ARAMARK Spices Up Ballpark Menus with Upscale Fare and Regional Favorites for 2006 Baseball Season; Launches www.ballparkfoods.com Detailing Full Range of Professional Stadium Services.

PHILADELPHIA -- While hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack remain ballpark favorites, today's baseball fans also crave fancier fare. In fact, upscale ballpark food continues to grow in popularity, with premium cuisine emerging as a preferred choice among fans. As Major League Baseball Opening Day approaches, ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK), which provides culinary services at 12 major league stadiums, is gearing up for an outstanding season by preparing an array of delectable food for fans nationwide.

Blue River Salmon, Mahi Mahi Terrine, and Oak Grilled Texas Hill Country Quail are a few of the menu items fans can expect to find at their favorite stadiums. Premium dining in luxury suites, box and club level seats, and exclusive stadium restaurants now includes action carving stations, made-to-order selections, and a wide range of delicious and exotic menu items.

"Our premium menu offerings provide fans with enjoyable food and impeccable service that enhance the fan experience," said Ned Paynter, Executive Vice President, Stadiums & Arenas, ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. "We are committed to creating a memorable experience through a variety of dining services in unique settings that engage fans, satisfy their appetites and keep them entertained throughout the game."

In addition to offering upscale fare, ARAMARK recognizes that many fans' Major League Baseball experience is closely associated with the familiar tastes and flavors of their favorite local foods. Throughout the ballparks where ARAMARK serves fans of all ages, a diverse range of general concession menu items with regional influence will be offered for the 2006 season.

"We employ chefs from the country's premiere culinary schools. ARAMARK has a phenomenal amount of talent working to develop menus that raise the bar for ballpark food and creating elaborate dishes that reflect specific regional tastes and current food trends," said Karen Wittig, Vice President of Premium Services, Stadiums & Arenas, ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment.

ARAMARK's newly designed website, www.ballparkfoods.com, offers an in-depth look at the full range of hospitality and culinary offerings currently available at the ballparks it serves. Among the premium and regional fare being offered by ARAMARK this year is:

--Mahi Mahi Terrine (Anaheim's Angel Stadium)

--Blue River Salmon (Denver's Coors Field)

--Oak Grilled Texas Hill Country Quail (Houston's Minute Maid Park)

--Ancho Chile Glazed Shrimp (Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards)

--Sauteed Shrimp Scampi (Boston's Fenway Park)

--Pan-seared Beef Filets with Potato Lasagna (Oakland's McAfee Coliseum)

--Philadelphia-style Cheesesteak Spring Roll (Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park)

ARAMARK currently manages culinary services at 12 Major League Baseball stadiums -- Atlanta's Turner Field, Anaheim's Angel Field, Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Boston's Fenway Park, Denver's Coors Field, Houston's Minute Maid Park, Minneapolis' Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, New York's Shea Stadium, Oakland's McAfee Coliseum, Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh's PNC Park at North Shore and Washington, DC's RFK Stadium. ARAMARK's eight minor league partners include Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, Indiana, Victory Field in Indianapolis, Silver Cross Field in Joliet, Illinois, Las Vegas' Cashman Field, Applebee's Park in Lexington Kentucky, The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia, and Alexian Field in Schaumburg, Illinois. ARAMARK also partners with six spring training sites.

About ARAMARK

Through its Sports and Entertainment division, ARAMARK provides a wide range of professional services, including food, facility and other support services to more than 130 premier sports stadiums, arenas and concert venues. ARAMARK offers organizations a single source provider for concessions, event planning, premium dining needs and catering, on-site restaurants, retail merchandise sales and facilities management.

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