 $94.24 - $131.30 193,658 5.5 114.38 20,000 94.24 Total options 311,514 4.7 92.58 137,856 62.21

Note M - 401(k) Profit-sharing

Note M - 401(k) Profit-sharing Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE M – 401 We maintain a 401 may 401 $2,084,000, $1,936,000 $1,836,000 2017, 2016 2015,

Note N - Cash Flow Information

Note N - Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE N – CASH FLOW INFORMATION The following is supplemental cash flow information: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Cash paid for: Interest $ 52 $ 57 $ 53 Income taxes 25,024 41,064 43,867 Non cash items: Capital leases $ - $ 486 $ 1,191

Note O - Segment Reporting

Note O - Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE O – SEGMENT REPORTING 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 no three Food Service The primary products sold by the food service segment are soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, churros, dough enrobed handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service segment include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; casual dining restaurants; 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 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. Sales and operating income are key variables monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Makers and management when determining each segment’s and the company’s financial condition and operating performance. 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 Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) (in thousands) Sales to External Customers: Food Service Soft pretzels $ 180,138 $ 170,155 $ 168,970 Frozen juices and ices 49,469 51,798 54,454 Churros 62,809 57,318 56,602 Handhelds 36,913 27,427 21,817 Bakery 351,357 294,518 301,135 Other 21,108 20,313 13,657 Total Food Service $ 701,794 $ 621,529 $ 616,635 Retail Supermarket Soft pretzels $ 35,081 $ 33,279 $ 35,727 Frozen juices and ices 71,325 68,924 72,174 Handhelds 14,892 15,347 18,957 Coupon redemption (4,898 ) (4,430 ) (4,725 ) Other 2,847 4,469 1,244 Total Retail Supermarket $ 119,247 $ 117,589 $ 123,377 Frozen Beverages Beverages $ 160,243 $ 150,118 $ 142,705 Repair and maintenance service 74,594 71,123 65,765 Machines sales 27,073 31,155 26,413 Other 1,273 1,267 1,361 Total Frozen Beverages $ 263,183 $ 253,663 $ 236,244 Consolidated Sales $ 1,084,224 $ 992,781 $ 976,256 Depreciation and Amortization: Food Service $ 24,629 $ 22,912 $ 21,289 Retail Supermarket 949 1,031 1,132 Frozen Beverages 16,867 16,180 15,850 Total Depreciation and Amortization $ 42,445 $ 40,123 $ 38,271 Operating Income: Food Service $ 81,208 $ 76,539 $ 75,286 Retail Supermarket 10,627 9,618 11,020 Frozen Beverages 26,272 26,653 24,582 Total Operating Income $ 118,107 $ 112,810 $ 110,888 Capital Expenditures: Food Service $ 44,067 $ 24,759 $ 28,228 Retail Supermarket 239 369 112 Frozen Beverages 27,874 23,581 20,301 Total Capital Expenditures $ 72,180 $ 48,709 $ 48,641 Assets: Food Service $ 635,709 $ 589,854 $ 543,851 Retail Supermarket 21,129 22,090 24,209 Frozen Beverages 210,390 178,543 171,609 Total Assets $ 867,228 $ 790,487 $ 739,669

Note P - Accumulated Other Comp

Note P - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	NOTE P - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Changes to the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Foreign Currency Holding (Loss) Gain Translation on Marketable Adjustments Securities Total Beginning Balance $ (13,086 ) $ (329 ) $ (13,415 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 3,745 795 4,540 Amounts reclassified from - - - Ending Balance $ (9,341 ) $ 466 $ (8,875 ) Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 (in thousands) Unrealized Foreign Currency Holding Loss on Translation Marketable Adjustments Securities Total Beginning Balance $ (10,021 ) $ (876 ) $ (10,897 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,065 ) (8 ) (3,073 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - 555 555 Ending Balance $ (13,086 ) $ (329 ) $ (13,415 )

Note Q - Quarterly Financial Da

Note Q - Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	NOTE Q - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 Net Earnings Per Gross Net Diluted Net Sales Profit Earnings Share(1) (in thousands, except per share information) 1st Quarter $ 225,570 $ 65,895 $ 13,540 $ 0.72 2nd Quarter 246,513 72,817 15,987 0.85 3rd Quarter 295,415 94,764 25,304 1.34 4th Quarter 316,726 97,547 24,343 1.29 Total $ 1,084,224 $ 331,023 $ 79,174 $ 4.20 Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 Net Earnings Per Gross Net Diluted Net Sales Profit Earnings Share(1) (in thousands, except per share information) 1st Quarter $ 222,850 $ 63,835 $ 12,978 $ 0.69 2nd Quarter 229,710 68,749 15,588 0.83 3rd Quarter 277,981 92,086 26,791 1.43 4th Quarter 262,240 79,797 20,618 1.10 Total $ 992,781 $ 304,467 $ 75,975 $ 4.05 ( 1 Total of quarterly amounts do not report amounts due to separate quarterly calculations of weighted average shares outstanding.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Opening Charged to Closing Year Description Balance Expense Deductions Balance 2017 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 571,000 $ 122,000 $ 334,000 (1) $ 359,000 2016 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 304,000 $ 525,000 $ 258,000 (1) $ 571,000 2015 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 450,000 $ 310,000 $ 456,000 (1) $ 304,000 ( 1

