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University of Kentucky Experiences Layoffs Exceeding 1,000 After Aramark Departure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Kentucky has reported layoffs exceeding 1,000 employees following the exit of Aramark Campus, LLC, which previously managed dining services at the university. This significant workforce reduction is part of the university's transition to a self-operated dining model. The layoffs have raised concerns about the impact on the university community and the local economy. The university has not specified the exact date of the layoffs but has indicated that they have already occurred. This change reflects a broader trend in the higher education sector as institutions seek to control costs and improve services.

Aramark Campus, LLC cut 1,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Aramark Campus, LLC since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,303 employees.

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Aramark Campus, LLC
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EVENTS TRACKED
1,303
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 8, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 19, 2026