Higher Education

Drive Foot Traffic and Engagement in College Dining Halls

With a commitment to reliability and performance, and providing the highest service support, Structural Concepts provides a level of unparalleled value to schools and institutions by making it easier to display and sell more fresh food today – and tomorrow.

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Meeting the demand for healthier options and better-for-you foods, Structural Concepts’ depth and breadth of flexible merchandisers and display cases perform at the highest levels within ambient environments.

The Foodservice Experience is Important to Students

54% of college students say food service offerings are a key part of why students choose one school over another.

Source: Datassential C&U Segment Report

Face the Competition of C-Stores, QSRs and Other Off-Campus Temptations

48% of college students consider the opinions of their peers before making foodservice purchases.

Source: The Center for Generational Kinetics

Serve More Students - Quickly and Efficiently

Schools can see a significant 15% - 20% boost to their meal program when students are not deterred from the cafeteria by long lines.

Autonomous Retail is an Ideal Solution for College Foodservice Environments

38% of college students want dining options open 24/7. More than 50% of institutions are interested in mobile ordering and/or cashierless pickup.

Source: McKinsey

How We Support the Educational Sector

The versatility Structural Concepts provides in serving more types of meals via turnkey merchandisers and display cases encourages students to spend more money on food in the dining halls rather than going elsewhere to eat, while also reducing the reliance on labor.

Take the Next Step

Structural Concepts helps streamline student and faculty traffic flow with a variety of solutions within serving lines and/or near checkout with full service and self-service options to complement existing foodservice menus.