Arizona State University Expands Partnership with Aramark
ARMK
Published on 07/14/2025 at 09:20
Arizona State University is expanding its partnership with Aramark, adding that company's expertise in other industries to the collegiate hospitality services it currently provides. This customized, comprehensive approach will deliver innovations in collegiate dining, high-end catering, sports facility concessions and club services, and vending to the 18-year relationship with the university, repeatedly ranked as the No. 1 "Most Innovative School" by US News & World Report.
The new agreement leverages the company's collective strength and vast resources and provides ASU with a holistic hospitality ecosystem, connecting student life, athletic events, and community involvement and engagement. Through this multi-divisional business approach, Aramark has successfully created a unified and comprehensive campus experience that will enhance the guest experience and align with ASU's mission and goals. Campus Dining and University Club: Aramark will continue to showcase its hospitality program at ASU, deepening its offerings beyond collegiate dining.
ASU will serve as a new training ground for Aramark's "Accelerate to Leadership (A2L)" program for early career talent development, and a partnership with ASU's Luminosity Lab will prepare solutions for future global business challenges. ASU's Pitchforks dining hall will be transformed to create Pitchforks Global Residential Restaurant, and the Downtown, Polytechnic, and West Valley campuses will have substantive updates made to their dining facilities. Aramark will also now provide catering services at the members-only University Club, partnering with Atlasta, a family-owned catering firm with a rich history at ASU.
This collaboration combines local expertise with Aramark's extensive supply chain and purchasing power, ensuring an elevated dining experience for club members. Sun Devil Athletics: Aramark'sSports + Entertainment division, the award-winning food and beverage provider at more than 60 premier stadiums, arenas, and sports facilities across North America, will expand its portfolio of Big 12 Conference clients by adding Sun Devil Athletics to its roster. Bringing its professional and collegiate sports experience to the university's stadiums and arenas, Aramark will modernize the food and beverage programs with new food concepts, advancements designed to improve the speed of service at concession stands, and an increased variety of food and beverage offerings.
Additionally, infrastructure improvements are planned to improve the overall fan experience. Aramark will leverage data science insights to inform new offerings and upgrades, ensuring that fan satisfaction and performance are continuously enhanced. Food Vending and Refreshment Offerings: To round out Aramark's campus presence, ASU will add a robust convenience retail program, with technology-driven micro-markets and new vending options.
The focus will be on increased variety, enhanced offerings, and innovation in vending options. The focus will been on increased variety, enhanced offerings and innovation in vending options.