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ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in providing professional services, is teaching children about healthy eating habits and nutrition during National School Lunch Week, October 9-13, 2006. The theme this year is �Vote for School Lunch,� where students were able to vote on their favorite lunch entrees through the School Nutrition Association. �National School Lunch Week is an annual opportunity for ARAMARK and its district partners to celebrate our commitment to healthy lifestyles,� said Dennis Maple, President, ARAMARK Education. �We are dedicated to helping school districts increase nutrition awareness and encouraging students to make healthy choices about the food they eat.� ARAMARK has supported its district partners in the development of local school wellness policies by providing nutrition awareness programs, communication templates and a toolkit with guidelines to address the foodservice requirements of the local school wellness policy. In honor of this year�s National School Lunch Week, ARAMARK has developed nutrition-related educational tools, posters, banners, letters to parents, advertisements in school papers, public address announcements and graphics to communicate the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.�ARAMARK-managed school districts encourage students to eat lunch at school, where they can enjoy innovative healthy menu items. A few examples include: Appleton Area School District (Appleton, WI): Flax-seed bread; Flax-seed power drink; Chicken Salad wrap featuring yogurt instead of mayonnaise Cherry Hill Public Schools (Cherry Hill, NJ): Salad alternatives; Rice or bean sides instead of french fries or chips; Fat-free, fresh sandwich wraps Duval County Schools (Duval County, FL): Substituting Jell-O pudding and applesauce for oil in all cakes to lower fat content; All lean beef products; Reduced-fat cheeses; Turkey hot dogs and turkey-based lunch meats; No candy; Salads�offered every day; Reduced chip bags to 1 oz. bags and increased the portions for baked snacks Everett Public School District (Everett, MA): Leverage commodity fruit to make homemade sorbets; flatbread salads; over 50 healthy selections offered daily Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock, TX): Offers whole-wheat roles and bread; Yogurt offered daily; Educational program where elementary students learn to prepare healthy snacks, like fruit kabobs and yogurt parfaits, in the classroom environment Established by former President John F. Kennedy in 1963, National School Lunch Week helps raise awareness of and build support for the role played by school food service and nutrition programs in the lives of American children. Much has changed in school food service since that proclamation in the 1960s. ARAMARK is doing its part to shatter some old misconceptions of the school cafeteria experience. At more than 275 schools, students are enjoying new menu items such as Smart Pizza, Chicken Grande and So-Sesame Chicken in ARAMARK�s 12 Spot and U.B.U. Lounge, which feature new colors infused throughout the lunchroom, sophisticated lighting, new food packaging, and student lounge areas, complete with furniture, music and graphics. These research-based programs were designed by ARAMARK to encourage middle and high school students to enjoy a nutritious dining experience at school by developing creative recipes for items students want that also meet strict nutritional standards. ARAMARK also recently introduced SnackFactor, a healthy snack program for middle and high school students. With SnackFactor, ARAMARK offers students more than 150 healthy snack options, including mainstream and organic versions of low fat granola bars, cereal bars, baked chips and snacks, animal and graham crackers, yogurt, water, 100% juice and smoothie beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables. Through ARAMARK�s various service delivery systems, healthy snacks can be offered on the traditional food service line, before and after-school, in the classroom, during state test periods, in grab-and-go kiosks and vending machines. ARAMARK's focus on nutrition awareness helps students make informed, well-balanced meal choices whether eating in or outside of school. ARAMARK-managed school districts around the country are participating in the following nutrition awareness programs that support nutrition education, physical activity and other school-based activities: Healthy Kids Challenge (HKC): ARAMARK�s partnership with this non-profit, school-based community initiative provides activity kits to school districts, creating links between kids, schools and parents to instill an appreciation for healthy eating and physical activity to last a lifetime. HealthSmart(TM) APPLES: A partnership with Horizon which provides a comprehensive nutrition and activity curriculum for K-12 students, that districts� teaching staff and onsite food service staff can leverage for customized nutrition awareness programs. This award-winning program incorporates MyPyramid guidelines and frames content to include wellness standards from all 50 states. FUEL: The FUEL campaign is aimed at making school lunch �cool� and relevant to secondary level students. It also provides an additional vehicle to carry ARAMARK�s nutrition awareness messaging throughout the campus. FUEL is supported by three key themes: Big Energy, which reinforces a healthy school lunch as an important way for students to get the fuel they need to participate in their favorite activities; Chat Room, which positions the cafeteria as a great place to socialize with friends, and No Go which reminds students about the negative effects of skipping lunch. The materials include healthy living messaging, healthy meal deals and promotions, a website (www.fuel4me.com) that�features interactive games, Treat Yourself Right (TYR) tips and links to nutrition resource sites. Spike: Spike is ARAMARK�s elementary level nutrition mascot who has a regular presence in our districts through an educational monthly premium program, live shows and videos with lesson plans and activity sheets that can be used by the teaching staff and onsite food service staff. Treat Yourself Right (TYR): This secondary level program focuses on reinforcing healthy lifestyle messages and motivating students to choose healthier menu items. TYR materials include menu identifiers, counter-top signage, flyers, posters and weekly TYR tips. About ARAMARK Education ARAMARK Education provides a�complete�range of food, facility, uniform�and other support services to more than 650 K-12 school districts in the U.S. It offers�public and private�education institutions a family of�dining�and facility services�including: on-site and off-site�breakfast and lunch meal�programs,�after-school snacks, catering,�nutrition education, retail design and operations, maintenance, custodial, grounds, energy management, construction management, and building commissioning. For more information on ARAMARK�s K-12 food service programs, please visit www.aramarkschools.