Exhibit 99.1

G&K Services Announces Tentative Settlement of Wage and Hour Dispute,
and Date for Fourth Quarter and Total Year Results

    MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2004--G&K Services, Inc.
(Nasdaq:GKSRA), today announced success in reaching a tentative
resolution of a California wage and hour class action dispute through
a mediation process. The case, brought on behalf of G&K's
California-based route sales representatives, largely involved past
pay practices. The case is tentatively settled, without findings of
liability, for approximately $1.25 million. The settlement is subject
to court approval.
    "We are pleased to have reached an amicable tentative settlement
in this case," said Richard Marcantonio, president and chief executive
officer. "This case was brought under statutes specific to the State
of California, and has affected the California operations of many
other companies in addition to G&K. We expect now to have put this
matter behind us."
    Due to the uncertainties in this case prior to the mediation
process, any potential outcome of this case had not been previously
reflected in the company's guidance for the fourth quarter and full
fiscal year. Having now reached greater certainty, the tentative
settlement will result in a one-time charge of approximately $0.04 per
share for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004.
    The company will announce fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and total
year results on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 and will host a conference
call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The call will be web cast and can be
accessed through G&K Services' web site at www.gkservices.com (on the
Investor Relations page, click on the web cast icon and follow the
instructions). A replay of the call will be available through
September 14, 2004.

    Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act")
provides companies with a "safe harbor" when making forward-looking
statements as a way of encouraging them to furnish their shareholders
with information regarding expected trends in their operating results,
anticipated business developments and other prospective information.
Statements made in this press release concerning our intentions,
expectations or predictions about future results or events are
"forward- looking statements" within the meaning of the Act. These
statements reflect our current expectations or beliefs, and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or
events to vary from stated expectations, which could be material and
adverse. Given that circumstances may change, and new risks to the
business may emerge from time to time, having the potential to
negatively impact our business in ways we could not anticipate at the
time of making a forward-looking statement, you are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these statements, and we undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
    Some of the factors that could cause actual results or events to
vary from stated expectations include, but are not limited to, the
following: unforeseen operating risks; the effects of overall economic
conditions and employment; fluctuations in costs of insurance and
energy; acquisition integration costs; the performance of acquired
businesses; preservation of positive labor relationships; competition,
including pricing, within the corporate identity apparel and facility
services industry; and the availability of capital to finance planned
growth. Additional information concerning potential factors that could
affect future financial results is included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003.

    About G&K Services, Inc.

    Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, G&K Services, Inc. is a
market leader in corporate identity apparel programs and facility
services in the United States, and is the largest such provider in
Canada. G&K operates over 130 processing facilities and branch
offices, serving more than 160,000 customers.

    CONTACT: G&K Services, Inc., Minneapolis
             Jeffrey L. Wright, 952-912-5500
             or
             Glenn L. Stolt, 952-912-5500