Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

Changes in total goodwill during the six months ended March 29, 2013 follow (in thousands):

Segment	September 28, 2012		Acquisitions and Divestitures		Impairment			Translation and Other			March 29, 2013
Food and Support Services—North America	$	3,701,137	$	7,382	$	—		$	(113,460	)	$	3,595,059
Food and Support Services—International	454,552		—		(11,698		)	(10,901		)	431,953
Uniform and Career Apparel	573,785		—		—			—			573,785
	$	4,729,474	$	7,382	$	(11,698	)	$	(124,361	)	$	4,600,797

Schedule of other intangible assets

Other intangible assets consist of (in thousands):

	March 29, 2013							September 28, 2012
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Customer relationship assets	$	1,887,258	$	(1,143,837	)	$	743,421	$	1,897,933	$	(1,064,492	)	$	833,441
Trade names	757,186		(1,533		)	755,653		763,127		(1,419		)	761,708
	$	2,644,444	$	(1,145,370	)	$	1,499,074	$	2,661,060	$	(1,065,911	)	$	1,595,149