Aramark (ARMK) 10-Q 11 Feb 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	2-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	Aramark
Entity Central Index Key	1584509
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Current Fiscal Year End Date	8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		236,995,253

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$120,814	$111,690
Receivables (less allowances: 2015 - $43,537; 2014 - $37,381)	1,549,801	1,582,431
Inventories	541,431	553,815
Prepayments and other current assets	197,780	217,040
Total current assets	2,409,826	2,464,976
Property and Equipment, net	957,923	997,331
Goodwill	4,574,437	4,589,680
Other Intangible Assets	1,214,044	1,252,741
Other Assets	1,143,519	1,150,965
Assets	10,299,749	10,455,693
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	93,443	89,805
Accounts payable	725,670	986,240
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,010,621	1,302,828
Total current liabilities	1,829,734	2,378,873
Long-Term Borrowings	5,714,444	5,355,789
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	990,749	993,118
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	9,841	9,877
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value $.01 (authorized: 600,000,000 shares; issued: 2015—259,689,961 shares and 2014—256,086,839 shares; and outstanding: 2015—235,864,025 shares and 2014—233,910,487 shares)	2,597	2,561
Capital surplus	2,628,444	2,575,011
Accumulated deficit	-317,417	-382,463
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-139,287	-106,298
Treasury stock (shares held in treasury: 2015—23,853,662 shares and 2014—22,176,352 shares)	-419,356	-370,775
Total stockholders' equity	1,754,981	1,718,036
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$10,299,749	$10,455,693

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$43,537	$37,381
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	259,717,687	256,086,839
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	235,864,025	233,910,487
Treasury Stock, Shares (in shares)	23,853,662	22,176,352

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$3,702,353	$3,763,081
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	3,287,281	3,354,819
Depreciation and amortization	125,283	136,824
Selling and general corporate expenses	87,886	114,216
Total Costs and Expenses	3,500,450	3,605,859
Operating income	201,903	157,222
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	71,923	83,353
Income Before Income Taxes	129,980	73,869
Provision for Income Taxes	44,360	28,953
Net income	85,620	44,916
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	123	154
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$85,497	$44,762
Earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.36	$0.22
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.35	$0.21
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	234,621	206,462
Diluted (in shares)	244,724	215,294

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$85,620	$44,916
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension plan adjustments	0	-155
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-24,211	1,370
Fair value of cash flow hedges	-8,778	4,336
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-32,989	5,551
Comprehensive income	52,631	50,467
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	123	154
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$52,508	$50,313

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$85,620,000	$44,916,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	125,283,000	136,824,000
Income taxes deferred	-11,955,000	-21,162,000
Share-based compensation expense	15,792,000	45,398,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	-455,004,000	-493,545,000
Other operating activities	-3,566,000	6,311,000
Net cash used in operating activities	-243,830,000	-281,258,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	-127,732,000	-85,722,000
Disposals of property and equipment	1,813,000	8,791,000
Proceeds from divestitures	0	24,000,000
Acquisition of certain businesses, net of cash acquired	-944,000	-8,176,000
Other investing activities	2,225,000	2,278,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-124,638,000	-58,829,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	370,710,000	197,969,000
Payments of long-term borrowings	-14,595,000	-377,534,000
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	25,000,000	0
Payments of dividends	-20,225,000	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net	0	524,081,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	3,784,000	1,837,000
Other financing activities	12,918,000	-1,666,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	377,592,000	344,687,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,124,000	4,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	111,690,000	110,998,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	120,814,000	115,598,000
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid	52,600,000	66,600,000
Income taxes paid	$13,800,000	$16,500,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Surplus [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance Beginning at Sep. 27, 2013	$903,707	$2,194	$1,693,663	($479,233)	($59,225)	($253,692)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	44,762			44,762
Other comprehensive (loss)	5,551				5,551
Capital contributions from issuance of common stock	2,398	4	2,394
Capital contributions from initial public offering	524,081	280	523,801
Compensation expense related to stock incentive plans	45,398		45,398
Tax benefits related to stock incentive plans	473		473
Change due to termination of provision in Stockholders' Agreement	158,708		158,708
Repurchases of common stock	-1,747					-1,747
Balance Ending at Dec. 27, 2013	1,683,331	2,478	2,424,437	-434,471	-53,674	-255,439
Balance Beginning at Oct. 03, 2014	1,718,036	2,561	2,575,011	-382,463	-106,298	-370,775
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	85,497			85,497
Other comprehensive (loss)	-32,989				-32,989
Capital contributions from issuance of common stock	23,227	36	23,191
Compensation expense related to stock incentive plans	15,792		15,792
Tax benefits related to stock incentive plans	14,450		14,450
Repurchases of common stock	-48,581					-48,581
Payments of dividends	-20,451			-20,451
Balance Ending at Jan. 02, 2015	$1,754,981	$2,597	$2,628,444	($317,417)	($139,287)	($419,356)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
	On January 26, 2007, Aramark (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation controlled by investment funds associated with GS Capital Partners, CCMP Capital Advisors, J.P. Morgan Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Warburg Pincus LLC (collectively the "Sponsors"), Joseph Neubauer, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark, and certain other members of Aramark's management, acquired all of the outstanding shares of Aramark in a going-private transaction (the "2007 Transaction").
	On December 12, 2013, Aramark's common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ARMK" after its initial public offering ("IPO") of 28,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $20.00 per share.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, and the notes to those statements, included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2014. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2014 was derived from audited financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In the opinion of the Company, the statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal, recurring nature, required for a fair presentation for the periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year, due to the seasonality of some of the Company’s business activities and the possibility of changes in general economic conditions.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries in which a controlling financial interest is maintained. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The Company has an ownership interest in a subsidiary with a redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Company classifies redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders' equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended January 2, 2015, net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $0.1 million and distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest were $0.2 million. For the three months ended December 27, 2013, net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $0.2 million and distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest were $0.3 million.
	New Accounting Standard Updates
	In June 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update ("ASU") on stock compensation which requires that a performance target affecting vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement relative to its stock incentive awards.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU on revenue from contracts with customers which outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement.
	In January 2014, the FASB issued an ASU which states that companies should not account for certain service concession arrangements with public-sector entities as leases and should not recognize the related infrastructure as property, plant and equipment. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued an ASU which requires unrecognized tax benefits to be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward in certain situations. The guidance will likely change the balance sheet presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits. The Company adopted the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 which did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes all changes to stockholders' equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by and distributions to stockholders. Components of comprehensive income include net income (loss), changes in foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax), pension plan adjustments (net of tax), changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges (net of tax) and changes to the share of any equity investees' comprehensive income (net of tax).
	The summary of the components of comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015						December 27, 2013
		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect	After-Tax Amount			Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		After-Tax Amount
	Net income				$	85,620						$	44,916
	Pension plan adjustments	—		—	—			(239	)	84		(155		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(29,040	)	4,829	(24,211		)	(1,227	)	2,597		1,370
	Cash flow hedges adjustments	(22,310	)	13,532	(8,778		)	7,333		(2,997	)	4,336
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(51,350	)	18,361	(32,989		)	5,867		(316	)	5,551
	Comprehensive income				52,631							50,467
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest				123							154
	Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders				$	52,508						$	50,313
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following (in thousands):
		January 2, 2015			October 3, 2014
	Pension plan adjustments	$	(44,119	)	$	(44,119	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(52,205		)	(27,994		)
	Cash flow hedges	(34,968		)	(26,190		)
	Share of equity investee's accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,995		)	(7,995		)
		$	(139,287	)	$	(106,298	)
	Other Assets
	Other assets consist primarily of investments in 50% or less owned entities, client contract investments, deferred financing costs, computer software costs and long-term receivables. Client contract investments generally represent a cash payment provided by the Company to help finance improvement or renovation at the facility from which the Company operates. These amounts are amortized over the contract period. If a contract is terminated prior to its maturity date, the Company is generally reimbursed for the unamortized client contract investment amount. Client contract investments, net of accumulated amortization, were $723.8 million and $670.6 million as of January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.
	The Company’s principal equity method investment is its 50% ownership interest in AIM Services Co., Ltd., a Japanese food and support services company (approximately $161.0 million and $180.3 million at January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively, which is included in “Other Assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets). Summarized financial information for AIM Services Co., Ltd. follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	Sales	$	361,820		$	399,101
	Gross profit	40,338			46,021
	Net income	6,584			7,743
	The period to period comparisons of the summarized financial information for AIM Services Co., Ltd., presented in U.S. dollars above, are significantly impacted by currency translation. The Company’s equity in undistributed earnings of AIM Services Co., Ltd., net of amortization related to purchase accounting for the 2007 Transaction, was $2.9 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013, respectively, and is recorded as a reduction of "Cost of services provided" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Divestitures

Divestitures	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Divestitures	DIVESTITURES:
	Fiscal 2014
	McKinley Chalet Hotel Divestiture
	On October 7, 2013, the Company completed the sale of its McKinley Chalet Hotel (the "Chalet") located adjacent to Denali National Park for approximately $24.0 million in cash. The transaction resulted in a pretax loss of approximately $6.7 million (net of tax loss of approximately $9.1 million), which is included in "Cost of services provided" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended December 27, 2013. The pretax loss included a write-off of an allocation of goodwill of approximately $12.8 million. The fiscal 2014 results of operations and cash flows associated with the Chalet divestiture were not material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Cash Flows.

