Open for claimsConsumer fees / deceptive pricingAramark venue fee settlement: claims due December 4
Last updated: October 9, 2026
Aramark's $4.5 million settlement offers a variable cash payment to eligible U.S. customers who paid its 3% venue fee at Capital One Arena between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. File online or mail your claim postmarked by December 4, 2026. The individual payment amount is not yet known.
Valid claimants receive equal shares of the fund remaining after court-approved fees, expenses, administration and a representative award. The lawsuit alleges the fee was not properly disclosed; Aramark denies wrongdoing. Attending an event alone does not qualify you: you must have made a qualifying Aramark purchase and paid the fee.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $4.5 million before approved deductions
- Payment
- Equal share of the net fund; no fixed individual amount
- Claim deadline
- December 4, 2026 — online submission or mailed postmark
- Purchase period
- October 1, 2024–December 31, 2025
- Proof
- Notice Claim ID and personal certification; no receipt upload required
- Court case
- Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP, No. 2025-CAB-007444; Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Official settlement administrator: Venue Fee Settlement Administrator
Who qualifies
- You are an individual in the United States who made a purchase from Aramark at Capital One Arena and paid its venue fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
- The settlement concerns the 3% fee on qualifying food, beverage or other purchases at that arena. It does not cover every Aramark location or everyone who bought an event ticket.
- You must submit a valid claim and remain in the settlement. Review the official notice for the complete class definition and exclusions.
- The administrator verifies claims against Aramark's class list. Have the Claim ID from your notice ready and personally certify that you made a qualifying purchase and paid the fee.
How to file an Aramark venue fee settlement claim
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Check your purchase and notice
Confirm that you paid Aramark's venue fee at Capital One Arena during the eligible dates. Locate the Settlement Claim ID in your notice. If you cannot find it, use the official administrator's contact information for help.
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Open the official claim form
Use the claim link on the settlement website to file online, or download its current paper form. The online entry requires your Settlement Claim ID; the paper form also asks for the notice ID.
- 3
Complete and personally sign
Provide the requested contact and payment details, confirm your qualifying purchase, and sign the certification under penalty of perjury. A receipt upload is not required, but the administrator may verify or audit your claim.
- 4
Submit by December 4, 2026
Submit the online form or mail the completed paper form postmarked by December 4. Follow the form's mailing instructions and keep your confirmation or mailing record.
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Watch for approval and payment updates
The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2027. Payment depends on final approval and resolution of any appeals; no fixed payment date is promised. ClaimBee helps you discover settlements and review deadlines. You must verify and personally sign your claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Aramark venue fee settlement payment?
No fixed individual amount has been announced. Each valid claimant receives an equal share of the $4.5 million fund after court-approved fees, expenses, administration and a representative award are deducted. The number of valid claims determines the final payment.
Who qualifies for the Capital One Arena venue fee settlement?
Individuals in the United States who purchased from Aramark at Capital One Arena and paid its venue fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 may qualify. Merely attending an event or holding a ticket is not enough.
What is the Aramark settlement claim deadline?
Submit your claim online or mail it postmarked by December 4, 2026. Complete the requested information and personal certification before submitting.
Do I need a receipt or a Claim ID?
The official online entry says no documentation is required for the cash payment, but it requires your Settlement Claim ID to begin. The current paper form also asks for your notice ID. You must personally certify your qualifying purchase and fee. Contact the administrator if your ID is missing.
Will I receive a refund for every purchase?
The settlement divides the net fund equally among valid claimants. It does not calculate separate refunds for each purchase or promise reimbursement of the exact fees you paid.
When will Aramark settlement payments arrive?
There is no guaranteed payment date. The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for January 15, 2027. Payments depend on final approval, any appeals and the settlement becoming effective. Follow the official administrator's updates.
Is this settlement for all Aramark venues or Capital One accounts?
No. This case concerns Aramark purchases with a venue fee at Capital One Arena during the specified dates. It does not cover other Aramark venues or Capital One banking and credit-card accounts merely because they share part of the venue's name.
Sources and official records
Every figure and date on this page was taken from the primary records below — court dockets, agency releases, and the settlement administrator's own notices. Payout averages we describe as averages are calculated from the official totals, not reported per-person estimates.
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