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ARAMARK Refreshment Services Acquires Office Coffee Business of Coffee One Service; Agreement Further Expands ARAMARK's Presence in South Florida Region

Business Wire, August 28, 2006

PHILADELPHIA -- ARAMARK Refreshment Services, a leader in workplace snacks and beverages, announced that it has acquired the office coffee business of Coffee One Service Inc.

Coffee One, based in Hialeah, Fla., is a leading provider of office refreshments to businesses in the South Florida region. Its services include the delivery of brand-name coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soups, and other snacks and beverages. The acquisition, which was completed on August 25, 2006, brings approximately 300 client locations to the ARAMARK client base.

"We are excited about this new opportunity to enhance the break room experience for many customers throughout South Florida," said Rod Armstrong, vice president of business development, ARAMARK Refreshment Services. "ARAMARK is dedicated to continuing the high-quality service that Coffee One's customers demand in their office coffee program."

About ARAMARK Refreshment Services Inc.

ARAMARK provides workplace refreshments to thousands of locations throughout North America, offering clients a single source for office coffee service, water filtration, brand-name beverages, and food and break-room essentials. Through its Complete Breaktime Experience(TM), ARAMARK offers a holistic approach to providing outstanding client service.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK) 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

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