Public Hearing on Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer for Aramark Sports | April 6, 2026

The City of Chester, PA held a public hearing on April 6, 2026, to consider the intermunicipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license to Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services LLC for operation at Union Yards stadium. Aramark, a publicly traded company with experience managing 27 other liquor licenses in Pennsylvania, seeks to replace its current use of off-premises catering permits with a dedicated liquor license to reduce administrative burdens. The license would allow sales consistent with current event hours, including Sunday sales, with all employees trained in responsible alcohol management. Council members discussed the potential community impact, proximity to a historic church, and Aramark's compliance history, which includes minimal infractions. The transfer application will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board following council approval, with an expected processing time of about three months. No immediate changes to hours or operations are planned, and Aramark expressed interest in hiring more local workers from Chester.