US Foods Holding (USFD) 10-K17 Feb 222021 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	Jan. 01, 2022	Feb. 11, 2022	Jul. 03, 2021
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jan. 1, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-37786
Entity Registrant Name	US FOODS HOLDING CORP.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-0347906
Entity Address, Address Line One	9399 W. Higgins Road
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 100
Entity Address, City or Town	Rosemont
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60018
City Area Code	847
Local Phone Number	720-8000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	USFD
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 8.3
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		223,020,382
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0001665918
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-01
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 19, 2022, are incorporated herein by reference for purposes of Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The definitive proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the registrant’s fiscal year ended January 1, 2022.
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
Audit Information	Jan. 01, 2022
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Name	DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Auditor Firm ID	34
Auditor Location	Chicago, Illinois

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 148	$ 828
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $33 and $67	1,469	1,084
Vendor receivables, less allowances of $7 and $5	145	121
Inventories—net	1,686	1,273
Prepaid expenses	120	132
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current	8	1
Other current assets	18	26
Total current assets	3,594	3,465
Property and equipment—net	2,033	2,021
Goodwill	5,625	5,637
Other intangibles—net	830	892
Deferred tax assets	8	1
Other assets	431	407
Total assets	12,521	12,423
Current liabilities:
Cash overdraft liability	183	136
Accounts payable	1,662	1,218
Accrued Liabilities, Current	610	497
Current portion of long-term debt	95	131
Total current liabilities	2,550	1,982
Long-term debt	4,916	5,617
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	307	270
Other long-term liabilities	479	505
Total liabilities	8,252	8,374
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value—25 shares authorized; 0.5 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021	534	519
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value—600 shares authorized; 223 and 221 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	2,970	2,901
Retained earnings	782	661
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19)	(34)
Total shareholders’ equity	3,735	3,530
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity	$ 12,521	$ 12,423

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 33	$ 67
Vendor receivables, allowances	$ 7	$ 5
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Number of shares issued	500,000	500,000
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	532,281	523,127
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 29,487	$ 22,885	$ 25,939
Cost of goods sold	24,832	19,166	21,352
Gross profit	4,655	3,719	4,587
Operating expenses:
Distribution, selling and administrative costs	4,220	3,757	3,888
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	11	39	0
Total operating expenses	4,231	3,796	3,888
Operating income (loss)	424	(77)	699
Other (income) expense—net	(26)	(21)	4
Interest expense—net	213	238	184
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	23	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	214	(294)	511
Income tax provision (benefit)	50	(68)	126
Net income (loss)	164	(226)	385
Other comprehensive income (loss)—net of tax:
Changes in retirement benefit obligations	10	23	45
Recognition of interest rate swaps	5	(3)	(15)
Comprehensive income (loss)	179	(206)	415
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	(43)	(28)	0
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 121	$ (254)	$ 385
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.55	$ (1.15)	$ 1.77
Diluted	$ 0.54	$ (1.15)	$ 1.75
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic	222	220	218
Diluted	225	220	220

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at beginning of year (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2018		217,000,000
Balance at beginning of year at Dec. 29, 2018	$ 3,229	$ 2	$ 2,780	$ 531	$ (84)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based compensation expense	32		32
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan (in shares)		1,000,000
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	19		19
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		2,000,000
Exercise of stock options	19		19
Tax withholding payments for net share-settled equity awards	(5)		(5)
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of income tax	45				45
Recognition of interest rate swaps	(15)				(15)
Net income (loss)	385			385
Balance at end of year at Dec. 28, 2019	3,709	$ 2	2,845	916	(54)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 28, 2019		220,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based compensation expense	40		40
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan (in shares)		1,000,000
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	18		18
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		0
Exercise of stock options	3		3
Tax withholding payments for net share-settled equity awards	(5)		(5)
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	(28)			(28)
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of income tax	23				23
Recognition of interest rate swaps	(3)				(3)
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (Note 6)	(1)			(1)
Net income (loss)	(226)			(226)
Balance at end of year at Jan. 02, 2021	3,530	$ 2	2,901	661	(34)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Jan. 02, 2021		221,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based compensation expense	48		48
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan (in shares)		1,000,000
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	20		20
Vested restricted stock units, net, shares		1,000,000
Vested restricted stock units, net	$ 0		0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	801,662
Exercise of stock options	$ 15		15
Tax withholding payments for net share-settled equity awards	(14)		(14)
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	(43)			(43)
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of income tax	10				10
Recognition of interest rate swaps	5				5
Net income (loss)	164			164
Balance at end of year at Jan. 01, 2022	$ 3,735	$ 2	$ 2,970	$ 782	$ (19)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Jan. 01, 2022		223,000,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 164	$ (226)	$ 385
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	378	422	362
Gain on disposal of property and equipment, net	(1)	(17)	(1)
Tangible asset impairment charges	1	3	1
Intangible asset impairment charges	7	9	0
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	23	0	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs	15	16	7
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	38	(51)	7
Share-based compensation expense	48	40	32
(Benefit) provision for doubtful accounts	(24)	63	21
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in receivables	(386)	334	(19)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(413)	201	16
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets	4	(30)	9
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and cash overdraft liability	471	(339)	(56)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	94	(12)	(4)
Net cash provided by operating activities	419	413	760
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash	0	(972)	(1,832)
Proceeds from sales of divested assets	5	7	94
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	7	44	9
Purchases of property and equipment	(274)	(189)	(258)
Net cash used in investing activities	(262)	(1,110)	(1,987)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt borrowings	2,305	3,645	6,198
Principal payments on debt and financing leases	(3,105)	(2,692)	(4,967)
Net proceeds from issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock	0	491	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	(28)	0	0
Debt financing costs and fees	(30)	(33)	(44)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	20	18	19
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	15	3	19
Tax withholding payments for net share-settled equity awards	(14)	(5)	(5)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(837)	1,427	1,220
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(680)	730	(7)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year	828	98	105
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of year	148	828	98
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid—net of amounts capitalized	185	216	173
Income taxes paid (received)—net	1	(1)	137
Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable	40	21	49
Property and equipment transferred to assets held for sale	11	24	0
Leased assets obtained in exchange for financing lease liabilities	56	73	86
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	32	48	39
Cashless exercise of stock options	1	0	1
Paid-in-kind Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	$ 15	$ 28	$ 0

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Jan. 01, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION US Foods Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to in these consolidated financial statements and notes as “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” or “US Foods.” US Foods Holding Corp. conducts all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary US Foods, Inc. (“USF”) and its subsidiaries. All of the Company’s indebtedness, as further described in Note 11, Debt, is a direct obligation of USF and its subsidiaries. Business Description —The Company, through USF, operates in one business segment in which it markets and distributes fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S. These customers include independently owned single and multi-unit restaurants, regional concepts, national restaurant chains, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels and motels, country clubs, government and military organizations, colleges and universities, and retail locations. Basis of Presentation —The Company operates on a 52 or 53-week fiscal year, with all periods ending on a Saturday. When a 53-week fiscal year occurs, the Company reports the additional week in the fiscal fourth quarter. The fiscal years ended January 1, 2022 and December 28, 2019, also referred to herein as fiscal years 2021 and 2019, respectively, were 52-week fiscal years. The fiscal year ended January 2, 2021, also referred to herein as fiscal year 2020, was a 53-week fiscal year.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Jan. 01, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation —The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of US Foods and its wholly owned subsidiary, USF, and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates —The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). This requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents. Accounts Receivable —Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers in the ordinary course of business and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Receivables are presented net of the allowance for doubtful accounts in the Company's accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information. Collections and payments from customers are continuously monitored. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable and determines the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of factors. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon historical experience, future expected losses, as well as specific customer collection issues that have been identified. The Company uses specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy, accounts referred to outside parties for collection, and accounts past due over specified periods. Vendor Consideration and Receivables —The Company participates in various rebate and promotional incentives with its suppliers, primarily through purchase-based programs. Consideration earned is estimated during the year as the Company’s obligations under the programs are fulfilled, which is primarily when products are purchased. Changes in the estimated amount of incentives earned are recognized in the period of change. Vendor consideration is typically deducted from invoices or collected in cash within 30 days of being earned. Vendor receivables represent the uncollected balance of the vendor consideration. Since collections occur primarily from deducting the consideration from the amounts due to the vendor, the Company does not experience significant collectability issues. The Company evaluates the collectability of its vendor receivables based on specific vendor information and vendor collection history. Inventories —The Company’s inventories, consisting mainly of food and other food-related products, are primarily considered finished goods. Inventory costs include the purchase price of the product, freight costs to deliver it to the Company’s distribution and retail facilities, and depreciation and labor related to processing facilities and equipment, and are net of certain cash or non-cash consideration received from vendors. The Company assesses the need for valuation allowances for slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventories by estimating the net recoverable value of such goods based upon inventory category, inventory age, specifically identified items, and overall economic conditions. The Company records inventories at the lower of cost or market primarily using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method, except for Smart Foodservice, as further described in Note 5, Business Acquisitions, which uses the retail method of inventory accounting. For our LIFO based inventories, the base year values of beginning and ending inventories are determined using the inventory price index computation method. This “links” current costs to original costs in the base year when the Company adopted LIFO. As of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, LIFO reserves in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets were $342 million and $177 million, respectively. As a result of changes in LIFO reserves, cost of goods sold increased $165 million, $25 million and $22 million in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Property and Equipment —Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 40 years. Property and equipment under financing leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining term of the related lease or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Applicable interest charges incurred during the construction of new facilities or development of software for internal use are capitalized as one of the elements of cost and are amortized over the useful life of the respective assets. Property and equipment held and used by the Company are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of property and equipment, the Company compares the carrying value of the asset or asset group to the estimated, undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the long-lived asset or asset group. If the future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, the carrying value is compared to the fair value of such asset. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. The Company also assesses the recoverability of its vacant land and closed facilities actively marketed for sale. If an asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, less an estimated cost to sell, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. Assets held for sale are not depreciated. Impairments resulting from restructuring activities are recorded as a component of restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and a reduction of the asset’s carrying value in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets —Goodwill includes the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include customer relationships, amortizable trade names, noncompete agreements, the brand names comprising the Company’s portfolio of exclusive brands, and trademarks. Brand names and trademarks are indefinite-lived intangible assets and, accordingly, are not subject to amortization, but are subject to impairment assessments as described below. The Company assesses goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually, or more frequently if events occur that indicate an asset may be impaired. For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company’s policy is to assess for impairment as of the beginning of each fiscal third quarter. For intangible assets with definite lives, the Company assesses impairment only if events occur that indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The reporting unit used in assessing impairment is the Company’s one business segment as described in Note 24, and all goodwill is assigned to the consolidated Company. Impairments are recorded as a component of restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and a reduction of the asset’s carrying value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Self-Insurance Programs —The Company estimates its liabilities for claims covering general, fleet, and workers’ compensation. Amounts in excess of certain levels, which range from $1 million to $10 million per occurrence, are insured as a risk reduction strategy, to mitigate catastrophic losses. The workers’ compensation liability is discounted, as the amount and timing of cash payments is reliably determinable given the nature of benefits and the level of historic claim volume to support the actuarial assumptions and judgments used to derive the expected loss payment pattern. The amount accrued is discounted using an interest rate that approximates the U.S. Treasury rate consistent with the duration of the liability. The inherent uncertainty of future loss projections could cause actual claims to differ from our estimates. We are primarily self-insured for group medical claims not covered under multiemployer health plans covering certain of our union-represented employees. The Company accrues its self-insured medical liability, including an estimate for incurred but not reported claims, based on known claims and past claims history. These accruals are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Share-Based Compensation —The Company measures compensation expense for share-based awards at fair value as of the date of grant, and recognizes compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest, and as applicable based upon predetermined financial performance conditions for performance share-based awards. Forfeitures are recognized as incurred. Fair value is the closing price per share for the Company’s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange. Prior to the Company's 2016 initial public offering, the grant date fair value of share-based awards was measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter using the combination of a market and income approach. The fair value was applied to all stock and stock award activity in the subsequent fiscal quarter. Shares issued as a result of stock options exercises will be funded with the issuance of new shares. Compensation expense related to our employee stock purchase plan, which allows eligible employees to purchase our common stock at a discount of 15% represents the difference between the fair market value as of acquisition date and the employee purchase price. Business Acquisitions —The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the acquisition method. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Cost of Goods Sold —Cost of goods sold includes amounts paid to vendors for products sold, net of vendor consideration, including in-bound freight necessary to bring the products to the Company’s distribution facilities. Depreciation related to processing facilities and equipment is presented in cost of goods sold. Because the majority of the inventories are finished goods, depreciation related to warehouse facilities and equipment is presented in distribution, selling and administrative costs. See “Inventories” above for discussion of the LIFO impact on cost of goods sold. Shipping and Handling Costs —Shipping and handling costs, which include costs related to the selection of products and their delivery to customers, are presented in distribution, selling and administrative costs. Shipping and handling costs were $2.0 billion, $1.7 billion, and $1.8 billion in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Income Taxes —The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period that includes the enactment date. Net deferred tax assets are recorded to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. An uncertain tax position is recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Uncertain tax positions are recorded at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. The Company adjusts the amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions when its judgment changes, as a result of evaluating new information not previously available. These differences are reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense (benefit) in the period in which they are determined. Derivative Financial Instruments —The Company has utilized derivative financial instruments to assist in managing its exposure to variable interest rates on certain borrowings. The Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company is not currently party to any interest rate swap agreements. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into forward purchase agreements to procure fuel, electricity and product commodities related to its business. These agreements often meet the definition of a derivative. However, the Company does not measure its forward purchase commitments at fair value as the amounts under contract meet the physical delivery criteria in the normal purchase exception. Concentration Risks —Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash equivalents are invested primarily in money market funds at major financial institutions. The account balances at these institutions may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage, and as a result, there may be a concentration of risk related to amounts invested in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. Credit risk related to accounts receivable is dispersed across a significantly large number of customers located throughout the U.S. The Company attempts to reduce credit risk through initial and ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. There were no receivables from any one customer representing more than 5% of our consolidated gross accounts receivable as of January 1, 2022.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Jan. 01, 2022
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity , which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by removing the separation models for (1) convertible debt with a cash conversion feature and (2) convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature. As a result, convertible debt will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally, the new guidance requires the application of the if-converted method to calculate the impact of convertible instruments on diluted earnings per share. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of ASU No. 2020-06 at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 and does not expect the provisions of the new standard to materially affect our financial position, results of operation or cash flows. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08 Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers , which amends Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805 to require an acquirer to, at the date of acquisition, recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in accordance with ASU 2014-9, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after adoption of the new guidance. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of ASU No. 2021-08 at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 and does not expect the provisions of the new standard to materially affect our financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition	Jan. 01, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied, which occurs when a customer obtains control of the promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods or services. The Company generates substantially all of its revenue from the distribution and sale of food and food-related products and recognizes revenue when title and risk of loss passes and the customer accepts the goods, which occurs at delivery. Customer sales incentives such as volume-based rebates or discounts are treated as a reduction of revenue at the time the revenue is recognized. Sales taxes invoiced to customers and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from net sales. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment costs and included in distribution, selling and administrative costs. The Company did not have any material outstanding performance obligations, contract liabilities or capitalized contract acquisition costs as of January 1, 2022 or January 2, 2021. Customer receivables, which are included in accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $1.5 billion and $1.1 billion as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively. The Company has certain customer contracts under which incentives are paid upfront to its customers. These payments have become industry practice and are not related to financing any customer’s business, nor are these costs associated with any distinct good or service to be received from any customer. These incentive payments are capitalized in prepaid expenses and other assets and amortized as a reduction of revenue over the life of the contract or as goods or services are transferred to the customer. The Company’s contract assets for these upfront payments were $27 million and $30 million included in prepaid expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively, and $26 million and $27 million included in other assets in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively. The following table presents the disaggregation of revenue for each of the Company’s principal product categories: 2021 2020 2019 Meats and seafood $ 11,245 $ 8,131 $ 9,313 Dry grocery products 4,979 3,931 4,427 Refrigerated and frozen grocery products 4,453 3,583 4,253 Dairy 2,801 2,394 2,685 Equipment, disposables and supplies 3,090 2,455 2,483 Beverage products 1,465 1,186 1,403 Produce 1,454 1,205 1,375 Total Net sales $ 29,487 $ 22,885 $ 25,939

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions	Jan. 01, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Smart Foodservice Acquisition —On April 24, 2020, USF completed the acquisition of Smart Stores Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Smart Foodservice”), from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. Total consideration paid at the closing of the acquisition (net of cash acquired) was $972 million. At the time of the acquisition, Smart Foodservice operated 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers. The acquisition of Smart Foodservice expanded the Company’s cash and carry business in the West and Northwest parts of the U.S. USF financed the Smart Foodservice acquisition with the new $700 million 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility under the Term Loan Credit Agreement, as further described in Note 11, Debt, and with cash on hand. The assets, liabilities and results of operations of Smart Foodservice have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the date the acquisition was completed. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation recognized for the Smart Foodservice acquisition as of April 24, 2020. The decrease in goodwill from January 2, 2021 to January 1, 2022 was due to the finalization of deferred income taxes associated with the acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 . Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 5 Inventories 43 Other current assets 24 Property and equipment 84 Goodwill (1) 895 Other intangibles (2) 14 Other assets 145 Accounts payable (38) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (32) Deferred income taxes (8) Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases (160) Cash paid for acquisition $ 972 (1) Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected synergies from the combined company. The acquired goodwill is not deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. (2) Other intangibles consist of a trade name of $14 million with an estimated useful life of approximately 1 year. Smart Foodservice acquisition and integration related costs included in distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income were $15 million and $21 million during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. Food Group Acquisition —On September 13, 2019, USF completed the $1.8 billion acquisition of five foodservice companies (the “Food Group”) from Services Group of America, Inc.: Food Services of America, Inc., Systems Services of America, Inc., Amerifresh, Inc., Ameristar Meats, Inc. and GAMPAC Express, Inc. The acquisition of the Food Group expanded the Company’s network in the West and Northwest parts of the U.S. USF financed the acquisition with the new $1.5 billion 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility, as further described in Note 11, Debt, and with borrowings under its revolving credit facilities. The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Food Group have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the date the acquisition was completed. As a condition to receiving regulatory clearance for the acquisition from the Federal Trade Commission, USF divested three Food Group distribution facilities (the “Divested Assets”). The total amount of proceeds received from the October 11, 2019 sales of the Divested Assets at closing was $94 million, which, together with approximately $20 million in holdback funds and working capital adjustments, approximated the fair value of the Divested Assets. The assets and liabilities of the Divested Assets were included in assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations, respectively, in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets until their disposition. The operating results of the Divested Assets from the date the acquisition was completed through the date of sale were not significant. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Food Group as of September 13, 2019. Adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation recorded in fiscal year 2020 were immaterial to the Company's consolidated financial statements. Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 145 Inventories 165 Assets of discontinued operations 130 Other current assets 7 Property and equipment 210 Goodwill (1) 764 Other intangibles (2) 695 Other assets 47 Accounts payable (200) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (69) Liabilities of discontinued operations (19) Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases (43) Cash paid for acquisition $ 1,832 (1) Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected synergies from the combined company. The acquired goodwill is deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. (2) Other intangibles consist of customer relationships of $656 million with estimated useful lives of 15 years and indefinite-lived brand names and trademarks of $39 million. Food Group acquisition and integration related costs included in distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income were $7 million, $24 million and $52 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Pro Forma Financial Information —The following table presents the Company’s unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, net income and earnings per share (“EPS”) for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. The unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisitions and related financings of Smart Foodservice and the Food Group had occurred as of December 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, which dates represent the first day of the Company’s fiscal year prior to their respective acquisition dates. 2020 2019 Pro forma net sales $ 23,258 $ 29,141 Pro forma net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (225) $ 420 Pro forma net income per share: Basic $ (1.02) $ 1.92 Diluted $ (1.02) $ 1.91 The unaudited pro forma financial information for fiscal year 2019 presented above excludes the results of operations related to the Divested Assets, as the results of operations related to the Divested Assets were reflected as discontinued operations. Unaudited pro forma net sales, net income and net income per share related to the Divested Assets for fiscal year 2019: 2019 Pro forma net sales $ 392 Pro forma net income available to common shareholders $ 5 Pro forma income per share: Basic $ 0.03 Diluted $ 0.02 The unaudited pro forma financial information above includes adjustments for: (1) incremental depreciation expense related to fair value increases of certain acquired property and equipment, (2) amortization expense related to the fair value of amortizable

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	12 Months Ended
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Jan. 01, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Since mid-March 2020, our business has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting in March 2020, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, many countries, including the United States, took steps to restrict travel, temporarily close or enforce capacity restrictions on businesses, schools and other public gathering spaces, including restaurants and recreational, sporting and other similar venues. Due to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic was expected to have on our customers, particularly our restaurant and hospitality customers, and to reflect the increased collection risk associated with our customers, we significantly increased our allowance for doubtful accounts during the 13 weeks ended March 28, 2020. Since that initial charge in 2020, due to more favorable than anticipated collections on our pre-COVID-19 accounts receivable, we reduced our allowance for doubtful accounts. All pre-COVID-19 accounts receivable have been collected or written off by the end of fiscal year 2021. A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the last three fiscal years is as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of year $ 67 $ 30 $ 29 (Benefit) Charged to costs and expenses, net (24) 63 21 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 — 1 — Customer accounts written off—net of recoveries (10) (27) (20) Balance as of end of year $ 33 $ 67 $ 30 This table excludes the vendor receivable related allowance for doubtful accounts of $7 million, $5 million, and $4 million as of January 1, 2022, January 2, 2021, and December 28, 2019, respectively. At the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which resulted in the recording of a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $1 million.

