SCHEDULE I - Parent Company Information - Guarantees and Restrictions (Details) $ in Thousands  | 
12 Months Ended | 
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 Dec. 29, 2016  
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| ABL Facility | |
| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |
| Outstanding letters of credit | $ 10,119 | 
| Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. | ABL Facility | |
| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |
| Outstanding balance | 50,000 | 
| Outstanding letters of credit | 10,119 | 
| Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. | Term Loan Facility | |
| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |
| Outstanding balance | $ 350,000 | 
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