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 2006 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 industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 20 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, including prior forward-looking statements, to reflect the events or circumstances arising after the date as of which they were made. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. This press release includes �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect our current views as to future events and financial performance with respect to our operations. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "aim," "anticipate," �are confident,� \"estimate," "expect," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," �look to� and other words and terms of similar meaning in conjunction with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include: unfavorable economic conditions; ramifications of any future terrorist attacks or increased security alert levels; increased operating costs, including labor-related and energy costs; shortages of qualified personnel or increases in labor costs; costs and possible effects of further unionization of our workforce; currency risks and other risks associated with international markets; risks associated with acquisitions, including acquisition integration issues and costs; our ability to integrate and derive the expected benefits from our recent acquisitions; competition; decline in attendance at client facilities; unpredictability of sales and expenses due to contract terms and terminations; the impact of natural disasters on our sales and operating results; the risk that clients may become insolvent; the contract intensive nature of our business, which may lead to client disputes; high leverage; claims relating to the provision of food services; costs of compliance with governmental regulations and government investigations; liability associated with noncompliance with governmental regulations, including regulations pertaining to food services, the environment, the Federal school lunch program, Federal and state employment and wage and hour laws and import and export controls and customs laws; dram shop compliance and litigation; contract compliance and administration issues, inability to retain current clients and renew existing client contracts; determination by customers to reduce their outsourcing and use of preferred vendors; seasonality; and other risks that are set forth in the �Risk Factors,� �Legal Proceedings� and �Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition� sections of and elsewhere in ARAMARK�s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained by contacting ARAMARK's investor relations department via its website www.aramark.com. ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in providing professional services, is teaching children about healthy eating habits and nutrition during National School Lunch Week, October 9-13, 2006. The theme this year is "Vote for School Lunch," where students were able to vote on their favorite lunch entrees through the School Nutrition Association. "National School Lunch Week is an annual opportunity for ARAMARK and its district partners to celebrate our commitment to healthy lifestyles," said Dennis Maple, President, ARAMARK Education. "We are dedicated to helping school districts increase nutrition awareness and encouraging students to make healthy choices about the food they eat." ARAMARK has supported its district partners in the development of local school wellness policies by providing nutrition awareness programs, communication templates and a toolkit with guidelines to address the foodservice requirements of the local school wellness policy. In honor of this year's National School Lunch Week, ARAMARK has developed nutrition-related educational tools, posters, banners, letters to parents, advertisements in school papers, public address announcements and graphics to communicate the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. ARAMARK-managed school districts encourage students to eat lunch at school, where they can enjoy innovative healthy menu items. A few examples include: Appleton Area School District (Appleton, WI): Flax-seed bread; Flax-seed power drink; Chicken Salad wrap featuring yogurt instead of mayonnaise Cherry Hill Public Schools (Cherry Hill, NJ): Salad alternatives; Rice or bean sides instead of french fries or chips; Fat-free, fresh sandwich wraps Duval County Schools (Duval County, FL): Substituting Jell-O pudding and applesauce for oil in all cakes to lower fat content; All lean beef products; Reduced-fat cheeses; Turkey hot dogs and turkey-based lunch meats; No candy; Salads offered every day; Reduced chip bags to 1 oz. bags and increased the portions for baked snacks Everett Public School District (Everett, MA): Leverage commodity fruit to make homemade sorbets; flatbread salads; over 50 healthy selections offered daily Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock, TX): Offers whole-wheat roles and bread; Yogurt offered daily; Educational program where elementary students learn to prepare healthy snacks, like fruit kabobs and yogurt parfaits, in the classroom environment Established by former President John F. Kennedy in 1963, National School Lunch Week helps raise awareness of and build support for the role played by school food service and nutrition programs in the lives of American children. Much has changed in school food service since that proclamation in the 1960s. ARAMARK is doing its part to shatter some old misconceptions of the school cafeteria experience. At more than 275 schools, students are enjoying new menu items such as Smart Pizza, Chicken Grande and So-Sesame Chicken in ARAMARK's 12 Spot and U.B.U. Lounge, which feature new colors infused throughout the lunchroom, sophisticated lighting, new food packaging, and student lounge