Severance

Severance	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance	SEVERANCE:
	The Company previously initiated a series of actions and developed plans to drive efficiencies through the consolidation and centralization of select functions.  As of January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, the Company had an accrual of approximately $31.5 million and $40.7 million, respectively, related to the unpaid obligations for these costs, the majority of which are expected to be paid during fiscal 2015.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
	Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration paid for an acquired entity over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill is not amortized and is subject to an impairment test that the Company conducts annually or more frequently if a change in circumstances or the occurrence of events indicates that potential impairment exists, using discounted cash flows.
	Changes in total goodwill during the three months ended January 2, 2015 follow (in thousands):
	Segment	October 3, 2014		Translation			2-Jan-15
	FSS North America	$	3,583,656	$	(113	)	$	3,583,543
	FSS International	431,245		(15,130		)	416,115
	Uniform	574,779		—			574,779
		$	4,589,680	$	(15,243	)	$	4,574,437
	Other intangible assets consist of (in thousands):
		January 2, 2015							October 3, 2014
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Customer relationship assets	$	1,875,857	$	(1,412,674	)	$	463,183	$	1,885,222	$	(1,386,248	)	$	498,974
	Trade names	752,494		(1,633		)	750,861		755,400		(1,633		)	753,767
		$	2,628,351	$	(1,414,307	)	$	1,214,044	$	2,640,622	$	(1,387,881	)	$	1,252,741
	Acquisition-related intangible assets consist of customer relationship assets, the Aramark trade name and other trade names. Customer relationship assets are being amortized principally on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, 3 to 24 years, with a weighted average life of approximately 12 years. The Aramark trade name is an indefinite lived intangible asset and is not amortizable but is evaluated for impairment at least annually.
	Amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013 was approximately $35.0 million and $47.6 million, respectively.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:
	The Company enters into contractual derivative arrangements to manage changes in market conditions related to interest on debt obligations, foreign currency exposures and exposure to fluctuating gasoline and diesel fuel prices. Derivative instruments utilized during the period include interest rate swap agreements, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, and gasoline and diesel fuel agreements. All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value at the end of each quarter. The counterparties to the Company’s contractual derivative agreements are all major international financial institutions. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties. The Company continually monitors its positions and the credit ratings of its counterparties, and does not anticipate nonperformance by the counterparties. For designated hedging relationships, the Company formally documents the hedging relationship and its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, the hedging instrument, the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be assessed prospectively and retrospectively, and a description of the method of measuring ineffectiveness. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting cash flows of hedged items.
	Cash Flow Hedges
	The Company has $2.9 billion notional amount of outstanding interest rate swap agreements, fixing the rate on a like amount of variable rate borrowings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as and meets all the required criteria for a cash flow hedge are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings as the underlying hedged item affects earnings. As of January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, approximately ($28.2) million and ($19.7) million of unrealized net of tax losses related to the interest rate swaps were included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” respectively. The hedge ineffectiveness for these cash flow hedging instruments during the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013 was not material.
	The Company has $74.7 million of outstanding amortizing cross currency swaps to mitigate the risk of variability in principal and interest payments on the Canadian subsidiary's variable rate debt denominated in U.S. dollars. As of January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, unrealized net of tax losses of approximately ($6.8) million and ($6.5) million related to the cross currency swap were included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” respectively. There was no hedge ineffectiveness for this cash flow hedging instrument during the first quarter of both fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014.
	The following table summarizes the net of tax effect of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on Comprehensive Income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015				December 27, 2013
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(7,246	)		$	5,783
	Cross currency swap agreements	3,742				(1,447		)
		$	(3,504	)		$	4,336
	Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
	The Company entered into a series of pay fixed/receive floating gasoline and diesel fuel agreements based on the Department of Energy weekly retail on-highway index in order to limit its exposure to price fluctuations for gasoline and diesel fuel. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company entered into contracts for approximately 1.4 million gallons. As of January 2, 2015, the Company has contracts for approximately 5.9 million gallons outstanding for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2016. The Company does not record its gasoline and diesel fuel agreements as hedges for accounting purposes. The impact on earnings related to the change in fair value of these contracts for the three months ended January 2, 2015 was a loss of approximately $3.6 million.
	As of January 2, 2015, the Company had foreign currency forward exchange contracts outstanding with notional amounts of €10.4 million, £2.7 million and CAD47.8 million to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on short-term intercompany loans to certain international subsidiaries. Gains and losses on these foreign currency exchange contracts are recognized in income as the contracts were not designated as hedging instruments, substantially offsetting currency transaction gains and losses on the short-term intercompany loans.
	The following table summarizes the location and fair value, using Level 2 inputs, of the Company’s derivatives designated and not designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):
			Balance Sheet Location		2-Jan-15				October 3, 2014
	ASSETS
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forward exchange contracts		Prepayments		$	297			$	379
					$	297			$	379
	LIABILITIES
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swap agreements		Other Noncurrent Liabilities		$	38,992			$	27,015
	Cross currency swap agreements		Other Noncurrent Liabilities		3,757				7,467
					42,749				34,482
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements		Accounts Payable		5,378				1,783
					$	48,127			$	36,265
	The following table summarizes the location of (gain) loss reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” into earnings for derivatives designated as hedging instruments and the location of (gain) loss for our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):
					Three Months Ended
			Account		January 2, 2015				December 27, 2013
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swap agreements		Interest Expense		$	7,658			$	9,194
	Cross currency swap agreements		Interest Expense		(3,423		)		(2,615		)
					$	4,235			$	6,579
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Cross currency swap agreements		Interest Expense		$	—			$	(1,646	)
	Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements		Cost of services provided		4,313				(356		)
	Foreign currency forward exchange contracts		Interest Expense		(1,581		)		3,137
					2,732				1,135
					$	6,967			$	7,714
	At January 2, 2015, the net of tax loss expected to be reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” into earnings over the next twelve months based on current market rates is approximately $19.0 million.