Assets Held for Sale

Assets Held for Sale	12 Months Ended
Assets Held for Sale	Jan. 01, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale	ASSETS HELD FOR SALE The Company classifies its vacant land and closed facilities as assets held for sale at the time management commits to a plan to sell the asset, the asset is actively marketed and available for immediate sale, and the sale is expected to be completed within one year. Due to market conditions, certain assets may be classified as assets held for sale for more than one year as the Company continues to actively market the assets. During fiscal year 2021, two excess facilities and vacant land previously held for future use were transferred to assets held for sale. The Company sold one facility for cash proceeds of $4 million, which approximated the carrying value. During fiscal year 2020, vacant land previously held for future use and two excess facilities were transferred to assets held for sale. The Company sold the vacant land for cash proceeds of $32 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $17 million, which was included in distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company also sold the two excess facilities for aggregate cash proceeds of $10 million, which approximated their aggregate carrying values. The changes in assets held for sale for fiscal years 2021 and 2020 were as follows: 2021 2020 Balance as of beginning of year $ 1 $ 1 Transfers in 11 24 Assets sold (4) (24) Balance as of end of the year $ 8 $ 1

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment	Jan. 01, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Range of Useful Lives Land $ 379 $ 365 Buildings and building improvements 1,508 1,471 10–40 years Transportation equipment 1,250 1,181 5–10 years Warehouse equipment 520 501 5–12 years Office equipment, furniture and software 933 961 3–7 years Construction in process 165 108 4,755 4,587 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,722) (2,566) Property and equipment—net $ 2,033 $ 2,021 Transportation equipment included $537 million and $530 million of financing lease assets as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively. Buildings and building improvements included $15 million and $30 million of financing lease assets as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. Accumulated amortization of financing lease assets was $261 million and $244 million as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively. Interest capitalized was not material in both fiscal years 2021 and 2020. Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment, including amortization of financing lease assets, was $323 million, $343 million and $311 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	Jan. 01, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill includes the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include customer relationships, amortizable trade names, noncompete agreements, the brand names comprising the Company’s portfolio of exclusive brands, and trademarks. Brand names and trademarks are indefinite-lived intangible assets and, accordingly, are not subject to amortization, but are subject to impairment assessments as described below. Customer relationships, amortizable trade names and noncompete agreements are intangible assets with definite lives, and are carried at the acquired fair value less accumulated amortization. Customer relationships, amortizable trade names and noncompete agreements are amortized over the estimated useful lives (which range from approximately 1 to 15 years). Amortization expense was $55 million, $79 million and $51 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The weighted-average remaining useful life of all definite lived intangibles was approximately ten years as of January 1, 2022. Amortization of these definite lived intangible assets is estimated to be $45 million for fiscal year 2022, $44 million for each of fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and $338 million in the aggregate thereafter. Goodwill and other intangibles—net consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Goodwill $ 5,625 $ 5,637 Other intangibles—net Customer relationships—amortizable: Gross carrying amount $ 655 $ 725 Accumulated amortization (99) (119) Net carrying value 556 606 Trade names—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 4 15 Accumulated amortization (1) (11) Net carrying value 3 4 Noncompete agreements—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 3 3 Accumulated amortization (3) (2) Net carrying value — 1 Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing 271 281 Total other intangibles—net $ 830 $ 892 The Company assesses for impairment of intangible assets with definite lives only if events occur that indicate that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. The Company assesses goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually, or more frequently if events occur that indicate an asset may be impaired. For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company’s policy is to assess for impairment as of the beginning of each fiscal third quarter. The Company completed its most recent annual impairment assessment for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of July 4, 2021, the first day of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. For goodwill, the reporting unit used in assessing impairment is the Company’s one business segment as described in Note 24, Business Information. The Company performed the annual goodwill impairment assessment using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. In performing the qualitative assessment, the Company identified and considered the significance of relevant key factors, events, and circumstances that affect the fair value of its goodwill. These factors include external factors such as market conditions, macroeconomic, and industry, as well as entity-specific factors, such as actual and planned financial performance. Based upon the Company’s qualitative fiscal 2021 annual goodwill impairment analysis, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill exceeded its carrying value and there is no risk of impairment. The Company’s fair value estimates of the brand names and trademarks indefinite-lived intangible assets are based on a relief from royalty method. The fair value of these intangible assets is determined for comparison to the corresponding carrying value. If the carrying value of these assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Key assumptions used in the relief from royalty method included the long-term growth rates of future revenues, the royalty rate for such revenue, and a discount rate. These assumptions require significant judgment by management, and are therefore considered Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. During fiscal year 2021, the Company implemented rebranding initiatives related to the integration of a trade name acquired as part of the 2019 Food Group acquisition. As a result of the rebranding initiatives, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $7 million, which was included in restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The remaining carrying value of the acquired trade name of $3 million was reclassified to trade names—amortizable and will be amortized with an estimated remaining useful life of 10 years. Due to the many variables inherent in estimating fair value and the relative size of the recorded indefinite-lived intangible assets, differences in assumptions may have a material effect on the results of the Company’s impairment analysis in future periods. No other impairments were noted as part of the annual impairment assessment for fiscal year 2021. Due to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in fiscal year 2020 on forecasted earnings and the discount rate utilized in our valuation models, the Company recognized impairment charges of $9 million related to two trade names acquired as part of the Food Group acquisition, which was included in restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in fiscal year 2020 in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The decrease in goodwill as of January 1, 2022 is attributable to the finalization of the purchase price allocation recognized for the Smart Foodservice acquisition, as described in Note 5, Business Acquisitions. The net decrease in the gross carrying amount

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Jan. 01, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value under GAAP, under which fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. The Company’s fair value measurements are based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, fair value accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: • Level 1—observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets • Level 2—observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active or inactive markets that are observable either directly or indirectly, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data • Level 3—unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions Any transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy will be recognized as of the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurs. There were no transfers between fair value levels in any of the periods presented below. The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall, were as follows: January 1, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 99 $ — $ — $ 99 January 2, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 696 $ — $ — $ 696 Liabilities Interest rate swaps $ — $ 5 $ — $ 5 There were no significant assets or liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, except as further disclosed in Note 9, Goodwill and Other Intangibles. Recurring Fair Value Measurements Money Market Funds Money market funds include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three or fewer months. These funds are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and are classified under Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company has in the past, and may in the future, use interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, to manage its exposure to interest rate movements in connection with its variable-rate debt. As of January 1, 2022, the Company had no outstanding interest rate swap agreements. As of January 2, 2021, the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps liability from certain previously entered into four-year interest rate swap agreements, which collectively had a notional value of $550 million, was $5 million, as reflected in its Consolidated Balance Sheet in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. The Company recorded these interest rate swaps at fair value based on projections of cash flows and future interest rates. The determination of fair value included the consideration of any credit valuation adjustments necessary, to reflect the creditworthiness of the respective counterparties and the Company. These interest rate swap agreements expired on July 31, 2021. Through the term of the swap agreements, the Company paid an aggregate effective rate of 3.45% on the notional amount of the Initial Term Loan Facility covered by the interest rate swap agreements, comprised of a rate of 1.70% plus a spread of 1.75% (see Note 11, Debt). Gains and losses on the interest rate swaps are initially recorded in accumulated o ther comprehensive loss and reclassified to interest expense during the period in which the hedged transaction affects income. The following table presents the effect of the Company’s interest rate swaps in its Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2022, January 2, 2021 , and December 28, 2019: Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Location of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022 Interest rate swaps $ — Interest expense—net $ 5 For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021 Interest rate swaps $ (8) Interest expense—net $ 5 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 Interest rate swaps $ (10) Interest expense—net $ (5) Other Fair Value Measurements The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, vendor receivables, cash overdraft liability and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of the Company’s total debt approximated $5.1 billion, compared to its carrying value of $5.0 billion as of January 1, 2022. The fair value of the Company’s total debt approximated $5.8 billion compared to its carrying value of $5.7 billion as of January 2, 2021.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
Debt	Jan. 01, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT Total debt consisted of the following: Debt Description Maturity Interest Rate as of January 1, 2022 Carrying Value as of January 1, 2022 Carrying Value as of January 2, 2021 ABL Facility May 31, 2024 —% $ — $ — Initial Term Loan Facility (net of $3 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (1) June 27, 2023 —% — 2,098 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $25 September 13, 2026 2.10% 1,442 1,451 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $11 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) April 24, 2025 —% — 284 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $7 November 22, 2028 2.85% 893 — Senior Secured Notes (net of $11 and $13 of unamortized deferred financing costs, respectively) April 15, 2025 6.25% 989 987 Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 (net of $3 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) June 15, 2024 —% — 597 Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 (net of $8 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) February 15, 2029 4.75% 892 — Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 (net of $5 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (1) June 1, 2030 4.625% 495 — Obligations under financing leases 2022–2039 1.25% - 8.63% 292 323 Other debt January 1, 2031 5.75% 8 8 Total debt 5,011 5,748 Current portion of long-term debt (95) (131) Long-term debt $ 4,916 $ 5,617 (1) The Initial Term Loan Facility was paid in full on November 22, 2021, with the proceeds from the issuance of the Unsecured Notes due 2030 and borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, as well as cash on hand, as further discussed below. (2) The 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility and Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 were paid in full on February 4, 2021 with the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 and subsequently terminated as further discussed below. The related unamortized deferred financing costs were written off in connection with the termination. As of January 1, 2022, approximately 47% of the Company’s total debt bears interest at a floating rate. Principal payments to be made on outstanding debt, exclusive of deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022, were as follows: 2022 $ 95 2023 95 2024 80 2025 1,062 2026 1,440 Thereafter 2,295 $ 5,067 ABL Facility USF’s asset based senior secured revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) provides USF with loan commitments having a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1,990 million. Extensions of credit under the ABL Facility are subject to availability under a borrowing base comprised of various percentages of the value of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, transportation equipment and certain unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, which, along with other assets, also serve as collateral for borrowings under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility is scheduled to mature on May 31, 2024, subject to a springing maturity date in the event that more than $300 million of aggregate principal amount of earlier maturing indebtedness under USF’s Term Loan Credit Agreement (described below) remains outstanding on a date that is sixty (60) days prior to the maturity date for such indebtedness under the Term Loan Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest, at USF’s periodic election, at a rate equal to the sum of an alternative base rate (“ABR”), as described under the ABL Facility, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.50%, or the sum of a LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%, in each case based on USF’s excess availability under the ABL Facility. The margin under the ABL Facility as of January 1, 2022, was 0.00% for ABR loans and 1.00% for LIBOR loans. The ABL Facility also carries letter of credit financing fees equal to 0.125% per annum in respect of each letter of credit outstanding, letter of credit participation fees equal to a percentage per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR margin minus the letter of credit facing fees in respect of each letter of credit outstanding and a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum on the average unused amount of the commitments under the ABL Facility. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings for the ABL Facility was 3.25% and 1.95% for fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. USF had no outstanding borrowings, and had outstanding letters of credit totaling $268 million, under the ABL Facility as of January 1, 2022. The outstanding letters of credit primarily relate to securing USF’s obligations with respect to its insurance program and certain real estate leases. There was available capacity of $1,722 million under the ABL Facility as of January 1, 2022. Term Loan Facilities The Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2016 (as amended, the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”), provides USF with an incremental senior secured term loan borrowed in September 2019 (the “2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility”), an incremental senior secured term loan borrowed in November 2021 (the “2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility”) and the right to request additional incremental senior secured term loan commitments. Additionally, the Term Loan Credit Agreement provided USF with a senior secured term loan borrowed in June 2016 (the “Initial Term Loan Facility”) and an incremental senior secured term loan borrowed in April 2020 (the “2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility”), each of which were repaid in 2021, as discussed below. Initial Term Loan Facility On November 22, 2021, we repaid all of the then outstanding borrowings under the Initial Term Loan Facility, using proceeds from the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 and the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, along with cash on hand, as discussed below. 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility The 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility had an outstanding balance of $1,442 million, net of $25 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022. Borrowings under the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at USF’s option, either the sum of LIBOR plus a margin of 2.00%, or the sum of an ABR, as described under the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility, plus a margin of 1.00% (subject to a LIBOR “floor” of 0.00%). The 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility is scheduled to mature on September 13, 2026. Borrowings under the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility may be voluntarily prepaid without penalty or premium, other than customary breakage costs related to prepayments of LIBOR-based borrowings. The 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility may require mandatory repayments if certain assets are sold. 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility On February 4, 2021, we repaid all of the then outstanding borrowings under the 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility using proceeds from the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 as discussed below. 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility On November 22, 2021, USF entered into a new incremental term loan under the Term Loan Credit Agreement, the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, in an aggregate principal amount of $900 million. USF used the proceeds of the borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, together with the proceeds of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 and cash on hand, to repay all of the then outstanding borrowings under the Initial Term Loan Facility, and to pay related fees and expenses. The 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility had an outstanding balance of $893 million, net of $7 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022. Borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at USF’s option, either the sum of LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, or the sum of an ABR, as described under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, plus a margin of 1.75% (subject to a LIBOR “floor” of 0.00%). The 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility is scheduled to mature on November 22, 2028. Borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility may be voluntarily prepaid without penalty or premium, other than customary breakage costs related to prepayments of LIBOR-based borrowings and a 1.00% premium in the case of any “repricing transaction” within six months of November 22, 2021. The 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility may require mandatory repayments if certain assets are sold. Senior Secured Notes due 2025 As of January 1, 2022, the Secured Notes had a carrying value of $989 million, net of $11 million of unamortized deferred financing costs. The Secured Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.25% per annum and will mature on April 15, 2025. On or after April 15, 2022, the Secured Notes are redeemable, at USF’s option, in whole or in part at a price of 103.125% of the remaining principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. On or after April 15, 2023 and April 15, 2024, the optional redemption price for the Secured Notes declines to 101.563% and 100.000%, respectively, of the remaining principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 As of June 15, 2020, the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 became redeemable, at USF’s option, in whole or in part at a price of 101.469% of the remaining principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including the applicable redemption date. On February 4, 2021, we redeemed all of the then outstanding Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024, including the early redemption premium, using proceeds from the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 as discussed below. Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 On February 4, 2021, USF completed a private offering of $900 million aggregate principal amount of Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029. USF used the proceeds of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029, together with cash on hand, to redeem all of the Company’s then outstanding Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024, repay all of the then outstanding borrowings under the 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility and to pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the repayment of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 and the 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility, the Company applied debt extinguishment accounting and recorded $23 million in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, consisting of a $14 million write-off of pre-existing unamortized deferred financing costs related to the redeemed facilities and a $9 million early redemption premium related to the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024. Lender fees and third-party costs of $9 million associated with the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 were capitalized as deferred financing costs. The Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 had an outstanding balance of $892 million, net of $8 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022. The Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 bear interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum and will mature on February 15, 2029. On or after February 15, 2024, the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 are redeemable, at USF's option, in whole or in part at a price of 102.375% of the remaining principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. On or after February 15, 2025 and February 15, 2026, the optional redemption price for the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 declines to 101.188% and 100.000%, respectively, of the remaining principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 On November 22, 2021, USF completed a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030. USF used the proceeds of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030, together with borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility and cash on hand, to repay all of the then outstanding borrowings under the Initial Term Loan Facility, and to pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the repayment of the Initial Term Loan Facility, the Company applied debt extinguishment accounting and recorded $2 million in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, primarily consisting of a write-off of pre-existing unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Initial Term Loan Facility. Lender fees and third-party costs of $12 million with the issuance of 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility and the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 were capitalized as deferred financing costs. The Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 had an outstanding balance of $495 million, net of $5 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022. The Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 bear interest at a rate of 4.625% per annum and will mature on June 1, 2030. On or after June 1, 2025, the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 are redeemable, at USF’s option, in whole or in part at a price of 102.313% of the remaining principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. On or after June 1, 2026 and June 1, 2027, the optional redemption price for the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 declines to 101.156% and 100.000%, respectively, of the remaining principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date. Financing Leases— Obligations under financing leases of $292 million as of January 1, 2022 consist primarily of amounts due for transportation equipment and building leases. Security Interests Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged under the various agreements governing our indebtedness. The ABL Facility is secured by certain designated receivables, as well as inventory and certain owned transportation equipment and certain unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, the lenders under the ABL Facility have a second priority interest in all of the capital stock of USF and its subsidiaries and substantially all other non-real estate assets of USF and its subsidiaries. USF’s obligations under the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility and the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility are secured by all the capital stock of USF and its subsidiaries and substantially all the non-real estate assets of USF. Additionally, the lenders under the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility and the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility have a second priority interest in the inventory and certain transportation equipment pledged under the ABL Facility. Debt Covenants The agreements governing our indebtedness contain customary covenants. These include, among other things, covenants that restrict our ability to incur certain additional indebtedness, create or permit liens on assets, pay dividends, or engage in mergers or consolidations. USF had approximately $1.4 billion of restricted payment capacity under these covenants, and approximately $2.8 billion of its net assets were restricted after taking into consideration the net deferred tax assets and intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation as of January 1, 2022. The agreements governing our indebtedness also contain customary events of default. Those include, without limitation, the failure to pay interest or principal when it is due under the agreements, cross default provisions, the failure of representations and warranties contained in the agreements to be true when made, and certain insolvency events. If an event of default occurs and remains uncured, the principal amounts outstanding, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owed, may be declared immediately due and payable. Were such an event to occur, the Company would be forced to seek new financing that may not be on as favorable terms as its existing debt. The Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness on favorable terms, or at all, is directly affected by the then prevailing economic and financial conditions. In addition, the Company’s ability to incur secured indebtedness (which may enable it to achieve more favorable terms than the incurrence of unsecured indebtedness) depends in part on the value of its assets. This, in turn, is dependent on the strength of its cash flows, results of operations, economic and market conditions, and other factors.

