ARAMARK Refreshment Services Acquires Office Coffee Business of Les Connaisseurs

Business Wire, Oct 12, 2006

Agreement Further Expands ARAMARK's Presence in Canada

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

Les Connaisseurs, based in Gatineau, Quebec, is a leading provider of office refreshments primarily to businesses in eastern Ontario and southwestern Quebec. Its services include the delivery of brand-name coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soups, and other snacks and beverages. The acquisition brings approximately 1,200 client locations to the ARAMARK client base.

"We are excited about this opportunity to serve customers in office break rooms and refreshment areas in and around Ottawa," said Rod Armstrong, vice president of business development, ARAMARK Refreshment Services. "We look forward to bringing our extensive portfolio of products and services, including several brand-name coffees and teas, to more business clients in Canada."

About ARAMARK Refreshment Services

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 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