Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Sales	$ 3,535,915	$ 3,422,612
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services provided	3,171,540	3,075,706
Depreciation and amortization	133,400	131,866
Selling and general corporate expenses	54,565	48,164
Total Costs and Expenses	3,359,505	3,255,736
Operating income	176,410	166,876
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net	99,454	108,814
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	76,956	58,062
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	24,386	18,943
Income from Continuing Operations	52,570	39,119
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of tax	0	297
Net income (loss)	52,570	39,416
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	378	740
Net income (loss) attributable to ARAMARK shareholder	$ 52,192	$ 38,676