The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing RFPs: Why Working with an Expert is a Wise Choice
Managing a food service or retail RFP without external expertise might seem like a cost-saving move — but what does it actually cost an institution in staff time, missed opportun
Museum Expansion Tips: Shopping, Dining, and Private Events!
Is your new museum building or renovation going to include a shop, restaurant/café or private events space? Below we share JGL’s top tips for developing successful and functiona
Ten Tips for Managing a Food Services RFP for Your College or University
The spring semester is over, and you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Or can you? Your food service contract expires next June or July. You have time – right? You do,
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Campus Dining Food Service RFP Process
💡 Key Insight: Top Ten Tips for a Successful Campus Dining RFP A food service RFP for a college or university is one of the most consequential procurement processes an instituti
Is Your Food Service Program Stuck in the Past?
As employees return to the office and student life normalizes, many institutional food service programs are still operating on assumptions — about hours, format, subsidy levels,
Your Food Service Contract Is Expiring – Should You Renew or Go Out to Bid?
When a food service contract approaches expiration, the decision to renew or go out to bid is one of the most consequential choices an institution can make. There is no universal r
JGL’s Roots – A Tribute to Our Founder
Most people who meet me and learn what I do for a living ask “how did you get into this”? My answer is in a very circular (yet organic) way. It all started with my dad James Ga
Getting Ready to Renew Your College/University Food Service Contract or Go Out to Bid?
💡 Key Insight: Getting Ready to Renew or Rebid The period leading up to a food service contract renewal is one of the most leveraged moments in the operator relationship. Instit
Why Hire a Food Service Consultant?
Many organizations managing food service or retail programs operate for years without outside expertise — and often don’t realize what they’re missing until a contrac
Tips of the Trade to Maximize Earned Income from Food Services, Catering, Event Rental and Retail Stores
💡 Key Insight: Maximizing Earned Income Cultural institutions that consistently maximize earned income from food service, catering, retail, and event rental treat these programs