BOSTON, Sep 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — ARAMARK, a global leader in professional services, today announced that Boston will be the next stop on the ARAMARK Building Community national tour, an initiative that will enhance community centers and create long-term commitments with community centers in 30 cities over the next year. ARAMARK has teamed up with the Elizabeth Peabody House, located at 277 Broadway in Somerville, a non-profit organization that provides a broad array of educational, social and recreational services addressing essential and changing needs of families in the City of Somerville and the surrounding Boston community.

On Thurs, Sept. 18, ARAMARK employee volunteers from Boston and the greater New England area will participate in a day of service, refurbishing the Elizabeth Peabody House. With this event, ARAMARK looks forward to beginning a long-term commitment to this community center and the seven other local neighborhood centers which are part of the Massachusetts Association of Settlement Houses (MASH). In the future, ARAMARK volunteers will come back to the centers, offering expertise and resources related to health and wellness, workforce readiness and basic services, such as food and clothing drives and nutritional education, as well as job skills and interview training to enhance and strengthen programs.

“At ARAMARK, we have a legacy of putting community needs first. Our corporate resources, combined with our passion for volunteerism, allow us to positively impact social issues in a powerful way, and in a manner that is truly relevant to our business strengths, culture and the community,” said Mark Barrocas, President of ARAMARK Wearguard based in Norwell, MA and local executive sponsor for ARAMARK Building Community. “We look forward to developing an ongoing relationship with the Elizabeth Peabody House and many other community centers in the region, which will allow us to leverage our energy and expertise throughout the Boston area in a meaningful way.”

During the day-long event, ARAMARK employee volunteers, in partnership with City Year, a group headquartered in Boston and dedicated to engaging young people in full-time community service and ARAMARK’s volunteerism partner, will participate in a variety of hands-on enhancement projects around the Elizabeth Peabody House including: revitalizing the center’s outdoor spaces by landscaping, painting and building benches, refurbishing the community theater and classrooms by painting walls and inspirational murals, building bookcases and shelves among other restorative projects.

“The Elizabeth Peabody House, as an anchor community institution, has been relied upon by thousands of families over the years,” said Selvin Chambers, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Peabody House. “This partnership with ARAMARK is a welcomed and natural progression for both parties, and will help make a lasting impact by allowing us to use the revitalized space to impact more children and families for years to come.”

Through ARAMARK Building Community, volunteers use their expertise to help youth and adults develop critical, employable work skills and connect them to career opportunities; support families with nutrition and wellness education; provide basic needs such as food and clothing; and help identified partners run cleaner, safer and more efficient facilities on an ongoing basis.

About Elizabeth Peabody House

Elizabeth Peabody House was founded as a settlement house in 1896 as a memorial to Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, whose dedication to the care of children led to the founding of the first kindergarten system in America. Originally established in the West End of Boston, EPH provided programs and services for immigrants and community residents including citizenship classes and social work services. Today, the Elizabeth Peabody House is located in East Somerville, and providesa broad array of educational, social and recreational services to address the essential and changing needs of families in Somerville and surrounding communities, including high-quality day care, preschool, and after-school programming, as well as a summer day camp. Please visit www.elizabethpeabodyhouse.org for more information.

About City Year

City Year is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and transforming schools and neighborhoods through hands-on community service. Founded in Boston in 1988, City Year has established programs in Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Columbia; Columbus; Detroit; Little Rock/North Little Rock; Los Angeles; Louisiana; New Hampshire; New York; Philadelphia; Rhode Island; San Antonio; San JosA(C)/Silicon Valley; Seattle/King City; South Africa; and Washington D.C.

About ARAMARK Building Community

ARAMARK Building Community enriches the lives of families in need by supporting local community centers to help people of all generations learn, earn and thrive. ARAMARK recognizes the important role community centers play in addressing the comprehensive needs of individuals and families and is providing a range of resources including grants, volunteers and in-kind contributions. For more information about ARAMARK Building Community, log onto www.aramark.com.

About ARAMARK Corporation

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine’s 2008 list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company’s Web site, www.aramark.com.