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock	CAPITAL STOCK:
	On December 17, 2013, the Company completed an IPO of 28.0 million shares of its common stock at a price of $20.00 per share raising approximately $524.1 million, net of costs directly related to the IPO. GS Capital Partners and J.P. Morgan Partners each received approximately $6.5 million of underwriters' discounts relating to the shares sold by the Company which were included in the costs directly related to the IPO. The Company used the net proceeds to repay borrowings on the senior secured revolving credit facility of approximately $154.1 million and principal on the senior secured term loan facility of $370.0 million. In addition, the Company paid cash bonuses and certain other expenses of approximately $5.0 million related to the IPO which were included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended December 27, 2013.
	During the fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2015, the Company paid dividends of approximately $20.2 million to its stockholders. On February 3, 2015, the Company's Board declared a $0.08625 dividend per share of common stock, payable on March 9, 2015, to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 17, 2015.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:
	Share-based compensation expense charged to expense for three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013 was approximately $15.8 million, before taxes of approximately $6.2 million and approximately $45.4 million, before taxes of approximately $17.7 million, respectively. The compensation expense recognized is classified as "Selling and general corporate expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. No compensation expense was capitalized.
	Stock Options
	Time-Based Options
	The Company granted 2.7 million time-based options with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $8.29 during the three months ended January 2, 2015. The compensation cost charged to expense during the three months ended January 2, 2015 for time-based options was approximately $3.9 million. The compensation cost charged to expense during the three months ended December 27, 2013 for time-based options was approximately $3.2 million.
	Performance-Based Options
	On November 11, 2013, the Compensation Committee approved an amendment to all outstanding 2007 Management Stock Incentive Plan ("MSIP") Option Agreements (the “Performance Option Amendment”) modifying the vesting provisions relating to outstanding performance-based options granted under the 2007 MSIP. The Performance Option Amendment provided that in the event of an initial public offering of Aramark, subject to continued employment on such date, 50% of any then-unvested performance-based options that did not meet applicable performance thresholds in prior years (the “Missed Year Options”) would become vested if the initial public offering price for the common stock of Aramark equaled or exceeded $20.00 per share. In addition, during the 18 month period following the initial public offering, if the closing trading price for common stock of Aramark equaled or exceeded $25.00 per share over any consecutive twenty day trading period, 100% of the Missed Year Options would become vested. There were a total of approximately 5.0 million Missed Year Options which fully vested by the second quarter of fiscal 2014 as all performance targets were met.
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, approximately $2.5 million was charged to expense for performance-based options. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, approximately $39.1 million was charged to expense for performance-based options, which included approximately $36.9 million related to the Missed Year Options that were modified.
	Installment Stock Purchase Opportunities ("ISPO")
	The Company recorded approximately $0.4 million and $0.7 million of compensation expense related to ISPOs and the exchanged restricted stock and non-qualified stock options during the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013
	, respectively.
	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")
	The company granted 0.4 million RSUs during the three months ended January 2, 2015 at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $28.66. The compensation cost charged to expense during the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013 for RSUs was approximately $4.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
	Performance Stock Units ("PSUs")
	The Company granted 0.8 million PSUs during the three months ended January 2, 2015 at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $28.66 with performance conditions based upon the achievement of a level of adjusted earnings per share. The compensation cost charged to expense during the three months ended January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013 for PSUs was approximately $4.4 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE:
	Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of stock awards.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's stockholders (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015		December 27, 2013
	Earnings:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$85,497		$44,762
	Shares:
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	234,621		206,462
	Effect of dilutive securities	10,103		8,832
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	244,724		215,294
	Basic Earnings Per Share:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$0.36		$0.22
	Diluted Earnings Per Share:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$0.35		$0.21
	Share-based awards to purchase 1.5 million and 7.3 million shares were outstanding at January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as their effect would have been antidilutive. In addition, performance-based options and performance stock units related to 1.5 million shares and 5.6 million shares were outstanding at January 2, 2015 and December 27, 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as the performance targets were not yet met.

Accounts_Receivable_Securitiza

Accounts Receivable Securitization	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable Securitization	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION:
	The Company has an agreement (the "Receivables Facility") with two financial institutions whereby it sells on a continuous basis an undivided interest in all eligible trade accounts receivable, as defined in the Receivables Facility. The maximum amount available under the Receivables Facility is $350.0 million, which expires May 2017. In addition, the Receivables Facility includes a seasonal tranche which increases the capacity of the Receivables Facility by $25.0 million from November to March. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company utilized the seasonal tranche of the Receivables Facility. At January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, the amount of outstanding borrowings under the Receivables Facility was $375.0 million and $350.0 million, respectively, and is included in “Long-Term Borrowings."

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Certain of the Company’s lease arrangements, primarily vehicle leases, with terms of one to eight years, contain provisions related to residual value guarantees. The maximum potential liability to the Company under such arrangements was approximately $121.1 million at January 2, 2015 if the terminal fair value of vehicles coming off lease was zero. Consistent with past experience, management does not expect any significant payments will be required pursuant to these arrangements. No amounts have been accrued for guarantee arrangements at January 2, 2015.
	From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are a party to various legal actions, proceedings and investigations involving claims incidental to the conduct of their business, including actions by clients, consumers, employees, government entities and third parties, including under federal, state, international, national, provincial and local employment laws, wage and hour laws, discrimination laws, immigration laws, human health and safety laws, import and export controls and customs laws, environmental laws, false claims or whistleblower statutes, minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise statutes, tax codes, antitrust and competition laws, consumer protection statutes, procurement regulations, intellectual property laws, food safety and sanitation laws, cost and accounting principles, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act, other anti-corruption laws, lobbying laws, motor carrier safety laws, data privacy laws and alcohol licensing and service laws, or alleging negligence and/or breaches of contractual and other obligations. Based on information currently available, advice of counsel, available insurance coverage, established reserves and other resources, the Company does not believe that any such actions are likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, in the event of unexpected further developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, or other similar matters, if unfavorable, may be materially adverse to the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	BUSINESS SEGMENTS:
	The Company reports its operating results in three reportable segments: FSS North America, FSS International and Uniform and Career Apparel ("Uniform"). Corporate includes general expenses not specifically allocated to an individual segment and share-based compensation expense (see Note 7). Financial information by segment follows (in millions):
		Sales
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	FSS North America	$	2,564.40		$	2,601.90
	FSS International	758.7			794.1
	Uniform	379.3			367.1
		$	3,702.40		$	3,763.10
		Operating Income
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	FSS North America	$	162.4		$	162.7
	FSS International	30.7			27.5
	Uniform	54.5			40.3
		247.6			230.5
	Corporate	(45.7		)	(73.3		)
	Operating Income	201.9			157.2
	Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	(71.9		)	(83.3		)
	Income Before Income Taxes	$	130		$	73.9

