Aramark Student Nutrition’s Swicy Hawaiian Breakfast Sandwich LTO features a sweet and spicy flavor profile that’s become popular on menus. Photos courtesy of Aramark Student Nutrition
Aramark Student Nutrition released its limited time offer (LTO) lineup for the 2026-27 school year
This year’s monthly offerings are centered around global cuisine and bold flavors. Five of the nine LTOs also have a meatless version. Many of the dishes also feature fresh herbs and incorporate techniques like roasting to cut back on sodium but still provide flavor
The foodservice provider’s Culinary Alliance, a group of Aramark field-based executive chefs, chef managers, and other culinary experts from across the country, is responsible for coming up with new LTOs each year. They draw inspiration from student surveys, current food trends, and what they’re seeing in the field
“Each year, Aramark Student Nutrition aims to develop special meals that are trend-forward, nutritious, and resonate with a generation of students more attuned to their taste preferences than ever before,” said Brisbane Vaillancourt, Aramark Student Nutrition president and CEO, in a statement. “This year’s LTOs blend popular and familiar student favorites with a continued emphasis on bold flavors, spice, and global cuisine, which ensures students enjoy nutritious meals while sparking curiosity about foods from around the world.”
Here’s Aramark’s full LTO lineup for the upcoming school year:
September: Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Grilled chicken served on flatbread with basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and roasted vegetables. There is also a meatless option that swaps chicken for plant-based protein or additional vegetables
The Pesto Chicken Flatbread is one of the five LTO offerings this year that includes a meatless version
October: Southwest Crunch Burger
Beef burger topped with tortilla strips, Southwest-seasoned sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and pickled or roasted peppers
November: Pepperoni Calzone & Pizza-Ranch
Folded calzone filled with pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, paired with pizza-ranch dipping sauce. There is a meatless option that replaces pepperoni with vegetables or plant-based alternatives
December: Cheeseburger Soup and Cheddar Breadsticks
A soup featuring ground beef, cheddar cheese, potatoes, and seasonings, served alongside cheddar-flavored breadsticks
The Cheeseburger Soup comes with Cheddar Breadsticks
January: Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich
Crispy or grilled chicken topped with a sweet-and-spicy “bang bang” sauce, served with lettuce and pickles on a sandwich roll
February: Twisted Chili Nachos
Tortilla chips layered with chili, cheese sauce, and toppings such as jalapeños, sour cream, or green onions
March: Swicy Hawaiian Breakfast Sandwich
A sweet-and-spicy breakfast sandwich featuring eggs, cheese, and a protein (such as ham or sausage) with pineapple or a sweet glaze, served on a bun or breakfast bread. The meatless version uses a plant-based protein
April: Gochujang Spicy Chicken Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese combined with spicy gochujang-marinated chicken
May: Chipotle-Ranch Chorizo Waffalaco
A waffle-based taco filled with chorizo, drizzled with chipotle-ranch sauce and topped with taco-style garnishes such as lettuce and cheese