Accrued Expenses and Other Long

Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities	Jan. 01, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities	ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: Salary, wages and bonus expenses $ 156 $ 105 Operating expenses 82 64 Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability 41 43 Group medical liability 28 26 Customer rebates and other selling expenses 116 89 Property and sales tax payable 47 44 Operating lease liability 36 44 Interest payable 34 18 Other 70 64 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 610 $ 497 Other long-term liabilities: Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability $ 151 $ 132 Operating lease liability 244 263 Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit obligations 6 8 Uncertain tax positions 31 33 Other 47 69 Total Other long-term liabilities $ 479 $ 505 Self-Insured Liabilities — The Company is self-insured for general liability, fleet liability and workers’ compensation claims. Claims in excess of certain levels are insured by external parties. The workers’ compensation liability, included in the table above under “Workers’ compensation, general liability and fleet liability,” is recorded at present value. This table summarizes self-insurance liability activity for the last three fiscal years: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of the year $ 175 $ 165 $ 159 Charged to costs and expenses 95 83 80 Acquisition — 3 17 Reinsurance recoverable 7 2 — Payments (85) (78) (91) Balance as of end of the year $ 192 $ 175 $ 165 Discount rate 0.49 % 0.15 % 1.58 % Estimated future payments for self-insured liabilities are as follows: 2022 $ 41 2023 39 2024 20 2025 13 2026 10 Thereafter 71 Total self-insured liability 194 Less amount representing interest (2) Present value of self-insured liability $ 192

Restructuring Liabilities

Restructuring Liabilities	12 Months Ended
Restructuring Liabilities	Jan. 01, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Liabilities	RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the last three fiscal years: Severance and Related Costs Facility Closing Costs Total Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Current period costs — — — Payments, net — (1) (1) Balance at December 28, 2019 1 — 1 Current period costs 27 3 30 Payments, net (27) (2) (29) Balance as of January 2, 2021 1 1 2 Current period costs (benefits) 5 (1) 4 Payments, net (3) — (3) Balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 3 $ — $ 3 From time to time, the Company may implement initiatives or close or consolidate facilities in an effort to reduce costs and improve operating effectiveness. In connection with these activities, the Company may incur various costs including severance and other employee-related separation costs. 2021 Activities During fiscal year 2021, the Company incurred net restructuring costs of $4 million for severance and related costs associated with the closure of an excess facility and initiatives to improve operational effectiveness. 2020 Activities During fiscal year 2020, in order to adjust its cost structure in line with the decrease in Net sales caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of our restaurant, hospitality and education customers, the Company reduced its work force, and separately closed two facilities, incurring net restructuring costs of $30 million. 2019 Activities During fiscal year 2019, the Company incurred de minimis restructuring costs. See Note 9, Goodwill and Other Intangibles, for discussion related to asset impairment charges incurred during fiscal years 2021 and 2020.

Convertible Preferred Stock

Convertible Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
Convertible Preferred Stock	Jan. 01, 2022
Convertible Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Convertible Preferred Stock	CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK On May 6, 2020 (the “Issuance Date”), pursuant to the terms of an Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with KKR Fresh Aggregator L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which agreement was joined on February 25, 2021 by permitted transferee KKR Fresh Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“KKR”), the Company issued and sold 500,000 shares of the Company’s Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) to KKR Fresh Aggregator L.P. for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million, or $1,000 per share (the “Issuance”). The Company used the net proceeds from the Issuance for working capital and general corporate purposes. In accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations for the Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”), the Company paid dividends on the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock in the form of (a) 5,288; 8,842; 8,997 and 9,154 shares of Series A Preferred Stock on June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021, respectively, plus a de minimis amount in cash in lieu of fractional shares and (b) cash in the amount of $28 million in the aggregate during subsequent quarters in fiscal year 2021. The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior to the shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), with respect to dividend rights and rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to a cumulative dividend at the rate of 7.0% per annum. If the Company does not declare and pay a dividend on the Series A Preferred Stock, the dividend rate will increase by 3.0% to 10.0% per annum until all accrued but unpaid dividends have been paid in full. Dividends are payable in kind through the issuance of additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock for the first four dividend payments following the Issuance Date, and thereafter, in cash or in kind, or a combination of both, at the option of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holders thereof at any time into shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $21.50 per share and an initial conversion rate of 46.5116 shares of Common Stock per share of Series A Preferred Stock, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments set forth in the Certificate of Designations. At any time after May 6, 2023 (the third anniversary of the Issuance Date), if the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock exceeds $43.00 per share, as may be adjusted pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, for at least 20 trading days in any period of 30 consecutive trading days, at the election of the Company, all of the Series A Preferred Stock will be convertible into the relevant number of shares of Common Stock. At any time after May 6, 2025 (the fifth anniversary of the Issuance Date), the Company may redeem some or all of the Series A Preferred Stock for a per share amount in cash equal to: (i) the sum of (x) 100% of the liquidation preference thereof, plus (y) all accrued and unpaid dividends, multiplied by (ii) (A) 105% if the redemption occurs at any time after the fifth anniversary of the Issuance Date and prior to the sixth anniversary of the Issuance Date, (B) 103% if the redemption occurs at any time after May 6, 2026 (the sixth anniversary of the Issuance Date) and prior to May 6, 2027 (the seventh anniversary of the Issuance Date), and (C) 100% if the redemption occurs at any time after May 6, 2027 (the seventh anniversary of the Issuance Date). Upon certain change of control events involving the Company, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock must either (i) convert their shares of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock at the then-current conversion price or (ii) cause the Company to redeem their shares of Series A Preferred Stock for an amount in cash equal to 100% of the liquidation preference thereof plus all accrued but unpaid dividends. If any such change of control event occurs on or before May 6, 2025 (the fifth anniversary of the Issuance Date), the Company will also be required to pay the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock a “make-whole” premium of 5%. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to vote with the holders of the Common Stock on an as-converted basis. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are also entitled to a separate class vote with respect to, among other things, amendments to the Company’s organizational documents that have an adverse effect on the Series A Preferred Stock, authorization or issuances by the Company of securities that are senior to, or equal in priority with, the Series A Preferred Stock, increases or decreases in the number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and issuances of shares of Series A Preferred Stock after the Issuance Date, other than shares issued as in-kind dividends with respect to shares of the Series A Preferred Stock issued after the Issuance Date. The following table summarizes the activity for the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and associated carrying value for fiscal years 2021 and 2020: Series A Preferred Stock Shares Carrying Value Balance, December 28, 2019 — $ — Shares issued for cash - Series A Preferred Stock, net of issuance costs 500,000 491 Shares issued as paid in kind dividend - Series A Preferred Stock 23,127 $ 28 Balance, January 2, 2021 523,127 $ 519 Shares issued as paid in kind dividend - Series A Preferred Stock 9,154 15 Balance, January 1, 2022 532,281 $ 534

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Jan. 01, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONSFMR LLC, is a holder of approximately 10% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As of January 1, 2022, investment funds managed by an affiliate of FMR LLC held approximately $24 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility and the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility. Certain FMR LLC affiliates also provide administrative and trustee services for the Company’s 401(k) Plan and provide administrative services for other Company sponsored employee benefit plans. Fees earned by FMR LLC affiliates are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.KKR Capital Markets LLC (“KKR Capital Markets”), an affiliate of KKR, received an aggregate of $2 million for debt advisory services rendered in connection with the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029, the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, and the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 financings during fiscal year 2021 and $6 million for debt advisory services rendered in connection with the financing of the Smart Foodservice acquisition during fiscal year 2020. As reported by the administrative agent of the Initial Term Loan Facility and the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility (the “Term Loan Agent”), investment funds managed by an affiliate of KKR held approximately $17 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility as of January 1, 2022 and approximately $65 million in aggregate principal amount of the Initial Term Loan Facility and the 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility as of January 2, 2021.

Share-Based Compensation, Commo

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION, COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES AND COMMON STOCK Our long-term incentive plans provide for the grant of various forms of share-based awards to our directors, officers and other eligible employees. Total compensation expense related to share-based arrangements was $48 million, $40 million and $32 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and is reflected in distribution, selling and administrative costs in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The total income tax benefit associated with share-based compensation recorded in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income was $10 million, $8 million and $8 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In addition, the Company sponsors an employee stock purchase plan to provide eligible employees with the opportunity to acquire shares of our common stock at a discount of 15% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of purchase, and as such, the plan is considered compensatory for federal income tax purposes. The Company recorded $4 million, $3 million and $4 million of share-based compensation expense for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, associated with the employee stock purchase plan. Stock Options —Certain directors, executive officers and other eligible employees have been granted time-based stock options (the “Time-Based Options”) and performance-based options (the “Performance Options” and, together with the Time-Based Options, the “Options”) to purchase shares of our common stock. The Time-Based Options generally vest and become exercisable ratably over a period of three to four years, from the date of the grant. Share-based compensation expense related to the Time-Based Options was $12 million, $10 million and $8 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Performance Options generally vest and become exercisable ratably over a period o f four years, from the date of the grant, provided that the Company achieves a predetermined financial performance condition established by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors for the respective award tranche. The Company recorded no share-based compensation expense attributable to Performance Options in fiscal years 2020 and 2019 as a result of the performance conditions for fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively, were not met and the Performance Options related to these performance periods were subsequently forfeited. There was no share-based compensation expense recorded in fiscal year 2021 related to the Performance Options. The Options are nonqualified, with exercise prices equal to the estimated fair value of a share of common stock as of the date of the grant. Exercise prices range from $9.86 to $38.17 per share and generally have a 10-year life. The fair value of each Option is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted-average assumptions for Options granted in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 are included in the following table: 2021 2020 2019 Expected volatility 53.0 % 29.3 % 23.7 % Expected dividends — — — Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % 0.5 % 2.3 % Expected term (in years) 6.1 6.1 5.6 Expected volatility is calculated leveraging the historical volatility of public companies similar to US Foods. The assumed dividend yield is zero because the Company has not historically paid dividends. The risk-free interest rate is the implied zero-coupon yield for U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity approximately equal to the expected term, as of the grant date. Due to a lack of relevant historical data, the simplified approach was used to determine the expected term of the options. The summary of Options outstanding and changes during fiscal year 2021 are presented below: Time Performance Total Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Outstanding as of January 2, 2021 5,126,908 358,829 5,485,737 $ 6.85 $ 21.10 Granted 966,251 — 966,251 $ 18.59 $ 36.85 Exercised (709,819) (91,843) (801,662) $ 6.65 $ 19.97 Forfeited (199,168) (3,343) (202,511) $ 6.77 $ 19.03 Outstanding as of January 1, 2022 5,184,172 263,643 5,447,815 $ 8.96 $ 24.14 7.2 Vested and exercisable as of January 1, 2022 2,426,951 263,643 2,690,594 $ 8.50 $ 25.05 5.9 The weighted-average grant date fair value of Options granted for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $18.59, $3.91 and $10.63, respectively. During fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, Options were exercised with total intrinsic values of $14 million, $3 million and $21 million, respectively, representing the excess of fair value over the exercise price. There was $15 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested Options expected to vest as of January 1, 2022, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years. Restricted Stock Awards —Certain executive officers have been granted restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), some of which vest ratably over a three-year period from the date of grant (the “Time-Based RSA”) and others of which vest to the extent certain performance conditions are met (the “Performance RSAs”). The Company recorded share-based compensation expense for the Time-Based RSAs of $1 million in each of fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019. The Performance RSAs were granted assuming the maximum level of performance and vest on the third anniversary of the grant date if specific performance conditions over a three-year performance period are achieved. The number of shares eligible to vest on the vesting date range from zero to 200% of the target award amount, based on the achievement of the performance conditions. The fair value of the Performance RSAs is measured using the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant and recognized over the three-year vesting period for the portion of the award that is expected to vest. Compensation expense for the Performance RSAs is remeasured as of the end of each reporting period, based on management’s evaluation of whether, and to what extent, it is probable that performance conditions will be met. Share-based compensation expense for the Performance RSAs was $1 million, $2 million and $3 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The summary of unvested RSAs and changes during fiscal year 2021 is presented below: Time-Based RSAs Performance RSAs Total RSAs Weighted- Average Fair Value Unvested as of January 2, 2021 77,811 462,874 540,685 $ 34.14 Granted — — — $ — Vested (38,902) (32,356) (71,258) $ 34.11 Forfeited (3,216) (19,292) (22,508) $ — Performance adjustment (1) — (197,092) (197,092) $ 33.56 Unvested as of January 1, 2022 35,693 214,134 249,827 $ 34.56 (1) Represents an adjustment to the 2018 Performance RSAs based on the actual performance during the three-year performance period. The weighted-average grant date fair value for the RSAs granted in fiscal year 2019 was $34.56. There were no RSAs granted in fiscal years 2020 and 2021. There was $1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the RSAs as of January 1, 2022, that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. Restricted Stock Units —Certain directors, executive officers and other eligible employees have been granted time-based restricted stock units (the “Time-Based RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units (the “Performance RSUs”) and, market performance-based restricted stock units (the “Market Performance RSUs” and collectively with the Time-Based RSUs and Performance RSUs, the “RSUs”). The Time-Based RSUs generally vest ratably over three years, starting on the anniversary date of the grant. For fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $26 million, $23 million and $14 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to the Time-Based RSUs. The Performance RSUs generally vest over a three year period, as and to the extent predetermined performance conditions are met. The fair value of each share underlying the Performance RSUs is measured at the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant and recognized over the vesting period for the portion of the award that is expected to vest. Compensation expense for the Performance RSUs is remeasured as of the end of each reporting period, based on management’s evaluation of whether it is probable that the performance conditions will be met. The Company recognized $1 million, $1 million and $2 million of share-based compensation expense in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for the Performance RSUs. During fiscal year 2021, the Company granted Market Performance RSUs to certain executive officers and other eligible employees. These Market Performance RSUs awards vest at the end of a four-year performance period contingent on our achievement of certain total shareholder return performance (“TSR”) targets during the performance period. The grant date fair value of the Market Performance RSUs was estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation. The Company recognized $3 million of share-based compensation expense in fiscal years 2021 for the Market Performance RSUs. There were no Market Performance RSUs outstanding prior to fiscal year 2021 and therefore no share-based compensation expense was recorded in 2020 and 2019 related to the Market Performance RSUs. A summary of RSUs outstanding and changes during fiscal year 2021 is presented below. Time-Based Performance Market Performance RSUs Total Weighted- Unvested as of January 2, 2021 2,692,450 209,737 — 2,902,187 $ 18.16 Granted 857,273 — 357,755 1,215,028 $ 37.74 Vested (1,058,863) (27,423) — (1,086,286) $ 19.46 Forfeited (185,564) (6,648) (7,612) (199,824) $ 22.05 Performance adjustment (1) — (69,603) — (69,603) $ 33.56 Unvested as of January 1, 2022 2,305,296 106,063 350,143 2,761,502 $ 25.60 (1) Represents an adjustment to the 2018 Performance RSUs based on actual performance during the respective three-year performance period. The weighted-average grant date fair values for the RSUs granted in fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $37.74, $13.83 and $35.09, respectively. As of January 1, 2022, there was $41 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to the RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
Leases	Jan. 01, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases	LEASESThe Company leases certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office facilities, fleet vehicles, and office and warehouse equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and recognizes a financing or operating lease liability and right-of-use (“ROU”) asset in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term as of commencement date. For the Company’s leases that do not provide an implicit borrowing rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available as of commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The lease terms may include options to extend, terminate or buy out the lease. When it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options, the associated payments are included in ROU assets and the estimated lease liabilities. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately. For office and warehouse equipment leases, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate, such as insurance and property taxes, are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability and are recognized as variable lease cost when the obligation for that payment is incurred. The following table presents the location of the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets: Leases Consolidated Balance Sheet Location January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Assets Operating Other assets $ 275 $ 284 Financing Property and equipment-net (1) 291 316 Total leased assets $ 566 $ 600 Liabilities Current: Operating Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 36 $ 44 Financing Current portion of long-term debt 72 86 Noncurrent: Operating Other long-term liabilities 244 263 Financing Long-term debt 220 237 Total lease liabilities $ 572 $ 630 (1) Financing lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $261 million and $244 million as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. The following table presents the location of lease costs in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Lease Cost Statements of Comprehensive Income Location 2021 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs $ 58 $ 52 $ 29 Financing lease cost: Amortization of leased assets Distribution, selling and administrative costs 73 79 76 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense-net 10 12 12 Short-term lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 1 — — Variable lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 11 13 6 Net lease cost $ 153 $ 156 $ 123 Future lease payments under lease agreements as of January 1, 2022 were as follows: Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Financing Lease Total 2022 $ 56 $ 79 $ 135 2023 55 77 132 2024 40 60 100 2025 39 41 80 2026 35 26 61 After 2026 140 30 170 Total lease payments 365 313 678 Less amount representing interest (85) (21) (106) Present value of lease liabilities $ 280 $ 292 $ 572 Other information related to lease agreements for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was as follows: Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities 2021 2020 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 55 $ 56 $ 37 Operating cash flows from financing leases 10 12 12 Financing cash flows from financing leases 87 102 90 Lease Term and Discount Rate January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 8.30 8.42 6.14 Financing leases 5.74 5.31 4.85 Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.1 % 6.6 % 4.4 % Financing leases 3.2 % 3.2 % 3.5 %
Finance leases	LEASESThe Company leases certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office facilities, fleet vehicles, and office and warehouse equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and recognizes a financing or operating lease liability and right-of-use (“ROU”) asset in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term as of commencement date. For the Company’s leases that do not provide an implicit borrowing rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available as of commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The lease terms may include options to extend, terminate or buy out the lease. When it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options, the associated payments are included in ROU assets and the estimated lease liabilities. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately. For office and warehouse equipment leases, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate, such as insurance and property taxes, are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability and are recognized as variable lease cost when the obligation for that payment is incurred. The following table presents the location of the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets: Leases Consolidated Balance Sheet Location January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Assets Operating Other assets $ 275 $ 284 Financing Property and equipment-net (1) 291 316 Total leased assets $ 566 $ 600 Liabilities Current: Operating Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 36 $ 44 Financing Current portion of long-term debt 72 86 Noncurrent: Operating Other long-term liabilities 244 263 Financing Long-term debt 220 237 Total lease liabilities $ 572 $ 630 (1) Financing lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $261 million and $244 million as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. The following table presents the location of lease costs in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Lease Cost Statements of Comprehensive Income Location 2021 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs $ 58 $ 52 $ 29 Financing lease cost: Amortization of leased assets Distribution, selling and administrative costs 73 79 76 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense-net 10 12 12 Short-term lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 1 — — Variable lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 11 13 6 Net lease cost $ 153 $ 156 $ 123 Future lease payments under lease agreements as of January 1, 2022 were as follows: Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Financing Lease Total 2022 $ 56 $ 79 $ 135 2023 55 77 132 2024 40 60 100 2025 39 41 80 2026 35 26 61 After 2026 140 30 170 Total lease payments 365 313 678 Less amount representing interest (85) (21) (106) Present value of lease liabilities $ 280 $ 292 $ 572 Other information related to lease agreements for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was as follows: Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities 2021 2020 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 55 $ 56 $ 37 Operating cash flows from financing leases 10 12 12 Financing cash flows from financing leases 87 102 90 Lease Term and Discount Rate January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 8.30 8.42 6.14 Financing leases 5.74 5.31 4.85 Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.1 % 6.6 % 4.4 % Financing leases 3.2 % 3.2 % 3.5 %

