What the Next College Dining Model Must Deliver

Campus Is a Collection of Dining Occasions

College dining is no longer built around one place or a predictable sequence of meals.

Students move among dining halls, coffee shops, convenience stores, grab-and-go locations and off-campus options — often on schedules that do not align with traditional meal periods.

For food manufacturers, the opportunity goes beyond getting more products into the dining hall. It is understanding where new campus occasions are emerging, what operators need to serve them and which products and formats fit those needs.

Foodservice IP’s 2027 College & University Foodservice Study will examine how campus dining is evolving, including changing meal occasions, convenience and grab-and-go, operating and labor needs, menu opportunities and what operators are looking for from manufacturer partners.

We are currently inviting manufacturers to participate in the research.

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About Foodservice IP

As a research-based management consulting firm specializing in foodservice, we know the business inside and out. Our analysts' experience spans decades across the entire food and beverage industry. We are veteran thought leaders who have worked for big-name firms. In contrast to larger companies, Foodservice IP is fresh and agile. We are committed to excellence and the highest standards — taking the time to understand a client’s business before, during, and after the engagement. The result? Implications and recommendations that are relevant, measurable, and on target with your business needs. Learn more at foodserviceip.com.

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