Aramark just bought an on-demand food delivery service app

Center City-based food service corporation Aramark just purchased an on-demand food delivery app, the company announced Tuesday.

Good Uncle, a New York City-based app launched in 2016, is a delivery-only meal plan that brings meals to located pick-up points around college campuses.

We're pleased to announce the acquisition of @GoodUncleFoods, an innovative, app-based on-demand food delivery service that brings freshly prepared, restaurant quality meals to conveniently located pick-up points around college campuses. Learn more: https://t.co/BK8geF9NkP pic.twitter.com/buMe86AbJj

— Aramark Corporation (@Aramark) August 6, 2019

It currently operates on and near campuses for Drexel University, West Chester University, Villanova University, John’s Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Colgate University, University of Delaware and Syracuse University.

“As consumer dining habits evolve, we’re continually looking for new ways to disrupt the marketplace with innovative services,” said Eric J. Foss, Aramark’s chairman, president and CEO, in a statement about the acquisition.

Details of the deal were not disclosed.

Aramark is the food service provider at nearby Drexel and Widener universities but the company didn’t address if it has plans to expand service to colleges outside those Good Uncle already serves.

The app delivers to multiple customers simultaneously, which is more efficient than traditional delivery options, Aramark said. The company added that Good Uncle will continue to operate independently.