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
Retirement Plans	Jan. 01, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	RETIREMENT PLANS The Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan and 401(k) plan for eligible employees, and provides certain postretirement health and welfare benefits to eligible retirees and their dependents. Company Sponsored Defined Benefit Plans — The Company sponsors the US Foods Consolidated Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (the “Retirement Plan”), a qualified defined benefit retirement plan, that pays benefits to eligible employees at the time of retirement, using actuarial formulas based upon a participant’s years of credited service and compensation. Only certain union associates are eligible to participate and continue to accrue benefits under the plan per the collective bargaining agreements. The plan is closed and frozen to all other employees. During fiscal year 2020, in connection with the Smart Foodservice acquisition, the Company assumed a defined benefit pension plan with net liabilities of approximately $19 million. This defined benefit pension plan was merged into the Retirement Plan as of December 31, 2020. The Company also maintains postretirement health and welfare plans for certain employees. Amounts related to the Retirement Plan and other postretirement plans recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements are determined on an actuarial basis. The components of net periodic pension benefit costs (credits) for the Retirement Plan the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Components of net periodic pension benefit (credits) costs: Service cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 2 Interest cost 29 32 37 Expected return on plan assets (54) (55) (49) Amortization of net loss — 1 4 Settlements — — 12 Net periodic pension benefit (credits) costs $ (22) $ (19) $ 6 Other postretirement benefit costs were de minimis for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019. The service cost component of net periodic benefit credits (costs) is included in distribution, selling and administrative costs, while the other components of net periodic benefit credits (costs) are included in other (income) expense—net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company did not make a significant contribution to the Retirement Plan in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019. During fiscal year 2019, the Company completed a voluntary lump sum settlement offer to certain terminated plan participants who held vested accrued benefits under a certain threshold amount. In addition, during fiscal year 2019, the Company completed a spin-off of liabilities associated with certain active participants with small, accrued benefits and retirees into a separate plan and immediately terminated that plan. As a result of the termination of the spin-off of the plan, those participants were able to elect to receive immediate lump sum payouts, with any remaining liabilities transferred to an insurance company through the purchase of an annuity contract. Pension obligation settlement payments of $66 million related to these transactions, consisting of lump sum payments and the annuity contract premium, were paid from plan assets. The Company incurred non-cash settlement costs of $12 million in fiscal year 2019. The fiscal year 2019 settlement costs were included in other (income) expense—net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. No non-cash settlement costs were incurred in fiscal years 2021 and 2020. Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss for pension benefits for the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Changes recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss: Actuarial gain $ 14 $ 29 $ 44 Amortization of net loss — 1 4 Settlements — — 12 Net amount recognized $ 14 $ 30 $ 60 Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss for other postretirement benefits for the last three fiscal years were de minimis. The funded status of the Retirement Plan for the last three fiscal years was as follows: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation as of beginning of year $ 1,061 $ 903 $ 871 Service cost 3 3 2 Interest cost 29 32 37 Actuarial (gain) loss (30) 98 100 Settlements — — (84) Benefit disbursements (47) (45) (23) Smart Foodservice assumed benefit obligations — 70 — Benefit obligation as of end of year 1,016 1,061 903 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year 1,112 923 836 Return on plan assets 38 183 193 Employer contribution — — 1 Settlements — — (84) Benefit disbursements (47) (45) (23) Smart Foodservice acquired plan assets — 51 — Fair value of plan assets as of end of year 1,103 1,112 923 Net funded status $ 87 $ 51 $ 20 The net funded status of the Retirement Plan for fiscal year 2021 improved from a net asset of $51 million to a net asset of $87 million, primarily due to asset returns, and an increase in the discount rate. The net funded status of the Retirement Plan for fiscal year 2020 improved from a net asset of $20 million to a net asset of $51 million, primarily due to asset returns, partially offset by a decrease in the discount rate and the merger of the Smart Foodservice pension plan into the Retirement Plan. The net funded status of the Retirement Plan for fiscal year 2019 improved from a net liability of $35 million to a net asset of $20 million, primarily due to asset returns and lump sum payments made that released more benefit obligation than assets paid, partially offset by a decrease in the discount rate. The fiscal year 2021 pension benefits actuarial gain of $30 million was primarily due to an increase in the discount rate. The fiscal year 2020 pension benefits actuarial loss of $98 million was primarily due to a decrease in the discount rate. The fiscal year 2019 pension benefits actuarial loss of $100 million was primarily due to a decrease in the discount rate. Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation as of beginning of year $ 6 $ 6 $ 6 Benefit disbursements (1) (1) (1) Other 1 1 1 Benefit obligation as of end of year 6 6 6 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year — — — Employer contribution 1 1 1 Benefit disbursements (1) (1) (1) Fair value of plan assets as of end of year — — — Net funded status $ (6) $ (6) $ (6) Service cost, interest cost and actuarial (gain) loss for other postretirement benefits were de minimis for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019. The amounts recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the company-sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following: Prepaid benefit obligation—noncurrent $ 89 $ 53 $ 22 Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent (1) (2) (2) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets $ 88 $ 51 $ 20 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following: Net loss $ 85 $ 98 $ 129 Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 85 $ 98 $ 129 Additional information: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 1,012 $ 1,057 $ 899 Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following: Accrued benefit obligation—current $ (1) $ — $ (1) Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent (5) (6) (5) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets $ (6) $ (6) $ (6) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following: Gain, net of prior service cost $ 1 $ — $ 1 Net gain recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 1 $ — $ 1 Additional information: Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 6 $ 6 $ 6 Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of period-end and net pension costs for the last three fiscal years were as follows: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.00 % 2.80 % 3.50 % Annual compensation increase 2.96 % 2.96 % 3.60 % Net cost: Discount rate 2.80 % 3.50 % 4.35 % Expected return on plan assets 5.00 % 6.00 % 6.00 % Annual compensation increase 2.96 % 3.60 % 3.60 % Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Benefit obligation—discount rate 3.00 % 2.80 % 3.50 % Net cost—discount rate 2.80 % 3.50 % 4.35 % The measurement date for the defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans was December 31 for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019. The Company applies the practical expedient under ASU No. 2015-4 to measure defined benefit retirement obligations and related plan assets as of the month-end that is closest to its fiscal year-end. The mortality assumptions used to determine the pension benefit obligation as of December 31, 2021 are based on the Pri-2012 base mortality table with the MP-2020 mortality improvement scale published by the Society of Actuaries. A health care cost trend rate is used in the calculations of postretirement medical benefit plan obligations. The assumed healthcare trend rates for the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Immediate rate 5.50 % 5.60 % 5.90 % Ultimate trend rate 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2037 2037 2037 Retirees covered under these plans are responsible for the cost of coverage in excess of the subsidy, including all future cost increases. In determining the discount rate, the Company determines the implied rate of return on a hypothetical portfolio of high-quality fixed-income investments, for which the timing and amount of cash outflows approximates the estimated pension plan payouts. The discount rate assumption is reviewed annually and revised as appropriate. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is derived from a mathematical asset model. This model incorporates assumptions on the various asset class returns, reflecting a combination of historical performance analysis and the forward-looking views of the financial markets regarding the yield on long-term bonds and the historical returns of the major stock markets. The rate of return assumption is reviewed annually and revised as deemed appropriate. The US Foods, Inc. Retirement Investment Committee (the “Committee”) has authority and responsibility to oversee the investment and management of the trust (“the Trust”) which holds the assets of the Retirement Plan and has adopted an Investment Policy to provide a framework for the management of the Trust’s assets, including the objectives and long-term strategy with respect to the investment program of the Trust. Pursuant to the Investment Policy, the primary goal of investing Trust assets is to ensure that pension liabilities are met over time, and that Trust assets are invested in a manner that maximizes the probability of meeting pension liabilities. The secondary goal of investing Trust assets is to maximize long-term investment return consistent with a reasonable level of risk. Through consultation with its investment consultant, the Committee has developed long-term asset allocation guidelines intended to achieve investment objectives relative to projected liabilities. Based on those projections, the Committee has approved a dynamic asset allocation strategy that increases the liability-hedging assets of the Trust and decreases the return-seeking assets of the Trust as the funded ratio of the Retirement Plan improves. Based upon the funded ratio of the Retirement Plan, an asset allocation of 30% equity securities (U.S. large cap equities, U.S. small and mid-cap equities and non-U.S. equities) and 70% fixed income securities (U.S. Treasuries, STRIPs, and investment grade corporate bonds) was targeted during the Company’s fiscal year 2021. The actual mix of assets in the Trust as of January 1, 2022 consisted of 31% equity securities and 69% fixed income securities. The following table sets forth the fair value of our defined benefit plans’ assets by asset fair value hierarchy level: Asset Fair Value as of January 1, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ — $ — $ 2 Equities: Domestic 44 — — 44 International 2 — — 2 Mutual fund: International equities 26 — — 26 Long-term debt securities: Corporate debt securities: Domestic — 286 — 286 International — 45 — 45 U.S. government securities — 7 — 7 $ 74 $ 338 $ — 412 Common collective trust funds: Cash equivalents 24 Domestic equities 219 International equities 49 Treasury STRIPS 303 U.S. government securities 96 Total investments measured at net asset value as a practical expedient 691 Total defined benefit plans’ assets $ 1,103 Asset Fair Value as of January 2, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 7 $ — $ — $ 7 Equities: Domestic 56 — — 56 International 2 — — 2 Mutual fund: International equities 29 — — 29 Long-term debt securities: Corporate debt securities: Domestic — 292 — 292 International — 36 — 36 U.S. government securities — 53 — 53 Other — 3 — 3 $ 94 $ 384 $ — 478 Common collective trust funds: Cash equivalents 11 Domestic equities 240 International equities 62 Treasury STRIPS 321 Total investments measured at net asset value as a practical expedient 634 Total defined benefit plans’ assets $ 1,112 A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value is as follows: • Cash and cash equivalents are valued at original cost plus accrued interest. • Equities are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which individual securities are traded. • Mutual funds are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which individual funds are traded. • Long-term debt securities are valued at the estimated price a dealer will pay for the individual securities. • Common collective trust funds are measured at the net asset value as of the December 31, 2021 and 2020 measurement dates. This class represents investments in common collective trust funds that invest in: ◦ Equity securities, which may include common stocks, options and futures in actively managed funds; and ◦ Treasury STRIPS (Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities) representing zero coupon Treasury securities with long-term maturities. ◦ U.S. government securities representing government bonds with long-term maturities. Estimated future benefit payments, under Company sponsored plans as of January 1, 2022, were as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans 2022 $ 52 $ — 2023 53 1 2024 53 1 2025 53 1 2026 54 — Subsequent five years 245 2 The Company does not expect to make a significant contribution to the Retirement Plans in fiscal year 2022. Other Company Sponsored Benefit Plans —Certain employees are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) savings plan. The Company made employer matching contributions to the 401(k) plan of $52 million, $47 million and $51 million for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Multiemployer Pension Plans —The Company is also required to contribute to various multiemployer pension plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreement (“CBAs”) that cover certain of its union-represented employees. These plans are jointly administered by trustees for participating employers and the applicable unions. The risks of participating in multiemployer pension plans differ from traditional single-employer defined benefit plans as follows: • Assets contributed to a multiemployer pension plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to the employees of other participating employers. • If a participating employer stops contributing to a multiemployer pension plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. • If the Company elects to stop participation in a multiemployer pension plan, or if the number of the Company’s employees participating in a plan is reduced to a certain degree over certain periods of time, the Company may be required to pay a withdrawal liability based upon the underfunded status of the plan. The Company’s participation in multiemployer pension plans for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022 is outlined in the tables below. The Company considers significant plans to be those plans to which the Company contributed more than 5% of total contributions to the plan in a given plan year, or for which the Company believes its estimated withdrawal liability, should it decide to voluntarily withdraw from the plan, may be material to the Company. For each plan that is considered individually significant to the Company, the following information is provided: • The EIN/Plan Number column provides the Employee Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit plan number assigned to a plan by the Internal Revenue Service. • The most recent Pension Protection Act (“PPA”) zone status available for fiscal years 2021 and 2020 is for the plan years beginning in 2020 and 2019, respectively. The zone status is based on information provided to participating employers by each plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. A plan in the red zone has been determined to be in critical status, or critical and declining status, based on criteria established under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), and is generally less than 65% funded. Plans are generally considered “critical and declining” if they are projected to become insolvent within 20 years. A plan in the yellow zone has been determined to be in endangered status, based on criteria established under the Code, and is generally less than 80% but more than 65% funded. A plan in the green zone has been determined to be neither in critical status nor in endangered status, and is generally at least 80% funded. • The FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented. In addition to regular plan contributions, participating employers may be subject to a surcharge if the plan is in the red zone. • The Surcharge Imposed column indicates whether a surcharge has been imposed on participating employers contributing to the plan. • The Expiration Dates column indicates the expiration dates of the CBAs to which the plans are subject. Pension Fund EIN/ Plan Number PPA Zone Status FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Surcharge Imposed Expiration Dates 2021 2020 Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan 41-6047047/001 Green Green N/A No 4/5/25 Teamster Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity 23-1511735/001 Yellow Yellow Implemented No 2/13/22 Local 703 I.B. of T. Grocery and 36-6491473/001 Green Green N/A No 6/30/21 United Teamsters Trust Fund A 13-5660513/001 Yellow Yellow Implemented No 5/30/22 Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund 23-6230368/001 Red Red Implemented No 2/13/22 UFCW National Pension Fund 51-6055922 / 001 Green Green N/A No 6/24/23 The following table provides information about the Company’s contributions to its multiemployer pension plans. For plans that are not individually significant to the Company, the total amount of the Company's contributions is aggregated. Contributions (1)(2) Contributions That Exceed 5% of Total Plan Contributions (3) 2021 2020 2019 2020 2019 Pension Fund Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 Yes Yes Teamster Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity 4 4 4 No No Local 703 I.B. of T. Grocery and Food Employees’ 4 2 2 Yes Yes United Teamsters Trust Fund A 1 1 2 Yes Yes Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers 1 1 1 Yes Yes UFCW National Pension Fund 1 1 1 No No Other funds 27 30 23 — — $ 43 $ 44 $ 38 (1) Contributions made to these plans during the Company’s fiscal year, which may not coincide with the plans’ respective fiscal years. (2) Contributions do not include payments related to multiemployer pension plan withdrawals/settlements. (3) Indicates whether the Company was listed in the respective multiemployer pension plan Form 5500 for the applicable plan year as having made more than 5% of total contributions to the plan.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Jan. 01, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company computes EPS in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share . Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock, plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities. The Company applies the treasury method to calculate the dilution impact of share-based awards—stock options, non-vested restricted shares with forfeitable dividend rights, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan deferrals. The Company applies the if-converted method to calculate the dilution impact of the Series A Preferred Stock, if dilutive in the period. For fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, share-based awards representing 2 million, 9 million and 2 million underlying common shares, respectively, were not included in the computation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. For fiscal years 2021 and 2020, Series A Preferred Stock representing 25 million and 15 million of underlying common shares, respectively, were not included in the computation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS: 2021 2020 2019 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Less: Series A Preferred Stock dividends (1) (43) (28) — Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 121 $ (254) $ 385 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding 222 220 218 Effect of dilutive share-based awards 3 — 2 Effect of dilutive underlying shares of the Series A Preferred Stock (2) — — — Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding 225 220 220 Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.55 $ (1.15) $ 1.77 Diluted $ 0.54 $ (1.15) $ 1.75 (1) As discussed in Note 14 Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A Preferred Stock dividends for fiscal year 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 were paid-in-kind in the form of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Series A Preferred Stock dividends for the remaining quarters of fiscal year 2021 were paid in cash. (2) The Company applies the if-converted method to calculate the dilution impact of the Series A Preferred Stock, if dilutive in the period. Under the if-converted method, the Series A Preferred Stock are converted to common shares for inclusion in the calculation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted. Once converted, there would be no Series A Preferred Stock outstanding and therefore no Series A convertible preferred stock dividend.

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Jan. 01, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, by component, for the last three fiscal years: 2021 2020 2019 Accumulated other comprehensive loss components Retirement benefit obligations: Balance as of beginning of year (1) $ (29) $ (52) $ (97) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 14 29 44 Reclassification adjustments: Amortization of net loss (2) (3) — 1 4 Settlements (2) (3) — — 12 Total before income tax 14 30 60 Income tax provision 4 7 15 Current year comprehensive income, net of tax 10 23 45 Balance as of end of year (1) $ (19) $ (29) $ (52) Interest rate swaps: Balance as of beginning of year (1) $ (5) $ (2) $ 13 Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 1 (11) (14) Amounts reclassified to interest expense 5 6 (6) Total before income tax 6 (5) (20) Income tax (benefit) provision 1 (2) (5) Current year comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 5 (3) (15) Balance as of end of year (1) $ — $ (5) $ (2) Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of end of year (1) $ (19) $ (34) $ (54) (1) Amounts are presented net of tax. (2) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs. See Note 18, Retirement Plans, for additional information. (3) Included in other (income) expense—net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jan. 01, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The income tax provision (benefit) for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following: 2021 2020 2019 Current: Federal $ 11 $ (20) $ 102 State 1 3 17 Current income tax provision (benefit) 12 (17) 119 Deferred: Federal 31 (39) (6) State 7 (12) 13 Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 38 (51) 7 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 50 $ (68) $ 126 The Company’s effective income tax rates for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2022, January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019 were 23%, 23% and 25%, respectively. The determination of the Company’s overall effective income tax rate requires the use of estimates. The effective income tax rate reflects the income earned and taxed in U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions based on enacted tax law, permanent differences between book and tax items, tax credits and the Company’s change in relative income in each jurisdiction. Changes in tax laws and rates may affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities and the Company’s effective income tax rate in the future. The reconciliation of the provision (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to the Company’s income tax provision (benefit) for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 is shown below: 2021 2020 2019 Federal income taxes computed at statutory rate $ 45 $ (62) $ 107 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 10 (10) 24 Share-based compensation (5) 1 (4) Non-deductible expenses 5 7 4 Change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (7) (1) 6 Net operating loss expirations 5 3 — Tax credits (1) (3) (10) Change in unrecognized tax benefits (2) (3) (1) Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 50 $ (68) $ 126 Temporary differences and carryforwards that created significant deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Deferred tax assets: Operating lease liabilities $ 70 $ 71 Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liabilities 45 40 Financing lease and other long term liabilities 71 78 Net operating loss carryforwards 68 64 Other deferred tax assets 97 100 Total gross deferred tax assets 351 353 Less valuation allowance (28) (35) Total net deferred tax assets 323 318 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (195) (201) Operating lease assets (68) (70) Inventories (40) (21) Intangibles (290) (274) Other deferred tax liabilities (29) (21) Total deferred tax liabilities (622) (587) Net deferred tax liability $ (299) $ (269) The net deferred tax liabilities presented in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Noncurrent deferred tax assets $ 8 $ 1 Noncurrent deferred tax liability (307) (270) Net deferred tax liability $ (299) $ (269) The Company had tax affected state net operating loss carryforwards of $68 million as of January 1, 2022. The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards expire as follows: State 2022-2026 $ 32 2027-2031 10 2032-2036 9 2037-2041 14 Indefinite 3 $ 68 The Company also has state credit carryforwards of $20 million. The U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards in the income tax returns filed included unrecognized tax benefits taken in prior years. The net operating losses for which a deferred tax asset is recognized for financial statement purposes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, are presented net of these unrecognized tax benefits. Because of the change of ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, use of a portion of the Company’s domestic net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards may be limited in future periods. Further, a portion of the carryforwards may expire before being applied to reduce future income tax liabilities. The Company maintained a valuation allowance on certain state net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards expected to expire unutilized as a result of insufficient forecasted taxable income in the carryforward period or the utilization of which is subject to limitation. A summary of the activity in the valuation allowance for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of year $ 35 $ 36 30 (Benefit) expense recognized (7) (1) 6 Balance as of end of year $ 28 $ 35 $ 36 The calculation of the Company’s tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions. The Company (1) records unrecognized tax benefits as liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes and (2) adjusts these liabilities when the Company’s judgment changes because of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information is available. The Company recognizes an uncertain tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019 was as follows: Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ 40 Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (1) Balance as of December 28, 2019 39 Gross increases due to positions taken in prior years 3 Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (1) Decreases due to changes in tax rates (5) Positions assumed in business acquisition 3 Balance as of January 2, 2021 39 Gross increases due to positions taken in prior years 5 Gross decreases due to positions taken in prior years (2) Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (5) Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities (5) Balance at January 1, 2022 $ 32 The Company estimates it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by up to $17 million in the next 12 months as a result of the completion of various tax audits currently in process and the expiration of the statute of limitations in several jurisdictions. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $28 million, $34 million and $35 million, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate. The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company had accrued interest and penalties of approximately $7 million as of both January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. The Company files U.S. federal and state income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. Our 2007 through 2020 U.S. federal income tax years, and various state income tax years from 2000 through 2020, remain subject to income tax examinations by the relevant taxing authorities. Prior to 2007, the Company was owned by Royal Ahold N.V. (“Ahold”). Ahold indemnified the Company for 2007 pre-closing consolidated U.S. federal and certain combined state income taxes, and the Company is responsible for all other taxes, interest and penalties.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jan. 01, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Purchase Commitments —The Company enters into purchase orders with vendors and other parties in the ordinary course of business and has a limited number of purchase contracts with certain vendors that require it to buy a predetermined volume of products. The Company had $1,911 million of purchase orders and purchase contract commitments as of January 1, 2022 to be purchased in fiscal year 2022 and $89 million of information technology commitments through August 2025 that are not recorded in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. To minimize fuel price risk, the Company enters into forward purchase commitments for a portion of its projected diesel fuel requirements. The Company had diesel fuel forward purchase commitments totaling $33 million through March 2023, as of January 1, 2022. Additionally, the Company had electricity forward purchase commitments totaling $16 million through June 2024, as of January 1, 2022. The Company does not measure its forward purchase commitments for fuel and electricity at fair value, as the amounts under contract meet the physical delivery criteria in the normal purchase exception. Legal Proceedings —The Company is subject to a number of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. These legal proceedings, whether pending, threatened or unasserted, if decided adversely to or settled by the Company, may result in liabilities material to its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company has recognized provisions with respect to the proceedings, where appropriate, in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. It is possible that the Company could settle one or more of these proceedings or could be required to make expenditures, in excess of the established provisions, in amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated. However, the Company, at present, believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

