ARAMARK Ranks First in Its Industry on FORTUNE's List of America's Most Admired...

PHILADELPHIA -- ARAMARK Corporation (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in providing professional services, is ranked number one in its industry on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for 2006. The list and related stories appear in the March 6 issue, on newsstands

"I am very proud of all of our employees for making our company one of the most respected in the business," said Joseph Neubauer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ARAMARK. "We are honored by this recognition of our excellence in our ability to provide world-class experiences for our clients and customers, and of the role we play in helping clients realize their core mission through the services we provide. We feel our leadership on this list is a testament to our ability to create long-term value for our stakeholders, delivering sustainable, profitable growth in a global company built on pride, integrity and respect."

FORTUNE's study of America's Most Admired Companies is conducted annually by The Hay Group, a leading organizational and human resources consulting firm. The study surveys executives and directors from FORTUNE 1,000 companies, along with industry analysts, to identify companies with the strongest reputations. Companies are evaluated by their peers in eight key criteria:

--Their ability to attract and retain talent.

--The quality of their management team.

--Their social responsibility to the community and the environment.

--Their innovation.

--The quality of the products or services offered to clients.

--Their use of corporate assets.

--Financial soundness.

--Long-term investment value.

ARAMARK topped the magazine's list in the Diversified Outsourcing category, which studies businesses that offer a range of value-added professional services. The company has placed among the top three companies in this category each year since 1998.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2006 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2005 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com