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Aramark Celebrates National Sandwich Day, November 3, With Nine New Sammies, And More, At NHL And NBA Arenas

October 31, 2019 - Aramark, the award winning food and hospitality partner of 10 NHL and NBA teams, is celebrating National Sandwich Day, November 3, 2019, with a vibrant selection of new sandwiches at the eight arenas it serves.

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Refining and Redefining School Dining

Proven to increase student participation, refining and redefining your school district’s foodservice program starts with meeting student’s needs and desires. Using proprietary tools, Aramark can help you provide quality, healthy meals that nourish your students all day long. Learn more in this video.

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Overcoming Food Insecurity

The number of food insecure students is rising on campuses across the country. Campuses are taking action against food insecurity with initiatives such as food pantries and meal swipe exchanges. Discover how institutions are tackling the issue of food insecurity on their campuses, with support from Aramark and a new national partnership.

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Expanding Staff's Culinary Skills and Students' Palates

When a Texas school district expanded its menu options, the result was increased student and staff satisfaction. Using the results from a student survey, the district added variety and more healthy offerings, which increased meal participation by 6%. Learn more about how expanding the menu also expanded staff culinary skills in this enlightening case study.

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What Makes A Great Place To Work? Aramark Releases First Work XP Report

October 25, 2019 – Aramark today announced the release of the first issue of Work XP, an industry insights report that takes a closer look at the workforce and workplace of today and the future.

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Campbell University Campus Transformation

The key to attracting and retaining students is to provide a dining experience that leaves them satisfied with the food choices and the surrounding environment. Discover how Campbell University’s partnership with Aramark transformed the student dining experience by extending meal plan opportunities, launching sustainability initiatives, supporting meal plan sales, and more.

In the News

Aramark Honored with Energy and Engineering Awards

Aramark has recently been honored with prestigious energy and engineering awards from several organizations for outstanding accomplishments in the energy and engineering industries.

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Aramark Honors Top “Service Stars” Worldwide For Extraordinary Dedication And Achievement

October 14, 2019 – Two hundred of Aramark’s outstanding team members from around the world have been named to the company’s Ring of Stars and will be recognized during an exclusive celebration in Scottsdale, AZ, this week.

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How to Create a Self-Sustaining K-12 Dining Program

Between 34.3% and 37.4% of districts nationally say reimbursements for student lunches and breakfasts are not sufficient to cover the cost to produce the meals. To overcome this problem, many K-12 districts have discovered a solution: turning to a dining partner with deep expertise and vast experience in transforming school dining programs from running a deficit to generating surplus funds. Learn more in this enlightening guide.

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Employee Retention and Development Best Practices

Dining staff play a critical role in students’ health and wellbeing, but retaining and engaging these employees can be difficult. Discover how three school districts have overcome this challenge using high-impact strategies, including improved onboarding and training, employee recognition and ongoing communication.