WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, will step into the post season spotlight with 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and the Hendrick Motorsports crew this weekend as the No. 9 UniFirst Chevy hits the track for a crucial Chase race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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