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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Schedule of Service Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2026 | May 31, 2025
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the end of the period | $ 706,674 |
Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 309,828 | $ 321,902
Service contracts acquired | 34,050 | 45,749
Service contracts amortization | (55,862) | (57,689)
Foreign currency translation | (147) | (134)
Balance at the end of the period | 287,869 | 309,828
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 273,847 | 290,498
Service contracts acquired | 14,644 | 31,721
Service contracts amortization | (48,028) | (48,267)
Foreign currency translation | (144) | (105)
Balance at the end of the period | 240,319 | 273,847
First Aid and Safety Services | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 14,138 | 16,203
Service contracts acquired | 2,762 | 3,255
Service contracts amortization | (2,828) | (5,291)
Foreign currency translation | (3) | (29)
Balance at the end of the period | 14,069 | 14,138
All Other | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 21,843 | 15,201
Service contracts acquired | 16,644 | 10,773
Service contracts amortization | (5,006) | (4,131)
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | $ 33,481 | $ 21,843

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