Wendy’s International, Inc. Honors

Crest Uniform for Supplier Excellence;

Serves Its 2008 Golden Link Award to Norwell, MA Firm

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( Norwell, MA, April, 2008 ) – Wendy’s International, Inc. honored Crest Uniform, a division of ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC. with the 2008 Golden Link Award for Supplier Excellence. This year’s winners were chosen based on their willingness to demonstrate outstanding supply chain contributions — including driving costs down, product innovations or technology enhancements, and improving customer service or environmental sustainability. Crest Uniform was selected for its proposed uniform program that delivered increased savings without sacrificing quality or service.

“Although Crest Uniform is a longstanding partner, the company approached our competitive bid with enthusiasm and professionalism,” said Wendy’s Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management Tad Wampfler. “Crest viewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) as an opportunity, rather than a threat, to expand the business relationship. Their method brought value to the Wendy’s system and they became our sole uniform supplier in the process.”

In winning the bid against several competitors Crest Uniform, a Wendy’s supply partner for a decade, went from delivering on 75 percent of Wendy’s crew and manager uniforms to servicing the entire account.

“A true measure of a great company is how it performs for its largest, most demanding and most complex customers,” said WearGuard-Crest President Mark Barrocas. “This team knew exactly what to do and they demonstrated to Wendy’s how important their business is to us.”

About WearGuard-Crest

WearGuard-Crest is a leading designer and manufacturer and distributor of corporate uniforms and customized work apparel. Based in Norwell, Massachusetts, WearGuard-Crest offers national chain and small businesses a single source provider of durable and comfortable work clothing. Employers interesting in promoting their own businesses turn to WearGuard-Crest for its superior customer service and customized work wear solutions that are silk-screened or embroidered. WearGuard-Crest is a division of ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ARAMARK Corporation. More information can be found at www.aramark-uniform.com.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine’s 2008 list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company’s Web site, www.aramark.com.

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Subscribers Say ARAMARK Uniform Services is Number One

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BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ARAMARK Uniform Services (AUS), a leading supplier of uniforms and career apparel, has been named the top uniform supplier in Food Processing magazine’s “2008 Readers’ Choice Awards”, a who’s-who list of suppliers and vendors in the industry. AUS moved up from a second-place ranking in 2007 and 2006. The sixth annual Readers’ Choice Awards were determined by a web-based survey, which was taken in December of 2007 and January of 2008 by Food Processing magazine subscribers and representatives of all categories of the food and beverage industry. “AUS is proud to be recognized as the top uniform provider in the food processing industry,” said Brad Drummond, President of ARAMARK Uniform Services. “We are committed to a long-term partnership to deliver quality service and proactive program management for our customers’ needs, and we thank them for recognizing our efforts in fulfilling those commitments.” ARAMARK Uniform Services understands the food manufacturing business and helps client partners address food safety and sanitation concerns with its award-winning “Total HACCP Solution” program. ARAMARK is proud to serve the majority of this country’s 100 largest food processing plants.

About ARAMARK Uniform Services ARAMARK Uniform Services headquartered in Burbank, CA, the company is a leading supplier of uniforms and career apparel. More than two million people at more than 200,000 businesses in the United States rely on ARAMARK Uniform Services (AUS) customer focused service. AUS also offers image enhancement programs that effortlessly deliver image and safety solutions to fit any size of budget for any size of business. ARAMARK Uniform Services is a division of ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ARAMARK Corporation.

About ARAMARK ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine’s 2008 list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company’s Web site, www.aramark.com.

ARAMARK Uniform Services Honored

with 2008 Hormel ”Spirit of Excellence Award”

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BURBANK, Calif. – (Business Wire) Hormel Foods, a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name food and meat products, today honored ARAMARK Uniform Services (AUS) with its 2008 “Spirit of Excellence Award” during a ceremony held at Hormel’s corporate headquarters in Austin, MN. The awarding committee looked for value-added benefits, including customer support, awareness of environmental concerns and sales representative performance, in addition to suppliers’ ability to meet requirements, make timely deliveries, provide accurate administrative support and maintain inventories.

“ARAMARK is truly honored by this award,” said Brad Drummond, President of ARAMARK Uniform Services. “Our partnership with Hormel goes beyond dollars and cents; it’s been built on trust and our employees’ commitment to providing service excellence and superior products. To be recognized like this stands as a testament to all the great ARAMARK employees who provide the day-to-day service to all of the Hormel facilities.”

