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Mobile Ordering: Providing Students With Efficient Dining Options

College students are all about convenience—they were raised on one-click orders and same-day delivery. If you run a university dining service, you can fulfill this desire for fast, seamless service by adding mobile ordering. When students can order from campus…
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3 Hotel Trends and How to Take Advantage of Them

While a lot of external factors affect the hospitality industry, two of the most important are travel trends and consumer behavior. Integrating these trends efficiently will help ensure your hotel meets and exceeds customer expectations. Staying up-to-date on travel and…
A student scanning his phone to open his order in the food locker.

What Are Food Lockers, and Why Should Your College Campus Use Them?

Across the United States, students are increasingly interested in low-contact dining options. It's important for businesses to adapt accordingly, but labor challenges can make it difficult to keep up with the demand. If you're facing a similar situation on your…
Female hotel guest relaxing in her room.

3 Ideas for Improving Your Hotel Guest Experience

When a guest stays at your hotel, their perception of the property arises from a series of interactions. From the speed of check-in to the quality of the towels in the bathroom, there are a variety of factors that contribute…
Group of students sharing a meal ordered on Grubhub.

5 Ways to Reduce Waiting and Improve the Campus Dining Experience

Imagine yourself as a university student dashing across a quad before your next class. You have just enough time to take a detour and grab a bite to eat — but then disaster strikes. You round the corner and feel…
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Students on Campus

The state of declining balance programs: The future is mobile
Declining balance programs have been a mainstay of college dining programs for decades. Dedicated campus…
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UVA Market

How the University of Virginia’s farmer’s market uses Grubhub to power ordering and settlement
Throughout the academic year, the University of Virginia hosts its on-campus Cville Market where students…
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The University of South Carolina: Increasing Convenience with Dining Technology
It’s now easier than ever before for students at the University of South Carolina to…
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Omnichannel Order Management

Benefits of Omnichannel Order Management: What You Need to Know
When you run a college dining operation, managing different ordering channels and business technologies can…
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Holy Cross Mobile Ordering

College of the Holy Cross: Why a Mobile-First Approach to Campus Dining Increases Revenue and Boosts Student Satisfaction
Visit the College of the Holy Cross’s campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, and you’ll find a…
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Menu Management Software: What is it and Why is it Important?
Your menu is your on-campus restaurant’s most important sales and marketing tool—it affects everything from…
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Loyola Maryland Students Embrace Cashier-less Shopping with Grubhub
At Loyola University of Maryland, students can now shop at a convenience store without ever…
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cashier-less technology

Cashier-less store technology: why college campuses are adopting it
Colleges across the country are implementing a futuristic new technology: stores with no staff. Students…
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