| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2406402 - Disclosure - Inventories (Details) (http://www.thepantry.com/role/InventoriesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000915862 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-09-26 | 2012-09-27 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Merchandise | 101,978,000 | 95,775,000 |
Less adjustment to LIFO cost | 38,543,000 | (38,965,000) |
Merchandise inventory at LIFO cost | 63,435,000 | 56,810,000 |
Fuel | 68,794,000 | 80,566,000 |
Total Inventories | 132,229,000 | 137,376,000 |