2023 in Review
At JGL, we like to look back at the end of each year and take a moment to highlight everything that our small, but mighty team has accomplished. See below for some of this year’s
Private Events in Public Spaces
Museums, gardens, performing arts centers, zoos, aquariums, and libraries all have one thing in common – they are mission driven public venues that are sought after for private f
How Do You Know if Your Campus Food Service Operation is Succeeding? Do an Assessment!
💡 Key Insight: Assessing Campus Dining Performance Many higher-ed institutions don’t discover their dining program is underperforming until a contract renewal forces a clo
A Great Concession Experience Can Steal the Show!
A great concession experience at a performing arts center can significantly enhance the overall enjoyment of patrons attending shows or events. Here are some elements that can cont
Help! We Need More Staff!
The food service industry has faced staffing challenges in the aftermath of COVID-19. Are you and your food service partner doing everything possible to create an attractive work e
Contract Management for Food Service and Retail – Top 10 Benefits!
Generating earned income via restaurants/cafés, retail shops and private event rentals is sometimes operationally and financially challenging, but these activities provide an oppo
Best Features for Your Campus Dining Program
Despite every college & university having its own unique student body, we seem to hear some common themes pertaining to food service operations when we talk to students across
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
Help! Our Dining Provider Can’t Turn a Profit!
One of the most common issues we’ve seen in the post-COVID higher-education field is a sudden lack of profitability for food service Operators. This is not surprising with fewer
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Food Service and Retail Programs
Organizations building or managing institutional food service, retail, and catering programs face a common set of challenges — and JGL hears the same questions over and over. Her