Aramark, a provider of foodservice and facility management services, has broadened its partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) in the US.

The expanded agreement will bring tailored enhancements to dining services, catering, sports venue concessions and club facilities.

Aramark will build on its existing hospitality programme at ASU, extending its scope beyond standard campus dining.

ASU will become a new base for Aramark’s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) initiative, which focuses on nurturing early-career professionals.

The Pitchforks dining hall at ASU will be revamped into the Pitchforks Global Residential Restaurant, with significant improvements planned for dining facilities across the Downtown, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses.

Aramark will also take on catering responsibilities at the University Club, a members-only venue, partnering with Atlasta, a family-run catering business with longstanding ties to ASU.

This collaboration will blend local knowledge with Aramark’s extensive supply chain to improve dining for club members.

Aramark’s Sports + Entertainment division, which provides food and beverage services at 60 major stadiums, arenas and sports venues across North America, will now include ASU’s Sun Devil Athletics as part of its Big 12 Conference clients.

The company will update food and beverage operations at ASU’s stadiums and arenas, introducing new menu options, faster service at concession stands and a wider range of choices.

Planned infrastructure upgrades aim to improve the fan experience, with data-driven insights shaping new offerings to support ongoing enhancements.

ASU will also introduce a comprehensive convenience retail programme, incorporating technology-driven micro-markets and updated vending options, emphasising greater variety and modernised services.