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	1. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These financial statements include the accounts of J & J Snack Foods Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 $13.0 September 30, 2017 $14.3 September 24, 2016. All amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenues. Our product costs include amounts for shipping and handling, therefore, we charge our customers shipping and handling fees at the time the products are shipped or when services are performed. The cost of shipping products to the customer is recognized at the time the products are shipped to the customer and our policy is to classify them as Distribution expenses. The cost of shipping products to the customer classified as Distribution expenses was $81,824,000, $73,114,000 $74,158,000 2017, 2016 2015, During the years ended September 30, 2017, September 24, 2016 September 26, 2015, $23,489,000, $24,664,000 $25,536,000, September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $1,956,000 $1,671,000, $210,000 $145,000 September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $23,204,000, $24,571,000 $25,534,000 2017, 2016 2015,
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	3. Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange for the period. The cumulative translation adjustment is recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and changes to such are included in comprehensive income.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	4. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	5. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	6. Concentration s and related risks We maintain cash balances at financial institutions located in various states. We have cash balances at two $45 $250,000 Financial instruments that could potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are trade accounts receivable; however, such risks are limited due to the large number of customers comprising our customer base and their dispersion across geographic regions. We usually have approximately 15 $1 $10 We have several large customers that account for a significant portion of our sales. Our top ten 42%, 42% 43% 2017, 2016 2015, 9% 2017, 8% 2016 8% 2015. ten About 28% None 10% 2017, 2016 2015. Virtually all of our accounts receivable are due from trade customers. Credit is extended based on evaluation of our customers’ financial condition and collateral is not September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $124,553,000 $98,325,000 $359,000 $571,000.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	7. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (determined by the first first We recognize abnormal amounts of idle facilities, freight, handling costs, and spoilage as charges of the current period. Additionally, we allocate fixed production overhead to inventories based on the normal capacity of our production facilities. We calculate normal capacity as the production expected to be achieved over a number of periods or seasons under normal circumstances, taking into account the loss of capacity resulting from planned maintenance. This requires us to use judgment to determine when production is outside the range of expected variation in production (either abnormally low or abnormally high). In periods of abnormally low production (for example, periods in which there is significantly lower demand, labor and material shortages exist, or there is unplanned equipment downtime) the amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is not not
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	8. We classify our investment securities in one three September 30, 2017, The mutual funds and preferred stock in our available for sale portfolio do not one may
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]	9. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. We review our equipment and buildings to ensure that they provide economic benefit and are not 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 are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 20 Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and amortizing intangibles, are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying amount of may not
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	10. The carrying value of our short-term financial instruments, such as accounts receivables and accounts payable, approximate their fair values, based on the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	11. 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 We have not As of September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016, $374,000 $354,000; $239,000 September 30, 2017 $219,000 September 24, 2016. not September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016. (in thousands) Balance at September 24, 2016 $ 354 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 20 Reductions for tax positions of prior years - Settlements - Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 374 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. Virtually all the returns noted above are open for examination for three four
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	12. 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: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 79,174 18,707 $ 4.23 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 109 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 79,174 18,816 $ 4.21 157,994 2017 Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 75,975 18,649 $ 4.07 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 120 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 75,975 18,769 $ 4.05 180,170 2016 Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2015 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 70,183 18,685 $ 3.76 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 134 (0.03 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 70,183 18,819 $ 3.73 1,500 2015
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	13. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation At September 30, 2017, three Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Stock options $ (436 ) $ 86 $ 1,098 Stock purchase plan 363 305 328 Stock issued to an outside director 56 - - Restricted stock issued to employees 4 4 6 Total share-based compensation $ (13 ) $ 395 $ 1,432 The above compensation is net of tax benefits $ 3,061 $ 1,980 $ 734 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation for the years ended September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 $1,497,000 $885,000, March 2016 No 2016 09, At September 30, 2017, $4.0 three 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 2017, 2016 2015: 16.6% 2017, 16.7% 2016 18.4% 2015: 2.0%, 1.3% 1.7%; dividend rate of 1.3%, 1.4% 1.4% between 5 10 13% 2017, 19% 2016 19% 2015. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 49 51 5 10 10
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances [Policy Text Block]	15. Our most significant raw material requirements include flour, packaging, shortening, corn syrup, sugar, juice, cheese, chocolate, and a variety of nuts. We attempt to minimize the effect of future price fluctuations related to the purchase of raw materials primarily through forward purchasing to cover future manufacturing requirements, generally for periods from 1 12 September 30, 2017, $75 not may three not
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]	16. Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Total research and development expense was $674,000, $525,000 $506,000 2017, 2016 2015,
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	17. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014 five first 2019 not 2019 In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to measure equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income , to use the price that would be received by a seller when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, and which eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet. Under present guidance, changes in fair value of equity investments available for sale are recognized in Stockholders’ Equity. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2019. not not In February 2016, The guidance retains a dual lease accounting model for purposes of income statement recognition, continuing the distinction between what are currently known as “capital” and “operating” leases for lessees. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2020. In March 2016, deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. Under current guidance, excess tax benefits are recognized in additional paid-in capital and tax deficiencies are recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, or in the income statement. This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2018. A.13 March 2016 In January 2017, first not not at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The updated guidance is effective for our fiscal year ending September 2019 not March 2017 no In January 2017, to simplify the test for goodwill impairment. This updated standard simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminates the two zero two September 2021 January 1, 2017. September 2017 not
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	18. Reclassifications Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation for the current year.

Note A - Summary of Significa28

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Balance at September 24, 2016 $ 354 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 20 Reductions for tax positions of prior years - Settlements - Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 374
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 79,174 18,707 $ 4.23 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 109 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 79,174 18,816 $ 4.21 Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 75,975 18,649 $ 4.07 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 120 (0.02 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 75,975 18,769 $ 4.05 Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2015 Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings Per Basic Share Net Income available to common stockholders $ 70,183 18,685 $ 3.76 Effect of Dilutive Securities Options - 134 (0.03 ) Earnings Per Diluted Share Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 70,183 18,819 $ 3.73
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Stock options $ (436 ) $ 86 $ 1,098 Stock purchase plan 363 305 328 Stock issued to an outside director 56 - - Restricted stock issued to employees 4 4 6 Total share-based compensation $ (13 ) $ 395 $ 1,432 The above compensation is net of tax benefits $ 3,061 $ 1,980 $ 734

Note B - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note B - Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	ICEE Labriola Hill & Valley Distributor Baking Co (in thousands) Accounts Receivable, net $ 4,054 $ 340 $ 1,165 Inventories 6,088 217 779 Prepaid expenses and other 122 25 102 Property, plant & equipment, net 4,398 2,277 3,598 Trade Names 2,090 - 388 Customer Relationships 13,000 57 - Distibution rights - 6,900 - Goodwill 14,175 1,236 658 Covenant not to compete 670 - 188 Accounts Payable (2,260 ) (79 ) (1,110 ) Accrued Liabilities (2,162 ) (26 ) (128 ) Accrued compensation expense (650 ) - - Other long-term liabilities (1,782 ) - - Deferred income taxes (6,632 ) - - Purchase Price $ 31,111 $ 10,947 $ 5,640
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Net Sales $ 1,116,599 $ 1,062,500 $ 1,043,862 Net Earnings $ 79,082 $ 76,180 $ 68,938

