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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality builds strong momentum with five new partnerships. September 2, 2026 Aramark was recently awarded five new partnerships with colleges and universities across the country: Bridgewater College (VA), Dallas Baptist University (TX), the University of Detroit Mercy (MI), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), and Randolph-Macon College (VA). "We are proud to partner with such a diverse group of colleges and universities," said Barbara Flanagan, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality President and CEO. "As we grow, we are committed to working alongside our campus partners to create programs that reflect their unique identities while supporting student success and long-term institutional goals." Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, VA). At Bridgewater College, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is launching BC Dining, a new dining program designed to elevate the campus food and hospitality experience. The heart of the program is The Gathering Place at The K, a dining destination offering options throughout the day, including late-night service, and made-from-scratch menus. The concept features fresh, high-quality, locally inspired food, expanded accommodation for diverse dietary needs, and innovative technology. In addition to residential dining enhancements, BC Dining also offers new retail experiences: Smitty's Café, an updated campus spirit store, and 1880 Catering, a full-service program for meetings, celebrations, and special events on campus. Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, TX). At Dallas Baptist University, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is delivering a hospitality-driven dining program rooted in fellowship, community, and the university's Christ-centered mission. The program is informed through technology-enabled insights that drive program innovation and student satisfaction. Performance-focused nutrition programs will support DBU Athletics and student-athlete success. Signature community-building initiatives, such as a monthly Community Devotional and Ice Cream Social, are designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together for worship, fellowship, and spiritual encouragement. University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI). At the University of Detroit Mercy, a current Aramark Facilities Management Services client, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is implementing a program called Titan Hospitality, a fully integrated hospitality model that brings together dining, wellness, and facilities into a unified ecosystem. The program focuses on holistic student support, including inclusive dining options, food security initiatives, and community engagement. Technology-driven tools, such as Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's proprietary platform CampusPulse and the Eat to Excel(R) performance nutrition program, will enhance both student life and athletics. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (socorro, NM). In the Southwest at New Mexico Tech, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality will roll out NMT Hospitality, a program designed to reflect campus identity while advancing access and affordability. A major renovation of the Fidel Center on campus will see the installation of The Gathering Place, featuring chef-driven menus and regional specialties, including New Mexico favorites like Hatch chiles. Retail dining will be reimagined through The Drop, a multi-brand concept offering convenience and mobile ordering, alongside expanded catering, and sustainability initiatives. Randolph-Macon College (ashland, VA). At Randolph-Macon College, Aramark is introducing RMC Dining featuring the signature Yellow Apron Program, which empowers team members to connect with students and gather real-time feedback. RMC Dining brings refreshed retail experiences at Birdsong Café, serving burgers, chicken, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and breakfast offerings, as well as Macon Coffee Co., featuring coffee, teas, refreshers, and grab-and-go selections. Students will experience expanded made-to-order dining options in Estes Dining Hall, including a True Balance station for guests with food allergies, as well as enhanced technology solutions, including mobile ordering, making it easier to order ahead and save time. RMC Dining also offers vending and convenience market options, as well as a catering program to provide full-service support for meetings, celebrations, and campus events. About Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Aramark Collegiate Hospitality - where futures are better served - has been a trusted dining partner to higher education institutions for over 50 years. Serving approximately 300 colleges and universities nationwide, Aramark delivers customized dining and hospitality programs that reflect the unique culture and needs of each campus. Rooted in a deep commitment to service for people, partners, the community, and the planet, Aramark goes beyond meals by curating tailored experiences, supporting success, and cultivating communities. Connect with Collegiate Hospitality on LinkedIn. 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 its hospitality culture, its employees strive to do great things for each other, its partners, its communities, and the planet. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with Aramark Corporation on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 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Aramark expands NCAA presence through new partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University ahead of 2026 season. August 20, 2026 Growth across NCAA athletics highlights Aramark's integrated approach to game-day hospitality, culinary innovation, and student-athlete nutrition. PHILADELPHIA, PA. (August 20, 2026) - As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark has widened its collegiate footprint through new partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University. Through an integrated approach that brings together the strengths of Aramark Sports + Entertainment and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, Aramark is customizing programs that are transforming the game-day experience, campus dining, and performance nutrition to create a more dynamic and connected university experience for students, fans, and athletes. Elevating the Seminole Fan Experience Through an expanded partnership with Florida State University, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Aramark will be the foodservice provider for Florida State Athletics, providing game-day hospitality services across 13 competition venues and overseeing culinary operations in student-athlete dining facilities. "We're seeing strong momentum across our collegiate athletics business as universities look for partners who can deliver both exceptional game-day experiences and operational expertise to bring those experiences to life at scale," said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. "Our expanded partnership with Florida State University gives us an opportunity to build on our experience while creating programs that are tailored to the needs and traditions of the Seminole community." By bringing together the expertise of Aramark Sports + Entertainment and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, the partnership creates a connected approach to fan engagement, premium hospitality, campus dining, and student-athlete nutrition. The Seminoles welcomed nearly 900,000 fans to home events last year, underscoring both the scale of Florida State Athletics and the opportunity to deliver a consistent experience for fans and student-athletes alike. "Partnering with Aramark allows us to provide a consistent, high-quality food and hospitality experience across all our athletics facilities," said Michael Alford, Florida State's Vice President and Director