Thinking about moving to contract operation? Tips for a successful RFP process.
The selection process for a food service vendor in a higher education environment more closely resembles an important hiring decision than a procurement process. After all, the ven
Use your Summer Wisely
Those of you who work in a higher education environment probably just breathed a sigh of relief. The academic year is over, students have (mostly) departed campus, the main dining
Two Truths and a Lie
It’s April Fool’s Day, friends! JGL is known to go above and beyond for our clients. To that end, we have found ourselves in some scary, funny and downright embarrassing
The Importance of Stress Testing
As all JGL clients know, we are big believers in developing pro forma projections for a wide variety of scenarios so our clients are prepared for any outcome. The importance of und
Do You Have a ‘High Level’ Understanding of Your Zoo or Aquarium’s Food Service Operation? JGL Shares Tricks of the Trade to Do a Self-Assessment!
If you manage food service or retail at a zoo or aquarium, how do you know if the program is actually performing well — or just performing well enough? A structured self-assessme
Looking Back at 2021
It’s always exciting to look back on a full year and take a moment to revel in all that was accomplished. Team JGL was very busy in 2021! See some of this year’s company highli
Small Museums May Need Creative Solutions for Visitor Dining
Small museums hold a special place in our hearts. Their larger counterparts, like the National Museum of Natural History and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, have food service provi
Why We’re Expanding Into Retail
Over the years many museum clients have asked whether JGL provides retail consultation. It makes sense – after all both are sources of important earned income, both increase the
Effective Ways to Deepen Campus and Community Engagement
(This following article by Tracy Lawler, President of JGL Foodservice Consultants was printed in the National Association of College and University Food Services Campus Dining –
The Guide to Food Service Contract Renegotiations
When we are hired to develop a food service operation for a museum restaurant, corporate café, or any other cultural institution, we often encounter a time where it is necessary t