PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 21, 2024–
Aramark College Hospitality surveys students each fall to find out what they want from an on-campus dining and hospitality experience. Nearly 70,000 students, nearly 70 percent of whom live on campus, responded to Aramark University Hospitality National Dining Style’s call for feedback. The 2023 data shows an interesting and exciting shift in what students want, revealing aspirations that are more in line with her students 20 years ago than they were just five years ago. Additionally, the survey found that overall health and wellness is a top priority for students.
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