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Corporate Overview
What does Aramark do?
Aramark is a global hospitality company that provides food services, facilities management, and workplace experiences to clients across varying sectors including education, healthcare, business, government, sports, leisure, and corrections. The company focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality services powered by people, data, and hospitality expertise.
What Industries does Aramark Serve?
Aramark currently serves the following industries:
- Education (K‑12 and higher education)
- Healthcare
- Business & industry
- Sports, leisure & entertainment
- Corrections & justice
- Government and conference centers
- Senior living communities
How large is Aramark and how many employees/locations does it serve/operate in?
Aramark employs approximately 270,000 people and operates in 15+ countries worldwide, delivering services at thousands of client locations each day.
Where is Aramark’s headquarters?
Aramark’s global headquarters is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address is: 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
When was Aramark founded and what is the company’s history?
Aramark was founded in 1936 as “Davidson Brothers”. The company later became Automatic Retailers of America (ARA), and rebranded as Aramark in the 1990s, and has grown into a global public company focused on food and facilities services.
Is Aramark a publicly traded company?
As of 2013, Aramark is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ARMK).
What We Offer
What food services and catering solutions does Aramark provide?
Aramark delivers custom food service programs, including:
- On‑site dining and catering
- Retail, convenience, and concessions
- Healthcare and patient dining
- Collegiate and student nutrition
- Sports, entertainment, and destination dining
All Aramark programs—from colleges and universities to office buildings and conference centers—prioritize safety, nutrition, culinary quality, and operational excellence. This commitment is grounded in a shared passion for hospitality, which underpins everything Aramark does. We as a company embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide and the industries we serve are wide-ranging, Aramark remains anchored in a people-first approach.
Does Aramark offer both full management and flexible partnership models?
Yes. Aramark offers end‑to‑end managed services as well as flexible, consultative partnerships that can scale based on client needs, including advisory, operational support, and customized engagement models.
What facilities management services does Aramark offer?
Aramark Facilities Management offers a comprehensive portfolio of facilities services including:
- Custodial and janitorial services
- Operations and maintenance
- Engineering and energy solutions
- Grounds, landscaping, and environmental services
- Integrated facilities management across portfolios
How do I request a quote or start service with Aramark?
Aramark’s team of experts and dedicated professionals are ready to help you transform the everyday into the extraordinary. If you would like to send Aramark an RFP, RFI, RFQ, or bid opportunity, please visit: aramark.com/contact-us
- Submit a business inquiry form
- A local Aramark representative will follow up.
- Solutions are tailored to your organization’s needs.
Does Aramark still provide uniform and workwear services?
No. Aramark’s uniform and workwear business became a separate public company called Vestis Corporation in 2023. Aramark no longer provides uniform services.
Proprietary Programs & Technology
What technology platforms does Aramark use?
Aramark uses several proprietary platforms, including:
- Hospitality IQ™: n AI‑powered digital platform
- Mosaic™: AI‑driven supply‑chain intelligence
- AIWX™ Connect: Workplace safety and building performance analytics
- Culinary Co‑Pilot™: AI‑assisted menu and purchasing optimization
What is Avendra International?
Avendra International is Aramark’s global procurement and group purchasing organization (GPO), helping clients access scale, transparency, and data‑driven purchasing benefits across the supply chain.