“ARAMARK Uniform Services continues to provide Hormel Foods with quality customer service,” said James P. Snee, director of purchasing, Hormel Foods. “In addition, ARAMARK has a continued focus on the environment, which aligns nicely with Hormel Foods’ focus on being a good corporate citizen.”

Established in 1991, Hormel’s annual “Spirit of Excellence Award” recognizes suppliers who have consistently contributed to the company’s business performance by delivering excellent customer service and high quality products. ARAMARK Uniform Services provides a complete uniform program, mats, mops, towels, aprons and hygiene products to all of Hormel’s 25 locations across the United States

“ARAMARK Uniform Services understands the food manufacturing business,” said Terry Marx, AUS National Accounts Manager for ARAMARK. “We help our client partners address food safety and sanitation concerns and are proud to serve the majority of this country’s 100 largest food processing plants.”

About ARAMARK Uniform Services

ARAMARK Uniform Services, headquartered in Burbank, CA, is a leading supplier of uniforms and career apparel. More than two million people at more than 200,000 businesses in the United States rely on ARAMARK Uniform Services’ (AUS) customer-focused service and its ability to effortlessly deliver image and safety solutions to fit any size of budget for any size of business. ARAMARK Uniform Services is a division of ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ARAMARK Corporation.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine’s 2008 list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company’s Web site, www.aramark.com.

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Laura Temple, 215-238-6841
temple-laura@aramark.com

WearGuard-Crest Helps Embassy Staff Look Their Best for NATO Meeting

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March 27, 2008 - Rick Craig got quite a phone call in early March. Victoria Chiru, Procurement Agent for the U.S. Embassy in Romania – a site seven time zones away – had an urgent request. Could the WearGuard-Crest government sales team, which regularly supplies work apparel for the Embassy staff, pull together an emergency order for this week’s NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit?
Craig was on it. “Trust me,” the Government Account Manager told Chiru. “We’ll get it done and your team will look good.” In the process, he said, “She called or emailed me several times a day almost every day. There was an unmistakable importance to this, so I was happy to put her at ease.”
When the summit begins on April 2, all 21 employees will be outfitted in new apparel from head to toe – shoes, shirts, pants, hats and jackets. The employees are staff workers – maintenance, housekeeping, grounds-keepers, and security – those who need to be easily identified on the grounds of the Embassy. All totaled, it was about a $3,000 sale. Timely delivery was the most important focus.
“The seven-hour time difference was the biggest challenge,” said Craig. “Plus we had to do international shipping through an expediter in Virginia, who was terrific to work with. There was no regular shipping; everything had to be sent in a diplomatic pouch.”
It was a total team effort. “Believe me when I tell you many people here in Norwell had a hand in making this happen,” said Craig. “From Paul Danehy, Government Team Manager, to the production people and to our shipping department. The whole team was involved.”
And when all the ordered items arrived a full two weeks before the summit, Craig got this appreciative email from Chiru: “Thank you so very much for all your help during these past weeks. You don’t want to know what hectic days we’re living here. It’s crazy. Thanks to you now I’ve got some more room to breathe.”

Contact The WearGuard-Crest Govenrnment Sales Team – 1 (877) 272-1144

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Uniform and Career Apparel

More than 2 million individuals across the United States rely on ARAMARK for their uniforms, career and image apparel, and specialized equipment. We offer businesses and other organizations a total uniform solution that helps them solidify their image, promote teamwork and motivate employees.

If you want your employees to sport attractive, well-maintained uniforms without the concern of cleaning, pressing and repairs, our rental program is your answer. ARAMARK Uniform Services provides rental and leasing services to more than 300,000 customer locations in approximately 40 states. Our full-service employee uniform solution includes design, sourcing and manufacturing, delivery, cleaning and maintenance. We worry about your uniforms, so that you – and your employees – don’t have to.

If your organization is looking to buy – or allow employees to buy – customized, stylish items that are comfortable before, during and after work, our uniform direct sale programs offer one-stop shopping. We design, sell and distribute personalized uniforms, rugged work clothing, outerwear, business casual apparel and footwear, public safety equipment, and accessories. For years, we’ve been supplying the right look and the right fit for the right price through:

· WearGuard, America’s largest direct mail and telemarketing retailer of work clothes;

· Crest, a leading designer and distributor of uniform apparel programs to the restaurant, hotel and healthcare industries; and

· Galls, America’s largest mail-order supplier of uniforms and equipment to safety professionals.

