Aramark Income Rises 14%

Aramark Corp. reported net income of $53.1 million for the second quarter, up 14% from $46.7 million last year.

The uniforms direct marketer reported sales of $2.7 billion, up 6% from $2.5 billion last year.

“We are solidly on our way to achieving our planned objectives for the full year, said Joseph Neubauer, CEO of the Philadelphia company in a statement. “Our performance is especially gratifying in view of the absence of NHL hockey for the full six months.”