Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Jun. 30, 2013
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the thirty-nine weeks ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending September 29, 2013. The consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2012 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

STATER BROS HOLDINGS INC 10-Q