Aramark Aligns Services with Campus Culture

PHILADELPHIA – With the school year beginning, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is meeting today’s campus needs by taking thoughtful action to align with each school’s unique culture.

From tailored food options to updated meal plans, Aramark shows that campus dining is about more than just meals—it’s about building connection, community, and belonging.

“Students are telling us what matters to them, and we’re responding in real time,” said Jack Donovan, President and CEO for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “It’s not just about collecting data—it’s about creating campus hospitality experiences that feel personal and purposeful and understanding students on a deeper level.”

Aramark is reworking its entire suite of listening and survey tools to better capture the voice of the current student. These updates include retooled intuitive and student-friendly surveys that feature refined terminology and question design, as well as enhanced analytics and reporting capabilities.

Reflecting Student Tastes
Aramark is leading the way in culinary creativity with new concepts and partnerships that align with popular “create-your-own" trends including:

MEDI – A Mediterranean-inspired dining solution piloted in Spring 2025 and rolling out widely this fall, MEDI is affordable, flexible, and on-trend—earning high marks from students during pilot testing.

Chef Grace Ramirez Partnership – In the fall 2025, Aramark’s ongoing collaboration with Chef Grace Ramirez expands La Latina Cocina to bring Latin American flavors to campuses. Students will choose from signature and made-to-order plates, bowls, tacos, and more.

Campus Smokehouse – Campus Smokehouse is rooted in time-honored smoking techniques and bold ingredients.

Restaurant DestiNATIONS continues to bring global cuisine to campus through rotating restaurant-style takeovers, offering both customizable and chef-curated options that enable students to explore the world through food.

Rolling out throughout 2025-2026, REVIVE is a wellness-focused residential dining concept that nurtures mental, emotional, and physical health. With its “Nourish to Flourish” philosophy, it offers a health-forward culinary program and a welcoming campus hub where everyone on campus can come to recharge, connect, and thrive through smart eating and community engagement.

Aramark has launched TrendScoop, a quarterly review of culinary, collegiate, and generational insights for both operators and campus partners. And this fall, the debut of StudentLounge—an online platform for asynchronous student feedback—will deepen the company’s connection with its audience in ways that students are most comfortable providing feedback.

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is a provider for hospitality ecosystems in higher education, renowned for its commitment to the whole student and enhancing student life through exceptional culinary experiences and innovative dining solutions. With a presence in more than 275 colleges and universities, Collegiate Hospitality uses data driven consumer insights to curate experiences to meet the unique needs of each campus, fostering a vibrant community with diverse and inclusive dining offerings.

For more, go to Aramark.com.