areas, complete with furniture, music and graphics. These research-based programs were designed by ARAMARK to encourage middle and high school students to enjoy a nutritious dining experience at school by developing creative recipes for items students want that also meet strict nutritional standards. ARAMARK also recently introduced SnackFactor, a healthy snack program for middle and high school students. With SnackFactor, ARAMARK offers students more than 150 healthy snack options, including mainstream and organic versions of low fat granola bars, cereal bars, baked chips and snacks, animal and graham crackers, yogurt, water, 100% juice and smoothie beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables. Through ARAMARK's various service delivery systems, healthy snacks can be offered on the traditional food service line, before and after-school, in the classroom, during state test periods, in grab-and-go kiosks and vending machines. ARAMARK's focus on nutrition awareness helps students make informed, well-balanced meal choices whether eating in or outside of school. ARAMARK-managed school districts around the country are participating in the following nutrition awareness programs that support nutrition education, physical activity and other school-based activities: Healthy Kids Challenge (HKC): ARAMARK's partnership with this non-profit, school-based community initiative provides activity kits to school districts, creating links between kids, schools and parents to instill an appreciation for healthy eating and physical activity to last a lifetime. HealthSmart(TM) APPLES: A partnership with Horizon which provides a comprehensive nutrition and activity curriculum for K-12 students, that districts' teaching staff and onsite food service staff can leverage for customized nutrition awareness programs. This award-winning program incorporates MyPyramid guidelines and frames content to include wellness standards from all 50 states. FUEL: The FUEL campaign is aimed at making school lunch "cool" and relevant to secondary level students. It also provides an additional vehicle to carry ARAMARK's nutrition awareness messaging throughout the campus. FUEL is supported by three key themes: Big Energy, which reinforces a healthy school lunch as an important way for students to get the fuel they need to participate in their favorite activities; Chat Room, which positions the cafeteria as a great place to socialize with friends, and No Go which reminds students about the negative effects of skipping lunch. The materials include healthy living messaging, healthy meal deals and promotions, a website (www.fuel4me.com) that features interactive games, Treat Yourself Right (TYR) tips and links to nutrition resource sites. Spike: Spike is ARAMARK's elementary level nutrition mascot who has a regular presence in our districts through an educational monthly premium program, live shows and videos with lesson plans and activity sheets that can be used by the teaching staff and onsite food service staff. Treat Yourself Right (TYR): This secondary level program focuses on reinforcing healthy lifestyle messages and motivating students to choose healthier menu items. TYR materials include menu identifiers, counter-top signage, flyers, posters and weekly TYR tips. About ARAMARK Education ARAMARK Education provides a complete range of food, facility, uniform and other support services to more than 650 K-12 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a family of dining and facility services including: on-site and off-site breakfast and lunch meal programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, retail design and operations, maintenance, custodial, grounds, energy management, construction management, and building commissioning. For more information on ARAMARK's K-12 food service programs, please visit www.aramarkschools.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 2006 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 industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 20 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, including prior forward-looking statements, to reflect the events or circumstances arising after the date as of which they were made. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect our current views as to future events and financial performance with respect to our operations. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "aim," "anticipate," "are confident," "estimate," "expect," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "look to" and other words and terms of similar meaning in conjunction with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include: unfavorable economic conditions; ramifications of any future terrorist attacks or increased security alert levels; increased operating costs, including labor-related and energy costs; shortages of qualified personnel or increases in labor costs; costs and possible effects of further unionization of our workforce; currency risks and other risks associated with international markets; risks associated with acquisitions, including acquisition integration issues and costs; our ability to integrate and derive the expected benefits from our recent acquisitions; competition; decline in attendance at client facilities; unpredictability of sales and expenses due to contract terms and terminations; the impact of natural disasters on our sales and operating results; the risk that clients may become insolvent; the contract intensive nature of our business, which may lead to client disputes; high leverage; claims relating to the provision of food services; costs of compliance with governmental regulations and government investigations; liability associated with noncompliance with governmental regulations, including regulations pertaining to food services, the environment, the Federal school lunch program, Federal and state employment and wage and hour laws and import and export controls and customs laws; dram shop compliance and litigation; contract compliance and administration issues, inability to retain current clients and renew existing client contracts; determination by customers to reduce their outsourcing and use of preferred vendors; seasonality; and other risks that are set forth in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" sections of and elsewhere in ARAMARK's SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained by contacting ARAMARK's investor relations department via its website www.aramark.com.