Note C - Investment Securities

Note C - Investment Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate Bonds $ 114,101 $ 424 $ 155 $ 114,370 Certificates of Deposit 5,920 18 1 5,937 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 120,021 $ 442 $ 156 $ 120,307 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual Funds $ 13,003 $ 77 $ 240 $ 12,840 Preferred Stock 16,791 711 82 17,420 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 29,794 $ 788 $ 322 $ 30,260 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Corporate Bonds $ 103,311 $ 734 $ 138 $ 103,907 Certificates of Deposit 960 11 - 971 Total marketable securities held to maturity $ 104,271 $ 745 $ 138 $ 104,878 Gross Gross Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value (in thousands) Mutual Funds $ 13,003 $ - $ 520 $ 12,483 Preferred Stock 16,791 273 82 16,982 Total marketable securities available for sale $ 29,794 $ 273 $ 602 $ 29,465
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 Fair Fair Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ 59,113 $ 59,194 $ 13,539 $ 13,552 Due after one year through five years 60,908 61,113 90,732 91,326 Due after five years through ten years - - - - Total held to maturity securities $ 120,021 $ 120,307 $ 104,271 $ 104,878 Less current portion 59,113 59,194 13,539 13,552 Long term held to maturity securities $ 60,908 $ 61,113 $ 90,732 $ 91,326

Note D - Inventories (Tables)

Note D - Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	September 30, September 24, 2017 2016 (in thousands) Finished goods $ 45,394 $ 38,285 Raw materials 22,682 18,223 Packaging materials 8,833 6,799 Equipment parts and other 26,359 25,377 Total Inventories $ 103,268 $ 88,684

Note E - Property, Plant and 32

Note E - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	September 30, September 24, Estimated Useful Lives 2017 2016 (in years) (in thousands) Land $ 2,482 $ 2,512 - Buildings 26,741 26,741 15 - 39.5 Plant machinery and equipment 257,172 227,614 5 - 20 Marketing equipment 278,860 278,299 - 7 Transportation equipment 8,449 7,637 5 Office equipment 25,302 22,136 3 - 5 Improvements 38,003 34,750 5 - 20 Construction in Progress 16,880 5,356 - 653,889 605,045 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 426,308 420,832 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 227,581 $ 184,213

Note F - Goodwill and Intangi33

Note F - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2017 September 24, 2016 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Amount Amortization (in thousands) FOOD SERVICE Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 16,628 $ - $ 14,150 $ - Amortized intangible assets Non compete agreements 980 263 122 93 Customer relationships 20,510 6,476 35,491 31,895 License and rights 1,690 1,058 1,690 974 TOTAL FOOD SERVICE $ 39,808 $ 7,797 $ 51,453 $ 32,962 RETAIL SUPERMARKETS Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 6,557 $ - $ 7,206 $ - Amortized Intangible Assets Trade names 649 130 - - Customer relationships 7,979 2,822 7,979 2,021 TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS $ 15,185 $ 2,952 $ 15,185 $ 2,021 FROZEN BEVERAGES Indefinite lived intangible assets Trade Names $ 9,315 $ - $ 9,315 $ - Distribution rights 6,900 - Amortized intangible assets Customer relationships 257 50 200 28 Licenses and rights 1,400 794 1,400 723 TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES $ 17,872 $ 844 $ 10,915 $ 751 CONSOLIDATED $ 72,865 $ 11,593 $ 77,553 $ 35,734
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Food Retail Frozen Service Supermarkets Beverages Total (in thousands) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 61,665 $ 3,670 $ 37,176 $ 102,511 Balance at September 24, 2016 $ 46,832 $ 3,670 $ 35,940 $ 86,442

Note H - Obligations Under Ca34

Note H - Obligations Under Capital Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) 2018 $ 340 2019 307 2020 261 2021 266 2022 70 2023 and thereafter - Total minimum capital lease payments $ 1,244

Note I - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note I - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Current U.S. Federal $ 27,142 $ 25,126 $ 33,348 Foreign 2,770 2,433 2,260 State 5,227 5,622 6,294 Total current expense 35,139 33,181 41,902 Deferred U.S. Federal $ 6,857 $ 6,444 $ (109 ) Foreign (422 ) (145 ) (34 ) State 1,452 1,364 (23 ) Total deferred expense(benefit) 7,887 7,663 (166 ) Total expense $ 43,026 $ 40,844 $ 41,736
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Income taxes at federal statutory rates $ 42,770 $ 40,887 $ 39,172 Increase (decrease)in taxes resulting from: State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 4,341 4,541 4,196 Domestic production activities deduction (1,820 ) (2,100 ) (2,100 ) Increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits 20 20 39 (Decrease) increase in federal valuation allowance (6 ) 240 1,366 Share based compensation (1,923 ) (1,109 ) 308 Other, net (356 ) (1,635 ) (1,245 ) Income tax expense $ 43,026 $ 40,844 $ 41,736
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, September 24, 2017 2016 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets Vacation accrual $ 1,740 $ 1,646 Capital loss carry forwards 1,668 1,674 Insurance accrual 3,225 3,317 Deferred income 927 112 Allowances 1,991 1,514 Inventory capitalization 1,235 954 Share-based compensation 1,607 1,253 Net Operating Loss 1,559 1,691 Total deferred tax assets 13,952 12,161 Valuation allowance (1,668 ) (1,674 ) Total deferred tax assets, net 12,284 10,487 Deferred tax liabilities Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 35,043 27,358 Depreciation of property and equipment 39,946 31,315 Total deferred tax liabilities 74,989 58,673 Total deferred tax liabilities, net $ 62,705 $ 48,186

Note J - Commitments (Tables)

Note J - Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Plants and Offices Equipment Total (in thousands) 2018 $ 8,613 $ 6,828 $ 15,441 2019 7,919 5,599 13,518 2020 7,040 3,705 10,745 2021 6,197 2,275 8,472 2022 5,788 512 6,300 2023 and thereafter 27,976 62 28,038 Total minimal rental commitments $ 63,533 $ 18,981 $ 82,514

Note L - Stock Options (Tables)

