Aramark Takes A Bite Out of National Sandwich Day with 15 New Sandwiches At NBA and NHL Arenas

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 3, 2015) – Whether they’re looking for something topped with hand carved porchetta or thick-cut bologna and dill pickles, basketball and hockey fans will have plenty of options to sink their teeth into at the eight professional basketball and hockey arenas across the United States and Canada, where Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is the food and beverage provider.

Each season, Aramark’s culinary team analyzes fan feedback and local food trends to create an innovative and savory menu for the start of the hockey and basketball seasons. This year, Aramark is celebrating National Sandwich Day, November 3, with new sandwiches at the NHL and NBA arenas it serves (AT&T Center, Canadian Tire Centre, CONSOL Energy Center, Pepsi Center, Quicken Loans Arena, SAP Center, Verizon Center and Wells Fargo Center).

Some of the sandwiches being introduced this season include:

• Southwest Chicken Sandwich- Gourmet Bun topped with Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, fresh Jalapenos & Chipotle Crema
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich- A Big Scoop of Delicious vanilla ice-cream squeezed between two giant fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.

• Bert’s Big Club- House spiced chicken breast, crispy bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo on a on a rustic ciabatta bread.

• Hat Trick Hoagie- Choice of Meatball, Cheesesteak, or Italian.

• Gourmet BLT with peppered bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon ranch sauce.

• Fabio Salerno’s #TheMeatballer- Salerno family meatballs, Lago marinara sauce, shredded provolone and sweet banana peppers on a freshly baked sesame seed bun.
• Fabio Salerno’s Grilled Cheese Bars & Roasted Tomato Dipping Sauce- Roasted tomatoes, gruyere and organic white cheddar on sourdough bread with a roasted tomato dipping sauce. 
• Fabio Salerno’s Sicilian Panini- Ciabatta pressed handheld sandwich with capicola, sopressata, salami, provolone, arugula and pickled onion.

• Fresh, Hot Carved Sandwiches- Fresh roasted tri tip or turkey served on an onion or Talera roll. 

• Bad to the Bone’s Pulled Pork Sandwich- Smoked pork shoulder tossed in a Carolina BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw and cornbread on a Kaiser roll.
• Sliders Four Ways- Chicken parmesan, meatball, hamburger and grilled chicken sliders. 

• Chopped Brisket Special- House smoked brisket, Vermont cheddar, mustard aioli and hot Italian giardiniera, on a long roll.
• Homemade Hot Roast Pork with long hot peppers on a Liscio Roll.
• Porchetta Sandwich- Hand carved, homemade Italian porchetta on an Amoroso seeded roll.
• South Philly Chicken Cutlet with broccoli rabe and provolone, on an Amoroso seeded roll.

Among its eight arena partners, Aramark provides food and beverage, retail and/or facilities services to fans of six National Hockey League teams and five National Basketball Association teams – Cleveland Cavaliers, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Antonio Spurs, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards. Aramark will be the exclusive food and beverage provider at the Edmonton Oilers’ new arena, Rogers Place, opening in 2016.

**Photos of Aramark’s new arena sandwiches can be found here**

About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.