UNC Pembroke has announced that Aramark will serve as the university’s new campus dining provider, beginning in summer 2025. Following a comprehensive six-month selection process, Aramark was chosen to oversee all on-campus dining, catering and athletic concessions.
The decision comes after an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process launched in fall 2024. A diverse selection committee—comprising students, faculty, staff, and administrators—evaluated multiple vendors to identify the best fit for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s dining needs. Aramark was selected based on its strong commitment to quality, variety, sustainability, value, staffing and training, as well as its alignment with the university’s long-term vision for campus dining.
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Gabriel Eszterhas expressed appreciation for the university’s longtime dining partner, Sodexo, which has served the campus community for three decades.
"We are grateful for Sodexo’s years of dedication and service to BraveNation. Their commitment has shaped the dining experience for generations of students, faculty and staff," Eszterhas said.
Both Sodexo and Aramark are working together to ensure a seamless transition, prioritizing continuity in service and minimizing disruptions for the campus community. Aramark has committed to offering employment opportunities to all hourly dining service staff and will host town halls in the coming weeks to provide information and address concerns.
A leader in the food service industry, Aramark currently serves more than 275 universities and colleges across the U.S. Their experience and expertise will support 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission to enhance the campus dining experience and provide high-quality, student-centered service.
"51³Ô¹ÏÍø looks forward to welcoming Aramark to BraveNation and collaborating to create an exceptional dining program for students, faculty and staff," Eszterhas said.