Nothing lasts forever, especially customer preferences. From fashion trends to music, the way people consume things develops over time, including literal tastes and dining preferences. New and emerging progressions in the way people order and eat food from restaurants mean that restaurant menu trends also need to change in order to meet the new customer demand.

Simplifying the ordering process while ensuring food quality and safety has never been more important, particularly on college campuses. By focusing on student satisfaction and addressing common issues, colleges and universities can upgrade their C&U foodservice options and cultivate a happier, healthier campus community.

While many people believe that convenience stores and gas stations make most of their money at the pumps, that is actually far from the truth. In reality, the food and beverage sales inside the store are the most critical part of any convenience store's bottom line, making it essential to get customers inside the store. Once they're inside, the merchandising of items becomes vital.

If there's one thing we've learned during the coronavirus pandemic, it's that foodservice consumers are most concerned about touch points and the amount of time it takes to complete a transaction. According to a report from Rakuten Ready on time, when pickup times for food and beverage require customers to wait for less than two minutes, those customers are four times more likely to become repeat customers.