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity of the valuation inputs are defined as follows:
	•	Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
	•	Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument
	•	Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, borrowings and derivatives. Management believes that the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are representative of their respective fair values. In conjunction with the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. The fair value of the Company’s debt at January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 was $5,818.6 million and $5,441.5 million, respectively. The carrying value of the Company’s debt at January 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 was $5,807.9 million and $5,445.6 million, respectively. The fair values were computed using market quotes, if available, or based on discounted cash flows using market interest rates as of the end of the respective periods. The inputs utilized in estimating the fair value of the Company's debt has been classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy levels.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES:
	The following condensed consolidating financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X.
	These condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared from the Company’s financial information on the same basis of accounting as the condensed consolidated financial statements. Interest expense and certain other costs are partially allocated to all of the subsidiaries of the Company. Goodwill and other intangible assets have been allocated to the subsidiaries based on management’s estimates. The 5.75% Senior Notes are an obligation of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Aramark Services, Inc., and are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and substantially all of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries (excluding the Receivables Facility subsidiary) (“Guarantors”). Each of the Guarantors is wholly-owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company. All other subsidiaries of the Company, either direct or indirect, do not guarantee the Senior Notes (“Non-Guarantors”). The Guarantors also guarantee certain other debt.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	January 2, 2015
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	17.5		$	47.7		$	55.6		$	—		$	120.8
	Receivables	—			1.8			296.8			1,251.20			—			1,549.80
	Inventories, at lower of cost or market	—			15			447.7			78.7			—			541.4
	Prepayments and other current assets	—			43			61.1			93.7			—			197.8
	Total current assets	—			77.3			853.3			1,479.20			—			2,409.80
	Property and Equipment, net	—			25.9			766.3			165.7			—			957.9
	Goodwill	—			173.1			3,982.70			418.6			—			4,574.40
	Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	1,756.50			6,002.10			452.5			55.3			(8,266.4		)	—
	Other Intangible Assets	—			29.6			1,071.90			112.6			—			1,214.10
	Other Assets	—			73.8			834			237.7			(2.0		)	1,143.50
		$	1,756.50		$	6,381.80		$	7,960.70		$	2,469.10		$	(8,268.4	)	$	10,299.70
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	$	—		$	21.9		$	12.6		$	58.9		$	—		$	93.4
	Accounts payable	0.8			154.4			369			201.5			—			725.7
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	0.7			140.6			581.3			288			0.1			1,010.70
	Total current liabilities	1.5			316.9			962.9			548.4			0.1			1,829.80
	Long-term Borrowings	—			4,824.60			38.2			851.6			—			5,714.40
	Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	—			388.3			527.8			74.6			—			990.7
	Intercompany Payable	—			—			5,383.90			1,202.90			(6,586.8		)	—
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			9.8			—			—			9.8
	Total Stockholders' Equity	1,755.00			852			1,038.10			(208.4		)	(1,681.7		)	1,755.00
		$	1,756.50		$	6,381.80		$	7,960.70		$	2,469.10		$	(8,268.4	)	$	10,299.70
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	October 3, 2014
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	26.3		$	41.6		$	43.8		$	—		$	111.7
	Receivables	—			0.2			265.4			1,316.90			—			1,582.50
	Inventories, at lower of cost or market	—			15.4			458.7			79.7			—			553.8
	Prepayments and other current assets	—			73.5			67.4			76.1			—			217
	Total current assets	—			115.4			833.1			1,516.50			—			2,465.00
	Property and Equipment, net	—			24.9			796.5			175.9			—			997.3
	Goodwill	—			173.1			3,982.80			433.8			—			4,589.70
	Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	1,718.80			5,677.40			433			65.7			(7,894.9		)	—
	Other Intangible Assets	—			29.7			1,101.30			121.7			—			1,252.70
	Other Assets	—			70.1			821.4			261.5			(2.0		)	1,151.00
		$	1,718.80		$	6,090.60		$	7,968.10		$	2,575.10		$	(7,896.9	)	$	10,455.70
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	$	—		$	22		$	13		$	54.8		$	—		$	89.8
	Accounts payable	—			189.8			577.4			219			—			986.2
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	0.8			140.8			861.1			300.1			0.1			1,302.90
	Total current liabilities	0.8			352.6			1,451.50			573.9			0.1			2,378.90
	Long-term Borrowings	—			4,503.70			41.3			810.8			—			5,355.80
	Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	—			372.3			535.5			85.3			—			993.1
	Intercompany Payable	—			—			4,968.20			1,291.50			(6,259.7		)	—
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			9.9			—			—			9.9
	Total Stockholders' Equity	1,718.00			862			961.7			(186.4		)	(1,637.3		)	1,718.00
		$	1,718.80		$	6,090.60		$	7,968.10		$	2,575.10		$	(7,896.9	)	$	10,455.70
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended January 2, 2015
(in millions)
	Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
				(Issuer)						Guarantors
Sales	$	—		$	248.4		$	2,426.90		$	1,027.10		$	—		$	3,702.40
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	—			208.9			2,131.70			946.7			—			3,287.30
Depreciation and amortization	—			2.6			101.5			21.2			—			125.3
Selling and general corporate expenses	1.1			48.1			34.5			4.2			—			87.9
Interest and other financing costs, net	—			63.9			(0.5		)	8.5			—			71.9
Expense allocations	(1.1		)	(83.0		)	72.1			12			—			—
	—			240.5			2,339.30			992.6			—			3,572.40
Income before Income Taxes	—			7.9			87.6			34.5			—			130
Provision for Income Taxes	—			2.8			29.2			12.4			—			44.4
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	85.5			—			—			—			(85.5		)	—
Net income	85.5			5.1			58.4			22.1			(85.5		)	85.6
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.1			—			—			0.1
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	85.5			5.1			58.3			22.1			(85.5		)	85.5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(33.0		)	0.3			(2.0		)	(43.8		)	45.5			(33.0		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	52.5		$	5.4		$	56.3		$	(21.7	)	$	(40.0	)	$	52.5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended December 27, 2013
(in millions)
	Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
				(Issuer)						Guarantors
Sales	$	—		$	264		$	2,390.00		$	1,109.10		$	—		$	3,763.10
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	—			233.7			2,102.10			1,019.00			—			3,354.80
Depreciation and amortization	—			5			106.4			25.4			—			136.8
Selling and general corporate expenses	5.2			70.8			33.5			4.7			—			114.2
Interest and other financing costs	—			75.3			(0.1		)	8.1			—			83.3
Expense allocations	—			(123.1		)	114.8			8.3			—			—
	5.2			261.7			2,356.70			1,065.50			—			3,689.10
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(5.2		)	2.3			33.3			43.6			—			74
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	(1.8		)	0.7			15			15.1			—			29
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	48.2			—			—			—			(48.2		)	—
Net income	44.8			1.6			18.3			28.5			(48.2		)	45
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.2			—			—			0.2
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	44.8			1.6			18.1			28.5			(48.2		)	44.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5.5			11.7			1			(9.2		)	(3.5		)	5.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	50.3		$	13.3		$	19.1		$	19.3		$	(51.7	)	$	50.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended January 2, 2015
(in millions)
	Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
				(Issuer)						Guarantors
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	0.8		$	(2.0	)	$	(301.4	)	$	59.1		$	(0.3	)	$	(243.8	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	—			(11.2		)	(103.3		)	(13.2		)	—			(127.7		)
Disposals of property and equipment	—			0.2			0.9			0.7			—			1.8
Proceeds from divestiture	—			—			—			—			—			—
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			(0.9		)	—			—			(0.9		)
Other investing activities	—			0.2			2.2			(0.2		)	—			2.2
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(10.8		)	(101.1		)	(12.7		)	—			(124.6		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	—			329.6			—			41.1			—			370.7
Payments of long-term borrowings	—			(5.5		)	(3.6		)	(5.5		)	—			(14.6		)
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	—			—			—			25			—			25
Payments of dividends	—			(20.2		)	—			—			—			(20.2		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	—			3.8			—			—			—			3.8
Other financing activities	—			14.1			(1.3		)	—			—			12.8
Change in intercompany, net	(0.8		)	(317.8		)	413.5			(95.2		)	0.3			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(0.8		)	4			408.6			(34.6		)	0.3			377.5
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			(8.8		)	6.1			11.8			—			9.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	—			26.3			41.6			43.8			—			111.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	17.5		$	47.7		$	55.6		$	—		$	120.8
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended December 27, 2013
(in millions)
	Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
				(Issuer)						Guarantors
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	85.6		$	(273.1	)	$	(92.3	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(281.3	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	—			(6.0		)	(65.7		)	(14.0		)	—			(85.7		)
Disposals of property and equipment	—			6.4			1.8			0.6			—			8.8
Proceeds from divestitures	—			—			24			—			—			24
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			(4.6		)	(3.6		)	—			(8.2		)
Other investing activities	—			—			3.7			(1.4		)	—			2.3
Net cash used in investing activities	—			0.4			(40.8		)	(18.4		)	—			(58.8		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	—			151.3			—			46.6			—			197.9
Payments of long-term borrowings	—			(370.0		)	(3.4		)	(4.1		)	—			(377.5		)
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	—			—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from initial public offering, net	524.1			—			—			—			—			524.1
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	—			1.8			—			—			—			1.8
Other financing activities	—			(0.3		)	(1.1		)	(0.2		)	—			(1.6		)
Change in intercompany, net	(524.1		)	131.5			321.4			69.7			1.5			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(85.7		)	316.9			112			1.5			344.7
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			0.3			3			1.3			—			4.6
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	—			23			40.5			47.5			—			111
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	23.3		$	43.5		$	48.8		$	—		$	115.6

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	On January 26, 2007, Aramark (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation controlled by investment funds associated with GS Capital Partners, CCMP Capital Advisors, J.P. Morgan Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Warburg Pincus LLC (collectively the "Sponsors"), Joseph Neubauer, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark, and certain other members of Aramark's management, acquired all of the outstanding shares of Aramark in a going-private transaction (the "2007 Transaction").
	On December 12, 2013, Aramark's common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ARMK" after its initial public offering ("IPO") of 28,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $20.00 per share.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, and the notes to those statements, included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2014. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2014 was derived from audited financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In the opinion of the Company, the statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal, recurring nature, required for a fair presentation for the periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year, due to the seasonality of some of the Company’s business activities and the possibility of changes in general economic conditions.
New Accounting Standard Updates	New Accounting Standard Updates
	In June 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update ("ASU") on stock compensation which requires that a performance target affecting vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement relative to its stock incentive awards.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU on revenue from contracts with customers which outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement.
	In January 2014, the FASB issued an ASU which states that companies should not account for certain service concession arrangements with public-sector entities as leases and should not recognize the related infrastructure as property, plant and equipment. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued an ASU which requires unrecognized tax benefits to be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward in certain situations. The guidance will likely change the balance sheet presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits. The Company adopted the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 which did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes all changes to stockholders' equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by and distributions to stockholders. Components of comprehensive income include net income (loss), changes in foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax), pension plan adjustments (net of tax), changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges (net of tax) and changes to the share of any equity investees' comprehensive income (net of tax).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity of the valuation inputs are defined as follows:
	•	Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
	•	Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument
	•	Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, borrowings and derivatives. Management believes that the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are representative of their respective fair values. In conjunction with the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The summary of the components of comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015						December 27, 2013
		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect	After-Tax Amount			Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		After-Tax Amount
	Net income				$	85,620						$	44,916
	Pension plan adjustments	—		—	—			(239	)	84		(155		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(29,040	)	4,829	(24,211		)	(1,227	)	2,597		1,370
	Cash flow hedges adjustments	(22,310	)	13,532	(8,778		)	7,333		(2,997	)	4,336
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(51,350	)	18,361	(32,989		)	5,867		(316	)	5,551
	Comprehensive income				52,631							50,467
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest				123							154
	Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders				$	52,508						$	50,313
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following (in thousands):
		January 2, 2015			October 3, 2014
	Pension plan adjustments	$	(44,119	)	$	(44,119	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(52,205		)	(27,994		)
	Cash flow hedges	(34,968		)	(26,190		)
	Share of equity investee's accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,995		)	(7,995		)
		$	(139,287	)	$	(106,298	)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Summarized financial information for AIM Services Co., Ltd. follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	Sales	$	361,820		$	399,101
	Gross profit	40,338			46,021
	Net income	6,584			7,743

