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Dashing Dogs: Aramark Celebrates National Hot Dog Day, July 17, With 12 of the Hottest Hot Dogs Available at Major League Ballparks

July 15, 2019 -- With the dog days of summer upon us, Aramark is celebrating National Hot Dog Day, July 17, 2019, with a decadent selection of a dozen loaded hot dogs, sausages and vegan dogs at the nine MLB ballparks it serves.

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Labor Conversion Best Practices

There are many benefits to outsourcing your school district’s dining program. But often, team members fear they will lose their current wages or, worse, their jobs. Discover tips on how you can successfully outsource your dining program while keeping your employees a top priority.

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Aramark to Provide Full Tuition Coverage of College Degrees for Hourly Associates Across the U.S.

July 10, 2019 -- Aramark's mission to Enrich and Nourish Lives means we have a responsibility to help our employees achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Education is key to making that happen and we are proud to provide this learning pathway to our dedicated frontline team members.

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Optimize Meal Plan Sales

Universities and colleges can optimize meal plans to better attract potential students and maintain current enrollees. Partnering with Aramark to update your on-site dining can cause an increase in sales opportunities for higher education institutions. Discover ways to add value to your campus through meal plan optimization.

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Get Summer Grills Sizzling With Plant-Forward Recipes

July 3, 2019 -- Going plant-forward, emphasizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, but still offering a proportionately small quantity of animal protein, is an easy way to incorporate color and optimize nutrition in summer dishes.

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Labor Forecasting Analytics

Overstaffing and understaffing causes overspending, poor customer service and missed revenue opportunities. Aramark provides higher education institutions with labor forecasting analytics to reduce scheduling errors. Discover how Aramark can help predict the future of your campus’s labor needs with advanced labor forecasting.

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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University has increased student satisfaction and revenue and added a strong recruiting element by reforming its dining experience. CMU partnered with Aramark to introduce a modern meal service built with versatile options for every student. Explore the various changes CMU has made to give its students a higher-quality way of eating.

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Building A Student Ambassador Program

Universities are increasing meal plan sales by implementing student ambassador programs. By hiring highly motivated students, universities are able to receive valuable feedback and sell meal plans on-the-spot. Partnering with Aramark provides higher education institutions with the tools to execute successful ambassador programs. Discover two universities that have seen tremendous success with launching student ambassador programs — and steps for getting started — in this informative guide.

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Survey: More Than Half of U.S. Employees Who Typically Eat Lunch During Work Hours Struggle to Make it Healthy

June 25, 2019 -- More than half of employed Americans who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to eat a healthy lunch at work, and more than three quarters say they’re more likely to make healthier decisions at other times of the day if they eat healthy at lunch, according to a new survey from the American Heart Association and Aramark.

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Aramark Names Diversity Champion, Natily Santos, 2019 Service Star Volunteer Of The Year For Extraordinary Volunteer Service

June 20, 2019 -- A true champion for diversity, Natily Santos lives Aramark's mission of enriching and nourishing lives every day and pays it forward by helping to create opportunities for women and Latinos to succeed.