US Foods Holding Corp. Condense

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information	12 Months Ended
US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information	Jan. 01, 2022
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information	US FOODS HOLDING CORP. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATIONThese condensed parent company financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under terms of the agreements governing its indebtedness, the net assets of USF are restricted from being transferred to US Foods in the form of loans, advances or dividends with the exception of income tax payments, share-based compensation settlements and minor administrative costs. USF had $1.4 billion of restricted payment capacity under these covenants, and approximately $2.8 billion of its net assets were restricted after taking into consideration the net deferred tax assets and intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation, as of January 1, 2022. See Note 16, Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock, for a discussion of the Company’s equity-related transactions. In the condensed parent company financial statements below, the investment in the operating subsidiary, USF, is accounted for using the equity method. Condensed Parent Company Balance Sheets (In millions, except par value) January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 ASSETS Investment in subsidiary $ 4,266 $ 4,050 Other assets 4 — Total assets $ 4,270 $ 4,050 LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deferred tax liabilities $ 1 $ 1 Total liabilities 1 1 Commitments and Contingencies (Note 22) Mezzanine equity: Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value—25 shares authorized; 534 519 Shareholders’ Equity Common stock, $0.01 par value—600 shares authorized; 223 and 221 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively 2 2 Additional paid-in capital 2,970 2,901 Retained earnings 782 661 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19) (34) Total shareholders’ equity 3,735 3,530 Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity $ 4,270 $ 4,050 Condensed Parent Company Statements of Comprehensive Income Fiscal Years Ended January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Income before income taxes $ — $ — $ — Income tax benefit (4) (5) — Income before equity in net earnings of subsidiary 4 5 — Equity in net earnings of subsidiary 160 (231) 385 Net income (loss) 164 (226) 385 Other comprehensive income—net of tax: Changes in retirement benefit obligations 10 23 45 Unrecognized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps 5 (3) (15) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 179 $ (206) $ 415 Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Series A convertible preferred stock dividends (43) (28) — Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 121 $ (254) $ 385 Condensed Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years Ended January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in net earnings of subsidiary (160) 231 (385) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in other assets (4) — — Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities — (5) — Net cash used in operating activities — — — Cash flows from investing activities: Investment in subsidiary 28 (491) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 28 (491) — Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock — 491 — Dividends paid on Series A convertible preferred stock (28) — — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (28) 491 — Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — — — Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year — — — Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of year $ — $ — $ —

Business Information

Business Information	12 Months Ended
Business Information	Jan. 01, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS INFORMATION	BUSINESS INFORMATION The Company’s consolidated results represent the results of its one business segment based on how the Company’s chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, views the business for purposes of evaluating performance and making operating decisions. The Company markets and distributes fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S. The Company uses a centralized management structure, and its strategies and initiatives are implemented and executed consistently across the organization to maximize value to the organization as a whole. The Company uses shared resources for sales, procurement, and general and administrative activities across each of its distribution facilities and operations. The Company’s distribution facilities form a single network to reach its customers; it is common for a single customer to make purchases from several different distribution facilities. Capital projects, whether for cost savings or generating incremental revenue, are evaluated based on estimated economic returns to the organization as a whole. No single customer accounted for more than 2% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in fiscal year 2021, and 3% of the Company’s consolidated net sales for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. However, customers who are members of one group purchasing organization accounted, in the aggregate, for approximately 11% of the Company's consolidated net sales in fiscal year 2021 and 13% of the Company's consolidated net sales for fiscal years 2020 and 2019.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Jan. 01, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation —The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of US Foods and its wholly owned subsidiary, USF, and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). This requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable —Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers in the ordinary course of business and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Receivables are presented net of the allowance for doubtful accounts in the Company's accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information. Collections and payments from customers are continuously monitored. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable and determines the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of factors. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon historical experience, future expected losses, as well as specific customer collection issues that have been identified. The Company uses specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy, accounts referred to outside parties for collection, and accounts past due over specified periods.
Vendor Consideration and Receivables	Vendor Consideration and Receivables —The Company participates in various rebate and promotional incentives with its suppliers, primarily through purchase-based programs. Consideration earned is estimated during the year as the Company’s obligations under the programs are fulfilled, which is primarily when products are purchased. Changes in the estimated amount of incentives earned are recognized in the period of change. Vendor consideration is typically deducted from invoices or collected in cash within 30 days of being earned. Vendor receivables represent the uncollected balance of the vendor consideration. Since collections occur primarily from deducting the consideration from the amounts due to the vendor, the Company does not experience significant collectability issues. The Company evaluates the collectability of its vendor receivables based on specific vendor information and vendor collection history.
Inventories	Inventories —The Company’s inventories, consisting mainly of food and other food-related products, are primarily considered finished goods. Inventory costs include the purchase price of the product, freight costs to deliver it to the Company’s distribution and retail facilities, and depreciation and labor related to processing facilities and equipment, and are net of certain cash or non-cash consideration received from vendors. The Company assesses the need for valuation allowances for slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventories by estimating the net recoverable value of such goods based upon inventory category, inventory age, specifically identified items, and overall economic conditions. The Company records inventories at the lower of cost or market primarily using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method, except for Smart Foodservice, as further described in Note 5, Business Acquisitions, which uses the retail method of inventory
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment —Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 40 years. Property and equipment under financing leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining term of the related lease or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Applicable interest charges incurred during the construction of new facilities or development of software for internal use are capitalized as one of the elements of cost and are amortized over the useful life of the respective assets. Property and equipment held and used by the Company are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of property and equipment, the Company compares the carrying value of the asset or asset group to the estimated, undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the long-lived asset or asset group. If the future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, the carrying value is compared to the fair value of such asset. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. The Company also assesses the recoverability of its vacant land and closed facilities actively marketed for sale. If an asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, less an estimated cost to sell, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. Assets held for sale are not depreciated. Impairments resulting from restructuring activities are recorded as a component of restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and a reduction of the asset’s carrying value in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets —Goodwill includes the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include customer relationships, amortizable trade names, noncompete agreements, the brand names comprising the Company’s portfolio of exclusive brands, and trademarks. Brand names and trademarks are indefinite-lived intangible assets and, accordingly, are not subject to amortization, but are subject to impairment assessments as described below. The Company assesses goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually, or more frequently if events occur that indicate an asset may be impaired. For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company’s policy is to assess for impairment as of the beginning of each fiscal third quarter. For intangible assets with definite lives, the Company assesses impairment only if events occur that indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The reporting unit used in assessing impairment is the Company’s one business segment as described in Note 24, and all goodwill is assigned to the consolidated Company. Impairments are recorded as a component of restructuring costs and asset impairment charges in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and a reduction of the asset’s carrying value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Self-Insurance Programs	Self-Insurance Programs —The Company estimates its liabilities for claims covering general, fleet, and workers’ compensation. Amounts in excess of certain levels, which range from $1 million to $10 million per occurrence, are insured as a risk reduction strategy, to mitigate catastrophic losses. The workers’ compensation liability is discounted, as the amount and timing of cash payments is reliably determinable given the nature of benefits and the level of historic claim volume to support the actuarial assumptions and judgments used to derive the expected loss payment pattern. The amount accrued is discounted using an interest rate that approximates the U.S. Treasury rate consistent with the duration of the liability. The inherent uncertainty of future loss projections could cause actual claims to differ from our estimates. We are primarily self-insured for group medical claims not covered under multiemployer health plans covering certain of our union-represented employees. The Company accrues its self-insured medical liability, including an estimate for incurred but not reported claims, based on known claims and past claims history. These accruals are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation —The Company measures compensation expense for share-based awards at fair value as of the date of grant, and recognizes compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest, and as applicable based upon predetermined financial performance conditions for performance share-based awards. Forfeitures are recognized as incurred. Fair value is the closing price per share for the Company’s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange. Prior to the Company's 2016 initial public offering, the grant date fair value of share-based awards was measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter using the combination of a market and income approach. The fair value was applied to all stock and stock award activity in the subsequent fiscal quarter. Shares issued as a result of stock options exercises will be funded with the issuance of new shares. Compensation expense related to our employee stock purchase plan, which allows eligible employees to purchase our common stock at a discount of 15% represents the difference between the fair market value as of acquisition date and the employee purchase price.
Business Acquisitions	Business Acquisitions —The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the acquisition method. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold —Cost of goods sold includes amounts paid to vendors for products sold, net of vendor consideration, including in-bound freight necessary to bring the products to the Company’s distribution facilities. Depreciation related to processing facilities and equipment is presented in cost of goods sold. Because the majority of the inventories are finished goods, depreciation related to warehouse facilities and equipment is presented in distribution, selling and administrative costs. See “Inventories” above for discussion of the LIFO impact on cost of goods sold.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs —Shipping and handling costs, which include costs related to the selection of products and their delivery to customers, are presented in distribution, selling and administrative costs. Shipping and handling costs were $2.0 billion, $1.7 billion, and $1.8 billion in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes —The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period that includes the enactment date. Net deferred tax assets are recorded to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. An uncertain tax position is recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Uncertain tax positions are recorded at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. The Company adjusts the amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions when its judgment changes, as a result of evaluating new information not previously available. These differences are reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense (benefit) in the period in which they are determined.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments —The Company has utilized derivative financial instruments to assist in managing its exposure to variable interest rates on certain borrowings. The Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company is not currently party to any interest rate swap agreements. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into forward purchase agreements to procure fuel, electricity and product commodities related to its business. These agreements often meet the definition of a derivative. However, the Company does not measure its forward purchase commitments at fair value as the amounts under contract meet the physical delivery criteria in the normal purchase exception.
Concentration Risks	Concentration Risks —Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash equivalents are invested primarily in money market funds at major financial institutions. The account balances at these institutions may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage, and as a result, there may be a concentration of risk related to amounts invested in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. Credit risk related to accounts receivable is dispersed across a significantly large number of customers located throughout the U.S. The Company attempts to reduce credit risk through initial and ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. There were no receivables from any one customer representing more than 5% of our consolidated gross accounts receivable as of January 1, 2022.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue According to Sales Mix for Principal Product Categories	The following table presents the disaggregation of revenue for each of the Company’s principal product categories: 2021 2020 2019 Meats and seafood $ 11,245 $ 8,131 $ 9,313 Dry grocery products 4,979 3,931 4,427 Refrigerated and frozen grocery products 4,453 3,583 4,253 Dairy 2,801 2,394 2,685 Equipment, disposables and supplies 3,090 2,455 2,483 Beverage products 1,465 1,186 1,403 Produce 1,454 1,205 1,375 Total Net sales $ 29,487 $ 22,885 $ 25,939

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro Forma Information	The following table presents the Company’s unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, net income and earnings per share (“EPS”) for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. The unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisitions and related financings of Smart Foodservice and the Food Group had occurred as of December 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, which dates represent the first day of the Company’s fiscal year prior to their respective acquisition dates. 2020 2019 Pro forma net sales $ 23,258 $ 29,141 Pro forma net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (225) $ 420 Pro forma net income per share: Basic $ (1.02) $ 1.92 Diluted $ (1.02) $ 1.91
Divested Entities Pro Forma Information	The unaudited pro forma financial information for fiscal year 2019 presented above excludes the results of operations related to the Divested Assets, as the results of operations related to the Divested Assets were reflected as discontinued operations. Unaudited pro forma net sales, net income and net income per share related to the Divested Assets for fiscal year 2019: 2019 Pro forma net sales $ 392 Pro forma net income available to common shareholders $ 5 Pro forma income per share: Basic $ 0.03 Diluted $ 0.02
Smart Foodservice [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation recognized for the Smart Foodservice acquisition as of April 24, 2020. The decrease in goodwill from January 2, 2021 to January 1, 2022 was due to the finalization of deferred income taxes associated with the acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 . Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 5 Inventories 43 Other current assets 24 Property and equipment 84 Goodwill (1) 895 Other intangibles (2) 14 Other assets 145 Accounts payable (38) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (32) Deferred income taxes (8) Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases (160) Cash paid for acquisition $ 972 (1) Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected synergies from the combined company. The acquired goodwill is not deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. (2) Other intangibles consist of a trade name of $14 million with an estimated useful life of approximately 1 year.
Food Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Food Group as of September 13, 2019. Adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation recorded in fiscal year 2020 were immaterial to the Company's consolidated financial statements. Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 145 Inventories 165 Assets of discontinued operations 130 Other current assets 7 Property and equipment 210 Goodwill (1) 764 Other intangibles (2) 695 Other assets 47 Accounts payable (200) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (69) Liabilities of discontinued operations (19) Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases (43) Cash paid for acquisition $ 1,832 (1) Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected synergies from the combined company. The acquired goodwill is deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. (2) Other intangibles consist of customer relationships of $656 million with estimated useful lives of 15 years and indefinite-lived brand names and trademarks of $39 million.

Allowance for Doubtful Accoun_2

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Summary of Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the last three fiscal years is as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of year $ 67 $ 30 $ 29 (Benefit) Charged to costs and expenses, net (24) 63 21 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 — 1 — Customer accounts written off—net of recoveries (10) (27) (20) Balance as of end of year $ 33 $ 67 $ 30

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale	The changes in assets held for sale for fiscal years 2021 and 2020 were as follows: 2021 2020 Balance as of beginning of year $ 1 $ 1 Transfers in 11 24 Assets sold (4) (24) Balance as of end of the year $ 8 $ 1

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Range of Useful Lives Land $ 379 $ 365 Buildings and building improvements 1,508 1,471 10–40 years Transportation equipment 1,250 1,181 5–10 years Warehouse equipment 520 501 5–12 years Office equipment, furniture and software 933 961 3–7 years Construction in process 165 108 4,755 4,587 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,722) (2,566) Property and equipment—net $ 2,033 $ 2,021

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net	Goodwill and other intangibles—net consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Goodwill $ 5,625 $ 5,637 Other intangibles—net Customer relationships—amortizable: Gross carrying amount $ 655 $ 725 Accumulated amortization (99) (119) Net carrying value 556 606 Trade names—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 4 15 Accumulated amortization (1) (11) Net carrying value 3 4 Noncompete agreements—amortizable: Gross carrying amount 3 3 Accumulated amortization (3) (2) Net carrying value — 1 Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing 271 281 Total other intangibles—net $ 830 $ 892

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall, were as follows: January 1, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 99 $ — $ — $ 99 January 2, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market funds $ 696 $ — $ — $ 696 Liabilities Interest rate swaps $ — $ 5 $ — $ 5
Schedule of Effect of Company Interest Rate Swaps in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the effect of the Company’s interest rate swaps in its Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2022, January 2, 2021 , and December 28, 2019: Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Location of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022 Interest rate swaps $ — Interest expense—net $ 5 For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021 Interest rate swaps $ (8) Interest expense—net $ 5 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 Interest rate swaps $ (10) Interest expense—net $ (5)

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Total Debt	Total debt consisted of the following: Debt Description Maturity Interest Rate as of January 1, 2022 Carrying Value as of January 1, 2022 Carrying Value as of January 2, 2021 ABL Facility May 31, 2024 —% $ — $ — Initial Term Loan Facility (net of $3 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (1) June 27, 2023 —% — 2,098 2019 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $25 September 13, 2026 2.10% 1,442 1,451 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $11 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) April 24, 2025 —% — 284 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility (net of $7 November 22, 2028 2.85% 893 — Senior Secured Notes (net of $11 and $13 of unamortized deferred financing costs, respectively) April 15, 2025 6.25% 989 987 Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 (net of $3 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) June 15, 2024 —% — 597 Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 (net of $8 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (2) February 15, 2029 4.75% 892 — Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 (net of $5 of unamortized deferred financing costs) (1) June 1, 2030 4.625% 495 — Obligations under financing leases 2022–2039 1.25% - 8.63% 292 323 Other debt January 1, 2031 5.75% 8 8 Total debt 5,011 5,748 Current portion of long-term debt (95) (131) Long-term debt $ 4,916 $ 5,617 (1) The Initial Term Loan Facility was paid in full on November 22, 2021, with the proceeds from the issuance of the Unsecured Notes due 2030 and borrowings under the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility, as well as cash on hand, as further discussed below. (2) The 2020 Incremental Term Loan Facility and Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 were paid in full on February 4, 2021 with the issuance of the Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 and subsequently terminated as further discussed below. The related unamortized deferred financing costs were written off in connection with the termination.
Principal Payments on Outstanding Debt	Principal payments to be made on outstanding debt, exclusive of deferred financing costs, as of January 1, 2022, were as follows: 2022 $ 95 2023 95 2024 80 2025 1,062 2026 1,440 Thereafter 2,295 $ 5,067