And, if you would like a combination of rental, lease and direct sale, our ApparelOne option can bring it all together for you in one, seamless program.

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Businesses and Consumers Call – 1 (800) 388-3300

Government Call – 1 (877) 272-1144

Rental Call – 1 (800) 785-2299

Uniforms

: Think of the policeman in uniform who protects the town or city in which you live, the repairman you welcome into your home, or the service station owner you depend on to repair your car. In no small part, we trust these people because of their uniforms. Even when we don’t realize it, their attire tells us that they are skilled, trustworthy professionals. Now discover for yourself how to build your brand with Uniform Shirts and Uniform Pants from ARAMARK that exhibit corporate pride and spirit that spell success. Your employees define who you are and what your company stands for. Make it easy to spot the winners by helping them project the best possible impression of your company with professional, stylish uniforms. In a survey conducted in May 2000, did you know that approximately 60% of consumers and business-to-business respondents prefer to buy from employees wearing uniforms? In addition, uniforms branded with your logo work even harder, promoting your identity everywhere your staff goes, creating a perceived value that says you’re not just another company.

Career Apparel

: Dress for success in ARAMARK’S career apparel. We offer a selection of career apparel and Uniforms, including Work Shirts that can be Embroidered with customized Logos to promote your corporate image. We also provide screen-print services that endorse your identity. Available in both men’s and women’s styles, you can outfit everyone in a stylish, comfortable and coordinated image suitable for your workplace. With a variety of coordinating colors and patterns, our line of TeamCasual® and WearGuard ® apparel works hard, but won’t feel like it at the end of the day when you and your staff retain that crisp, professional look.

WorkWear

: Only ARAMARK gives you WorkWear that fits the way you work. We’ve got the largest selection of industry-specific Work Clothes with the rugged look and feel for even the toughest tasks. Why are we the undisputed leader in premium Work Clothing? Our garments are made of innovative fabrications with reinforced construction that makes them long lasting and are economical. ARAMARK WorkWear works harder because we employ the latest fabric technologies for stain and wrinkle resistance, moisture wicking, fire retardance and high visibility. Our work pants, for example, are cut for comfort, durability and ease of motion; and we incorporate important details like double-needle stitching, tool loops, deeper pockets, and more. In other words, we offer comfortable work clothing that makes your job easier.

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WearGuard Company History – www.SHOPARAMARK.com

Back in the 1950’s, WearGuard’s founder, Gene Salem, conducted business around Massachusetts out of a converted milk truck. He knew his customers – gas station owners – were just too busy to get out and shop for uniforms.

So he went to them – selling them top-quality work shirts and pants right out of his truck. The next day, he delivered their personalized work clothing right to their doors. Those station owners really appreciated Gene’s fast, personal service, his expert embroidery, and the way he always stood behind everything he sold – no matter what. They were good principles back then… and they still are. They’re the principles we at WearGuard base our business on every day.

In 1991, WearGuard purchases E.T. Wright and incorporates business casual and fashionable footwear into its catalog.

In 1992 the WearGuard company was acquired by Aramark-Uniform a division Aramark. WearGuard was the perfect partner for Aramark’s nationwide uniform rental business. In 1996 Aramark purchased the Crest Uniform company, a leading provider of uniform apparel to the restaurant, hotel, and health-care industries. Crest was merged with WearGuard to provide quality personalized work wear across even more industries. WearGuard continues to be one of the nations largest work clothing retailers and one of Americas great brands.

Today, WearGuard has sophisticated, high-tech systems in place that were never even dreamed of 50 years ago. Systems that track your order from the first time you hear “Thank you for calling WearGuard” to the delivery of that order right to your door. Your personal account manager is backed by a team of professionals, every one committed to finding the Perfect Fit^SM solution for your company.

WearGuard is still located at 141 Longwater Drive in Norwell Massachusetts, just off RT 3 in the Aramark building. Stop by and visit the WearGuard retail outlet or visit us online at www.SHOPARAMARK.com or www.WearGuard.com