After completing an extensive process, Aramark Educational Services, LLC has been awarded a contract for the management and operation of all dining and catering services for Southeastern. Aramark was chosen from among several other food service providers, and the new agreement will extend a long-existing business partnership between Aramark and Southeastern.
“We are excited about the plans Aramark has committed to in this new food services agreement. Their focus on student choice, nutrition and service will bring about significant upgrades to the student experience on campus,” said Southeastern President William Wainwright.
Aramark has committed to upgrading or expanding physical spaces at most dining options, bringing in fresh new dining brands, supporting student meal plan scholarships, and partnering with campus entities to benefit student retention. As an added new service, this fall Aramark also introduced robot delivery service, allowing delivery from campus dining retail locations.
“With all of the new efforts that will be put forth in this partnership with Aramark, we are moving Southeastern
forward in being focused on creating the best student experience possible,” said Assistant Vice President for
Operations and Auxiliary Services Connie Davis. In addition to bringing robot food delivery to campus, Starbucks will soon reopen in a larger space that also provides walk-up window service. Changes to physical spaces and
services will be seen throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, including a renovation of the Mane Dish during the summer of 2024.
“Our partnership with Southeastern has been a source of pride for Aramark over the past years as we worked together to focus on providing students with award-winning food options,” said District Manager for Aramark Educational Services, LLC Martin Balisteri. “The enhancements planned over the next few semesters will make students’ choices and experiences even better.”
