Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets, Net - Schedule of Service Contracts (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	$ 703,304
Service Contracts
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	346,574
Service contracts acquired	29,415
Service contracts amortization	(40,207)
Foreign currency translation	81
Ending balance	335,863
Service Contracts \| Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	310,030
Service contracts acquired	25,429
Service contracts amortization	(33,373)
Foreign currency translation	70
Ending balance	302,156
Service Contracts \| First Aid and Safety Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	21,157
Service contracts acquired	290
Service contracts amortization	(3,941)
Foreign currency translation	11
Ending balance	17,517
Service Contracts \| All Other
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	15,387
Service contracts acquired	3,696
Service contracts amortization	(2,893)
Foreign currency translation	0
Ending balance	$ 16,190

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