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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Rollforward of the valuation allowance is as follows:
October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Balance, beginning of year$(17,532)$(29,023)
Additions(1)
(21,445)(2,330)
Subtractions(2)
— 13,821 
Balance, end of year$(38,977)$(17,532)
(1)The additions in both fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 were mainly driven by losses in certain foreign subsidiaries.
(2)Valuation allowances against FTC carryforwards were released during fiscal 2019 as a result of Treasury Regulations.
ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 2, 2020, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

AdditionsReductions
 Balance, Beginning of PeriodCharged to Income
Deductions from Reserves(1)
Balance, End of Period
Description
Fiscal Year 2020
Reserve for doubtful accounts, advances & current notes receivable$49,566 $64,655 $39,296 $74,925 
Fiscal Year 2019
Reserve for doubtful accounts, advances & current notes receivable$52,682 $21,821 $24,937 $49,566 
Fiscal Year 2018
Reserve for doubtful accounts, advances & current notes receivable$53,416 $22,009 $22,743 $52,682 
(1)
Amounts determined not to be collectible and charged against the reserve and translation.