PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was once again named to LATINO Magazine's "LATINO 100," an annual listing that spotlights companies providing the most viable business opportunities for U.S. Latinos.

"We are proud to be once again be recognized by LATINO Magazine as one of the top companies providing opportunities for Latinos," said Lynn B. McKee, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Aramark. "We very much appreciate the contributions of our Latino associates who deliver excellent service to our clients and consumers around the world."

The Latino population is the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., influencing business growth and consumer trends. Aramark supports this flourishing community through partnerships with organizations like Congreso de Latinos Unidos as well as through its employee resource group (ERG), Impacto.

Aramark has been named to the Latino 100 list every year since its inception in 2013. The company continues to receive prominent recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, including earning a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) 2016 Corporate Equality Index; being named to DiversityInc's 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity and one of the Top 40 Best Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE, as well as a Top 50 employer for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine.

About the methodology of LATINO Magazine's "LATINO 100"

In its fourth year, the listing's objective is to present a perspective on corporate support for the Latino community in various areas, including philanthropy, workforce diversity, minority business development, and governance.

Nominations for the "LATINO 100" issue were submitted both formally and informally by Latino non-profits and community organizations as well as magazine readers, partners and stakeholders. The listing, in which companies appear alphabetically, was compiled by the editors of LATINO from these nominations based upon the editors' own research and information gathering.

About LATINO Magazine

A bi-monthly national publication (circulation: 50,000) that focuses on issues, politics and culture related to Latinos in the United States. www.latinomagazine.com

About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) delivers experiences that enrich and nourish people's lives through innovative services in food, facilities management, and uniforms. United by a passion to serve, our 270,000 employees make a meaningful difference each day for millions of people in 21 countries around the world. Aramark is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, rated number one among Diversified Outsourcing Companies, as well as among the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Karen Cutler
215.238.4063
cutler-karen@aramark.com

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