Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Wins New Contract with Loyola Marymount University
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has secured a new contract with Loyola Marymount University (LMU) to become its food services provider starting May 2025. The partnership encompasses management of all on-campus dining, retail, catering, and athletic concessions.
Key developments include the introduction of All-You-Care-to-Eat meal plans in fall 2026 following the Lair renovation, refreshed menus at existing dining spaces beginning fall 2025, and planned updates to Founders Pavilion, University Hall dining options, and Sonia's on the LLS campus. The partnership will also introduce new mobile and stand-alone food carts.
Aramark, which serves over 275 U.S. campuses including the largest number of Jesuit universities, was selected based on their commitment to campus community integration and responsiveness to student needs.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality ha ottenuto un nuovo contratto con Loyola Marymount University (LMU) per diventare il fornitore dei servizi di ristorazione a partire da maggio 2025. La partnership comprende la gestione di tutte le opzioni di ristorazione nel campus, tra cui ristoranti, vendita al dettaglio, catering e concessioni sportive.
Tra gli sviluppi chiave ci sono l'introduzione dei piani pasto All-You-Care-to-Eat nell'autunno 2026, dopo la ristrutturazione del Lair, menù aggiornati negli spazi di ristorazione esistenti a partire dall'autunno 2025, e aggiornamenti pianificati per il Founders Pavilion, le opzioni di ristorazione di University Hall e Sonia's nel campus LLS. La partnership introdurrà anche nuovi carrelli alimentari mobili e autonomi.
Aramark, che serve oltre 275 campus universitari negli Stati Uniti, inclusa la maggior parte delle università gesuite, è stata selezionata per il suo impegno nell'integrazione nella comunità del campus e nella risposta alle esigenze degli studenti.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality ha asegurado un nuevo contrato con Loyola Marymount University (LMU) para convertirse en su proveedor de servicios de alimentación a partir de mayo de 2025. La asociación abarca la gestión de todas las opciones de restauración en el campus, incluyendo restaurantes, venta al por menor, catering y concesiones deportivas.
Los desarrollos clave incluyen la introducción de planes de comidas All-You-Care-to-Eat en otoño de 2026 tras la renovación del Lair, menús renovados en los espacios de restauración existentes a partir de otoño de 2025, y actualizaciones planificadas para el Founders Pavilion, las opciones de restauración de University Hall y Sonia's en el campus de LLS. La asociación también introducirá nuevos carritos de comida móviles y autónomos.
Aramark, que sirve a más de 275 campus en EE. UU., incluyendo el mayor número de universidades jesuitas, fue seleccionada por su compromiso con la integración en la comunidad del campus y su capacidad de respuesta a las necesidades de los estudiantes.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality는 Loyola Marymount University (LMU)와 새로운 계약을 체결하여 2025년 5월부터 식음료 서비스 제공업체가 됩니다. 이 파트너십은 캠퍼스 내 모든 식사, 소매, 케이터링 및 운동 경기 매점 관리를 포함합니다.
주요 개발 사항으로는 Lair 리모델링 후 2026년 가을에 도입될 All-You-Care-to-Eat 식사 계획, 2025년 가을부터 기존 식사 공간에서 시작되는 새 메뉴, 그리고 Founders Pavilion, University Hall의 식사 옵션 및 LLS 캠퍼스의 Sonia's에 대한 계획된 업데이트가 포함됩니다. 이 파트너십은 또한 새로운 모바일 및 독립형 음식 카트를 도입할 것입니다.
275개 이상의 미국 캠퍼스를 포함하여 가장 많은 수의 예수회 대학에 서비스를 제공하는 Aramark는 캠퍼스 커뮤니티 통합 및 학생 요구에 대한 반응성에 대한 헌신을 바탕으로 선정되었습니다.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality a obtenu un nouveau contrat avec Loyola Marymount University (LMU) pour devenir son fournisseur de services alimentaires à partir de mai 2025. Ce partenariat englobe la gestion de toutes les options de restauration sur le campus, y compris la restauration, le commerce de détail, le catering et les concessions sportives.
Les développements clés comprennent l'introduction de plans de repas All-You-Care-to-Eat à l'automne 2026 suite à la rénovation du Lair, des menus rafraîchis dans les espaces de restauration existants à partir de l'automne 2025, et des mises à jour prévues pour le Founders Pavilion, les options de restauration de University Hall et Sonia's sur le campus LLS. Le partenariat introduira également de nouveaux chariots alimentaires mobiles et autonomes.