Note L - Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Incentive Stock Options Nonqualified Stock Options Weighted- Weighted- Stock Average Stock Average Options Exercise Options Exercise Outstanding Price Outstanding Price Balance, September 28, 2014 295,645 $ 60.83 249,379 $ 53.38 Granted 114,488 100.94 55,152 106.96 Exercised (70,792 ) 47.30 (6,590 ) 51.14 Canceled (6,989 ) 84.13 - - Balance, September 26, 2015 332,352 77.04 297,941 63.34 Granted 120,450 108.69 58,720 112.35 Exercised (86,223 ) 53.67 (44,777 ) 42.53 Canceled (10,792 ) 97.07 - - Balance, September 24, 2016 355,787 92.81 311,884 75.56 Granted 121,508 129.35 59,786 129.94 Exercised (78,114 ) 65.49 (60,156 ) 41.46 Canceled (6,200 ) 100.93 - - Balance, September 30, 2017 392,981 $ 109.41 311,514 $ 92.58 Exercisable Options September 30, 2017 51,719 $ 81.54 137,856 $ 62.21
Non-qualified Stock Options [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Weighted- Number Outstanding Average Weighted- Exercisable Weighted- at Remaining Average at Average Range of September 30, Contractual Exercise September 30, Exercise Exercise Prices 2017 Life Price 2017 Price $34.17 - $47.59 60,000 2.7 $ 41.17 60,000 $ 41.17 $57.33 - $81.67 57,856 4.1 72.95 57,856 72.95 $94.24 - $131.30 193,658 5.5 114.38 20,000 94.24 Total options 311,514 4.7 92.58 137,856 62.21
Incentive Stock Options [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Weighted- Number Outstanding Average Weighted- Exercisable Weighted- at Remaining Average at Average Range of September 30, Contractual Exercise September 30, Exercise Exercise Prices 2017 Life Price 2017 Price $57.15 - $81.67 51,219 1.1 $ 81.43 51,219 $ 81.43 $93.17 - $137.16 341,762 3.4 113.60 500 93.17 Total options 392,981 3.1 109.41 51,719 81.54

Note N - Cash Flow Information

Note N - Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (in thousands) Cash paid for: Interest $ 52 $ 57 $ 53 Income taxes 25,024 41,064 43,867 Non cash items: Capital leases $ - $ 486 $ 1,191

Note O - Segment Reporting (Tab

Note O - Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ended September 30, September 24, September 26, 2017 2016 2015 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) (in thousands) Sales to External Customers: Food Service Soft pretzels $ 180,138 $ 170,155 $ 168,970 Frozen juices and ices 49,469 51,798 54,454 Churros 62,809 57,318 56,602 Handhelds 36,913 27,427 21,817 Bakery 351,357 294,518 301,135 Other 21,108 20,313 13,657 Total Food Service $ 701,794 $ 621,529 $ 616,635 Retail Supermarket Soft pretzels $ 35,081 $ 33,279 $ 35,727 Frozen juices and ices 71,325 68,924 72,174 Handhelds 14,892 15,347 18,957 Coupon redemption (4,898 ) (4,430 ) (4,725 ) Other 2,847 4,469 1,244 Total Retail Supermarket $ 119,247 $ 117,589 $ 123,377 Frozen Beverages Beverages $ 160,243 $ 150,118 $ 142,705 Repair and maintenance service 74,594 71,123 65,765 Machines sales 27,073 31,155 26,413 Other 1,273 1,267 1,361 Total Frozen Beverages $ 263,183 $ 253,663 $ 236,244 Consolidated Sales $ 1,084,224 $ 992,781 $ 976,256 Depreciation and Amortization: Food Service $ 24,629 $ 22,912 $ 21,289 Retail Supermarket 949 1,031 1,132 Frozen Beverages 16,867 16,180 15,850 Total Depreciation and Amortization $ 42,445 $ 40,123 $ 38,271 Operating Income: Food Service $ 81,208 $ 76,539 $ 75,286 Retail Supermarket 10,627 9,618 11,020 Frozen Beverages 26,272 26,653 24,582 Total Operating Income $ 118,107 $ 112,810 $ 110,888 Capital Expenditures: Food Service $ 44,067 $ 24,759 $ 28,228 Retail Supermarket 239 369 112 Frozen Beverages 27,874 23,581 20,301 Total Capital Expenditures $ 72,180 $ 48,709 $ 48,641 Assets: Food Service $ 635,709 $ 589,854 $ 543,851 Retail Supermarket 21,129 22,090 24,209 Frozen Beverages 210,390 178,543 171,609 Total Assets $ 867,228 $ 790,487 $ 739,669

Note P - Accumulated Other Co40

Note P - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Foreign Currency Holding (Loss) Gain Translation on Marketable Adjustments Securities Total Beginning Balance $ (13,086 ) $ (329 ) $ (13,415 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 3,745 795 4,540 Amounts reclassified from - - - Ending Balance $ (9,341 ) $ 466 $ (8,875 ) Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 (in thousands) Unrealized Foreign Currency Holding Loss on Translation Marketable Adjustments Securities Total Beginning Balance $ (10,021 ) $ (876 ) $ (10,897 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,065 ) (8 ) (3,073 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - 555 555 Ending Balance $ (13,086 ) $ (329 ) $ (13,415 )

Note Q - Quarterly Financial 41

Note Q - Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 Net Earnings Per Gross Net Diluted Net Sales Profit Earnings Share(1) (in thousands, except per share information) 1st Quarter $ 225,570 $ 65,895 $ 13,540 $ 0.72 2nd Quarter 246,513 72,817 15,987 0.85 3rd Quarter 295,415 94,764 25,304 1.34 4th Quarter 316,726 97,547 24,343 1.29 Total $ 1,084,224 $ 331,023 $ 79,174 $ 4.20 Fiscal Year Ended September 24, 2016 Net Earnings Per Gross Net Diluted Net Sales Profit Earnings Share(1) (in thousands, except per share information) 1st Quarter $ 222,850 $ 63,835 $ 12,978 $ 0.69 2nd Quarter 229,710 68,749 15,588 0.83 3rd Quarter 277,981 92,086 26,791 1.43 4th Quarter 262,240 79,797 20,618 1.10 Total $ 992,781 $ 304,467 $ 75,975 $ 4.05

Schedule II - Valuation and Q42

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Tables
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]	Opening Charged to Closing Year Description Balance Expense Deductions Balance 2017 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 571,000 $ 122,000 $ 334,000 (1) $ 359,000 2016 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 304,000 $ 525,000 $ 258,000 (1) $ 571,000 2015 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 450,000 $ 310,000 $ 456,000 (1) $ 304,000

