Cover
Aug. 18, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Aug. 18, 2020
Entity File Number 001-09973
Entity Registrant Name The Middleby Corporation
Entity Central Index Key 0000769520
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-3352497
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1400 Toastmaster Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Elgin
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60120
City Area Code 847
Local Phone Number 741-3300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol MIDD
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false