Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2010	Jul. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Sales	$ 3,325,257	$ 3,120,944	$ 9,911,386	$ 9,413,662
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	3,037,098	2,854,712	8,989,376	8,544,990
Depreciation and amortization	130,188	126,738	386,894	382,159
Selling and general corporate expenses	48,686	44,162	139,146	147,875
Total Costs and Expenses	3,215,972	3,025,612	9,515,416	9,075,024
Operating income	109,285	95,332	395,970	338,638
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	113,262	108,811	315,173	335,766
Income (Loss) before income taxes	(3,977)	(13,479)	80,797	2,872
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	(3,830)	(7,159)	22,153	(6,713)
Net income (loss)	(147)	(6,320)	58,644	9,585
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	365		365
Net income (loss) attributable to ARAMARK shareholder	$ (512)	$ (6,320)	$ 58,279	$ 9,585