Note A - Summary of Significa43

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 24, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 25, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 24, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 24, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 25, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 26, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)shares	Sep. 24, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)shares
Sales Discounts, Returns and Allowances, Goods										$ 13,000,000	$ 14,300,000
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs	[1]									81,824,000	73,114,000	$ 74,158,000
Revenue, Net		$ 316,726,000	$ 295,415,000	$ 246,513,000	$ 225,570,000	$ 262,240,000	$ 277,981,000	$ 229,710,000	$ 222,850,000	1,084,224,000	992,781,000	$ 976,256,000
Cash, Uninsured Amount		45,000,000								45,000,000
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount		250,000								250,000
Accounts Receivable, Net		$ 124,553,000				98,325,000				$ 124,553,000	98,325,000
Employees Covered Under Collective Bargaining Agreement, Percentage		28.00%								28.00%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable		$ 359,000				571,000				$ 359,000	571,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		374,000				354,000				374,000	354,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued		239,000				219,000				$ 239,000	$ 219,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | shares										157,994	180,170	1,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense										$ 1,497,000	$ 885,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized		4,000,000								$ 4,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate										16.60%	16.70%	18.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate										2.00%	1.30%	1.70%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate										1.30%	1.40%	1.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Forfeiture Rate										13.00%	19.00%	19.00%
Advertising Expense										$ 5,677,000	$ 4,870,000	$ 4,290,000
Commodity Futures Contracts and Spot Commodities, Proprietary Capital Charges		$ 75,000,000								75,000,000
Research and Development Expense										$ 674,000	$ 525,000	$ 506,000
Ten Year Options [Member]
Expected Volatility Term										10 years
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage										42.00%	42.00%	43.00%
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life										3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term										5 years
Minimum [Member] | 5 year options [Member]
Expected Volatility Term										4 years 30 days
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life										20 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term										10 years
Maximum [Member] | 5 year options [Member]
Expected Volatility Term										4 years 90 days
Customer Group One [Member]
Approximate Number of Cusomters		15								15
Customer Group One [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net		$ 1,000,000								$ 1,000,000
Customer Group One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net		10,000,000								$ 10,000,000
Largest Customer [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage										9.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Repair and Maintenance Service [Member]
Revenue, Net										$ 23,204,000	$ 24,571,000	$ 25,534,000
Deferred Revenue		1,956,000				1,671,000				1,956,000	1,671,000
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent		$ 210,000				$ 145,000				210,000	145,000
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Revenue, Net										263,183,000	253,663,000	236,244,000
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Repair and Maintenance Service [Member]
Revenue, Net										74,594,000	71,123,000	65,765,000
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Machine Sales [Member]
Revenue, Net										$ 23,489,000	$ 24,664,000	$ 25,536,000
[1]	Includes share-based compensation expense of $72 for the year ended September 30, 2017, $48 for the year ended September 24, 2016 and $44 for the year ended September 26, 2015.

Note A - Summary of Significa44

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Unreconized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 374,000	$ 354,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	20,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years

Note A - Summary of Significa45

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Calculation of EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	[1]	Jun. 24, 2017	[1]	Mar. 25, 2017	[1]	Dec. 24, 2016	[1]	Sep. 24, 2016	[1]	Jun. 25, 2016	[1]	Mar. 26, 2016	[1]	Dec. 26, 2015	[1]	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016		Sep. 26, 2015
Net Income available to common stockholders																	$ 79,174	$ 75,975		$ 70,183
Net Income available to common stockholders (in shares)																	18,707	18,649		18,685
Net Income available to common stockholders (in dollars per share)																	$ 4.23	$ 4.07		$ 3.76
Options (in shares)																	109	120		134
Options (in dollars per share)																	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)		$ (0.03)
Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions																	$ 79,174	$ 75,975		$ 70,183
Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in shares)																	18,816	18,769		18,819
Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29		$ 1.34		$ 0.85		$ 0.72		$ 1.10		$ 1.43		$ 0.83		$ 0.69		$ 4.21	$ 4.05	[1]	$ 3.73
Options																		$ 0		$ 0
[1]	Total of quarterly amounts do not necessarily agree to the annual report amounts due to separate quarterly calculations of weighted average shares outstanding.

Note A - Summary of Significa46

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recognized Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Share-based compensation expense	$ (13)	$ 395	$ 1,432
The above compensation is net of tax benefits	3,061	1,980	734
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	(436)	86	1,098
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	363	305	328
Stock Issued to Outside Directors [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	56
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4	$ 4	$ 6

Note B - Acquisitions (Details

Note B - Acquisitions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Aug. 16, 2017	May 22, 2017	Dec. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 24, 2017	Mar. 25, 2017	Dec. 24, 2016	Sep. 24, 2016	Jun. 25, 2016	Mar. 26, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Revenue, Net				$ 316,726,000	$ 295,415,000	$ 246,513,000	$ 225,570,000	$ 262,240,000	$ 277,981,000	$ 229,710,000	$ 222,850,000	$ 1,084,224,000	$ 992,781,000	$ 976,256,000
Operating Income (Loss)												118,107,000	$ 112,810,000	$ 110,888,000
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member]
Minimum Annual Revenues			$ 45,000,000
Labriola Baking Company [Member]
Minimum Annual Revenues	$ 17,000,000
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 31,000,000
Revenue, Net												35,800,000
Operating Income (Loss)												653,000
ICEE Distributor [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 11,000,000
Revenue, Net												1,689,000
Operating Income (Loss)												395,000
Labriola Baking Company [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 6,000,000
Revenue, Net												2,061,000
Hill & Valley, Inc., ICEE Distributor, and Labriola Baking Company [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs												$ 1,070,000

