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Inspiring students to buy meal plans can often require a little creativity to generate excitement around dining and increase participation, even with off-campus students. From offering flexibility, establishing new campus traditions, or collaborating with outside vendors— implementing creative ideas and communicating clearly with students helps foster an environment where meal plan participation becomes a more important part of their academic experience. Click the link below to read more of our expert insights into the 5 ways to inspire students to buy meal plans.  #inspiration #cdsbecreative #creativedining

Before hitting campus, discuss what expenses you’ll cover for your college-aged student. Will they have a meal plan or will they need money for food and dining? Will there be any memberships to social clubs or dues to pay? Set expectations before the semester begins. Where do you draw the line for your co-ed? #fraternityandsororitylife #campuslife #financialeducation #organizedinstincts #dailymoneymanagers

Want to revolutionize your cafeteria? Check out the link below to learn how Chartwells can bring healthy, delicious, and revolutionary meal options to your district (or district near you)!

#BudgetingTip: cut down on dining out Summers can quickly become expensive for many families, especially with kids. One way to save on going out is to cut down on dining out. Try to eat beforehand or bring snacks with you! #SummerSaving #DiningOut

Tip to talk with your kids about money: Turn your typical family outings into teachable moments – like dining out! Next time you plan to visit a restaurant, take a moment to teach your kids about money by setting a family meal budget. To learn more, visit: fcnb.ca/en/parents #TalkWithOurKidsAboutMoney #FinancialLiteracy #BuildingGoodFinancialHabits

Sodexo has announced that it has massively expanded its use of the DefaultVeg strategy at post-secondary campus dining halls. The program is now embedded at nearly 400 university and college campuses across the US. At these locations, unless the school actively opts out, every dining hall will include two stations that encourage students to choose plant-based meals: one that is entirely plant-based and one that alternates plant-based and animal-based meals as the main offering each day. (Students can still request animal-based dishes on any day). A newly published peer-reviewed study found that offering plant-based meals as the default in campus dining halls resulted in a 58.3% increase in the rate of students choosing these meals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqS32K9D #plantbased #climatechange

A simple hack to keep your restaurant fully staffed is shouting out your staff's efforts. ⭐️ Catch someone killin' it – the server remembers a regular's order, the cook plates it perfect– shout it out! Let everyone know they're doing it right. Public praise is fuel ✅ Follow me for daily restaurant success tips.

For any and all OSU students, listen up! If your meal plan contract won't renew next semester, be sure to utilize the full balance before the semester ends as it won't roll over. If you find yourself with a high balance towards the end of the spring semester, consider investing in household items, school supplies, and COWBOY MEATS products available at Twenty Something in Kerr-Drummond dining. Grab some Cowboy Meats to enjoy with family over the summer or savor in your home! #CowboyMeats #OSUStudents #MealPlan

As a restaurant owner, you know that one of the biggest impacts on your business is the support of the community that surrounds it! 🤝💖 So, what can your restaurant do to help give back to that same community? Discover ways that you can give back and be a part of something bigger by reading more in our blog below! https://ow.ly/Z0kM50SeBtV

The National Restaurant Association recently updated their state impact fact sheets. They have a ton of valuable information here, including jobs generated and sales data. Did you know that for every $1 spent in a Florida restaurant, $2.03 is contributed to the State economy? To learn more about the size and scope of the restaurant industry in your state, head on over to their site and search by State: https://lnkd.in/eD7UhH9X