Accrued Expenses and Other Lo_2

Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities	Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities consisted of the following: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: Salary, wages and bonus expenses $ 156 $ 105 Operating expenses 82 64 Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability 41 43 Group medical liability 28 26 Customer rebates and other selling expenses 116 89 Property and sales tax payable 47 44 Operating lease liability 36 44 Interest payable 34 18 Other 70 64 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 610 $ 497 Other long-term liabilities: Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability $ 151 $ 132 Operating lease liability 244 263 Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit obligations 6 8 Uncertain tax positions 31 33 Other 47 69 Total Other long-term liabilities $ 479 $ 505
Summary of Self-Insurance Liability Activity	This table summarizes self-insurance liability activity for the last three fiscal years: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of the year $ 175 $ 165 $ 159 Charged to costs and expenses 95 83 80 Acquisition — 3 17 Reinsurance recoverable 7 2 — Payments (85) (78) (91) Balance as of end of the year $ 192 $ 175 $ 165 Discount rate 0.49 % 0.15 % 1.58 %
Estimated Future Payments for Self-Insured Liabilities	Estimated future payments for self-insured liabilities are as follows: 2022 $ 41 2023 39 2024 20 2025 13 2026 10 Thereafter 71 Total self-insured liability 194 Less amount representing interest (2) Present value of self-insured liability $ 192

Restructuring Liabilities (Tabl

Restructuring Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Restructuring Liabilities (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Liabilities	The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the last three fiscal years: Severance and Related Costs Facility Closing Costs Total Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Current period costs — — — Payments, net — (1) (1) Balance at December 28, 2019 1 — 1 Current period costs 27 3 30 Payments, net (27) (2) (29) Balance as of January 2, 2021 1 1 2 Current period costs (benefits) 5 (1) 4 Payments, net (3) — (3) Balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 3 $ — $ 3

Convertible Preferred Stock (Ta

Convertible Preferred Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Convertible Preferred Stock (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Convertible Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred Stock	The following table summarizes the activity for the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and associated carrying value for fiscal years 2021 and 2020: Series A Preferred Stock Shares Carrying Value Balance, December 28, 2019 — $ — Shares issued for cash - Series A Preferred Stock, net of issuance costs 500,000 491 Shares issued as paid in kind dividend - Series A Preferred Stock 23,127 $ 28 Balance, January 2, 2021 523,127 $ 519 Shares issued as paid in kind dividend - Series A Preferred Stock 9,154 15 Balance, January 1, 2022 532,281 $ 534

Share-Based Compensation, Com_2

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Assumptions for Options Granted	The weighted-average assumptions for Options granted in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 are included in the following table: 2021 2020 2019 Expected volatility 53.0 % 29.3 % 23.7 % Expected dividends — — — Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % 0.5 % 2.3 % Expected term (in years) 6.1 6.1 5.6
Summary of Options Outstanding	The summary of Options outstanding and changes during fiscal year 2021 are presented below: Time Performance Total Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Outstanding as of January 2, 2021 5,126,908 358,829 5,485,737 $ 6.85 $ 21.10 Granted 966,251 — 966,251 $ 18.59 $ 36.85 Exercised (709,819) (91,843) (801,662) $ 6.65 $ 19.97 Forfeited (199,168) (3,343) (202,511) $ 6.77 $ 19.03 Outstanding as of January 1, 2022 5,184,172 263,643 5,447,815 $ 8.96 $ 24.14 7.2 Vested and exercisable as of January 1, 2022 2,426,951 263,643 2,690,594 $ 8.50 $ 25.05 5.9
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Share Awards Activity	The summary of unvested RSAs and changes during fiscal year 2021 is presented below: Time-Based RSAs Performance RSAs Total RSAs Weighted- Average Fair Value Unvested as of January 2, 2021 77,811 462,874 540,685 $ 34.14 Granted — — — $ — Vested (38,902) (32,356) (71,258) $ 34.11 Forfeited (3,216) (19,292) (22,508) $ — Performance adjustment (1) — (197,092) (197,092) $ 33.56 Unvested as of January 1, 2022 35,693 214,134 249,827 $ 34.56 (1) Represents an adjustment to the 2018 Performance RSAs based on the actual performance during the three-year performance period.
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Units	A summary of RSUs outstanding and changes during fiscal year 2021 is presented below. Time-Based Performance Market Performance RSUs Total Weighted- Unvested as of January 2, 2021 2,692,450 209,737 — 2,902,187 $ 18.16 Granted 857,273 — 357,755 1,215,028 $ 37.74 Vested (1,058,863) (27,423) — (1,086,286) $ 19.46 Forfeited (185,564) (6,648) (7,612) (199,824) $ 22.05 Performance adjustment (1) — (69,603) — (69,603) $ 33.56 Unvested as of January 1, 2022 2,305,296 106,063 350,143 2,761,502 $ 25.60 (1) Represents an adjustment to the 2018 Performance RSUs based on actual performance during the respective three-year performance period.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Components of leases	The following table presents the location of the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets: Leases Consolidated Balance Sheet Location January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Assets Operating Other assets $ 275 $ 284 Financing Property and equipment-net (1) 291 316 Total leased assets $ 566 $ 600 Liabilities Current: Operating Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 36 $ 44 Financing Current portion of long-term debt 72 86 Noncurrent: Operating Other long-term liabilities 244 263 Financing Long-term debt 220 237 Total lease liabilities $ 572 $ 630 (1) Financing lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $261 million and $244 million as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. The following table presents the location of lease costs in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Lease Cost Statements of Comprehensive Income Location 2021 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs $ 58 $ 52 $ 29 Financing lease cost: Amortization of leased assets Distribution, selling and administrative costs 73 79 76 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense-net 10 12 12 Short-term lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 1 — — Variable lease cost Distribution, selling and administrative costs 11 13 6 Net lease cost $ 153 $ 156 $ 123
Schedule of future finance lease payments	Future lease payments under lease agreements as of January 1, 2022 were as follows: Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Financing Lease Total 2022 $ 56 $ 79 $ 135 2023 55 77 132 2024 40 60 100 2025 39 41 80 2026 35 26 61 After 2026 140 30 170 Total lease payments 365 313 678 Less amount representing interest (85) (21) (106) Present value of lease liabilities $ 280 $ 292 $ 572
Schedule of future operating lease payments	Future lease payments under lease agreements as of January 1, 2022 were as follows: Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Financing Lease Total 2022 $ 56 $ 79 $ 135 2023 55 77 132 2024 40 60 100 2025 39 41 80 2026 35 26 61 After 2026 140 30 170 Total lease payments 365 313 678 Less amount representing interest (85) (21) (106) Present value of lease liabilities $ 280 $ 292 $ 572
Schedule of other information related to lease agreements	Other information related to lease agreements for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was as follows: Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities 2021 2020 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 55 $ 56 $ 37 Operating cash flows from financing leases 10 12 12 Financing cash flows from financing leases 87 102 90 Lease Term and Discount Rate January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 8.30 8.42 6.14 Financing leases 5.74 5.31 4.85 Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.1 % 6.6 % 4.4 % Financing leases 3.2 % 3.2 % 3.5 %

Retirement Plans (Tables)

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Retirement Plans (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs	The components of net periodic pension benefit costs (credits) for the Retirement Plan the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Components of net periodic pension benefit (credits) costs: Service cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 2 Interest cost 29 32 37 Expected return on plan assets (54) (55) (49) Amortization of net loss — 1 4 Settlements — — 12 Net periodic pension benefit (credits) costs $ (22) $ (19) $ 6
Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations	Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss for pension benefits for the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Changes recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss: Actuarial gain $ 14 $ 29 $ 44 Amortization of net loss — 1 4 Settlements — — 12 Net amount recognized $ 14 $ 30 $ 60
Funded Status of the Defined Benefit Plans	The funded status of the Retirement Plan for the last three fiscal years was as follows: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation as of beginning of year $ 1,061 $ 903 $ 871 Service cost 3 3 2 Interest cost 29 32 37 Actuarial (gain) loss (30) 98 100 Settlements — — (84) Benefit disbursements (47) (45) (23) Smart Foodservice assumed benefit obligations — 70 — Benefit obligation as of end of year 1,016 1,061 903 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year 1,112 923 836 Return on plan assets 38 183 193 Employer contribution — — 1 Settlements — — (84) Benefit disbursements (47) (45) (23) Smart Foodservice acquired plan assets — 51 — Fair value of plan assets as of end of year 1,103 1,112 923 Net funded status $ 87 $ 51 $ 20
Schedule of Net Funded Status	Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation as of beginning of year $ 6 $ 6 $ 6 Benefit disbursements (1) (1) (1) Other 1 1 1 Benefit obligation as of end of year 6 6 6 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year — — — Employer contribution 1 1 1 Benefit disbursements (1) (1) (1) Fair value of plan assets as of end of year — — — Net funded status $ (6) $ (6) $ (6)
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year	The amounts recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the company-sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following: Prepaid benefit obligation—noncurrent $ 89 $ 53 $ 22 Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent (1) (2) (2) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets $ 88 $ 51 $ 20 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following: Net loss $ 85 $ 98 $ 129 Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 85 $ 98 $ 129 Additional information: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 1,012 $ 1,057 $ 899 Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following: Accrued benefit obligation—current $ (1) $ — $ (1) Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent (5) (6) (5) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets $ (6) $ (6) $ (6) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following: Gain, net of prior service cost $ 1 $ — $ 1 Net gain recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 1 $ — $ 1 Additional information: Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 6 $ 6 $ 6
Assumptions to Determine Benefit Obligations at Period-end and Net Pension Costs	Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of period-end and net pension costs for the last three fiscal years were as follows: Pension Benefits 2021 2020 2019 Benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.00 % 2.80 % 3.50 % Annual compensation increase 2.96 % 2.96 % 3.60 % Net cost: Discount rate 2.80 % 3.50 % 4.35 % Expected return on plan assets 5.00 % 6.00 % 6.00 % Annual compensation increase 2.96 % 3.60 % 3.60 % Other Postretirement Plans 2021 2020 2019 Benefit obligation—discount rate 3.00 % 2.80 % 3.50 % Net cost—discount rate 2.80 % 3.50 % 4.35 %
Assumed Health Care Trend Rates	The assumed healthcare trend rates for the last three fiscal years were as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Immediate rate 5.50 % 5.60 % 5.90 % Ultimate trend rate 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2037 2037 2037
Fair Value of Defined Benefit Plans' Assets by Asset Fair Value Hierarchy Level	The following table sets forth the fair value of our defined benefit plans’ assets by asset fair value hierarchy level: Asset Fair Value as of January 1, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ — $ — $ 2 Equities: Domestic 44 — — 44 International 2 — — 2 Mutual fund: International equities 26 — — 26 Long-term debt securities: Corporate debt securities: Domestic — 286 — 286 International — 45 — 45 U.S. government securities — 7 — 7 $ 74 $ 338 $ — 412 Common collective trust funds: Cash equivalents 24 Domestic equities 219 International equities 49 Treasury STRIPS 303 U.S. government securities 96 Total investments measured at net asset value as a practical expedient 691 Total defined benefit plans’ assets $ 1,103 Asset Fair Value as of January 2, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 7 $ — $ — $ 7 Equities: Domestic 56 — — 56 International 2 — — 2 Mutual fund: International equities 29 — — 29 Long-term debt securities: Corporate debt securities: Domestic — 292 — 292 International — 36 — 36 U.S. government securities — 53 — 53 Other — 3 — 3 $ 94 $ 384 $ — 478 Common collective trust funds: Cash equivalents 11 Domestic equities 240 International equities 62 Treasury STRIPS 321 Total investments measured at net asset value as a practical expedient 634 Total defined benefit plans’ assets $ 1,112
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	Estimated future benefit payments, under Company sponsored plans as of January 1, 2022, were as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans 2022 $ 52 $ — 2023 53 1 2024 53 1 2025 53 1 2026 54 — Subsequent five years 245 2
Contributions to Multiemployer Pension Plans	Pension Fund EIN/ Plan Number PPA Zone Status FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Surcharge Imposed Expiration Dates 2021 2020 Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan 41-6047047/001 Green Green N/A No 4/5/25 Teamster Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity 23-1511735/001 Yellow Yellow Implemented No 2/13/22 Local 703 I.B. of T. Grocery and 36-6491473/001 Green Green N/A No 6/30/21 United Teamsters Trust Fund A 13-5660513/001 Yellow Yellow Implemented No 5/30/22 Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund 23-6230368/001 Red Red Implemented No 2/13/22 UFCW National Pension Fund 51-6055922 / 001 Green Green N/A No 6/24/23 The following table provides information about the Company’s contributions to its multiemployer pension plans. For plans that are not individually significant to the Company, the total amount of the Company's contributions is aggregated. Contributions (1)(2) Contributions That Exceed 5% of Total Plan Contributions (3) 2021 2020 2019 2020 2019 Pension Fund Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 Yes Yes Teamster Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity 4 4 4 No No Local 703 I.B. of T. Grocery and Food Employees’ 4 2 2 Yes Yes United Teamsters Trust Fund A 1 1 2 Yes Yes Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers 1 1 1 Yes Yes UFCW National Pension Fund 1 1 1 No No Other funds 27 30 23 — — $ 43 $ 44 $ 38 (1) Contributions made to these plans during the Company’s fiscal year, which may not coincide with the plans’ respective fiscal years. (2) Contributions do not include payments related to multiemployer pension plan withdrawals/settlements.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS: 2021 2020 2019 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Less: Series A Preferred Stock dividends (1) (43) (28) — Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 121 $ (254) $ 385 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding 222 220 218 Effect of dilutive share-based awards 3 — 2 Effect of dilutive underlying shares of the Series A Preferred Stock (2) — — — Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding 225 220 220 Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.55 $ (1.15) $ 1.77 Diluted $ 0.54 $ (1.15) $ 1.75 (1) As discussed in Note 14 Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A Preferred Stock dividends for fiscal year 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 were paid-in-kind in the form of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Series A Preferred Stock dividends for the remaining quarters of fiscal year 2021 were paid in cash. (2) The Company applies the if-converted method to calculate the dilution impact of the Series A Preferred Stock, if dilutive in the period. Under the if-converted method, the Series A Preferred Stock are converted to common shares for inclusion in the calculation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted. Once converted, there would be no Series A Preferred Stock outstanding and therefore no Series A convertible preferred stock dividend.

Changes in Accumulated Other _2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, by component, for the last three fiscal years: 2021 2020 2019 Accumulated other comprehensive loss components Retirement benefit obligations: Balance as of beginning of year (1) $ (29) $ (52) $ (97) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 14 29 44 Reclassification adjustments: Amortization of net loss (2) (3) — 1 4 Settlements (2) (3) — — 12 Total before income tax 14 30 60 Income tax provision 4 7 15 Current year comprehensive income, net of tax 10 23 45 Balance as of end of year (1) $ (19) $ (29) $ (52) Interest rate swaps: Balance as of beginning of year (1) $ (5) $ (2) $ 13 Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 1 (11) (14) Amounts reclassified to interest expense 5 6 (6) Total before income tax 6 (5) (20) Income tax (benefit) provision 1 (2) (5) Current year comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 5 (3) (15) Balance as of end of year (1) $ — $ (5) $ (2) Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of end of year (1) $ (19) $ (34) $ (54) (1) Amounts are presented net of tax. (2) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs. See Note 18, Retirement Plans, for additional information. (3) Included in other (income) expense—net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax (benefit) provision	The income tax provision (benefit) for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following: 2021 2020 2019 Current: Federal $ 11 $ (20) $ 102 State 1 3 17 Current income tax provision (benefit) 12 (17) 119 Deferred: Federal 31 (39) (6) State 7 (12) 13 Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 38 (51) 7 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 50 $ (68) $ 126
Reconciliation of (benefit) provision for income taxes	The reconciliation of the provision (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to the Company’s income tax provision (benefit) for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 is shown below: 2021 2020 2019 Federal income taxes computed at statutory rate $ 45 $ (62) $ 107 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 10 (10) 24 Share-based compensation (5) 1 (4) Non-deductible expenses 5 7 4 Change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (7) (1) 6 Net operating loss expirations 5 3 — Tax credits (1) (3) (10) Change in unrecognized tax benefits (2) (3) (1) Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 50 $ (68) $ 126
Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities	Temporary differences and carryforwards that created significant deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Deferred tax assets: Operating lease liabilities $ 70 $ 71 Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liabilities 45 40 Financing lease and other long term liabilities 71 78 Net operating loss carryforwards 68 64 Other deferred tax assets 97 100 Total gross deferred tax assets 351 353 Less valuation allowance (28) (35) Total net deferred tax assets 323 318 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (195) (201) Operating lease assets (68) (70) Inventories (40) (21) Intangibles (290) (274) Other deferred tax liabilities (29) (21) Total deferred tax liabilities (622) (587) Net deferred tax liability $ (299) $ (269)
Net deferred tax liabilities in balance sheet	The net deferred tax liabilities presented in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 Noncurrent deferred tax assets $ 8 $ 1 Noncurrent deferred tax liability (307) (270) Net deferred tax liability $ (299) $ (269)
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration periods	The Company had tax affected state net operating loss carryforwards of $68 million as of January 1, 2022. The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards expire as follows: State 2022-2026 $ 32 2027-2031 10 2032-2036 9 2037-2041 14 Indefinite 3 $ 68
Summary of activity in valuation allowance	A summary of the activity in the valuation allowance for the fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Balance as of beginning of year $ 35 $ 36 30 (Benefit) expense recognized (7) (1) 6 Balance as of end of year $ 28 $ 35 $ 36
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits	Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019 was as follows: Balance as of December 29, 2018 $ 40 Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (1) Balance as of December 28, 2019 39 Gross increases due to positions taken in prior years 3 Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (1) Decreases due to changes in tax rates (5) Positions assumed in business acquisition 3 Balance as of January 2, 2021 39 Gross increases due to positions taken in prior years 5 Gross decreases due to positions taken in prior years (2) Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations (5) Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities (5) Balance at January 1, 2022 $ 32

US Foods Holding Corp. Conden_2

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Parent Company Balance Sheets (In millions, except par value) January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 ASSETS Investment in subsidiary $ 4,266 $ 4,050 Other assets 4 — Total assets $ 4,270 $ 4,050 LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deferred tax liabilities $ 1 $ 1 Total liabilities 1 1 Commitments and Contingencies (Note 22) Mezzanine equity: Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value—25 shares authorized; 534 519 Shareholders’ Equity Common stock, $0.01 par value—600 shares authorized; 223 and 221 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively 2 2 Additional paid-in capital 2,970 2,901 Retained earnings 782 661 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19) (34) Total shareholders’ equity 3,735 3,530 Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity $ 4,270 $ 4,050
Schedule of Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Parent Company Statements of Comprehensive Income Fiscal Years Ended January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Income before income taxes $ — $ — $ — Income tax benefit (4) (5) — Income before equity in net earnings of subsidiary 4 5 — Equity in net earnings of subsidiary 160 (231) 385 Net income (loss) 164 (226) 385 Other comprehensive income—net of tax: Changes in retirement benefit obligations 10 23 45 Unrecognized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps 5 (3) (15) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 179 $ (206) $ 415 Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Series A convertible preferred stock dividends (43) (28) — Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 121 $ (254) $ 385
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years Ended January 1, 2022 January 2, 2021 December 28, 2019 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 164 $ (226) $ 385 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in net earnings of subsidiary (160) 231 (385) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in other assets (4) — — Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities — (5) — Net cash used in operating activities — — — Cash flows from investing activities: Investment in subsidiary 28 (491) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 28 (491) — Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock — 491 — Dividends paid on Series A convertible preferred stock (28) — — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (28) 491 — Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — — — Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year — — — Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of year $ — $ — $ —

