While corporate America obsesses over Silicon Valley-style office amenities, a quiet revolution is brewing on the manufacturing floor. After two decades of consulting across every sector of foodservice, I'm witnessing something remarkable: manufacturing companies are finding that exceptional dining programs are becoming their most effective tool for talent retention and recruitment.
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Technology's Impact on Corporate Dining: Small Changes, Big Results
In today's evolving corporate landscape, technology is fundamentally reshaping the dining experience for employees and operators alike. Through my work at Envision Strategies, I've observed how digital innovations are transforming foodservice across both university and corporate environments.
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Data-Driven Dining: How Johns Hopkins University Transformed Its Campus Food Experience
When Matt Moss arrived at Johns Hopkins University just over three years ago, he stepped into a transformative moment. After 50 years of contracted foodservice management, the university had made the bold decision to transition to a self-operated dining program.
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Beyond Bureaucracy: How Colorado State University Navigates Dining Complexities Through Relationship Building
Colorado State University's residential dining program serves over 6,000 students with meal plans, delivering approximately 2.5 million meals annually. As a land-grant institution established in 1870, the CSU is served by two distinct on-campus foodservice entities, Housing and Dining Services and Student Center dining. This division creates a unique operational environment that exemplifies the complexity of modern campus dining administration, requiring sophisticated strategies to navigate institutional structures while maintaining exceptional service.
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