Note B - Acquisitions - Purchas

Note B - Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017	May 22, 2017	Dec. 30, 2016	Sep. 24, 2016
Goodwill	$ 102,511				$ 86,442
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member]
Accounts Receivable, net				$ 4,054
Inventories				6,088
Prepaid expenses and other				122
Property, plant & equipment, net				4,398
Goodwill				14,175
Accounts Payable				(2,260)
Accrued Liabilities				(2,162)
Accrued compensation expense				(650)
Other long-term liabilities				(1,782)
Deferred income taxes				(6,632)
Purchase Price				31,111
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets				13,000
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets				670
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets				2,090
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets				2,090
Hill & Valley Inc. [Member] | Distribution Rights [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
ICEE Distributor [Member]
Accounts Receivable, net			$ 340
Inventories			217
Prepaid expenses and other			25
Property, plant & equipment, net			2,277
Goodwill			1,236
Accounts Payable			(79)
Accrued Liabilities			(26)
Accrued compensation expense
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Purchase Price			10,947
ICEE Distributor [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets			57
ICEE Distributor [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
ICEE Distributor [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
ICEE Distributor [Member] | Distribution Rights [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets			6,900
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets			$ 6,900
Labriola Baking Company [Member]
Accounts Receivable, net		$ 1,165
Inventories		779
Prepaid expenses and other		102
Property, plant & equipment, net		3,598
Goodwill		658
Accounts Payable		(1,110)
Accrued Liabilities		(128)
Accrued compensation expense
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Purchase Price		5,640
Labriola Baking Company [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Labriola Baking Company [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets		188
Labriola Baking Company [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets		388
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets		388
Labriola Baking Company [Member] | Distribution Rights [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Note B - Acquisitions - Proform

Note B - Acquisitions - Proforma Results from Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Net Sales	$ 1,116,599	$ 1,062,500	$ 1,043,862
Net Earnings	$ 79,082	$ 76,180	$ 68,938

Note C - Investment Securitie50

Note C - Investment Securities (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities	$ 22,997,000	$ 13,224,000	$ 110,117,000
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	$ 14,000	$ (661,000)	$ (4,319,000)
Mutual Fund [Member]
Marketable Securities, Annual Income, Percentage	4.50%
Preferred Stock [Member]
Marketable Securities, Annual Income, Percentage	5.50%
Marketable Securities	$ 17,000,000
Marketable Securities, Annual Income, Percentage, not Subject to Tax	70.00%
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Marketable Securities, Annual Income, Percentage	2.10%
Marketable Securities	$ 114,000,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Net Carrying Amount	$ 78,000,000

Note C - Investment Securitie51

Note C - Investment Securities - Summary of Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost	$ 120,021	$ 104,271
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	442	745
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	156	138
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value	120,307	104,878
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	29,794	29,794
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gains	788	273
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized losses	322	602
Available-for-sale securities, fair market value	30,260	29,465
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost	114,101	103,311
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	424	734
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	155	138
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value	114,370	103,907
Mutual Funds [Member]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	13,003	13,003
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gains	77	0
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized losses	240	520
Available-for-sale securities, fair market value	12,840	12,483
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost	5,920	960
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	18	11
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	1	0
Held-to-maturity securities, fair market value	5,937	971
Preferred Stock [Member]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	16,791	16,791
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gains	711	273
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized losses	82	82
Available-for-sale securities, fair market value	$ 17,420	$ 16,982

Note C - Investment Securitie52

Note C - Investment Securities - Held-to-maturity Securities by Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 59,113	$ 13,539
Due in one year or less, fair market value	59,194	13,552
Due after one year through five years, amortized cost	60,908	90,732
Due after one year through five years, fair market value	61,113	91,326
Due after five years through ten years, amortized cost	0	0
Due after five years through ten years, fair market value	0	0
Total held to maturity securities, amortized cost	120,021	104,271
Total held to maturity securities, fair market value	120,307	104,878
Less current portion, amortized cost	59,113	13,539
Less current portion, fair market value	59,194	13,552
Long term held to maturity securities, amortized cost	60,908	90,732
Long term held to maturity securities, fair market value	$ 61,113	$ 91,326

Note D - Inventories - Summary

Note D - Inventories - Summary of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Finished goods	$ 45,394	$ 38,285
Raw materials	22,682	18,223
Packaging materials	8,833	6,799
Equipment parts and other	26,359	25,377
Total Inventories	$ 103,268	$ 88,684

Note E - Property, Plant and 54

Note E - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Depreciation	$ 38,211,000	$ 34,536,000	$ 32,356,000

Note E - Property, Plant and 55

Note E - Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 653,889	$ 605,045
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	426,308	420,832
Property, plant and equipment, net	227,581	184,213
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,482	2,512
Building [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 26,741	26,741
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	15 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	39 years 182 days
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 257,172	227,614
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	20 years
Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 278,860	278,299
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	7 years
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 8,449	7,637
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	5 years
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 25,302	22,136
Office Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	3 years
Office Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	5 years
Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 38,003	34,750
Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	5 years
Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life (Year)	20 years
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 16,880	$ 5,356

Note F - Goodwill and Intangi56

Note F - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 24, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,840,000	5,078,000	5,370,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	3,500,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	3,400,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	3,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	2,400,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	$ 2,300,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years 292 days
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	0	0
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		0	0
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Intangible Assets Acquired			$ 200,000
Frozen Beverages [Member] | ICEE Distributor [Member]
Intangible Assets Acquired	6,957,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	1,236,000
Food Service [Member] | HEARTBAR [Member]
Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 1,078,000
Food Service [Member] | Hill & Valley Inc. [Member]
Intangible Assets Acquired	15,760,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	14,175,000
Food Service [Member] | Labriola Baking Company [Member]
Intangible Assets Acquired	576,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 658,000
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years

Note F - Goodwill and Intangi57

Note F - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 11,593	$ 35,734
Intangible assets	72,865	77,553
Food Service [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	7,797	32,962
Intangible assets	39,808	51,453
Food Service [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	980	122
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	263	93
Food Service [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	20,510	35,491
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	6,476	31,895
Food Service [Member] | License and Rights [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,690	1,690
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,058	974
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	2,952	2,021
Intangible assets	15,185	15,185
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	7,979	7,979
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	2,822	2,021
Retail Supermarket [Member] | Finite-lived Trade Names [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	649	0
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	130
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	844	751
Intangible assets	17,872	10,915
Frozen Beverages [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	257	200
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	50	28
Frozen Beverages [Member] | License and Rights [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,400	1,400
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	794	723
Trade Names [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	16,628	14,150
Trade Names [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	6,557	7,206
Trade Names [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	9,315	9,315
Distribution Rights, Indefinite-lived [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 6,900

Note F - Goodwill and Intangi58

Note F - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Goodwill	$ 102,511	$ 86,442
Food Service [Member]
Goodwill	61,665	46,832
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Goodwill	3,670	3,670
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Goodwill	$ 37,176	$ 35,940

Note G - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note G - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Sep. 24, 2016
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 50,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 0		$ 0

