Mobile food ordering on campus
How universities are extending reach of dining services
Engaging the on-the-go, on-demand generation
Why 66% of students are eating off campus, and how to reach them
19 Oct, 2018Lehigh Dining adds second food truck
Lehigh University Dining is adding another option to its on-campus repertoire with the deployment of its second food truck. The new Simply Skewered truck concept will serve Tarasco-Brazilian inspired barbecue fare to students and faculty on campus.
12 Oct, 2018Blackboard video series: Transaction
In the final installment of our three-part video series detailing hardware and software solutions from card system vendor, Blackboard, Kent Pawlak, Senior Director for Platform Strategy and Product Management, Kent Pawlak discusses the company’s transaction system solutions and gives a tour of the latest Blackboard reader hardware.
28 Sep, 2018George Washington to expand food truck program
Just one semester on from launching a food truck program at its satellite Virginia Science and Technology Campus, George Washington University is expanding the availability of the mobile eateries. George Washington first decided to deploy food trucks at VSTC back in February, and now following positive reviews and usage, the university has extended the service to a second semester.
28 Sep, 2018Blackboard video series: Retail
In the second of a three-part video series detailing hardware and software solutions from card system vendor, Blackboard, hear from the company’s Senior Director for Platform Strategy and Product Management, Kent Pawlak as he talks about the company’s retail offerings.
26 Sep, 2018Grubhub to acquire Tapingo in $150M deal
Leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, Grubhub, has announced an agreement to acquire university-centric mobile ordering and commerce app, Tapingo. The companies have entered into a definitive agreement that will see Grubhub acquire Tapingo for approximately $150 million.
14 Sep, 2018University of Georgia adds reusable to-go boxes in dining halls
The Bulldawg Box Program is the University of Georgia’s answer to food waste and disposable containers in campus dining halls. The program is now available on campus for all students on a university meal plan..
14 Sep, 2018Blackboard launches Mobile Ordering app
New app adds convenience for students, real-time mobile ordering from any location
Blackboard has announced the launch of a new, integrated mobile ordering solution that enables students to order food and other items from their mobile devices. The Blackboard Mobile Ordering app also benefits campus dining operators who seek an institution-branded solution to manage resources efficiently, grow on-campus sales and increase student engagement.
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