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Aramark’s Contract-Win Machine: How New Client Wins and Elite Retention Are Quietly Compounding Growth!

Aramark’s recent earnings call for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 revealed a blend of strong performance and strategically outlined growth prospects. The company has demonstrated solid revenue growth, although tempered slightly by a calendar shift, affecting comparisons due to an extra week in the previous fiscal year. The firm reported an organic revenue increase of 5%, which would have been approximately 8% without the calendar anomaly. This growth was attributed to robust base business performance and significant new business wins. The first quarter saw Aramark’s organic revenue climb to $4.8 billion. Growth was noted in both the U.S. and International segments, driven by new client wins and high client retention rates. Particularly impressive was the U.S. Food Services and Support (FSS U.S.) segment, although it faced a 3% reduction due to the calendar shift.