Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets, Net - Service Contracts (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	$ 692,704
Service Contracts
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	346,574
Service contracts acquired	9,480
Service contracts amortization	(26,638)
Foreign currency translation	95
Ending balance	329,511
Service Contracts \| Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	310,030
Service contracts acquired	7,632
Service contracts amortization	(22,103)
Foreign currency translation	86
Ending balance	295,645
Service Contracts \| First Aid and Safety Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	21,157
Service contracts acquired	290
Service contracts amortization	(2,627)
Foreign currency translation	9
Ending balance	18,829
Service Contracts \| All Other
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	15,387
Service contracts acquired	1,558
Service contracts amortization	(1,908)
Foreign currency translation	0
Ending balance	$ 15,037

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