- ARAMARK has a contract with the University of Memphis, which does not allow outside food to be brought on campus except in special situations, which always require approval. Violation of this policy, especially if it has not been thoroughly discussed with ARAMARK, could result in contract violation issues.
- This does not apply to food brought in for individual or private office consumption, including Residence Hall rooms.
- The only exceptions relative to location beyond Residence Hall rooms are for: vending, Campus School, University Bookstore, Athletic concessions, and the facilities managed under the Wilson Management food contract (FedEx Institute, Fogelman Executive Center, Holiday Inn).
- Some exceptions are occasionally approved for food being brought in. Exception approvals must be secured (not submitted) 5 days prior to the event.
- Approval for exception because of donated food should not be assumed and is not approved for external groups using university facilities.
- Approval is usually given for student groups to have one bake sale of some sort per semester for fund-raising – again, approval should not be assumed and must be approved in advance.
- Requests to bring pizza on campus for large groups will be approved (because ARAMARK has given blanket approval).
- Even if donated food is approved to be brought in, or a purchase of food in a special situation where Dining Services cannot provide the desired food (as in some international food situations) is approved, NO CATERERS can be on campus. The food vendor’s name may not be advertised at all – on tickets, in the Helmsman, on posters, etc. The food vendor’s truck is not allowed on campus, nor are their staff, nor packaging/food wrappings advertising their name.
- If an exception is approved, no dining services space or staff should be utilized at all.
- This policy applies on all university property – Alumni Center, University Mall, etc.
- Pricing of food is not a valid reason to request an exception approval. ARAMARK provides many services for our campus and its prices cannot always be compared with other vendors.
- Hoping for an exception approval and requesting ARAMARK to provide food on short notice is NOT a valid reason for exception approval.
- The Dining Services Manager or the Director Student Affairs Administration are the appropriate parties to discuss pricing or exceptions with.
- The Food Services Exception Form can be filled out on-line, printed and faxed to 678-5206.
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