Basis Of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Oct. 01, 2010
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Interest paid	$ 368.9	$ 386.4	$ 409.3
Income taxes paid	82.5	64.9	34.8
Capital lease transaction	17.0	16.2	3.2
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	27.0	25.9	9.6
ARAMARK Corporation
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Non-cash Change in Distribution to Parent	30.1
ARAMARK Corporation \| Common Stock
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 6.7	$ 4.8	$ 5.2

The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income.

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