of Athletics. "Whether we are serving fans on game day or providing daily nutrition for our student-athletes, this partnership gives us an opportunity to maintain an excellent standard of service while creating a distinctive Florida State experience." Strengthening the Future of Bobcat Athletics At Texas State University, which recently joined the Pac-12 Conference, Aramark is supporting enhancements designed to broaden both the Bobcat fan experience and student-athlete performance. Improvements at University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) Stadium and the University Events Center include refreshed concession concepts, elevated food and beverage offerings, and technology-enabled solutions such as Scan-and-Go locations designed to streamline transactions and reduce wait times. Beyond game day, Texas State University will leverage Eat to Excel(TM), Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's performance nutrition program developed by registered dietitians and culinary experts. Through customized meals, nutrition education, fueling stations, and access to a dedicated sports dietitian, student-athletes will have greater access to the resources needed to excel both on and off the field. Shared dining experiences will also help foster team connection and reinforce a culture centered on performance and success. "Our partnership with Texas State University is a great example of what we do differently. We bring together deep expertise across campus dining, game day, and student-athlete nutrition into one seamless and supportive partnership," said Barbara Flanagan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. "Our teams come together to build something really unique for each university we serve." "We are incredibly excited to partner with Aramark as we continue enhancing every aspect of the Bobcat experience," said Jeremy Stolfa, Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Operations. "From the moment fans arrive at our venues, we want them to experience first-class hospitality and exceptional service. This partnership allows us to elevate our food and beverage offerings, strengthen game-day operations, and expand hospitality opportunities, while also providing our student-athletes with the nutrition resources they need to perform at their highest level." Overall, Aramark serves approximately 300 colleges and universities nationwide, with partnerships across 47 NCAA athletic departments representing more than 20 conferences, among them the ACC, Pac-12, SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12. These partnerships include nationally recognized institutions such as Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Georgia, Clemson University, University of North Carolina, University of Tennessee, Tulane University, and James Madison University, among many others. 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 its hospitality culture, its employees strive to do great things for each other, its partners, its communities, and the planet. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with Aramark Corporation on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Media Contacts Aramark Sports + Entertainment: Madeline Airey ([email protected])

District Judge lets some ERISA claims against Independence Administrators stand. The food and facilities services company Aramark alleges its third-party health-plan administrator breached fiduciary duties and engaged in prohibited transactions under ERISA. Reported by A federal judge in Philadelphia allowed most of an Aramark Corp. lawsuit against QCC Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Independent Blue Cross doing business as Independence Administrators, to proceed. The food and facilities services company was found to have plausibly alleged that the third-party health-plan administrator was acting as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act when it made decisions about payment of claims and other decisions involving Aramark plan assets. U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert, presiding in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, on August 13 granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion to dismiss in Aramark Services Inc. et al. v. QCC Insurance Co. d/b/a Independence Administrators et al. The ruling allowed four counts alleging QCC's breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions under ERISA to continue. Two Aramark health plans were dismissed as plaintiffs, and Independence Blue Cross and Independence Health Group were dismissed as defendants, all without prejudice. Pappert also dismissed a declaratory relief claim without prejudice and struck Aramark's jury demand. Case background. Aramark filed the complaint in March, alleging that it entrusted QCC with hundreds of millions of dollars to pay medical providers caring for employees, retirees and family members. The administrator is accused of paying false, fraudulent or otherwise improper claims, charging excessive or undisclosed fees, and restricting Aramark's ability to examine how plan money was being used. The complaint alleges those practices cost Aramark tens of millions of dollars. At the center of Pappert's ruling was QCC's status as an ERISA fiduciary for the conduct Aramark challenged. Pappert concluded that Aramark plausibly alleged fiduciary status on multiple grounds. The parties' 2018 administrative services agreement expressly identified QCC as the "Named Claims Fiduciary" and delegated final discretionary authority over benefit determinations, claims payments and participant appeals. Although a 2022 agreement contained seemingly conflicting provisions - one saying the plan sponsor, rather than Independence Administrators, was the claims fiduciary and another calling QCC the "named claims fiduciary" - Pappert said those inconsistencies created factual questions inappropriate for resolution on a motion to dismiss. Pappert also found QCC was plausibly a "functional" fiduciary because the agreements gave it discretion in administering claims. Under the contracts, QCC could determine whether claims should be paid, could investigate their validity and could decide how much should be paid. ERISA, Pappert wrote, does not require a service provider to have ultimate decisionmaking power before it can be a fiduciary; discretionary authority or responsibility can be enough. A separate focal point involved QCC's control over plan money. Under the aforementioned 2022 agreement, Independence Administrators provided the checking account through which benefits were paid and had sole authority to sign checks. Aramark alleged QCC pulled money from the plans, placed it in accounts under Independence's control and used those funds to pay claims. ERISA threshold cleared. Pappert wrote that those allegations cleared ERISA's relatively low threshold for fiduciary status, based on control over plan assets. The judge noted that QCC allegedly had authority to write checks on the plan account and to control where plan funds were deposited. Exactly which funds ultimately qualify as plan assets remains a factual question that can be addressed later in the case, he wrote. Aramark accuses QCC of widespread claims mismanagement, improper billing and diverting plan funds for its benefit, including practices such as cross-plan offsetting and less rigorous claims review. Pappert found these allegations - such as paying improper or excessive claims and charging hidden fees - sufficient to support a claim of fiduciary breach at this stage. Additionally, Pappert ruled that Aramark could seek remedies such as surcharge and disgorgement for any losses or profits resulting from QCC's alleged misconduct. Aramark and the Aramark Benefits Compliance Review Committee are represented by law firms McKool Smith P.C. and Duane Morris LLP. QCC and the dismissed Independence entities are represented by Miller & Chevalier. According to the most recent Form 5500 data, the Aramark Services Inc. Group Health Plan had 25,615 participants at the end of 2024.