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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…
  • College campuses
  • Hotels and Resorts
Grubhub and Cartken robot driving through the University of Arizona campus.

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…
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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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College student placing a food order on campus.

Using Food to Elevate the College Experience
Food plays a central role in the college experience. Convenient, high-quality dining options help students…
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Why Food Delivery Robots Are the Latest Campus Trend
Food delivery robots are one of the latest trends to hit the restaurant industry. These…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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