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill Assets by Segment	Changes in total goodwill during the three months ended January 2, 2015 follow (in thousands):
	Segment	October 3, 2014		Translation			2-Jan-15
	FSS North America	$	3,583,656	$	(113	)	$	3,583,543
	FSS International	431,245		(15,130		)	416,115
	Uniform	574,779		—			574,779
		$	4,589,680	$	(15,243	)	$	4,574,437
Schedule of other intangible assets	Other intangible assets consist of (in thousands):
		January 2, 2015							October 3, 2014
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Customer relationship assets	$	1,875,857	$	(1,412,674	)	$	463,183	$	1,885,222	$	(1,386,248	)	$	498,974
	Trade names	752,494		(1,633		)	750,861		755,400		(1,633		)	753,767
		$	2,628,351	$	(1,414,307	)	$	1,214,044	$	2,640,622	$	(1,387,881	)	$	1,252,741

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table summarizes the net of tax effect of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on Comprehensive Income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015				December 27, 2013
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(7,246	)		$	5,783
	Cross currency swap agreements	3,742				(1,447		)
		$	(3,504	)		$	4,336
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Balance Sheet Presentation	The following table summarizes the location and fair value, using Level 2 inputs, of the Company’s derivatives designated and not designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):
			Balance Sheet Location		2-Jan-15				October 3, 2014
	ASSETS
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forward exchange contracts		Prepayments		$	297			$	379
					$	297			$	379
	LIABILITIES
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swap agreements		Other Noncurrent Liabilities		$	38,992			$	27,015
	Cross currency swap agreements		Other Noncurrent Liabilities		3,757				7,467
					42,749				34,482
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements		Accounts Payable		5,378				1,783
					$	48,127			$	36,265
Schedule Summarizes the Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from AOCI Into Earnings for Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments and the Location of (Gain) Loss	The following table summarizes the location of (gain) loss reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” into earnings for derivatives designated as hedging instruments and the location of (gain) loss for our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):
					Three Months Ended
			Account		January 2, 2015				December 27, 2013
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swap agreements		Interest Expense		$	7,658			$	9,194
	Cross currency swap agreements		Interest Expense		(3,423		)		(2,615		)
					$	4,235			$	6,579
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Cross currency swap agreements		Interest Expense		$	—			$	(1,646	)
	Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements		Cost of services provided		4,313				(356		)
	Foreign currency forward exchange contracts		Interest Expense		(1,581		)		3,137
					2,732				1,135
					$	6,967			$	7,714

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's stockholders (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015		December 27, 2013
	Earnings:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$85,497		$44,762
	Shares:
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	234,621		206,462
	Effect of dilutive securities	10,103		8,832
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	244,724		215,294
	Basic Earnings Per Share:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$0.36		$0.22
	Diluted Earnings Per Share:
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders		$0.35		$0.21

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Sales by Segment	Financial information by segment follows (in millions):
		Sales
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	FSS North America	$	2,564.40		$	2,601.90
	FSS International	758.7			794.1
	Uniform	379.3			367.1
		$	3,702.40		$	3,763.10
Schedule of Operating Income by Segment
		Operating Income
		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2015			December 27, 2013
	FSS North America	$	162.4		$	162.7
	FSS International	30.7			27.5
	Uniform	54.5			40.3
		247.6			230.5
	Corporate	(45.7		)	(73.3		)
	Operating Income	201.9			157.2
	Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	(71.9		)	(83.3		)
	Income Before Income Taxes	$	130		$	73.9

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	January 2, 2015
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	17.5		$	47.7		$	55.6		$	—		$	120.8
	Receivables	—			1.8			296.8			1,251.20			—			1,549.80
	Inventories, at lower of cost or market	—			15			447.7			78.7			—			541.4
	Prepayments and other current assets	—			43			61.1			93.7			—			197.8
	Total current assets	—			77.3			853.3			1,479.20			—			2,409.80
	Property and Equipment, net	—			25.9			766.3			165.7			—			957.9
	Goodwill	—			173.1			3,982.70			418.6			—			4,574.40
	Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	1,756.50			6,002.10			452.5			55.3			(8,266.4		)	—
	Other Intangible Assets	—			29.6			1,071.90			112.6			—			1,214.10
	Other Assets	—			73.8			834			237.7			(2.0		)	1,143.50
		$	1,756.50		$	6,381.80		$	7,960.70		$	2,469.10		$	(8,268.4	)	$	10,299.70
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	$	—		$	21.9		$	12.6		$	58.9		$	—		$	93.4
	Accounts payable	0.8			154.4			369			201.5			—			725.7
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	0.7			140.6			581.3			288			0.1			1,010.70
	Total current liabilities	1.5			316.9			962.9			548.4			0.1			1,829.80
	Long-term Borrowings	—			4,824.60			38.2			851.6			—			5,714.40
	Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	—			388.3			527.8			74.6			—			990.7
	Intercompany Payable	—			—			5,383.90			1,202.90			(6,586.8		)	—
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			9.8			—			—			9.8
	Total Stockholders' Equity	1,755.00			852			1,038.10			(208.4		)	(1,681.7		)	1,755.00
		$	1,756.50		$	6,381.80		$	7,960.70		$	2,469.10		$	(8,268.4	)	$	10,299.70
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	October 3, 2014
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	26.3		$	41.6		$	43.8		$	—		$	111.7
	Receivables	—			0.2			265.4			1,316.90			—			1,582.50
	Inventories, at lower of cost or market	—			15.4			458.7			79.7			—			553.8
	Prepayments and other current assets	—			73.5			67.4			76.1			—			217
	Total current assets	—			115.4			833.1			1,516.50			—			2,465.00
	Property and Equipment, net	—			24.9			796.5			175.9			—			997.3
	Goodwill	—			173.1			3,982.80			433.8			—			4,589.70
	Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	1,718.80			5,677.40			433			65.7			(7,894.9		)	—
	Other Intangible Assets	—			29.7			1,101.30			121.7			—			1,252.70
	Other Assets	—			70.1			821.4			261.5			(2.0		)	1,151.00
		$	1,718.80		$	6,090.60		$	7,968.10		$	2,575.10		$	(7,896.9	)	$	10,455.70
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	$	—		$	22		$	13		$	54.8		$	—		$	89.8
	Accounts payable	—			189.8			577.4			219			—			986.2
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	0.8			140.8			861.1			300.1			0.1			1,302.90
	Total current liabilities	0.8			352.6			1,451.50			573.9			0.1			2,378.90
	Long-term Borrowings	—			4,503.70			41.3			810.8			—			5,355.80
	Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	—			372.3			535.5			85.3			—			993.1
	Intercompany Payable	—			—			4,968.20			1,291.50			(6,259.7		)	—
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			9.9			—			—			9.9
	Total Stockholders' Equity	1,718.00			862			961.7			(186.4		)	(1,637.3		)	1,718.00
		$	1,718.80		$	6,090.60		$	7,968.10		$	2,575.10		$	(7,896.9	)	$	10,455.70
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income And Comprehensive Income	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended January 2, 2015
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	Sales	$	—		$	248.4		$	2,426.90		$	1,027.10		$	—		$	3,702.40
	Costs and Expenses:
	Cost of services provided	—			208.9			2,131.70			946.7			—			3,287.30
	Depreciation and amortization	—			2.6			101.5			21.2			—			125.3
	Selling and general corporate expenses	1.1			48.1			34.5			4.2			—			87.9
	Interest and other financing costs, net	—			63.9			(0.5		)	8.5			—			71.9
	Expense allocations	(1.1		)	(83.0		)	72.1			12			—			—
		—			240.5			2,339.30			992.6			—			3,572.40
	Income before Income Taxes	—			7.9			87.6			34.5			—			130
	Provision for Income Taxes	—			2.8			29.2			12.4			—			44.4
	Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	85.5			—			—			—			(85.5		)	—
	Net income	85.5			5.1			58.4			22.1			(85.5		)	85.6
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.1			—			—			0.1
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	85.5			5.1			58.3			22.1			(85.5		)	85.5
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(33.0		)	0.3			(2.0		)	(43.8		)	45.5			(33.0		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	52.5		$	5.4		$	56.3		$	(21.7	)	$	(40.0	)	$	52.5
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended December 27, 2013
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	Sales	$	—		$	264		$	2,390.00		$	1,109.10		$	—		$	3,763.10
	Costs and Expenses:
	Cost of services provided	—			233.7			2,102.10			1,019.00			—			3,354.80
	Depreciation and amortization	—			5			106.4			25.4			—			136.8
	Selling and general corporate expenses	5.2			70.8			33.5			4.7			—			114.2
	Interest and other financing costs	—			75.3			(0.1		)	8.1			—			83.3
	Expense allocations	—			(123.1		)	114.8			8.3			—			—
		5.2			261.7			2,356.70			1,065.50			—			3,689.10
	Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(5.2		)	2.3			33.3			43.6			—			74
	Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	(1.8		)	0.7			15			15.1			—			29
	Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	48.2			—			—			—			(48.2		)	—
	Net income	44.8			1.6			18.3			28.5			(48.2		)	45
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.2			—			—			0.2
	Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	44.8			1.6			18.1			28.5			(48.2		)	44.8
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5.5			11.7			1			(9.2		)	(3.5		)	5.5
	Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	50.3		$	13.3		$	19.1		$	19.3		$	(51.7	)	$	50.3
Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the three months ended January 2, 2015
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	0.8		$	(2.0	)	$	(301.4	)	$	59.1		$	(0.3	)	$	(243.8	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	—			(11.2		)	(103.3		)	(13.2		)	—			(127.7		)
	Disposals of property and equipment	—			0.2			0.9			0.7			—			1.8
	Proceeds from divestiture	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			(0.9		)	—			—			(0.9		)
	Other investing activities	—			0.2			2.2			(0.2		)	—			2.2
	Net cash used in investing activities	—			(10.8		)	(101.1		)	(12.7		)	—			(124.6		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from long-term borrowings	—			329.6			—			41.1			—			370.7
	Payments of long-term borrowings	—			(5.5		)	(3.6		)	(5.5		)	—			(14.6		)
	Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	—			—			—			25			—			25
	Payments of dividends	—			(20.2		)	—			—			—			(20.2		)
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock	—			3.8			—			—			—			3.8
	Other financing activities	—			14.1			(1.3		)	—			—			12.8
	Change in intercompany, net	(0.8		)	(317.8		)	413.5			(95.2		)	0.3			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(0.8		)	4			408.6			(34.6		)	0.3			377.5
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			(8.8		)	6.1			11.8			—			9.1
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	—			26.3			41.6			43.8			—			111.7
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	17.5		$	47.7		$	55.6		$	—		$	120.8
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the three months ended December 27, 2013
	(in millions)
		Aramark (Parent)			Aramark Services, Inc.			Guarantors			Non			Eliminations			Consolidated
					(Issuer)						Guarantors
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	85.6		$	(273.1	)	$	(92.3	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(281.3	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	—			(6.0		)	(65.7		)	(14.0		)	—			(85.7		)
	Disposals of property and equipment	—			6.4			1.8			0.6			—			8.8
	Proceeds from divestitures	—			—			24			—			—			24
	Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			(4.6		)	(3.6		)	—			(8.2		)
	Other investing activities	—			—			3.7			(1.4		)	—			2.3
	Net cash used in investing activities	—			0.4			(40.8		)	(18.4		)	—			(58.8		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from long-term borrowings	—			151.3			—			46.6			—			197.9
	Payments of long-term borrowings	—			(370.0		)	(3.4		)	(4.1		)	—			(377.5		)
	Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Proceeds from initial public offering, net	524.1			—			—			—			—			524.1
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock	—			1.8			—			—			—			1.8
	Other financing activities	—			(0.3		)	(1.1		)	(0.2		)	—			(1.6		)
	Change in intercompany, net	(524.1		)	131.5			321.4			69.7			1.5			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(85.7		)	316.9			112			1.5			344.7
	Increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			0.3			3			1.3			—			4.6
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	—			23			40.5			47.5			—			111
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	23.3		$	43.5		$	48.8		$	—		$	115.6

