Food Service Management Companies

A food service management company (FSMC) is a commercial enterprise or a non-profit organization that is or may be contracted with by a school district to manage any aspect of the school food service. The procurement of a contract with an FSMC can be a time-intensive process for child nutrition directors, superintendents, district purchasing officials, and the district's legal counsel. There are resources available to assist in this process.

Registered Food Services Management Companies

Aramark Elior Chartwells SchoolEats J&F Food Service K-12 Culinary Connection OPAA! Sodexo Southwest Foodservice Excellence Taher Tiger Commissary Services SLA Management The Cockpit Catering Company

Food Service Management Company Contract Review Summaries and Findings

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Upcoming Workshops

School Districts Only - If you are interested in soliciting an RFP for a FSMC contract at least one district representative must attend. An email to register was sent to all school districts on 9/4/2025. You may also register here: Registration Form Here. This training is for school districts only. We will accept registration until the morning of the workshop.

Where: St. John's Diocese, 2500 North Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
What: Contracting with Food Service Management Companies in Arkansas School Districts. Learn about federal and state regulations, allowable and unallowable costs, types of contracts and what they can and can't include, duration of contracts, billing, invoices, etc.