Aramark, qui dessert plus de 275 campus aux États-Unis, y compris le plus grand nombre d'universités jésuites, a été sélectionné en raison de son engagement envers l'intégration de la communauté du campus et sa réactivité aux besoins des étudiants.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality hat einen neuen Vertrag mit Loyola Marymount University (LMU) abgeschlossen, um ab Mai 2025 als Anbieter von Verpflegungsdiensten tätig zu werden. Die Partnerschaft umfasst die Verwaltung aller Verpflegungsangebote auf dem Campus, einschließlich Gastronomie, Einzelhandel, Catering und Sportverkäufen.
Wichtige Entwicklungen sind die Einführung von All-You-Care-to-Eat Mahlzeitenplänen im Herbst 2026 nach der Renovierung des Lair, aktualisierte Menüs in bestehenden Speisebereichen ab Herbst 2025 sowie geplante Aktualisierungen für das Founders Pavilion, die Verpflegungsoptionen in der University Hall und Sonia's auf dem LLS-Campus. Die Partnerschaft wird auch neue mobile und eigenständige Essenswagen einführen.
Aramark, das über 275 US-Campusse versorgt, darunter die größte Anzahl an Jesuitenuniversitäten, wurde aufgrund seines Engagements für die Integration in die Campusgemeinschaft und der Reaktionsfähigkeit auf die Bedürfnisse der Studierenden ausgewählt.
- Secured new comprehensive food service contract with LMU starting May 2025
- Expanding service offerings with All-You-Care-to-Eat meal plans in 2026
- Major facility renovations and upgrades planned across multiple campus locations
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This contract win with Loyola Marymount University (LMU) represents a strategic expansion for Aramark's collegiate hospitality division, reinforcing their market leadership position across 275+ U.S. campus locations. The comprehensive nature of the contract - encompassing dining, retail, catering, and athletic concessions - suggests a substantial multi-year revenue opportunity.
The planned implementation strategy reveals a thoughtful approach to value creation:
- Initial phase in May 2025 focusing on menu refreshes and immediate improvements
- Major facility renovations scheduled for summer 2026
- Introduction of All-You-Care-to-Eat meal plans in fall 2026
The phased renovation and service enhancement plan indicates significant capital investment, but this typically yields higher long-term returns through increased student participation rates and operational efficiencies. The All-You-Care-to-Eat model, in particular, often delivers superior margins through better inventory management and predictable revenue streams from meal plan subscriptions.
Aramark's dominance in Jesuit universities provides unique competitive advantages, including deep understanding of institutional needs and operational synergies across similar campuses. The addition of mobile and stand-alone food carts demonstrates adaptation to evolving student preferences for flexible dining options, potentially capturing incremental revenue from non-meal plan purchases.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is pleased to partner with Loyola Marymount University as its new food services provider, bringing fresh flavors, expanded options, and an enhanced experience for the LMU community. Aramark will manage all on-campus dining, retail, catering, and athletic concessions beginning in May 2025. Photo Credit: Loyola Marymount University
“We’re excited to welcome Aramark as a new partner that matches our long-term vision for on-campus dining excellence at LMU, and we look forward to rolling out innovations that enhance variety, add value, and build community,” said Andy O’Reilly, vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services at LMU. “Aramark is a known market leader on more than 275 campuses in the
The decision to select Aramark reflects LMU’s commitment to high-quality campus dining options that prioritize value and choice for students, faculty, and staff. LMU is looking forward to refreshing dining across campus – with an emphasis on enhanced spaces for gathering and community building, upgraded healthy food choices, and student value.
Sneak Peek at the Future of LMU Dining
- One of the biggest changes to the LMU dining program with Aramark will be the introduction of All-You-Care-to-Eat meal plans, set to launch in fall 2026 following a renovation of the Lair that summer. The upgrade marks a significant change guided by student and parent feedback, providing unmatched value and a new overall dining experience for LMU Lions.
- Beginning in fall 2025, the LMU community can expect to see refreshed, innovative menus at existing dining spaces. The partnership also includes planned updates to Founders Pavilion and University Hall dining options, Sonia’s on the LLS campus, and new mobile and stand-alone food carts around campus for on-the-go eating.
“We are proud to win LMU’s trust and serve as its new hospitality partner,” said Jack Donovan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “We can’t wait to showcase our residential dining, as well as expanded retail, catering, and concessions capability.”
About Aramark Collegiate Hospitality
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is a premier 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. This intentional integration of campus identity, world class hospitality, and professional opportunity provides a foundational path to student success. Connect with Collegiate Hospitality on LinkedIn.
About Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is ranked among the nation's premier colleges and universities by
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 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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