Overview and Basis of Present_2

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Details)	12 Months Ended
Overview and Basis of Presentation (Details)	Jan. 01, 2022segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounts receivable collection period (days)	30 days
LIFO balance sheet reserves	$ 342,000,000	$ 177,000,000
Effect of LIFO reserves on cost of goods sold increase (decrease)	165,000,000	25,000,000	$ 22,000,000
Shipping and handling costs	$ 2,000,000,000	$ 1,700,000,000	$ 1,800,000,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Purchase of common stock discount, percentage	15.00%
Minimum
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of assets	3 years
Risk reduction strategy	$ 1,000,000
Maximum
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of assets	40 years
Risk reduction strategy	$ 10,000,000

Revenue Recognition Schedule of

Revenue Recognition Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 29,487	$ 22,885	$ 25,939
Meats and seafood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	11,245	8,131	9,313
Dry grocery products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,979	3,931	4,427
Refrigerated and frozen grocery products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,453	3,583	4,253
Dairy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,801	2,394	2,685
Equipment, disposables and supplies
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,090	2,455	2,483
Beverage products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,465	1,186	1,403
Produce
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,454	$ 1,205	$ 1,375

Revenue Recognition Additional

Revenue Recognition Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 1,469	$ 1,084
Prepaid expenses
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets	27	30
Other assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets	$ 26	$ 27

Business Acquisitions Smart Foo

Business Acquisitions Smart Foodservice - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 24, 2020	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash		$ 0	$ 972	$ 1,832
Total debt		5,011	5,748
2020 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 700	0	284
Smart Foodservice [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash	$ 972
Acquisition related costs		$ 15	$ 21

Business Acquisitions Smart F_2

Business Acquisitions Smart Foodservice - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 24, 2020	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 5,625	$ 5,637
Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets (in years)	1 year
Smart Foodservice [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 5
Inventories	43
Other current assets	24
Property and equipment	84
Goodwill	895
Other intangibles	14
Other assets	145
Accounts payable	(38)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(32)
Deferred income taxes	(8)
Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases	(160)
Cash paid for acquisition	972
Smart Foodservice [Member] \| Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortizable trade name	$ 14

Business Acquisitions Food Grou

Business Acquisitions Food Group - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 13, 2019	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Oct. 11, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 5,067
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations					$ 94
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, holdback					$ 20
Food Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for acquisition	$ 1,800
Acquisition related costs		$ 7	$ 24	$ 52
Senior secured term loan facility \| 2019 Term Loan Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,500

Business Acquisitions Food Gr_2

Business Acquisitions Food Group - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 13, 2019	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 5,625	$ 5,637
Food Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 145
Inventories	165
Assets of discontinued operations	130
Other current assets	7
Property and equipment	210
Goodwill	764
Other intangibles	695
Other assets	47
Accounts payable	(200)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(69)
Liabilities of discontinued operations	(19)
Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases	(43)
Cash paid for acquisition	1,832
Indefinite-lived brand names and trade names	39
Purchase Price Allocation		The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Food Group as of September 13, 2019. Adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation recorded in fiscal year 2020 were immaterial to the Company's consolidated financial statements. Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 145 Inventories 165 Assets of discontinued operations 130 Other current assets 7 Property and equipment 210 Goodwill (1) 764 Other intangibles (2) 695 Other assets 47 Accounts payable (200) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (69) Liabilities of discontinued operations (19) Other long-term liabilities, including financing leases (43) Cash paid for acquisition $ 1,832 (1) Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected synergies from the combined company. The acquired goodwill is deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. (2) Other intangibles consist of customer relationships of $656 million with estimated useful lives of 15 years and indefinite-lived brand names and trademarks of $39 million.
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount		$ 655	$ 725
Customer Relationships \| Food Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 656
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets (in years)	15 years

Business Acquisitions Pro Forma

Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Pro forma net sales	$ 23,258	$ 29,141
Pro forma net income	$ (225)	$ 420
Pro forma earnings per share, basic	$ (1.02)	$ 1.92
Pro forma earnings per share, diluted	$ (1.02)	$ 1.91

Business Acquisitions Divested

Business Acquisitions Divested Entities Pro Forma Information (Details) - Food Group $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Divested entities pro forma net sales \| $	$ 392
Pro forma net income available to common shareholders \| $	$ 5
Divested entities pro forma basic earnings per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.03
Divested entities pro forma diluted earnings per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.02

Allowance for Doubtful Accoun_3

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
(Benefit) Charged to costs and expenses, net	$ (24)	$ 63	$ 21
Adoption of ASU 2016-13		1
Vendor receivable related allowance for doubtful accounts	7	5	4
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	67	30	29
(Benefit) Charged to costs and expenses, net	(24)	63	21
Adoption of ASU 2016-13	0	1	0
Customer accounts written off—net of recoveries	(10)	(27)	(20)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	$ 33	$ 67	$ 30

Assets Held for Sale Schedule o

Assets Held for Sale Schedule of Assets Held for Sale Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of year	$ 4,587
Balance as of end of the year	4,755	$ 4,587
Held-for-sale
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of year	1	1
Transfers in	11	24
Assets sold	(4)	(24)
Balance as of end of the year	8	1
Vacant Land [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		32
Gain on sale of fixed assets		17
Excess Facilities [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Assets sold	$ (4)	$ (10)

Property and Equipment Summary

Property and Equipment Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 4,755	$ 4,587
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,722)	(2,566)
Property and equipment—net	2,033	2,021
Finance leases, accumulated amortization	$ 261	244
Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	3 years
Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	40 years
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 379	365
Buildings and building improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,508	1,471
Buildings and building improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	10 years
Buildings and building improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	40 years
Transportation equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,250	1,181
Transportation equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	5 years
Transportation equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	10 years
Warehouse equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 520	501
Warehouse equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	5 years
Warehouse equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	12 years
Office equipment, furniture and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 933	961
Office equipment, furniture and software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	3 years
Office equipment, furniture and software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Range of Useful Lives	7 years
Construction in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 165	$ 108

Property and Equipment Addition

Property and Equipment Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, accumulated amortization	$ 261	$ 244
Depreciation and amortization expense	323	343	$ 311
Transportation equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, assets	537	530
Buildings and building improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, assets	$ 15	$ 30

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Additional Information (Details)	Apr. 24, 2020	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)segment	Jan. 02, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2021USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense		$ 55,000,000	$ 79,000,000	$ 51,000,000
Weighted-average remaining useful lives of intangible assets		10 years
Future amortization expense, 2022		$ 45,000,000
Future amortization expense, 2023		44,000,000
Future amortization expense, 2024		44,000,000
Future amortization expense, 2025		44,000,000
Future amortization expense, 2026		44,000,000
Future amortization expense, thereafter		$ 338,000,000
Number of reportable segments \| segment		1
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment			9,000,000
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets (in years)		1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets (in years)		15 years
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets (in years)	1 year
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment		$ 7,000,000
Tradename carrying amount		$ 4,000,000	$ 15,000,000		$ 3,000,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2022	Oct. 02, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 5,625,000,000		$ 5,637,000,000
Total other intangibles—net	830,000,000		892,000,000
Brand Names and Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Brand names and trademarks—not amortizing	271,000,000		281,000,000
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	655,000,000		725,000,000
Accumulated amortization	(99,000,000)		(119,000,000)
Net carrying value	556,000,000		606,000,000
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	4,000,000	$ 3,000,000	15,000,000
Accumulated amortization	(1,000,000)		(11,000,000)
Net carrying value	3,000,000		4,000,000
Noncompete Agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	3,000,000		3,000,000
Accumulated amortization	(3,000,000)		(2,000,000)
Net carrying value	$ 0		$ 1,000,000

Fair Value Measurements Schedul

Fair Value Measurements Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Assets
Money market funds	$ 99	$ 696
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps		$ 5
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes
Liabilities
Interest rate	4.75%
Senior Notes due 2024 \| Senior notes
Liabilities
Interest rate	0.00%	5.875%
Level 1
Assets
Money market funds	$ 99	$ 696
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps		0
Level 2
Assets
Money market funds	0	0
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps		5
Level 3
Assets
Money market funds	$ 0	0
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps		$ 0

Fair Value Measurements Interes

Fair Value Measurements Interest Rate Swaps in Comprehensive Income (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - Interest Rate Swap - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	$ 0	$ (8)	$ (10)
Interest Expense - Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income, net of tax	$ 5	$ 5	$ (5)

Fair Value Measurements Additio

Fair Value Measurements Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		$ 5
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		$ 5
Senior secured term loan facility \| Initial Term Loan Facility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	0.00%
Senior notes \| Senior Secured Notes due 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.25%
Senior notes \| Senior Notes due 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	0.00%	5.875%
Senior notes \| Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.75%
Senior notes \| Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.625%
Interest Rate Swap \| Initial Term Loan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Variable rate on notional amount			1.70%
Basis spread on variable rate on notional amount			1.75%
Interest Rate Swap \| Senior secured term loan facility \| Initial Term Loan Facility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notional amount of debt hedged	$ 550
Aggregate rate on notional amount			3.45%
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt	5,000	$ 5,700
Fair value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt	5,100	5,800
Fair value \| Senior notes \| Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt	1,000	1,100
Fair value \| Senior notes \| Senior Notes due 2024 \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt		$ 600
Fair value \| Senior notes \| Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt	900
Fair value \| Senior notes \| Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Approximated carrying value of total debt	$ 500

Debt Components of Total Debt (

Debt Components of Total Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Apr. 24, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 5,011,000,000	$ 5,748,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt	(95,000,000)	(131,000,000)
Long-term debt	$ 4,916,000,000	5,617,000,000
ABL Facility \| Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	0.00%
Total debt	$ 0	0
Initial Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 0	3,000,000
Interest rate	0.00%
Total debt	$ 0	2,098,000,000
2019 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 25,000,000	30,000,000
Interest rate	2.10%
Total debt	$ 1,442,000,000	1,451,000,000
2020 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 0	11,000,000
Interest rate	0.00%
Total debt	$ 0	284,000,000	$ 700,000,000
2021 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 7,000,000	0
Interest rate	2.85%
Total debt	$ 893,000,000	0
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 11,000,000	13,000,000
Interest rate	6.25%
Total debt	$ 989,000,000	987,000,000
Senior Notes due 2024 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 0	$ 3,000,000
Interest rate	0.00%	5.875%
Total debt	$ 0	$ 597,000,000
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 8,000,000	0
Interest rate	4.75%
Total debt	$ 892,000,000	0
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 5,000,000	0
Interest rate	4.625%
Total debt	$ 495,000,000	0
Obligations under financing leases \| Lease agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 292,000,000	323,000,000
Obligations under financing leases \| Lease agreements \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.25%
Obligations under financing leases \| Lease agreements \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	8.63%
Other debt \| Other debt obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000
Other debt \| Other debt obligations \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.75%
Other debt \| Other debt obligations \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.75%

Debt Additional Information (De

Debt Additional Information (Details)	Jan. 01, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of principal amount of total debt borrowed at floating rate	47.00%

Debt Principal Payments on Outs

Debt Principal Payments on Outstanding Debt (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2022	$ 95
2023	95
2024	80
2025	1,062
2026	1,440
Thereafter	2,295
Total debt	$ 5,067

Debt ABL Facility (Details)

Debt ABL Facility (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Debt ABL Facility (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 5,011,000,000	$ 5,748,000,000
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt resulting in spring maturity	300,000,000
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,990,000,000
Letter of Credit Financing Fee	0.125%
Credit facility unused capacity commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings	3.25%	1.95%
Borrowings under facility	$ 0	$ 0
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	268,000,000
Available capacity in credit facility	$ 1,722,000,000
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| ABR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.00%
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| ABR \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.00%
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| ABR \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.50%
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.00%
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| LIBOR \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.00%
Revolving credit facility \| ABL Facility \| LIBOR \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.50%

Debt Term Loan Facility (Detail

Debt Term Loan Facility (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Debt Term Loan Facility (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)	Nov. 22, 2021USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2021USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 5,011		$ 5,748
2019 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	1,442		1,451
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 25		30
2019 Term Loan Facility \| LIBOR \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.00%
2019 Term Loan Facility \| Alternative base rate \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.00%
2019 Term Loan Facility \| Interest Rate Floor \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.00%
2021 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 893		0
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 7		$ 0
Debt Instrument original amount		$ 900
Debt Facility, Repricing Premium, Percent	0.0100
2021 Term Loan Facility \| LIBOR \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.75%
2021 Term Loan Facility \| Alternative base rate \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.75%
2021 Term Loan Facility \| Interest Rate Floor \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	0.00%

Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (

Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 5,011	$ 5,748
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	989	987
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 11	$ 13
Interest rate	6.25%
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period three
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period one
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	103.125%
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	101.563%

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 (Details)	12 Months Ended
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2024 (Details)	Jan. 01, 2022
Senior Notes due 2024 \| Debt redemption, period one \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	101.469%

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Feb. 04, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	$ 23	$ 0	$ 0
Borrowings under facility	5,011	5,748
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument original amount				$ 900
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	23
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs	14
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost	9
Unamortized deferred financing costs	8	0
Borrowings under facility	$ 892	$ 0
Interest rate	4.75%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period one
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	102.375%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	101.188%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period three
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2029 \| Senior notes \| Third Party Costs [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs				$ 9

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030

Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Nov. 22, 2021	Apr. 24, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	$ (23)	$ 0	$ 0
Borrowings under facility	5,011	5,748
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument original amount				$ 500
Unamortized deferred financing costs	5	0
Borrowings under facility	$ 495	0
Interest rate	4.625%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period one
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	102.313%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	101.156%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes \| Debt redemption, period three
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030 \| Senior notes \| Third Party Costs [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized deferred financing costs				$ 12
2020 Term Loan Facility \| Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	$ 2
Unamortized deferred financing costs	0	11
Borrowings under facility	$ 0	$ 284			$ 700
Interest rate	0.00%

Financing Leases (Details)

Financing Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 5,011	$ 5,748
Obligations under financing leases \| Lease agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under facility	$ 292	$ 323

Debt Covenants (Details)

Debt Covenants (Details) $ in Billions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Restricted payment capacity	$ 1.4
Restricted asset	$ 2.8

Accrued Expenses and Other Lo_3

Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Salary, wages and bonus expenses	$ 156	$ 105
Operating expenses	82	64
Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability	41	43
Group medical liability	28	26
Customer rebates and other selling expenses	116	89
Property and sales tax payable	47	44
Operating	36	44
Interest payable	34	18
Other	70	64
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	610	497
Other long-term liabilities:
Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liability	151	132
Operating	244	263
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	6	8
Uncertain tax positions	31	33
Other	47	69
Other long-term liabilities	$ 479	$ 505

Accrued Expenses and Other Lo_4

Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities Summary of Self-Insurance Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Movement in Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of the year	$ 175	$ 165	$ 159
Charged to costs and expenses	95	83	80
Acquisitions	0	3	17
Reinsurance recoverable	7	2	0
Payments	(85)	(78)	(91)
Balance as of end of the year	$ 192	$ 175	$ 165
Discount rate	0.49%	0.15%	1.58%

Accrued Expenses and Other Lo_5

Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities Estimated Future Payments for Self-Insured Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
2022	$ 41
2023	39
2024	20
2025	13
2026	10
Thereafter	71
Total self-insured liability	194
Less amount representing interest	(2)
Present value of self-insured liability	$ 192	$ 175	$ 165	$ 159

Restructuring and Related Activ

Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	$ 11	$ 39	$ 0
Severance and Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	1	1	1
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	5	27	0
Payments for Restructuring	(3)	(27)	0
Restructuring Reserve	3	1	1
Facility Closing Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	1	0	1
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	(1)	3	0
Payments for Restructuring	0	(2)	(1)
Restructuring Reserve	0	1	0
Severance and Related Costs and Facility Closing Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	2	1	2
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	4	30	0
Payments for Restructuring	(3)	(29)	(1)
Restructuring Reserve	$ 3	$ 2	$ 1

Convertible Preferred Stock (De

Convertible Preferred Stock (Details)	Mar. 31, 2021shares	Dec. 31, 2020shares	Sep. 30, 2020shares	Jun. 30, 2020shares	May 06, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 02, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Convertible Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Number of shares issued \| shares					500,000	500,000	500,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock					$ 500,000,000
Preferred Stock Per Share Proceeds \| $ / shares					$ 1,000
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares \| shares	9,154	8,997,000	8,842,000	5,288,000		9,154	23,127
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash						$ 28,000,000
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) \| $ / shares						$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value					$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage					7.00%
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate Percentage Increase					3.00%
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Subsequent Years					10.00%
Preferred Stock, Conversion Price \| $ / shares					$ 21.50
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion \| shares					46.5116
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share \| $ / shares					$ 43
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Percent					1
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount, Future Redeemable Percentage, Fifth Anniversary					1.05
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount, Future Redeemable Percentage, Sixth Anniversary					1.03
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount, Future Redeemable Percentage, Seventh Anniversary					1
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium					$ 0.05
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance \| shares						523,127	0
Preferred Stock, Number of shares issued \| shares							500,000
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares \| shares	9,154	8,997,000	8,842,000	5,288,000		9,154	23,127
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance \| shares						532,281	523,127
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding, Beginning Balance						$ 519,000,000	$ 0
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued							491,000,000
Preferred stock dividends						15,000,000	28,000,000
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding, Ending Balance						$ 534,000,000	$ 519,000,000

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs	$ 6
KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member] \| Long-term Debt
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 17	$ 65
FMR LLC [Member] \| US Foods Holding Corp
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of company's outstanding common stock	10.00%
FMR LLC [Member] \| Long-term Debt
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 24

Share-Based Compensation, Com_3

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 48	$ 40	$ 32
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense	10	8	8
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4	$ 3	$ 4
Purchase of common stock discount, percentage	15.00%

Share-Based Compensation, Com_4

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Stock Option Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 48	$ 40	$ 32
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share)	$ 18.59	$ 3.91	$ 10.63
Intrinsic value	$ 14	$ 3	$ 21
Time Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 12	$ 10	$ 8
Time Options \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options vesting and exercisable period	3 years
Time Options \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options vesting and exercisable period	4 years
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, exercise price per share, lower range (in USD per share)	$ 9.86
Stock options, exercise price per share, upper range (in USD per share)	$ 38.17
Vesting period (in years)	10 years
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Unrecognized compensation cost related to options	$ 15
Weighted average recognition period	2 years
Performance Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0
Options vesting and exercisable period	4 years

Share-Based Compensation, Com_5

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Assumptions for Options (Details) - Employee Stock Option	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	53.00%	29.30%	23.70%
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.10%	0.50%	2.30%
Expected term (in years)	6 years 1 month 6 days	6 years 1 month 6 days	5 years 7 months 6 days

