ARAMARK Refreshment Services Acquires Seattle Office Coffee Business of Caffe Pazzesco

Business Wire, May 21, 2007

PHILADELPHIA -- ARAMARK Refreshment Services, a leader in workplace snacks and beverages, announced that it has acquired the Seattle office coffee service business of Caffe Pazzesco. Caffe Pazzesco will continue to operate its office coffee business in Spokane, Wash.

"This investment further demonstrates ARAMARK's dedication to serving businesses and employees in and around Seattle," said Rod Armstrong, vice president of acquisitions and strategic initiatives for ARAMARK Business and Industry Group. "We look forward to satisfying even more employees throughout the region with our hallmark service and robust portfolio."

Caffe Pazzesco delivers coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and other snacks and beverages to businesses and industry locations throughout Seattle. All clients will now be served by ARAMARK Refreshment Services, and will have access to a broad range of additional offerings, including:

* Hot coffees, teas and other beverages from premier brands that hail from Seattle, including Starbucks, Seattle's Best and Tully's, as well as other nationally renowned brands such as Green Mountain, Dunkin Donuts and Flavia.

* Cold beverages, including bottled water, juices and soft drinks.

* Snacks such as instant soups, hot cereals and popcorn.

* Advanced water filtration, such as ARAMARK's exclusive AquaMark water systems.

* Essential items such as paper goods, creamers, sweeteners, and cafe cleaning products.

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[R], ARAMARK offers a holistic approach to providing outstanding client service.