Note H - Obligations Under Ca60

Note H - Obligations Under Capital Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
2,018	$ 340
2,019	307
2,020	261
2,021	266
2,022	70
2023 and thereafter
Total minimum capital lease payments	$ 1,244

Note I - Income Taxes (Details

Note I - Income Taxes (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	$ 6,632,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%
PHILLY SWIRL [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 5,000,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Limitation and Expiration	378,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	0
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	$ 4,600,000

Note I - Income Taxes - Income

Note I - Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Current
U.S. Federal	$ 27,142	$ 25,126	$ 33,348
Foreign	2,770	2,433	2,260
State	5,227	5,622	6,294
Total current expense	35,139	33,181	41,902
Deferred
U.S. Federal	6,857	6,444	(109)
Foreign	(422)	(145)	(34)
State	1,452	1,364	(23)
Total deferred expense(benefit)	7,887	7,663	(166)
Total expense	$ 43,026	$ 40,844	$ 41,736

Note I - Income Taxes - Effecti

Note I - Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Income taxes at federal statutory rates	$ 42,770	$ 40,887	$ 39,172
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	4,341	4,541	4,196
Domestic production activities deduction	(1,820)	(2,100)	(2,100)
Increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits	20	20	39
(Decrease) increase in federal valuation allowance	(6)	240	1,366
Share based compensation	(1,923)	(1,109)	308
Other, net	(356)	(1,635)	(1,245)
Income tax expense	$ 43,026	$ 40,844	$ 41,736

Note I - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note I - Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Deferred tax assets
Vacation accrual	$ 1,740	$ 1,646
Capital loss carry forwards	1,668	1,674
Insurance accrual	3,225	3,317
Deferred income	927	112
Allowances	1,991	1,514
Inventory capitalization	1,235	954
Share-based compensation	1,607	1,253
Net Operating Loss	1,559	1,691
Total deferred tax assets	13,952	12,161
Valuation allowance	(1,668)	(1,674)
Total deferred tax assets, net	12,284	10,487
Deferred tax liabilities
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets	35,043	27,358
Depreciation of property and equipment	39,946	31,315
Total deferred tax liabilities	74,989	58,673
Total deferred tax liabilities, net	$ 62,705	$ 48,186

Note J - Commitments (Details T

Note J - Commitments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 24, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 20,354,000	$ 17,481,000	$ 16,448,000
Accrued Insurance	8,100,000	8,200,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 8,675,000	8,675,000
Entity Number of Employees	1,600
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 2,382,000	$ 1,719,000

Note J - Commitments - Future M

Note J - Commitments - Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
2,018	$ 15,441
2,019	13,518
2,020	10,745
2,021	8,472
2,022	6,300
2023 and thereafter	28,038
Total minimal rental commitments	82,514
Building [Member]
2,018	8,613
2,019	7,919
2,020	7,040
2,021	6,197
2,022	5,788
2023 and thereafter	27,976
Total minimal rental commitments	63,533
Equipment [Member]
2,018	6,828
2,019	5,599
2,020	3,705
2,021	2,275
2,022	512
2023 and thereafter	62
Total minimal rental commitments	$ 18,981

Note K - Capital Stock (Details

Note K - Capital Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 24, 2017	Mar. 25, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	116,735	13,004	12,926	142,665	141,700	72,698
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ 14,855,064	$ 1,691,357	$ 1,682,342	$ 18,228,763	$ 15,265,019	$ 8,011,118

Note L - Stock Options (Details

Note L - Stock Options (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date	85.00%
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ (13,000)	$ 395,000	$ 1,432,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	10,100,000	8,400,000	4,800,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	5,800,000	5,300,000	3,100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options	$ 3,000,000	$ 1,600,000	$ 874,000
Incentive Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 18.84	$ 13.94	$ 15.27
Non-qualified Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 24.82	$ 19.95	$ 21.90
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	13,271	13,747	13,648
Share Price	$ 105.85	$ 96	$ 86.01
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 363,000	$ 305,000	$ 328,000

Note L - Stock Options - Stock

Note L - Stock Options - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Incentive Stock Options [Member]
Balance (in shares)	355,787	332,352	295,645
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 92.81	$ 77.04	$ 60.83
Granted (in shares)	121,508	120,450	114,488
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 129.35	$ 108.69	$ 100.94
Exercised (in shares)	(78,114)	(86,223)	(70,792)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 65.49	$ 53.67	$ 47.30
Canceled (in shares)	(6,200)	(10,792)	(6,989)
Canceled (in dollars per share)	$ 100.93	$ 97.07	$ 84.13
Balance (in shares)	392,981	355,787	332,352
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 109.41	$ 92.81	$ 77.04
Options exercisable (in shares)	51,719
Exercisable options (in dollars per share)	$ 81.54
Non-qualified Stock Options [Member]
Balance (in shares)	311,884	297,941	249,379
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 75.56	$ 63.34	$ 53.38
Granted (in shares)	59,786	58,720	55,152
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 129.94	$ 112.35	$ 106.96
Exercised (in shares)	(60,156)	(44,777)	(6,590)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 41.46	$ 42.53	$ 51.14
Canceled (in shares)
Canceled (in dollars per share)
Balance (in shares)	311,514	311,884	297,941
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 92.58	$ 75.56	$ 63.34
Options exercisable (in shares)	137,856
Exercisable options (in dollars per share)	$ 62.21

Note L - Stock Options - Incent

Note L - Stock Options - Incentive Stock Options by Excercise Price Range (Details) - Incentive Stock Options [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Options outstanding (in shares)	392,981	355,787	332,352	295,645
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 36 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 109.41	$ 92.81	$ 77.04	$ 60.83
Options exercisable (in shares)	51,719
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 81.54
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Range of exercise price, lower limit (in dollars per share)	57.15
Range of exercise price, upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 81.67
Options outstanding (in shares)	51,219
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 36 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 81.43
Options exercisable (in shares)	51,219
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 81.43
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Range of exercise price, lower limit (in dollars per share)	93.17
Range of exercise price, upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 137.16
Options outstanding (in shares)	341,762
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 146 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 113.60
Options exercisable (in shares)	500
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 93.17