Share-Based Compensation, Com_6

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Schedule of Options Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Total Options
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	5,485,737
Options, granted (in shares)	966,251
Options, exercised (in shares)	(801,662)
Options, forfeited (in shares)	(202,511)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	5,447,815	5,485,737
Outstanding, vested and exercisable (in shares)	2,690,594
Weighted- Average Fair Value
Average Fair Value, Outstanding, beginning balance (in USD per share)	$ 6.85
Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)	18.59	$ 3.91	$ 10.63
Average Fair Value, Exercised (in USD per share)	6.65
Average Fair Value, Forfeited (in USD per share)	6.77
Average Fair Value, Outstanding, ending balance (in USD per share)	8.96	6.85
Average Fair Value, Vested and Exercisable (in USD per share)	8.50
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, beginning balance (in USD per share)	21.10
Average Exercise Price, Granted (in USD per share)	36.85
Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in USD per share)	19.97
Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in USD per share)	19.03
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, ending balance (in USD per share)	24.14	$ 21.10
Average Exercise Price, Vested and Exercisable (in USD per share)	$ 25.05
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Years
Remaining contractual term, Outstanding	7 years 2 months 12 days
Remaining contractual term, Vested and Exercisable	5 years 10 months 24 days
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average recognition period	2 years
Time Options
Total Options
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	5,126,908
Options, granted (in shares)	966,251
Options, exercised (in shares)	(709,819)
Options, forfeited (in shares)	(199,168)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	5,184,172	5,126,908
Outstanding, vested and exercisable (in shares)	2,426,951
Performance Options
Total Options
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	358,829
Options, granted (in shares)	0
Options, exercised (in shares)	(91,843)
Options, forfeited (in shares)	(3,343)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	263,643	358,829
Outstanding, vested and exercisable (in shares)	263,643

Share-Based Compensation, Com_7

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Restricted Shares Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 48	$ 40	$ 32
Time-Based Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1	1	1
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1	$ 2	$ 3
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)			$ 34.56
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 1
Weighted average recognition period	1 year
Performance Shares \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting rights (percentage)	0.00%
Performance Shares \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting rights (percentage)	200.00%

Share-Based Compensation, Com_8

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Schedule of Restricted Share Units (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Dec. 28, 2019
Time-Based Restricted Shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	77,811
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	(38,902)
Forfeited	3,216
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	0
Ending balance (in shares)	35,693
Performance Shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	462,874
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	(32,356)
Forfeited	19,292
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	(197,092)
Ending balance (in shares)	214,134
Weighted- Average Fair Value
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)		$ 34.56
Restricted Stock
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	540,685
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	(71,258)
Forfeited	22,508
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	(197,092)
Ending balance (in shares)	249,827
Weighted- Average Fair Value
Weighted Average Fair Value, Beginning balance (in USD per share)	$ 34.14
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)	0
Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested (in USD per share)	34.11
Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited (in USD per share)	0
Weighted Average Fair Value, Performance Adjustment (in USD per share)	33.56
Weighted Average Fair Value, Ending balance (in USD per share)	$ 34.56

Share-Based Compensation, Com_9

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Restricted Stock Unit Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 48	$ 40	$ 32
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)	$ 37.74	$ 13.83	$ 35.09
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 41
Weighted average recognition period	2 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	4 years
Time-Based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 26	$ 23	$ 14
Performance RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation charges recorded for achieving performance target	1	$ 1	$ 2
Market Performance Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation charges recorded for achieving performance target	$ 3

Share-Based Compensation, Co_10

Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock Issuances and Common Stock Schedule of Restricted Stock Units (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Time-Based RSUs
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	2,692,450
Granted (in shares)	857,273
Vested (in shares)	(1,058,863)
Forfeited (in shares)	(185,564)
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	0
Ending balance (in shares)	2,305,296	2,692,450
Performance RSUs
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	209,737
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	(27,423)
Forfeited (in shares)	(6,648)
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	(69,603)
Ending balance (in shares)	106,063	209,737
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	2,902,187
Granted (in shares)	1,215,028
Vested (in shares)	(1,086,286)
Forfeited (in shares)	(199,824)
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	(69,603)
Ending balance (in shares)	2,761,502	2,902,187
Weighted- Average Fair Value
Weighted Average Fair Value, Beginning balance (in USD per share)	$ 18.16
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted (in USD per share)	37.74	$ 13.83	$ 35.09
Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested (in USD per share)	19.46
Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited (in USD per share)	22.05
Weighted Average Fair Value, Performance Adjustment (in USD per share)	33.56
Weighted Average Fair Value, Ending balance (in USD per share)	$ 25.60	$ 18.16
Market Performance Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	0
Granted (in shares)	357,755
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(7,612)
Performance Adjustment (in shares)	0
Ending balance (in shares)	350,143	0

Leases Balance Sheet Location o

Leases Balance Sheet Location of ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
ASSETS
Operating	$ 275	$ 284
Financing	291	316
Total leased assets	566	600
Current:
Operating	36	44
Financing	72	86
Noncurrent:
Operating	244	263
Financing	220	237
Total lease liabilities	572	630
Finance leases, accumulated amortization	$ 261	$ 244
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other assets	Other assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Property and equipment—net	Property and equipment—net
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other long-term liabilities	Other long-term liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Long-term debt	Long-term debt

Leases Location of Lease Costs

Leases Location of Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 58	$ 52	$ 29
Amortization of leased assets	73	79	76
Interest on lease liabilities	10	12	12
Short-term lease cost	1	0	0
Variable lease cost	11	13	6
Net lease cost	$ 153	$ 156	$ 123

Leases Future Minimum Lease Pay

Leases Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Operating Leases
2022	$ 56
2023	55
2024	40
2025	39
2026	35
After 2026	140
Total lease payments	365
Less amount representing interest	$ (85)
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other long-term liabilities	Other long-term liabilities
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 280
Financing Lease Obligation
2022	79
2023	77
2024	60
2025	41
2026	26
After 2025	30
Total lease payments	313
Less amount representing interest	(21)
Present value of lease liabilities	292
Total
2022	135
2023	132
2024	100
2025	80
2026	61
After 2026	170
Total lease payments	678
Less amount representing interest	(106)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 572

Leases Other Information Relate

Leases Other Information Related to Lease Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 55	$ 56	$ 37
Operating cash flows from financing leases	10	12	12
Financing cash flows from financing leases	$ 87	$ 102	$ 90
Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Operating leases	8 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 5 months 1 day	6 years 1 month 20 days
Financing leases	5 years 8 months 26 days	5 years 3 months 21 days	4 years 10 months 6 days
Weighted-average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Operating leases	6.10%	6.60%	4.40%
Financing leases	3.20%	3.20%	3.50%

Retirement Plans Components of

Retirement Plans Components of Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs (Credits) (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 3	$ 3	$ 2
Interest cost	29	32	37
Expected return on plan assets	(54)	(55)	(49)
Amortization of net loss	0	1	4
Settlements	0	0	12
Net periodic pension benefit (credits) costs	$ (22)	$ (19)	$ 6

Retirement Plans Additional Inf

Retirement Plans Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Retirement Plans Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Apr. 24, 2020	Dec. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement payments			$ 66,000,000
Settlements	$ 0		(12,000,000)
Actuarial (loss) gain		$ 98,000,000	100,000,000
Smart Foodservice [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net funded status				$ 19,000,000
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net funded status	87,000,000	51,000,000	20,000,000		$ (35,000,000)
Actuarial (loss) gain	(30,000,000)	98,000,000	100,000,000
Defined Contribution Plan 401K
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company's contributions to plan	$ 52,000,000	$ 47,000,000	$ 51,000,000
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan target asset allocations	30.00%
Defined benefit actual plan asset allocations	31.00%
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan target asset allocations	70.00%
Defined benefit actual plan asset allocations	69.00%

Retirement Plans Changes in Pla

Retirement Plans Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Changes recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net amount recognized	$ (10)	$ (23)	$ (45)
Pension Benefits
Changes recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Actuarial gain	14	29	44
Amortization of net loss	0	1	4
Settlements	0	0	12
Net amount recognized	$ 14	$ 30	$ 60

Retirement Plans Funded Status

Retirement Plans Funded Status of the Defined Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Change in benefit obligation:
Actuarial (gain) loss		$ 98	$ 100
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year	$ 1,112
Fair value of plan assets as of end of year	1,103	1,112
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent	(6)	(8)
Pension Benefits
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation as of beginning of year	1,061	903	871
Service cost	3	3	2
Interest cost	29	32	37
Actuarial (gain) loss	(30)	98	100
Settlements	0	0	(84)
Benefit disbursements	(47)	(45)	(23)
Smart Foodservice assumed benefit obligations	0	70	0
Benefit obligation as of end of year	1,016	1,061	903
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year	1,112	923	836
Return on plan assets	38	183	193
Employer contribution	0	0	1
Settlements	0	0	(84)
Benefit disbursements	(47)	(45)	(23)
Smart Foodservice acquired plan assets	0	51	0
Fair value of plan assets as of end of year	1,103	1,112	923
Net funded status	87	51	20	$ (35)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
Prepaid benefit obligation—noncurrent	89	53	22
Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent	(1)	(2)	(2)
Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	88	51	20
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following:
Net loss	85	98	129
Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	85	98	129
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,012	1,057	899
Other Postretirement Plans
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation as of beginning of year	6	6	6
Benefit disbursements	(1)	(1)	(1)
Other	1	1	1
Benefit obligation as of end of year	6	6	6
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year	0	0	0
Employer contribution	1	1	1
Benefit disbursements	(1)	(1)	(1)
Fair value of plan assets as of end of year	0	0	0
Net funded status	(6)	(6)	(6)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
Accrued benefit obligation—current	(1)	0	(1)
Accrued benefit obligation—noncurrent	(5)	(6)	(5)
Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	(6)	(6)	(6)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following:
Net loss	1	0	1
Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	1	0	1
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 6	$ 6	$ 6

Retirement Plans Assumptions to

Retirement Plans Assumptions to Determine Benefit Obligations at Period-end and Net Pension Costs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Benefit obligation, discount rate	3.00%	2.80%	3.50%
Benefit obligation, annual compensation increase	2.96%	2.96%	3.60%
Net cost, discount rate	2.80%	3.50%	4.35%
Net cost, expected return on plan assets	5.00%	6.00%	6.00%
Net cost, annual compensation increase	2.96%	3.60%	3.60%
Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Benefit obligation, discount rate	3.00%	2.80%	3.50%
Net cost, discount rate	2.80%	3.50%	4.35%

Retirement Plans Assumed Health

Retirement Plans Assumed Health Care Trend Rates (Details)	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Immediate rate	5.50%	5.60%	5.90%
Ultimate trend rate	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%

Retirement Plans Fair Value of

Retirement Plans Fair Value of Defined Benefit Plans' Assets by Asset Fair Value Hierarchy Level (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 1,103	$ 1,112
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	7
Domestic Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	44	56
International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
International Mutual Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	29
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	286	292
International Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	45	36
U.S. Governmental Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7	53
Other Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		3
Securities at Fair Values, Excluding NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	412	478
Level 1 \| Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	7
Level 1 \| Domestic Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	44	56
Level 1 \| International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Level 1 \| International Mutual Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	29
Level 1 \| Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 \| International Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 \| U.S. Governmental Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 \| Other Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0
Level 1 \| Securities at Fair Values, Excluding NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	74	94
Level 2 \| Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 \| Domestic Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 \| International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 \| International Mutual Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 \| Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	286	292
Level 2 \| International Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	45	36
Level 2 \| U.S. Governmental Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7	53
Level 2 \| Other Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		3
Level 2 \| Securities at Fair Values, Excluding NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	338	384
Level 3 \| Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| Domestic Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| International Mutual Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| International Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| U.S. Governmental Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 \| Other Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0
Level 3 \| Securities at Fair Values, Excluding NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Common collective trust funds, Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	24	11
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Common collective trust funds, Domestic Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	219	240
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Common collective trust funds, International Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	49	62
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Common collective trust funds, Treasury STRIPS
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	303	321
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Common collective trust funds, U.S. Governmental Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	96
Fair Value Hierarchy \| Securities Valued at NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 691	$ 634

Retirement Plans Estimated Futu

Retirement Plans Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2022	$ 52
2023	53
2024	53
2025	53
2026	54
Subsequent five years	245
Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2022	0
2023	1
2024	1
2025	1
2026	0
Subsequent five years	$ 2

Retirement Plans Contributions

Retirement Plans Contributions to Multiemployer Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	$ 43	$ 44	$ 38
Multiemployer plans, withdrawal liability	$ 160
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Insignificant, Employer Contribution under Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to Total Employer Contribution, Percentage	5.00%
Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	$ 5	5	5
Teamster Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	4	4	4
Local 703 I.B. of T. Grocery and Food Employees’ Pension Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	4	2	2
United Teamsters Trust Fund A
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	1	1	2
Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	1	1	1
UFCW National Pension Fund
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	1	1	1
Other funds
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost	$ 27	$ 30	$ 23
Minimum
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Insignificant, Employer Contribution under Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to Total Employer Contribution, Percentage	5.00%

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ 164	$ (226)	$ 385
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	(43)	(28)	0
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 121	$ (254)	$ 385
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	222	220	218
Dilutive effect of share-based awards (in shares)	3	0	2
Effect of dilutive underlying shares of the Series A Preferred Stock (2)	0	0	0
Weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding (in shares)	225	220	220
Basic	$ 0.55	$ (1.15)	$ 1.77
Diluted	$ 0.54	$ (1.15)	$ 1.75

Earnings Per Share Other Inform

Earnings Per Share Other Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Common Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2	9	2
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	25	15

Changes in Accumulated Other _3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 3,530	$ 3,709	$ 3,229
Balance at end of year	3,735	3,530	3,709
Retirement benefit obligations
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	(29)	(52)	(97)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	14	29	44
Balance at end of year	(19)	(29)	(52)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Total before income tax	14	30	60
Income tax (benefit) provision	4	7	15
Current period comprehensive income, net of tax	10	23	45
Amortization of net loss
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss, before tax	0	1	4
Settlements
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Settlements	0	0	12
Interest rate swaps
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	(5)	(2)	13
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1	(11)	(14)
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss, before tax	5	6	(6)
Total before income tax	6	(5)	(20)
Income tax (benefit) provision	1	(2)	(5)
Current period comprehensive income, net of tax	5	(3)	(15)
Balance at end of year	0	(5)	(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	(34)	(54)	(84)
Balance at end of year	$ (19)	$ (34)	$ (54)

Income Taxes Income Tax (Benefi

Income Taxes Income Tax (Benefit) Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Current:
Federal	$ 11	$ (20)	$ 102
State	1	3	17
Current income tax provision (benefit)	12	(17)	119
Deferred:
Federal	31	(39)	(6)
State	7	(12)	13
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	38	(51)	7
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$ 50	$ (68)	$ 126

Income Taxes Additional Informa

Income Taxes Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rates	23.00%	23.00%	25.00%
Federal statutory tax rate (percent)	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
Operating loss carryforward - state	$ 68
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact tax rate if recognized	28	$ 34	$ 35
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, next 12 months	17
Other Tax Benefits
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	7	$ 7
State
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Minimum tax credit carryforwards	$ 20

Income Taxes Reconciliation of

Income Taxes Reconciliation of (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income taxes computed at statutory rate	$ 45	$ (62)	$ 107
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	10	(10)	24
Share-based compensation	(5)	1	(4)
Non-deductible expenses	5	7	4
Change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	(7)	(1)	6
Net operating loss expirations	5	3	0
Tax credits	(1)	(3)	(10)
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	(2)	(3)	(1)
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$ 50	$ (68)	$ 126

Income Taxes Significant Deferr

Income Taxes Significant Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Deferred tax assets:
Operating lease liabilities	$ 70	$ 71
Workers’ compensation, general and fleet liabilities	45	40
Financing lease and other long term liabilities	71	78
Net operating loss carryforwards	68	64
Other deferred tax assets	97	100
Total gross deferred tax assets	351	353
Less valuation allowance	(28)	(35)
Total net deferred tax assets	323	318
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(195)	(201)
Operating lease assets	(68)	(70)
Inventories	(40)	(21)
Intangibles	(290)	(274)
Other deferred tax liabilities	(29)	(21)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(622)	(587)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (299)	$ (269)

Income Taxes Net Deferred Tax L

Income Taxes Net Deferred Tax Liabilities in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	$ 8	$ 1
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	307	270
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (299)	$ (269)

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expire (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	$ 68
2022-2026
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	32
2027-2031
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	10
2032-2036
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	9
2037-2041
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	14
Indefinite
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward - state	$ 3

Income Taxes Summary of Activit

Income Taxes Summary of Activity in Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of year	$ 35	$ 36	$ 30
(Benefit) expense recognized	(7)	(1)	6
Balance as of end of year	$ 28	$ 35	$ 36

Income Taxes Reconciliation o_2

Income Taxes Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$ 39	$ 39	$ 40
Gross increases due to positions taken in prior years	5	3
Gross decreases due to positions taken in prior years	(2)
Decreases due to lapses of statute of limitations	(5)	(1)	(1)
Decreases due to changes in tax rates	(5)	(5)
Positions assumed in business acquisition		3
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$ 32	$ 39	$ 39

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Electricity
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	$ 16
Diesel Fuel
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	33
Purchase orders and contract commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	1,911
Information technology commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	$ 89

US Foods Holding Corp. Conden_3

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information Additional Information (Details) $ in Billions	Jan. 01, 2022USD ($)
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Restricted payment capacity	$ 1.4
Restricted asset	$ 2.8

US Foods Holding Corp. Conden_4

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	May 06, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
ASSETS
Total assets	$ 12,521	$ 12,423
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deferred tax liabilities	307	270
Total liabilities	8,252	8,374
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 22)
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value—25 shares authorized; 0.5 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021	534	519
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value—600 shares authorized; 223 and 221 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	2,970	2,901
Retained earnings	782	661
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19)	(34)
Total shareholders’ equity	3,735	3,530		$ 3,709	$ 3,229
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity	$ 12,521	$ 12,423
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Number of shares issued	500,000	500,000	500,000
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	532,281	523,127		0
US Foods Holding Corp.
ASSETS
Investment in subsidiary	$ 4,266	$ 4,050
Other Assets	4	0
Total assets	4,270	4,050
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deferred tax liabilities	1	1
Total liabilities	1	1
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 22)
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value—25 shares authorized; 0.5 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021	534	519
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value—600 shares authorized; 223 and 221 issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	2,970	2,901
Retained earnings	782	661
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19)	(34)
Total shareholders’ equity	3,735	3,530
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity	$ 4,270	$ 4,050
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	223,000,000	221,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Number of shares issued	500,000	500,000
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	500,000	500,000

US Foods Holding Corp. Conden_5

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	$ 214	$ (294)	$ 511
Income tax provision (benefit)	50	(68)	126
Net income (loss)	164	(226)	385
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of income tax	10	23	45
Recognition of interest rate swaps	5	(3)	(15)
Comprehensive income (loss)	179	(206)	415
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	121	(254)	385
US Foods Holding Corp.
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	0	0	0
Income tax provision (benefit)	(4)	(5)	0
Income before equity in net earnings of subsidiary	4	5	0
Equity in net earnings of subsidiary	160	(231)	385
Net income (loss)	164	(226)	385
Changes in retirement benefit obligations, net of income tax	10	23	45
Recognition of interest rate swaps	5	(3)	(15)
Comprehensive income (loss)	179	(206)	415
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends	(43)	(28)	0
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 121	$ (254)	$ 385

US Foods Holding Corp. Conden_6

US Foods Holding Corp. Condensed Financial Information Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 164	$ (226)	$ 385
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	94	(12)	(4)
Net cash provided by operating activities	419	413	760
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities	(262)	(1,110)	(1,987)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock	0	491	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	28	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(837)	1,427	1,220
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(680)	730	(7)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year	828	98	105
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of year	148	828	98
US Foods Holding Corp.
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	164	(226)	385
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in net earnings of subsidiary	(160)	231	(385)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	(4)	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	0	(5)	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in Subsidiary	28	(491)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	28	(491)	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock	0	491	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	(28)	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(28)	491	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Business Information (Details)

Business Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Business Information (Details)	Jan. 01, 2022segment	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1
Sales Revenue, Net \| One group
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Customer Sales Percentage	0.11	0.13	0.13