Aramark's average payment time of 42 days, with a significant 67% of payments falling between 31-60 days, establishes a consistent trend of settling invoices well beyond standard 30-day terms. Only 22% of payments occur within 30 days, indicating that prompt settlement is not a typical expectation. The trajectory clearly suggests suppliers should anticipate payments consistently in the 40-60 day range.
Despite a 96% late payment rate, the strong concentration of 67% of payments within the 31-60 day window indicates a predictable, albeit extended, payment pattern rather than high volatility. This consistency provides a degree of reliability for the supplier regarding the *timing* of the delay. However, the 11% of payments extending beyond 60 days introduces a moderate risk factor for significantly longer delays on a subset of invoices.
Suppliers should plan for an average payment period of 42 days, with a high probability of payments settling within the 31-60 day timeframe. While payment delays are predictable, requiring adjustments to cash flow forecasts, there is a moderate risk (11%) of payments extending beyond 60 days. It is advisable to factor in these extended terms or discuss specific payment milestones to mitigate potential liquidity issues.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2024 - 03 Oct 2025 | 24 Apr 2025 | 38 | 9% | 67% | 24% | 99% |
| 29 Mar 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 42 | 22% | 67% | 11% | 96% |
| 28 Sept 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 | 24 Apr 2025 | 38 | 9% | 67% | 24% | 99% |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 27 Sept 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 | 44 | 13% | 69% | 18% | 97% |
| 30 Sept 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | 25 Jul 2024 | 46 | 20% | 64% | 16% | 97% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 01 Oct 2023 | 19 Dec 2023 | 40 | 34% | 50% | 16% | 65% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 01 Apr 2023 | 19 Dec 2023 | 37 | 34% | 58% | 7% | 50% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 01 Oct 2022 | 08 Dec 2022 | 60 | 28% | 48% | 24% | 48% |
| 02 Oct 2021 - 01 Apr 2022 | 23 May 2022 | 51 | 35% | 49% | 16% | 28% |
| 03 Apr 2021 - 01 Oct 2021 | 03 Dec 2021 | 46 | 43% | 46% | 12% | 28% |
| 03 Oct 2020 - 02 Apr 2021 | 01 May 2021 | 45 | 24% | 58% | 17% | 30% |
| 28 Mar 2020 - 02 Oct 2020 | 09 Nov 2020 | 43 | 24% | 61% | 15% | 30% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 13 Nov 2019 | 45 | 20% | 63% | 17% | 31% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 49 | 15% | 60% | 25% | 28% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 01 Nov 2018 | 50 | 17% | 57% | 27% | 26% |
| 30 Sept 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | 02 May 2018 | 58 | 15% | 47% | 38% | 35% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Aramark Limited payment terms vary by supplier and are agreed as part of contract negotiations.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
Supplier payment queries are initially raised with the Accounts Payable team or the specific trading site. Where issues require further escalation it will then involve the Purchasing team or Senior Finance representation to reach a resolution.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Aramark Limited is a UK-registered company forming part of the wider Aramark group, an international business providing food services and facilities management. Group activities span catering and food service operations, workplace refreshments, and facilities support for sectors including education, healthcare, business and government, and sports and leisure venues. The company's registered classification is other food services. As the UK entity within the global Aramark organisation, it operates within this broader group structure rather than independently defining the group's overall offering. The company was incorporated in 1970 and remains an active registered business, contributing to Aramark's presence in catering, hospitality and facilities management markets across the industries it serves.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: k12insights.aramark.com