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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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College Meals: The Importance of Efficiency and Convenience

College students are a unique consumer group—they’re managing academic workloads, navigating newfound independence, and juggling…

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How Rotating Menus Enhance the Guest and Staff Dining Experience

Food is undoubtedly a crucial component to any type of guest experience. Rotating menus can…

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Integrating Campus Cards: How To Enable Seamless Student Food Ordering On and Off Campus

Today’s college students are accustomed to tech-driven dining; they’ve grown up with mobile ordering and…

College students placing a mobile order on Grubhub.

On-Campus Dining Trends to Pay Attention To

When it comes to finding meals, college students have more choices than ever. If you’re…

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Why Your Campus Should Use Self-Service Kiosks

Since 2020, the restaurant industry has been adopting new technology at an unprecedented pace. As…

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How the University of Arizona Uses Grubhub and Cartken for Robot Delivery

The University of Arizona (UA), a public university with a student population of over 40,000…

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Technology Tips for Managing a Resort Dining Experience

A resort is a true vacation destination, offering lodging, dining, and guest experiences. Given the…

Three students enjoying a pizza on campus.

How to Build Campus Community Through Dining

The strength of the campus community—the social unit students form as a result of shared…

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