ARAMARK Ranks First in its Industry on FORTUNE'S List of America's Most Admired Companies
ARAMARK celebrates a decade of placing among top three in its category
PHILADELPHIA, March 6, 2008 – ARAMARK, a world leader in providing professional services, is ranked No. 1 in its industry on FORTUNE magazine's prestigious list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for 2008.
ARAMARK topped the magazine's list in the Diversified Outsourcing category, which studies businesses that offer a range of value-added professional services. The company has placed among the top three companies in this category each year since 1998 and has ranked No. 1 four times, in 2008, 2006, 2003, and 2002.
"I am very thankful for the hard work and dedication of our employees, who deliver excellent service each and every day for our clients and customers around the world," said Joseph Neubauer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ARAMARK. "Their commitment is the driving force that makes ARAMARK a leader, satisfying the diverse needs and preferences of the many institutions with which we partner globally. We are grateful for their efforts and contributions, which have made us one of the most respected companies in our business."
This commendation is one of many that ARAMARK has received in the past year, including being named among the Top 100 "Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek magazine; the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" by Black Enterprise magazine; and the Global Outsourcing 100, which recognizes companies that provide the best service worldwide.
ARAMARK rated No. 1 in seven of the eight key criteria by which companies are evaluated:
- Their innovation.
- The quality of the products or services offered to clients.
- Their social responsibility to the community and the environment.
- Their ability to attract and retain talent.
- The quality of their management team.
- Their use of corporate assets.
- Financial soundness.
FORTUNE's study of America's Most Admired Companies is conducted annually by The Hay Group, a global consulting firm. The study surveys top executives and directors from FORTUNE 1000 and Global 500 companies, along with financial analysts to identify companies with the strongest reputations.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com.
Contact:
ARAMARK Corporation
Kristine Grow, 215-238-3538
grow-kristine@aramark.com