Revenue Recognition

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2025

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

3. Revenue Recognition

The following table presents the Company’s revenues for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025 and February 24, 2024, respectively, disaggregated by service type:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended										Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 1, 2025					February 24, 2024					March 1, 2025					February 24, 2024
(In thousands, except percentages)	Revenues		% of Revenues			Revenues		% of Revenues			Revenues		% of Revenues			Revenues		% of Revenues
Core Laundry Operations	$	530,351		88.0	%	$	522,420		88.4	%	$	1,063,094		88.1	%	$	1,046,409		88.4	%
Specialty Garments		44,414		7.4	%		43,462		7.4	%		90,357		7.5	%		88,131		7.4	%
First Aid		27,454		4.6	%		24,829		4.2	%		53,676		4.4	%		49,696		4.2	%
Total revenues	$	602,219		100.0	%	$	590,711		100.0	%	$	1,207,127		100.0	%	$	1,184,236		100.0	%

See Note 16, “Segment Reporting” for additional details of segment definitions.

Revenue Recognition Policy

During the thirteen weeks ended March 1, 2025 and February 24, 2024, approximately 83.4% and 84.0%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues were derived from fees for route servicing of the Core Laundry Operations, Specialty Garments, and First Aid segments performed by the Company’s employees at each customer’s location of business. During the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025 and February 24, 2024, approximately 83.8% and 84.2%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues were derived from fees for route servicing of the Core Laundry Operations, Specialty Garments, and First Aid segments performed by the Company’s employees at each customer’s location of business. Revenues from the Company’s route servicing customer contracts represent a single performance obligation. The Company recognizes these revenues over time as services are performed based on the nature of services provided and contractual rates (input method). Certain of the Company’s customer contracts, primarily within the Company’s Core Laundry Operations, include pricing terms and conditions that include components of variable consideration. The variable consideration is typically in the form of consideration due to customer-based performance metrics specified within the contract. Specifically, some contracts contain discounts or rebates that the customer can earn through the achievement of specified volume levels. Each component of variable consideration is earned based on the Company’s actual performance during the measurement period specified within the contract. To determine the transaction price, the Company estimates the variable consideration using the most likely amount method, based on the specific contract provisions and known performance results during the relevant measurement period.

When determining if variable consideration should be constrained, the Company considers whether factors outside its control could result in a significant reversal of revenue. In making these assessments, the Company considers the likelihood and magnitude of a potential reversal. The Company’s performance period generally corresponds with the monthly invoice period. No significant constraints on the Company’s revenue recognition were applied during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025 and February 24, 2024. The Company reassesses these estimates during each reporting period.

The Company maintains a liability for these discounts and rebates within accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Variable consideration also includes consideration paid to a customer at the beginning of a contract. The Company capitalizes this consideration and amortizes it over the life of the contract as a reduction to revenue in accordance with the updated accounting guidance for revenue recognition. These assets are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company is exposed to credit losses primarily through its accounts receivables. Accounts receivable represents amounts due from customers and is presented net of reserves for expected credit losses. The Company utilizes its judgment and estimates are used in determining the collectability of accounts receivable and evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for expected credit losses. The Company considers specific accounts receivable and historical credit loss experience, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and the age of outstanding balances as part of its evaluation. When an account is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the reserve for expected credit losses.

The following table presents the change in the allowance for credit losses, which is included in Receivables, net of reserves on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025 (in thousands):

Balance as of August 31, 2024	$	7,916
Current period provision		3,838
Write-offs and other		(3,754	)
Balance as of March 1, 2025	$	8,000

Costs to Obtain a Contract

The Company defers commission expenses paid to its employee-partners when the commissions are deemed to be incremental for obtaining the route servicing customer contract. The deferred commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The Company reviews the deferred commission balances for impairment on an ongoing basis. Deferred commissions are classified as current or non-current based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize the expense. The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and the non-current portion is included in other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table presents deferred commissions on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 1, 2025 and August 31, 2024:

(in thousands)	March 1, 2025		August 31, 2024
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	18,802	$	18,079
Other assets		81,980		78,856

The following table presents the Company's amortization expense related to deferred commissions on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 1, 2025 and February 24, 2024, respectively:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	March 1, 2025		February 24, 2024		March 1, 2025		February 24, 2024
Selling and administrative expenses	$	4,855	$	4,443	$	9,628	$	8,788