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013	Oct. 03, 2014	Dec. 17, 2013	Dec. 12, 2013
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	259,717,687		256,086,839
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Capital investments related to client contracts	$723.80		$670.60
AIM Services Co., Ltd [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Equity method investments	161		180.3
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	2.9	3.2
IPO [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)				28,000,000	28,000,000
Share price (in dollars per share)				$20	$20
Van Houtte USA Holdings Inc [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0.1	0.2
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	$0.20	$0.30

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Components of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net income, After-Tax Amount	$85,620	$44,916
Pension plan adjustments, Pre-Tax Amount	0	-239
Pension plan adjustments, Tax Effect	0	84
Pension plan adjustments, After-Tax Amount	0	-155
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Pre-Tax Amount	-29,040	-1,227
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Tax Effect	4,829	2,597
Foreign currency translation adjustments, After-Tax Amount	-24,211	1,370
Cash flow hedges adjustments, Pre-Tax Amount	-22,310	7,333
Cash flow hedges adjustments, Tax Effect	13,532	-2,997
Cash flow hedges adjustments, After-Tax Amount	-8,778	4,336
Other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-Tax Amount	-51,350	5,867
Other comprehensive income (loss), Tax Effect	18,361	-316
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-32,989	5,551
Comprehensive income	52,631	50,467
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	123	154
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$52,508	$50,313

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ5

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pension plan adjustments	($44,119)	($44,119)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-52,205	-27,994
Cash flow hedges	-34,968	-26,190
Share of equity investee's accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,995	-7,995
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	($139,287)	($106,298)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ6

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Equity Method Investments (Details) (AIM Services Co., Ltd [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
AIM Services Co., Ltd [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	$361,820	$399,101
Gross profit	40,338	46,021
Net income	$6,584	$7,743

Divestitures_Details

Divestitures - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013	Oct. 07, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestitures	$0	$24,000,000
McKinley Chalet Hotel [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestitures			24,000,000
Gain (loss) on Disposition of Business			-6,700,000
Gain (loss) on sale, net of tax			-9,100,000
Goodwill written off			$12,800,000

Severance_Details

Severance - (Details) (Employee Severance and Other Costs [Member], USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Employee Severance and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and related costs accrual	$31.50	$40.70

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill Assets by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
3-Oct-14	$4,589,680
Translation	-15,243
2-Jan-15	4,574,437
FSS - North America [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
3-Oct-14	3,583,656
Translation	-113
2-Jan-15	3,583,543
FSS - International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
3-Oct-14	431,245
Translation	-15,130
2-Jan-15	416,115
Uniform [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
3-Oct-14	574,779
Translation	0
2-Jan-15	$574,779

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of other intangible assets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Amount	$2,628,351	$2,640,622
Accumulated Amortization	-1,414,307	-1,387,881
Net Amount	1,214,044	1,252,741
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Amount	1,875,857	1,885,222
Accumulated Amortization	-1,412,674	-1,386,248
Net Amount	463,183	498,974
Trade Names [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Amount	752,494	755,400
Accumulated Amortization	-1,633	-1,633
Net Amount	$750,861	$753,767

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$35	$47.60
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	12 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	3 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	24 years

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2015

Dec. 27, 2013

Oct. 03, 2014

Jan. 02, 2015

Dec. 27, 2013

Jan. 02, 2015

Jan. 02, 2015

Jan. 02, 2015

Jan. 02, 2015

Jan. 02, 2015

Jan. 02, 2015

Oct. 03, 2014

Jan. 02, 2015

Oct. 03, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements [Member]

Foreign exchange forward [Member]

Foreign exchange forward [Member]

Foreign exchange forward [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Swap [Member]

Forward contracts [Member]

Forward contracts [Member]

Forward contracts [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Interest rate swap agreements [Member]

Interest rate swap agreements [Member]

Cross currency swap agreements [Member]

Cross currency swap agreements [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

USD ($)

Swap [Member]

Swap [Member]

Swap [Member]

Swap [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

gal

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Derivative [Line Items]

Notional amount of derivative

47,800,000

€ 10,400,000

£ 2,700,000

$2,900,000,000

$74,700,000

Cash flow hedge gains (losses)

-34,968,000

-26,190,000

-28,200,000

-19,700,000

-6,800,000

-6,500,000

Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Entered in Period

1,400,000

Nonmonetary notional amount of derivative (in gallons)

5,900,000

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments

-6,967,000

-7,714,000

-2,732,000

-1,135,000

-3,600,000

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge to be reclassified within twelve months

($19,000,000)

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	($3,504)	$4,336
Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	-7,246	5,783
Cross currency swap agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$3,742	($1,447)

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul1

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Balance Sheet Presentation (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$48,127	$36,265
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative liabilities	42,749	34,482
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative assets	297	379
Foreign exchange forward [Member] | Prepayments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative assets	297	379
Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements [Member] | Accounts payable [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative liabilities	5,378	1,783
Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative liabilities	38,992	27,015
Cross currency swap agreements [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$3,757	$7,467

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul2

Derivative Instruments - Schedule Summarizes the Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from AOCI Into Earnings for Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments and the Location of (Gain) Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified recognized in income	$6,967	$7,714
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified recognized in income	2,732	1,135
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross currency swap agreements [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified recognized in income	0	-1,646
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Gasoline and diesel fuel agreements [Member] | Cost of services provided [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified recognized in income	4,313	-356
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified recognized in income	-1,581	3,137
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified from AOCI	4,235	6,579
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified from AOCI	7,658	9,194
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross currency swap agreements [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative instruments
(Gain) loss reclassified from AOCI	($3,423)	($2,615)

Capital_Stock_Details

Capital Stock - (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 17, 2013	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013	Nov. 11, 2014	Oct. 03, 2014	Dec. 12, 2013
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)		259,717,687			256,086,839
Proceeds from initial public offering, net	$524,100,000	$0	$524,081,000
Payments of Dividends (in dollars per share)		20,225,000	0
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)				$0.09
IPO [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	28,000,000					28,000,000
Share price (in dollars per share)	$20					$20
IPO [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
IPO Related Expenses	5,000,000
IPO [Member] | J.P. Morgan Partners [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Gross Spread Fee for Related Parties	6,500,000
IPO [Member] | GS Capital Partners [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Gross Spread Fee for Related Parties	6,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt			154,100,000
Term Loan Facility Due July 2016 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt			$370,000,000

ShareBased_Compensation_Narrat

Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Tax benefit on share-based compensation Expense	$6.20	$17.70
Selling and general corporate expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$15.80	$45.40

ShareBased_Compensation_TimeBa

Share-Based Compensation - Time-Based Options Narrative (Details) (Time-Based Options [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Time-Based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	2.7
Time-based options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$8.29
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$3.90	$3.20

ShareBased_Compensation_Perfor

Share-Based Compensation - Performance-Based Options Narrative (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 11, 2013	Dec. 27, 2013	Jan. 02, 2015
Performance Shares Under Modification [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent to vest, Performance based Options, First target	50.00%
First Performance Target for PBO for IPO Modification (in dollars per share)	$20
Terms of award, contingent vesting period subsequent to an IPO	18 months
Second Performance target for PBO for IPO Modification (in dollars per share)	$25
Terms of award, contingent vesting, required closing trading price for consecutive period, number of days in consecutive period	20 days
Percent to vest, Performance based options, second target	100.00%
Option Awards Modified in Period	5
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$36.90
Performance-Based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$39.10	$2.50

ShareBased_Compensation_Instal

Share-Based Compensation - Installment Stock Purchase Opportunities and Time-Based Units Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Installment Stock Purchase Opportunities (ISPOs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$0.40	$0.70
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$4.60	$2.30
Performance Stock Units, Granted (in shares)	0.4
Weighted average grant date fair value of performance stock units granted (in dollars per shares)	$28.66

ShareBased_Compensation_Perfor1

Share-Based Compensation - Performance Stock Units Narrative (Details) (Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Stock Units, Granted (in shares)	0.8
Weighted average grant date fair value of performance stock units granted (in dollars per shares)	$28.66
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$4.40	$0.10

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Earnings:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$85,497	$44,762
Shares:
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	234,621,000	206,462,000
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	10,103,000	8,832,000
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	244,724,000	215,294,000
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders (in dollars per share)	$0.36	$0.22
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders (in dollars per share)	$0.35	$0.21
Share-based Compensation Award [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS (in shares)	1,500,000	7,300,000
Antidilutive Securities [Member] | Performance-Based Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS (in shares)	1,500,000	5,600,000

Accounts_Receivable_Securitiza1

Accounts Receivable Securitization - (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Receivables Facility, due January 2015 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$375	$350
Receivables Facility, due May 2017 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables Facility, seasonal tranche	$25

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum potential liability from vehicle leases	121,100,000
Residual value guarantee, value assumptions, terminal fair value of vehicles coming off lease	0
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Lease Terms	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Lease Terms	8 years

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
	segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Sales	$3,702,353	$3,763,081
Operating Income	201,903	157,222
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	-71,923	-83,353
Income Before Income Taxes	129,980	73,869
Food and Support Services - North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	2,564,400	2,601,900
Food and Support Services - International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	758,700	794,100
Uniform and Career Apparel [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	379,300	367,100
Operating Segments [Member] | Food and Support Services - North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	162,400	162,700
Operating Segments [Member] | Food and Support Services - International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	30,700	27,500
Operating Segments [Member] | Uniform and Career Apparel [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	54,500	40,300
Operating Segments [Member] | Total Segment Operating Income Excluding Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	247,600	230,500
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	-45,700	-73,300
Reportable Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	201,900	157,200
Consolidated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	($71,923)	($83,303)

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets1

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value of debt	$5,818.60	$5,441.50
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	$5,807.90	$5,445.60

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries - Narrative (Details) (5.75% Senior Notes , due 2020 [Member], Senior Notes [Member])	Jan. 02, 2015
5.75% Senior Notes , due 2020 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.75%

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Dec. 27, 2013	Sep. 27, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$120,814,000	$111,690,000	$115,598,000	$110,998,000
Receivables	1,549,801,000	1,582,431,000
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	541,431,000	553,815,000
Prepayments and other current assets	197,780,000	217,040,000
Total current assets	2,409,826,000	2,464,976,000
Property and Equipment, net	957,923,000	997,331,000
Goodwill	4,574,437,000	4,589,680,000
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	0	0
Other Intangible Assets	1,214,044,000	1,252,741,000
Other Assets	1,143,519,000	1,150,965,000
Assets	10,299,749,000	10,455,693,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	93,443,000	89,805,000
Accounts payable	725,670,000	986,240,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,010,621,000	1,302,828,000
Total current liabilities	1,829,734,000	2,378,873,000
Long-Term Borrowings	5,714,444,000	5,355,789,000
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	990,749,000	993,118,000
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	9,841,000	9,877,000
Total stockholders' equity	1,754,981,000	1,718,036,000	1,683,331,000	903,707,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	10,299,749,000	10,455,693,000
ARAMARK [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables	0	0
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	0	0
Prepayments and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and Equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	1,756,500,000	1,718,800,000
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Other Assets	0	0
Assets	1,756,500,000	1,718,800,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	0	0
Accounts payable	800,000	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	700,000	800,000
Total current liabilities	1,500,000	800,000
Long-Term Borrowings	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	0	0
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	1,755,000,000	1,718,000,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	1,756,500,000	1,718,800,000
Aramark Services, Inc. (Issuer) [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	17,500,000	26,300,000	23,300,000	23,000,000
Receivables	1,800,000	200,000
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	15,000,000	15,400,000
Prepayments and other current assets	43,000,000	73,500,000
Total current assets	77,300,000	115,400,000
Property and Equipment, net	25,900,000	24,900,000
Goodwill	173,100,000	173,100,000
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	6,002,100,000	5,677,400,000
Other Intangible Assets	29,600,000	29,700,000
Other Assets	73,800,000	70,100,000
Assets	6,381,800,000	6,090,600,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	21,900,000	22,000,000
Accounts payable	154,400,000	189,800,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	140,600,000	140,800,000
Total current liabilities	316,900,000	352,600,000
Long-Term Borrowings	4,824,600,000	4,503,700,000
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	388,300,000	372,300,000
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	852,000,000	862,000,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	6,381,800,000	6,090,600,000
Guarantors [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	47,700,000	41,600,000	43,500,000	40,500,000
Receivables	296,800,000	265,400,000
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	447,700,000	458,700,000
Prepayments and other current assets	61,100,000	67,400,000
Total current assets	853,300,000	833,100,000
Property and Equipment, net	766,300,000	796,500,000
Goodwill	3,982,700,000	3,982,800,000
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	452,500,000	433,000,000
Other Intangible Assets	1,071,900,000	1,101,300,000
Other Assets	834,000,000	821,400,000
Assets	7,960,700,000	7,968,100,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	12,600,000	13,000,000
Accounts payable	369,000,000	577,400,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	581,300,000	861,100,000
Total current liabilities	962,900,000	1,451,500,000
Long-Term Borrowings	38,200,000	41,300,000
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	527,800,000	535,500,000
Intercompany Payable	5,383,900,000	4,968,200,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	9,800,000	9,900,000
Total stockholders' equity	1,038,100,000	961,700,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	7,960,700,000	7,968,100,000
Non Guarantors [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	55,600,000	43,800,000	48,800,000	47,500,000
Receivables	1,251,200,000	1,316,900,000
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	78,700,000	79,700,000
Prepayments and other current assets	93,700,000	76,100,000
Total current assets	1,479,200,000	1,516,500,000
Property and Equipment, net	165,700,000	175,900,000
Goodwill	418,600,000	433,800,000
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	55,300,000	65,700,000
Other Intangible Assets	112,600,000	121,700,000
Other Assets	237,700,000	261,500,000
Assets	2,469,100,000	2,575,100,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	58,900,000	54,800,000
Accounts payable	201,500,000	219,000,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	288,000,000	300,100,000
Total current liabilities	548,400,000	573,900,000
Long-Term Borrowings	851,600,000	810,800,000
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	74,600,000	85,300,000
Intercompany Payable	1,202,900,000	1,291,500,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	-208,400,000	-186,400,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	2,469,100,000	2,575,100,000
Eliminations [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables	0	0
Inventories, at lower of cost or market	0	0
Prepayments and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and Equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries	-8,266,400,000	-7,894,900,000
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Other Assets	-2,000,000	-2,000,000
Assets	-8,268,400,000	-7,896,900,000
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	0	0
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	100,000	100,000
Total current liabilities	100,000	100,000
Long-Term Borrowings	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	0	0
Intercompany Payable	-6,586,800,000	-6,259,700,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	-1,681,700,000	-1,637,300,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	($8,268,400,000)	($7,896,900,000)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income And Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	$3,702,353,000	$3,763,081,000
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	3,287,281,000	3,354,819,000
Depreciation and amortization	125,283,000	136,824,000
Selling and general corporate expenses	87,886,000	114,216,000
Interest and other financing costs, net	71,923,000	83,353,000
Expense allocations		0
Cost of Services	3,572,400,000	3,689,100,000
Income Before Income Taxes	129,980,000	73,869,000
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	44,360,000	28,953,000
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	85,620,000	44,916,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	123,000	154,000
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	85,497,000	44,762,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-32,989,000	5,551,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	52,508,000	50,313,000
ARAMARK [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	0	0
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Selling and general corporate expenses	1,100,000	5,200,000
Interest and other financing costs, net	0	0
Expense allocations	-1,100,000	0
Cost of Services	0	5,200,000
Income Before Income Taxes	0	-5,200,000
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	0	-1,800,000
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	85,500,000	48,200,000
Net income	85,500,000	44,800,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	85,500,000	44,800,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-33,000,000	5,500,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	52,500,000	50,300,000
Aramark Services, Inc. (Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	248,400,000	264,000,000
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	208,900,000	233,700,000
Depreciation and amortization	2,600,000	5,000,000
Selling and general corporate expenses	48,100,000	70,800,000
Interest and other financing costs, net	63,900,000	75,300,000
Expense allocations	-83,000,000	-123,100,000
Cost of Services	240,500,000	261,700,000
Income Before Income Taxes	7,900,000	2,300,000
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	2,800,000	700,000
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	5,100,000	1,600,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	5,100,000	1,600,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	300,000	11,700,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	5,400,000	13,300,000
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	2,426,900,000	2,390,000,000
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	2,131,700,000	2,102,100,000
Depreciation and amortization	101,500,000	106,400,000
Selling and general corporate expenses	34,500,000	33,500,000
Interest and other financing costs, net	-500,000	-100,000
Expense allocations	72,100,000	114,800,000
Cost of Services	2,339,300,000	2,356,700,000
Income Before Income Taxes	87,600,000	33,300,000
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	29,200,000	15,000,000
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	58,400,000	18,300,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	100,000	200,000
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	58,300,000	18,100,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-2,000,000	1,000,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	56,300,000	19,100,000
Non Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	1,027,100,000	1,109,100,000
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	946,700,000	1,019,000,000
Depreciation and amortization	21,200,000	25,400,000
Selling and general corporate expenses	4,200,000	4,700,000
Interest and other financing costs, net	8,500,000	8,100,000
Expense allocations	12,000,000	8,300,000
Cost of Services	992,600,000	1,065,500,000
Income Before Income Taxes	34,500,000	43,600,000
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	12,400,000	15,100,000
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	22,100,000	28,500,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	22,100,000	28,500,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-43,800,000	-9,200,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	-21,700,000	19,300,000
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Sales	0	0
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Selling and general corporate expenses	0	0
Interest and other financing costs, net	0	0
Expense allocations	0	0
Cost of Services	0	0
Income Before Income Taxes	0	0
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	0	0
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	-85,500,000	-48,200,000
Net income	-85,500,000	-48,200,000
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	-85,500,000	-48,200,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	45,500,000	-3,500,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Aramark stockholders	($40,000,000)	($51,700,000)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of ARAMARK and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flow (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 27, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	($243,830,000)	($281,258,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	-127,732,000	-85,722,000
Disposals of property and equipment	1,813,000	8,791,000
Proceeds from divestitures	0	24,000,000
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-944,000	-8,176,000
Other investing activities	2,225,000	2,278,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-124,638,000	-58,829,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	370,710,000	197,969,000
Payments of long-term borrowings	-14,595,000	-377,534,000
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	25,000,000	0
Payments of dividends	-20,225,000	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net	0	524,081,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	3,784,000	1,837,000
Other financing activities	12,918,000	-1,666,000
Change in intercompany, net	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	377,592,000	344,687,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,124,000	4,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	111,690,000	110,998,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	120,814,000	115,598,000
ARAMARK [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	800,000	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	0	0
Disposals of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from divestitures	0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Payments of long-term borrowings	0	0
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	0	0
Payments of dividends	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		524,100,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Other financing activities	0	0
Change in intercompany, net	-800,000	-524,100,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	-800,000	0
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	0	0
Aramark Services, Inc. (Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	-2,000,000	85,600,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	-11,200,000	-6,000,000
Disposals of property and equipment	200,000	6,400,000
Proceeds from divestitures	0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other investing activities	200,000	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,800,000	400,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	329,600,000	151,300,000
Payments of long-term borrowings	-5,500,000	-370,000,000
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	0	0
Payments of dividends	-20,200,000
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	3,800,000	1,800,000
Other financing activities	14,100,000	-300,000
Change in intercompany, net	-317,800,000	131,500,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	4,000,000	-85,700,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	-8,800,000	300,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	26,300,000	23,000,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	17,500,000	23,300,000
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	-301,400,000	-273,100,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	-103,300,000	-65,700,000
Disposals of property and equipment	900,000	1,800,000
Proceeds from divestitures	0	24,000,000
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-900,000	-4,600,000
Other investing activities	2,200,000	3,700,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-101,100,000	-40,800,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Payments of long-term borrowings	-3,600,000	-3,400,000
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	0	0
Payments of dividends	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Other financing activities	-1,300,000	-1,100,000
Change in intercompany, net	413,500,000	321,400,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	408,600,000	316,900,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	6,100,000	3,000,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	41,600,000	40,500,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	47,700,000	43,500,000
Non Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	59,100,000	-92,300,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	-13,200,000	-14,000,000
Disposals of property and equipment	700,000	600,000
Proceeds from divestitures	0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	-3,600,000
Other investing activities	-200,000	-1,400,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-12,700,000	-18,400,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	41,100,000	46,600,000
Payments of long-term borrowings	-5,500,000	-4,100,000
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	25,000,000	0
Payments of dividends	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Other financing activities	0	-200,000
Change in intercompany, net	-95,200,000	69,700,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	-34,600,000	112,000,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	11,800,000	1,300,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	43,800,000	47,500,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	55,600,000	48,800,000
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	-300,000	-1,500,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, client contract investments and other	0	0
Disposals of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from divestitures	0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Payments of long-term borrowings	0	0
Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility	0	0
Payments of dividends	0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Other financing activities	0	0
Change in intercompany, net	300,000	1,500,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	300,000	1,500,000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$0	$0