Note L - Stock Options - Nonqua

Note L - Stock Options - Nonqualified Stock Options by Excercise Price Range (Details) - Non-qualified Stock Options [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Options outstanding (in shares)	311,514	311,884	297,941	249,379
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 255 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 92.58	$ 75.56	$ 63.34	$ 53.38
Options exercisable (in shares)	137,856
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 62.21
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Range of exercise price, lower limit (in dollars per share)	34.17
Range of exercise price, upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 47.59
Options outstanding (in shares)	60,000
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 255 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 41.17
Options exercisable (in shares)	60,000
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 41.17
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Range of exercise price, lower limit (in dollars per share)	57.33
Range of exercise price, upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 81.67
Options outstanding (in shares)	57,856
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 36 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 72.95
Options exercisable (in shares)	57,856
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 72.95
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Range of exercise price, lower limit (in dollars per share)	94.24
Range of exercise price, upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 131.30
Options outstanding (in shares)	193,658
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 182 days
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 114.38
Options exercisable (in shares)	20,000
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 94.24

Note M - 401(k) Profit-sharin72

Note M - 401(k) Profit-sharing Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 2,084,000	$ 1,936,000	$ 1,836,000

Note N - Cash Flow Informatio73

Note N - Cash Flow Information - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Cash paid for:
Interest	$ 52	$ 57	$ 53
Income taxes	25,024	41,064	43,867
Non cash items:
Capital leases		$ 486	$ 1,191

Note O - Segment Reporting (Det

Note O - Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Number of Operating Segments	3
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note O - Segment Reporting - Op

Note O - Segment Reporting - Operations Information by Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 24, 2017	Mar. 25, 2017	Dec. 24, 2016	Sep. 24, 2016	Jun. 25, 2016	Mar. 26, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Sales	$ 316,726,000	$ 295,415,000	$ 246,513,000	$ 225,570,000	$ 262,240,000	$ 277,981,000	$ 229,710,000	$ 222,850,000	$ 1,084,224,000	$ 992,781,000	$ 976,256,000
Depreciation and amortization									42,445,000	40,123,000	38,271,000
Operating income									118,107,000	112,810,000	110,888,000
Capital expenditures									72,180,000	48,709,000	48,641,000
Assets	867,228,000				790,487,000				867,228,000	790,487,000	739,669,000
Food Service [Member]
Sales									701,794,000	621,529,000	616,635,000
Depreciation and amortization									24,629,000	22,912,000	21,289,000
Operating income									81,208,000	76,539,000	75,286,000
Capital expenditures									44,067,000	24,759,000	28,228,000
Assets	635,709,000				589,854,000				635,709,000	589,854,000	543,851,000
Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									119,247,000	117,589,000	123,377,000
Depreciation and amortization									949,000	1,031,000	1,132,000
Operating income									10,627,000	9,618,000	11,020,000
Capital expenditures									239,000	369,000	112,000
Assets	21,129,000				22,090,000				21,129,000	22,090,000	24,209,000
Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales									263,183,000	253,663,000	236,244,000
Depreciation and amortization									16,867,000	16,180,000	15,850,000
Operating income									26,272,000	26,653,000	24,582,000
Capital expenditures									27,874,000	23,581,000	20,301,000
Assets	$ 210,390,000				$ 178,543,000				210,390,000	178,543,000	171,609,000
Soft Pretzels [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									180,138,000	170,155,000	168,970,000
Soft Pretzels [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									35,081,000	33,279,000	35,727,000
Frozen Juices and Ices [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									49,469,000	51,798,000	54,454,000
Frozen Juices and Ices [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									71,325,000	68,924,000	72,174,000
Churros [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									62,809,000	57,318,000	56,602,000
Handhelds [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									36,913,000	27,427,000	21,817,000
Handhelds [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									14,892,000	15,347,000	18,957,000
Bakery [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									351,357,000	294,518,000	301,135,000
Other Products [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Sales									21,108,000	20,313,000	13,657,000
Other Products [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									2,847,000	4,469,000	1,244,000
Other Products [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales									1,273,000	1,267,000	1,361,000
Coupon Redemtion [Member] | Retail Supermarket [Member]
Sales									(4,898,000)	(4,430,000)	(4,725,000)
Beverage [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales									160,243,000	150,118,000	142,705,000
Repair and Maintenance Service [Member]
Sales									23,204,000	24,571,000	25,534,000
Repair and Maintenance Service [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales									74,594,000	71,123,000	65,765,000
Machine Sales [Member] | Frozen Beverages [Member]
Sales									$ 27,073,000	$ 31,155,000	$ 26,413,000

Note P - Accumulated Other Co76

Note P - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Changes to the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016
Balance	$ 637,974	$ 599,919
Balance	682,322	637,974
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance	(13,086)	(10,021)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	3,745	(3,065)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Balance	(9,341)	(13,086)
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance	(329)	(876)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	795	(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	555
Balance	466	(329)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance	(13,415)	(10,897)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	4,540	(3,073)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	555
Balance	$ (8,875)	$ (13,415)

Note Q - Quarterly Financial 77

Note Q - Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017		Jun. 24, 2017		Mar. 25, 2017		Dec. 24, 2016		Sep. 24, 2016		Jun. 25, 2016		Mar. 26, 2016		Dec. 26, 2015		Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016		Sep. 26, 2015
Revenue, Net	$ 316,726		$ 295,415		$ 246,513		$ 225,570		$ 262,240		$ 277,981		$ 229,710		$ 222,850		$ 1,084,224	$ 992,781		$ 976,256
Gross Profit	97,547		94,764		72,817		65,895		79,797		92,086		68,749		63,835		331,023	304,467		300,890
Net Earnings	$ 24,343		$ 25,304		$ 15,987		$ 13,540		$ 20,618		$ 26,791		$ 15,588		$ 12,978		$ 79,174	$ 75,975		$ 70,183
Net Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	[1]	$ 1.34	[1]	$ 0.85	[1]	$ 0.72	[1]	$ 1.10	[1]	$ 1.43	[1]	$ 0.83	[1]	$ 0.69	[1]	$ 4.21	$ 4.05	[1]	$ 3.73
[1]	Total of quarterly amounts do not necessarily agree to the annual report amounts due to separate quarterly calculations of weighted average shares outstanding.

Schedule II - Valuation and Q78

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Opening Balance		$ 571,000	$ 304,000	$ 450,000
Charged to Expense		122,000	525,000	310,000
Deductions	[1]	334,000	258,000	456,000
Closing Balance		$ 359,000	$ 571,000	$ 304,000
[1]	Write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable.